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A Carving
A Runestone did stand in the Hof Deep the carvings upon its face A worthy spot where all could see Its message old its meaning plain
Know how to read Know how to write Wise words hard gained from Elder Kin They prod us to much knowledge learn And use our minds in worthy ways
Know how to carve know how to stain In stone and wood in steel and bone The Holy Runes from Odin's grasp Holding power in form and stroke
Know how to ask know how to Blót To worship give and blessing get A rightful plea and grateful thanks Confirm respect for Old Ones High
In all of these and more besides The Staves hold keys to Lore and thought A healing charm a warding mark A craftsman's glyph a grave mound's stone
The magic though contained within These simple lines upright and slash Lies in the Wyrd of Tribe's Orlay And Runestone's words reminders are
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