Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Wings of Birds--Thoughts of a Modern Homo. I, as a child, and still today, am fascinated with bird wings. Is the attraction the aerodynamic shape or color patterns, Or just the mere fact that their proximity partially fulfills the desire to fly? We Homo sapiens are not the only hominin so attracted. In Neanderthal butchery sights, it appears birds' wings were treated specially, With many avian bones bearing ornamental markings. How wonderful it would be, going back in time, To actually sit beside a Neanderthal carver, Witnessing his or her methods, While (possibly) conversing about the artistic significance. Frank Maurer 31 March 2025 1020 Hours.