The Tapestry

This relic you now see

a tapestry finest linen wool

by hand sewn in history 

a symbol of quest

no small victory 

a vista of certainty

fell at first to neglect until

traversed deep seas  

plunged ocean's floor

eventually forgotten 

how it's weavers must

scream a! travesty 

until one day rediscovered 

hauled by seekers 

changed hands by time

explorers thieves

collectors would see 

it's beauty rescued 

gleaned cleaned

shared and esteemed 

ancient knowledge 

displayed for aspirants 

who queued impatient 

fawned and studied 

these veiled halls

long lost and gone

were aways open