Indricotherium, Unearthed

[frogmarch]

The is the only poem I've ever written, though I'm not sure it qualifies as a poem. Whatever it is, the piece started out (in a different form) as a prologue to a story I was writing but soon put on the back burner. AlienGirl's superb "Parrot Understood as Therapod" made me remember my piece, because they both allude to paleontology.


Indricotherium, Unearthed

The beast had not known the light of stars for countless nights;
Nor would it on this night.
The searing winds had come at dusk,
Sweeping from the desert through the canyon of the Khash,
Where they freed the ancient bones,
Then dwindled into stillness.
The moon hung heavy now in quiet dust.
The sky was filled with lightless stars.

~~~

[NNadir]

1. It's very good for a first effort.

[frogmarch]

2. Thank you, NNadir

I appreciate your taking the time to read it and comment. :-)

[EvolvedChimp]

3. I liked it

If only it were a bit longer. I wish I knew more about the beast. Write another pallet and post it, I'd love to read it

[frogmarch]

4. Thank you, EvolvedChimp.

I love your screen name.

I'll try to think of how to expand it and add more about the beast. I appreciate the encouragement.

[Xipe Totec]

5. Excellent!

Beauty is achieved when nothing can be added or removed.

It was a pleasure to read your post.