THE ARCHAEOLOGIST

 

No use searching for Prince Rupert,

you've missed him by almost four centuries.

Take a look at the high ridge

that is Edgehill.

It's sandstone summit,

sunlit today and silent,

where he proved his military skills,

became a Royalist hero

and the darling of Charles' court.

What a phenomenon!

Did you really assume

you'd get to know him

by simply digging here

and attempting to interpret your finds?

No chance.

That enigmatic and elusive personality

is beyond reach to the scientific mind,

is a puzzle that teases yet defies categorisation.

If you can only see past the coins and broken fragments

and seek him instead with your Soul,

then time will perhaps reveal it's secrets

with a precious glimpse of the black Barbary horse 

and it's rider, resplendent in matching armour,

as he turns to glance in your direction.

Only then will the connection be made,

downloading into your mind

a powerful impression of who he was.

This is the real thing.

Hi everyone!😊

Not quite out of the woods yet, but will visit you as often as I can. Been really missing you all.

Do hope you are all well and happy xxxxxx