The watchtower remains, therefore we shall
next steps divine. To mine the Temple Earth
or brook Water’s rush? Dig shafts vertical
to plumb what yonder pile will not bring forth?
Bending bars and lifting gates only
reveal’d sharp teeth for gnashing delver’s tools
‘gainst serried ranks of men. Verily
those rocks spout spears, arrows that fools
may rush and we, avoid. Now to
the question. Snuff Temple Fire for good,
inhale foul Airs, or consider anew
further depths, great mysteries that could
reveal four pillars’ plateau? Feign
not remorse at yon failure, those watchtower remains.
“Yonder pile/those rocks” refers to the remains of a watchtower at the northeast corner of the Temple compound.
“sharp teeth/serried ranks” describes the unknown force of men at arms occupying the watchtower, presumably to manage traffic to and from the Temple.
“Four pillars plateau” this may hearken to the rendering in the Ogre’s Lair; with four elements supporting a fifth as yet unknown device, emblazon or standard. Perhaps it is the key mentioned here? https://temple-of-elemental-evil-susheer.obsidianportal.com/wikis/a-poem-found-in-an-abandoned-backpack