The Conquest of Time.

Goldfinch60

They explore new areas,

Where civilisations once lived,

And find wondrous works,

Works of art from so long ago.

They could be carvings stone,

Images painted in caves,

And for millennia

They have been there,

Showing that art is timeless,

Showing us that they were there

Creating beauty from their lives.

 

It shows those of us today

Who think about these things,

And appreciated what we see,

That all Civilisation wants,

Is the Conquest of Time.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 3rd, 2018 02:21
  • Comment from author about the poem: I watched a programme called Civilisations which was the first one exploring Art through history, I was absolutely enthralled. The painting is from Spain and was thought to be done about 37,000 bce.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 22
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments6

  • Michael Edwards

    Still not seen it but will catch up over the weekend - great poem about the subject Andy.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Michael, I thought it was a great piece of television.

    • orchidee

      A fine write Gold. Oohh, that your hand-print there, or mine? We was there in person of course! lol. I scratched on a rock at the time: 'We Woz Ere!'

      • Goldfinch60

        That was moone and I still have the stains on it where you painted my hand as well.

        Thanks Orchi.

      • Lorna

        Aren't they beautiful! I thought you might like to read this - latest info that Neanderthals painted first 67,000 years ago!!!! https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/study-neanderthals-were-artists/4268309.html

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Lorna, I have looked at that site and it is very interesting. Another statement that was made in the programme was that Homo sapiens is the animal of art.

        • orchidee

          What TIME is it now? A quarter-to-Spring? Hope so!

        • Accidental Poet

          Masterful Andy.

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you AP., most kind.

          • Fay Slimm.

            This verse has inspired me to view the programme -and thanks for the poem on the conquest of time Goldi.

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Fay. I was absolutely fascinated and am looking forward to the next one.



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