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1362
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1362

From ancient stone a tale was born
that spawned great mystery
Scorned debate
suffered years
a battlefield for wars of thought
the Runestone brought me here

The lines were drawn long ago
with arrogance and fear
So agendas steered the course
while science hitched a ride
Many motives No remorse
with hubris as a guide

A modest farmer made the find
while clearing with his son
entwined under an Aspen
clutched tightly by its roots
A treasure or a curse to him
This target of dispute

No reward was sought by him
No bounty ever paid
In lieu of taking any stand
his profit would be grief
A forger or an honest man?
Scholars treated as a thief

His three years of education
never could afford
interpretation of linguistics
that still puzzle the erudite
Genius or a magic trick?
Judged throughout his life

Early studies of the stone
were done by the astute
Without knowledge nor the tools
implied experts spoke their mind
Politicians or just fools?
our past was redefined...

by those estranged from education
Alas - Science left the station


For more information:  www.1362runestone.com
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© 2006 Edwin Dante Larson


 
   
 
 
 


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 Reviews of "1362"
Reviewed by Ed J.
Reviewed on April 11, 2009
Very well wriiten, you have my interest peaked regarding the details. Now just going to have to find out the rest of the story.

Stay well and keep writing

Ed

Reviewed by Chris Rosenau
Reviewed on January 27, 2007
Awsome write friend!
Now, it may be because I am a gold digger, but when I hear treasure I think GOLD! Not a stone! LOL
Great Pen!

Reviewed by Chanti Niven
Reviewed on June 16, 2006
Cuddles,

We got together through this documentary. I worked on it with you and from there our relationship started and bloomed. I'm grateful for this experience for more than one reason. I've learnt a lot from you and through working on the documentary I gained a soul mate, a lover and best friend. The poem has an unusual and complicated rhyme scheme and meter but I found it to be meaningful, especially given my insight into the story. You're a brilliant writer and your vision to produce this doccy and get the message out there has now been realized. I'm so so proud of you. Well done!

I love you!

Snuggles

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on June 12, 2006
Great website, a most intriguing tale, and I now look forward to watching your documentary, Ed.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
Edwin, excellent write it sounds like something I'd love to watch! I like Rhys Davies, and the mystery is intriguing.




eT

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
Reason and order kinda explode...Brilliant write mate..

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
This is very intensely interesting. For me, especially, as I have my own theories. I won't compromise the experts but my beliefs are different.
I really enjoy your writings. They prove valid as some are merely queried writes.
Susan

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
I'll look into it. I like that line, 'Alas - Science left the station'
As so often happens.

Ron

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
An intriguing account, Edwin. Well done! Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace to you,

Regis


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