Riddle 002
The following “riddle” contains clues as to what the short rhyme is talking about. If you get frustrated or can't figure it out, highlight below the riddle to find the answer and a brief explanation to understand it.
Hint: Has to do with American History.
Riddle 02
Discourse against the backdrop
Where brothers apart were torn,
Leaving fields drenched in blood
And a country left to mourn.
A score never to be settled,
And more bitter than sword or Penn,
Placed aside, but never forgotten,
To consecrate the hearts of men.
© 2007 Anna Kirstin
Answer:
Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
“Discourse” is just a fancy word for speech. The reference to brothers and the fact that country is singular refers to a Civil War. The word “score” in this reference refers to two things. First, Lincoln used it in his address - “Four score and twenty years ago.” Second, a “score” can also refer to a debt that needs to be repaid. Coming from the Southern United States, I can tell you the Civil War is a big part of our heritage. There are reenactments to commemorate some of the battles. Notice that “Penn” is both capitalized and has two “n's”. The second “n” creates a reference to the state of Pennsylvania where the Gettysburg Address was given. “Consecrate” is a final clue. The location of the Battle of Gettysburg is now a cemetery.