Asgeirr 128 (2^7) syllables 64 (2^6) stresses 32 (2^5) half-lines (caesura assumed) 16 (2^4) lines of poetry 8 (2^3) syllables per line 4 (2^2) lines per paragraph... Asgeirr (Joe Pinegar) is my knight -- that is to say, mentor and teacher -- in the medievalist group known as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Steaming hotsprings bubble outward Chilling northwinds frost the heavens Swaying whaleroads sway round islands Gunnar's Son has holdfast therein. Wisely ruling nearby fam'lies Words he utters deep from wisdom Kindly deeds he does nost frequent Widely loved throughout his Jarldom. Swift in battle's deadly swordwork Swift with slashing steelbright Tyrplay Rightly feared from skillful warcraft Asgeirr's won his knightly name day. Often lauded letter crafter Jester with the steelbright armor First among the skaldic patrons Heap this man with many honors. copyright 16 Apr 1987, by Earle B. 'Glas' Durboraw.