Comment from damommy

Excellent

I've read about those caves, and would give a lot to see them myself.

I love your use of rhyme here and the creative wording. I love anything about cave people/times. I've always been fascinated.

I don't suppose he would think such deep thoughts, but it makes or a beautiful poem. Thank you.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Yvonne,

Thanks for the wonderful review. I appreciate all of your comments. I'm glad to have found something of particular interest to you.

Kim

Comment from Rlegel99

Excellent

Poem about writing in early ages written in the quarter form. The artwork works well with this piece. This poem flows nicely. Thank you for sharing this piece of poetry.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Rlegel,

Thanks for the kind comments. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.

Kim

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Kim,

This is a great quatern. You did a great job with its style. The repeated lines fit in seamlessly & add to the meaning each time.

I like this form although it takes a lot of work to do it right--well anything does really. But you did a great job.

I would love to see some of the original cave paintings. I know in places, some ??? have destroyed these works.

It is amazing to think that cavemen had these thoughts that we are seeing/reading today. I love history. You did a great job with your approach.

The quatern isn't used as much on FS. As to your notes--GREAT! So informative. I do not know the origins of the quatern. Maybe Jim will reply.

Good job & thanks for this wonderful addition to your book. Jan

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Jan,

With the roots of the quatern dating back to possibly the middle ages, I'm just not sure why there aren't more of them around. I enjoy this style. Hopefully, Jim will be able to shed some light. Thanks for the fantastic review. There are a lot of pictures if you google the caves. This particular one has allowed public visitors since 1929.

Kim

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

A lovely poem, my friend with a great selection of repeating line. I'm curious about the author notes. It seems rather strange if the form has been around for so long~DEbbie

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Debbie,

That is exactly what I thought, on the author notes. If anyone sheds any light I'll update :) Thanks for the kind review.

Kim

Comment from strandregs

Excellent

You convey the yearning of leaving a mark very effectively.
my legacy to bestow it.
And today you are a poet.
and you make the form seem easy.:-)) Z.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Strandregs,

Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate the kind comments.

Kim

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Such a creative premise for a poem, and a terrific addition to your Echoes of Artistry. It doesn't echo back any further than the cave man! :) I'd venture to guess that cavemen were drawing pictures even before they began learning to speak. I could be wrong.

"If meters off will I know it?
Will centuries refine and hone? ... love these lines!

Great write, Kim!

Connie

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Connie,

My reading indicates that they probably communicated through the pictures, if not verbally. Thanks for the great review!

Kim

Comment from Apostle Janos

Excellent

Interesting poetic form, it gives a sense of one-ness. I'm assuming you mean poet in the wider sense, as someone engaged in creative acts, therefore the cave painters fit that description, as they should. Inventive rhyming as well, kudos!

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Apostle Yannaras,

Creativity had to begin somewhere, I imagine, from their art, that it was in those caves. Thank you for taking the time to read and review.

Kim

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi Kim; thank you for sharing this quatern poem about the writings of the cavemen and their influence on today's writings. It is a wonder how their words have been preserved for us to read, and leads to speculation about how long our own words will be seen.
~patty~

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Patty,

Your astute review is very much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I enjoyed your thoughts about my poem.

Kim

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

Purposely, passionately, still a learner, he is a caveman poet in pursuit of love and grow fame and wishes for a legend; fantastic is this Quatern I love and enjoyed it thoroughly.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Alcreator,

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate the wonderful comments.

Kim

Comment from rosehill (Wendy)

Exceptional

My favorite formal form and a great poem to boot. What's not to like? The questions posed are wonderful and the fun self reflection made me smile. In particular:

rage and desire ignite my write
My legacy - - bestow it.

and the entire last stanza.

First one with my morning coffee and a big smile on my face . . .so much better than a yawn. - Wendy

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017

Hi Wendy,

I am thrilled that you enjoyed this one. Your exceptional rating and review has given me a smile to share. Thanks for all of the wonderful comments.

Kim