Knotwork Medallion

What did you see in the walnut?
Horses all harnessed criss-cross
And a soldier wearing the credits
Of his movie like medal ribbons.
An egg there building a buttery
Held itself aloft in its hands”
The horse-straps then pulled the nut shut.

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