Nu (cuneiform)

In ancient times, so long ago, A script was used, a language to show. Cuneiform signs, they were quite grand, With shapes and lines, they'd help you understand. One sign in particular, called "nu", Had a special role, it knew what to do. As a syllabic sign, it would say, The sound of "nu" in a special way. But in the Epic of Gilgamesh, we see, This sign had more uses, oh how it could be! As a Sumerogram, it stood so tall, In names of gods and heroes, one and all. And in the Amarna letters, it had a role, To talk of present conditions, it was its goal. A segue adverb, it would proclaim, "Now" and "at this time," it would exclaim. So let's remember this cuneiform sign, With its many uses, oh how it would shine. From syllabic to Sumerogram, it could be, A fascinating symbol, for all to see. Random page: Iwakura Rock