Back to the Stone Age Poem

definition: strange, different from what is expected.

Date: Thursday 27th April WALT: use a range of domain skills Title: Back to the Stone Age Poem

Back to the Stone Age I’ve had an odd day in my time machine. You’ll never believe where I’ve just been. I selected a date: 4000 BC. Excited, I wondered where I would be. I knew that BC was a long time ago. Would I see T. rex or an ancient Greek show? Perhaps I’d be happy, perhaps I’d just panic. What if I’m stood on the sinking Titanic? No, as it turned out when I opened the door, I’d gone to the Stone Age, set to explore! Huge sprawling plains and rocks everywhere; Scary, grey wolves with thick matted fur.

definition: a made up machine in books, poems and television that travels back or forward in time.

definition: to pick or choose something.

At the foot of a hill, plumes of smoke filled the air And, spotting small huts, I headed straight there. I tensely approached then a figure appeared With the furry body of something he’d speared. I said, “Hello,” but he just grunted back. Should I run away now in case of attack? Thankfully for me, he smiled with a wave And beckoned me over to a dark, gloomy cave! I peeked inside and was shocked to see a huge, brown bear staring at me. With a stretch and a yawn and a roar so deep, I relaxed as it then snuggled up for a sleep.

definition: to call or signal a person usually with a wave or nod.

definition: unable to relax. Worried or nervous way.

definition: to hold the complete attention and interest of.

With the light from the flash on my phone on the wall, I caught sight of paintings; I was so enthralled! Filled with the pictures of places they’d been, with maps and creatures to show what they’d seen. With no bricks or windows, no sturdy front door, their homes were constructed from timber and straw! They mixed dung with mud to make the walls strong: this wattle and daub caused a terrible pong! No oven, no fridge, no microwave meals. No plasters on hand to help as a cut heals. Axe heads of flint, wooden arrows and bows. Animal skins warm their bodies and toes.

definition: strong, tough.

definition: to put together, made, built.

definition: animal poo.

definition: beyond what is expected. Very unusual.

Out in the woods, an extraordinary sight Of two males crouching to strike before night. A man and boy hunting; the twigs snapping ‘crunch’. They see a deer roaming: it’s perfect for lunch. The boy grabbed his arrow by its stony head. He fired at the prey but it saw him and fled. A blanket of fields of barley and wheat; I’m stunned to see farming. That is no mean feat! Nearby, the river flows: peaceful and calm. Then, a fish darts along but the hunter is armed. With a thrust of his weapon, he claims his food. This is dinner sorted for him and his brood.

definition: deer moving, wandering.

definition: shoot an arrow at the deer.

definition: a great achievement, impressive.

definition: push, driivng forward with force.

definition: family.

definition: not usual or ordinary; not common; remarkable.

Sadly, time was up and I had to return But, when I got back, I was desperate to learn. I did my own research to find out more About what I had seen when I opened the door. Neolithic was the ‘new’ Stone Age. Then, that was replaced by the next stage. Bronze was created, mixing copper and tin; As the Stone Age has ended, the Bronze Age will begin.