Moai
by Gary Hardaway
Despite our stern and stone appearance,
we have have not existed forever
nor will we exist forever.
Rain and wind and the pecking of birds
will end us soon. Enjoy our mysteries
while you can. Photograph and document us
while we stand. Speculate and postulate.
Imagine how we came to be while we are.
Soon enough we will not be at all
except in your efforts to understand us.
Way things are going, they just might outlast us.
Thank you, Matt.
Yes, we are vulnerable, Gary.
hank you, Erika.
"Enjoy our mysteries while you can."
Thank you, Kitty.
Who will understand us? *
Thank you, Tim
At least they are humble, unlike Ozymandias. *
Thank you, Christian.
while we can *
Thank you, Beate.
Applies to more than just stone *
Thank you, Foster.
Oh, I really like this one, Gary. *
Thank you, Gita.