The ancient world was the mother
Of so many wonderful things
So many beautiful creations
So many mysteries
Did they leave this planet
Were the ancients far advanced
Did they fight modern wars
Only to die in catastrophic collapse
Or were they able to leave
Before the final attacks
Why did they leave such
megaliths
So different than our imaginings
Will they come back
Will they forget we exist
Far from here
Or did they die as we will
In a devastating climactic shift?