I like this poem. I've also wondered, in my book, if I could travel back in time and spend thousands of years to wait for the moment of words forming in their minds, I would be ecstatic at sharing it. Of course, it is not that simple, since warnings, for instance, started as simple barks - as with the chimps.

However, should anyone tell me I am a romantic for viewing the process with such awe, I would pity them, for it means they do not appreciate the miracle of them being able to express their point of view - and they have little understanding of thinking for themselves, instead of only being able to parrot what they are told.

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Re the picture, I do not know if it original cave art or just created to resemble it, but if it is original, why is it the horses are given shadows for creating a 3 dimensional appearance, while Egyptians thousands of years late only gave their paintings and carvings 2 dimensions.