With sweat on his brow
the archeologist digs
slowly methodically
moving buried twigs
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He mops his neck
as the Sun beats down
His face tired
wearing a frown
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Deeper still
delicately moving soil
his touches something
which he tries not to spoil
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Slowly carefully
he uncovers his find
in his soul he senses
it’s importance to humankind
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In wonder he gazes
at the carved box beneath
Covered in creatures
with fearsome teeth
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Against his judgement
he finds the lid
It didn’t lift
but rather it slid
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The lid started to move
then quick as a flash
the inquisitive archeologist
turned to ash
So, he turned to ash because the artifact was cursed? Didn’t this actually happen to the people who found King Tut’s tomb – not that they turned to ash, but, I think several of them died pretty quickly after opening the tomb?
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King Tut’s tomb allegedly did have a curse and people involved in the opening did die albeit some, years later……so it’s up to us whether to believe or not! 😊
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This also made me think of the curse of King Tut’s tomb. One must have respect for ancient sites and artifacts. I have visited this tomb and other sacred sites and was blessed with good luck. 🙂
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These sites should very much be respected, I completely agree! 😊
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Didn’t see that coming!
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Hope you liked! 😊
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Oh yes! 😊
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I’m glad! 😊
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Yea, me too!
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😊
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Hahah… I’m reminded of the saying – Curiosity killed the cat.. 🙂
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Very much so! 😊
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That is the word! ‘curiosity’!
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SOME THINGS ARE BETTER LEFT UNSAID , OR. UNOPENED( PANDORA’s BOX. ) 😈😇😷 I KNOW. !!!!! THANKS STUART GREAT SUFF. AGAIN.
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I completely agree and thank you! 😊
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Frightening ending!
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I hope you liked though! 😊
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