Pictures from the exhibit, Egypt: Time of the Pharaohs, which was held at the Natural History Museum - Salt Lake City, UT Poetical Journal ©by Bob Casey _____________________________________________________ Mission: To provide poetical and thoughtful comments on life ____________________________________________________ PLEASE! Supporting the efforts of the Poetical Journal is greatly appreciated! Any amount of donation is appreciated. To support, click on the link and scroll down. click here.   Please click here to go to the Amazon link to learn more about my books. Supporting the efforts of the Poetical Journal is greatly appreciated! To support, click here. (Scroll down to the donate button.) For Unique Poetical Gifts click here! Questions? Email me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This Page was VOLUME XXI – Issue 2: Sunday, March 27, 2022 (247th Issue) Opening Comments from Bob Two Poems: Soundless Snow and Keyboard Warning Bonus Poem Section: The Homeless House Vignette: Egypt: Times of the Pharaohs Please support my efforts for this publication by donating or purchasing merchandise. Recommendations   Working the Nile ...Opening Comments from Bob This Issue: The exhibit, Egypt: Times of the Pharaohs, was a treat to tour while in Utah. Hence, I thought I would share a few pictures of the event with you. Two of my favorite recent poems, Soundless Snow and Keyboard Warning, speak of truths. Enjoy! To become a friend on Facebook, click on this link. ------------------------------------------------------------ PLEASE! Supporting the efforts of the Poetical Journal is greatly appreciated! Any amount of donation is appreciated. To support, click here. -----------------------------------------   Replica of a Pyramid's Burial Room   Two Poems + Bonus Soundless Snow Have you ever heard     the sound of snow? I never have      though I know of its arrival. The indicators are many,     a howling wind     stinging the face     or peering out into the morning white     awakening the visual senses. Or perhaps standing still, eyes closed     in the eve of night,     wet flakes touch the cheeks,     silently announcing their presence. As with much in life,     the soundless leave marks     on our lives. Inspired by Hakuin Ekaku quote: “If only you could hear the sound of snow . . .” -------------------------------------------------- Keyboard Warning Hope is sometimes     hard to come by. Hatred and derision     only a light touch away. Likewise, a click away     resides beauty and sounds     conveying humankind's very best. Words of inspiration,     melodies of love and peace,     and visuals of unimaginable beauty. Perhaps every keyboard     should come with a warning,     “Beware of where you click.     You could endanger your health.”     Ancient tableau Ancient pottery Bonus Poem: On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram I have been running a daily series of my poems accompanied with an appropriate picture. I will show a favorite in this section each month. This poem first appeared in VOLUME I – Issue 4: Sunday, April 3, 2001 .   Vignette this Month: Egypt: Time of the Pharaohs This exhibit has traveled throughout the U.S. It left the Natural History Museum in Salt Lake City for Denver in early January. It was here for several months. Below is the promo for the exhibit. "More than 5,000 years ago, Egypt’s fascinating pharaohs led one of the world’s most advanced and preeminent civilizations. They built magnificent pyramids and temples and produced extraordinary art and cultural splendor, which spawned a mythical reputation that now captivates peoples’ imagination around the globe. Featuring more than 350 original artifacts, some more than 4,500 years old, Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs sheds new light on spheres of life along the fertile Nile Valley—from everyday people to their dynastic rulers. Detailed models of famed pyramids, temples and Egyptian homes, as well as extensive multimedia overlays, films, and interactives guide visitors through the fantasy and facts of ancient Egypt."   Sarcophagus - encases the mummy Recommendations If the exhibit Egypt: Time of the Pharaohs comes near you, I highly recommend you pay a visit. Please take a look at the online book and gift pages. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What would an Egyptian display be without mummies? Stylized pharaohs head image mask   (Depicted with a false beard) Hatshepsut was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh of Egypt. Her rule began in 1478 BC.   Featured more than 350 original artifacts, some more than 4,500 years old Tai Chi Corner An instructor workshop I attended via ZOOM. Contact Bob for a name of an instructor near you. Subscription: To unsubscribe, click on your individualized unsubscribe e-mail at the end of this newsletter. (Not appropriate for this web page.) Bob Casey Poetical Journeys P.O. Box 319 Midway, UT 84049 bob@poeticaljourneys.com If you are reading this and have not signed up for your free subscription to the Poetical Journal, please click here.   Back to Westward Ho Top Click on the icon to go to the homepage.