Runes Shall You Know

A first weary glance at a ruby horizon

The last glittering stars now passing from view

The last dream is fading, the daybreack has come

For this morn, now dawning, might be the last





Runes shall ye know on untrodden ways

Know how to scratch know how to grasp

Few only know that othin obtained



Runes shall ye know on untrodden ways

Know how to round and how to attain

Few only know whom freya will chose





Ere forenoon came closer that very last day

The sun riding high on a watchet cloudless sky

I left all behind me to follow the path

Untrodden for ages by none but the gods





Runes shall ye know on untrodden ways

Know how to scratch know how to grasp

Few only know what othin obtained



Runes shall ye know on untrodden ways

Know how to round and how to attain

Few only know whom freya will chose





The bridge lies ahead know, shining and clear

Bright and golden, the lowlands behind

For i am to walk on the untrodden path

To follow the soundings, to never return





Runes shall ye know on untrodden ways

Know how to throw, know how to read

Few only know how to open the gate