I’d love to be an archaeologist,
and dig up a real good find.
A skeleton or two would frankly do,
each one of a human kind.
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A good one, I enjoyed it a lot and there is nothing like getting your hands dirty whilst searching for treasures.
Fascinating indeed, this was an enjoyable read that transported me into a dusty dig, thanks for the trip!
Oh and you have the bonus of working outdoors in all weathers, getting a ricked back and dirty fingernails...Every job has its merits.Takr care Ernestine. Sid x.
What with my bad left eye I read....would like to dig up a friend....LOL I enjoyed it.
A fascinating write! and a pleasure to read. I love it..I miss you, Ern Love, Meggie
As a young child, tilling the soil, I discovered countless indian arrowheads. In my mind they were simply another object to throw. I would be so thrilled to reclaim every single one of them! Thank you for the memories.......
a poem desirous of digging deep down to explore the greatness of generations borne out of and died on this earth...good original thinking...good write
Well, , it didn't take much to un-earth this little gem Ernestine, and let's face it, being an archaeologist would be so rewarding/satisfying when you do find something that ties in with the past This is great All the best Love duncan X
A lovely poem Ernestine, a nice flowing piece. Love Andrew xxx
I missed seeing your poems here :) Awesome write. I love your descriptions.
A very interesting write, we do not know what lies beneath our feet, I find those tv programmes about these digs fascinating,10 for you for this, Lynda xxx
I find here as so often that that which I and others take for granted you bring to my/our attention as something which warrants deep contemplation. Thank you. t x
Ernestine, all I ever got from the digging I've ever done were lumps of chalk and mud. Great poem and I loved the rhyme. Top marks and thanks for sharing it my friend. Hugs David
Thoroughly enjoyable read of a fascinating subject