Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists broke their vow!”) I do not disavow.   Men
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Riddle Me This

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I wrote this riddle for my 8th grade students who are studying the Middle Ages this year. The poem is in the style of the Anglo-Saxon riddles found in the Exeter Book. At least one of my students got the answer. Any guesses?

With brandished blade             the wind I beat
When broken is the belly          that bore me.
The sun strengthened                my war-sword,
And the sky I sought                  to assail.

As my gore-blade grew              it became golden.
A stiff sword                                 in battle me slew,
And my body broken                  was crushed and burnt.
My destroyers devoured me     in their dens.

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Anonymous said…
Not sure it fits... but I'm going to guess wheat.

- Derek
11 April, 2007 14:52
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