Four tapering walls of solid stone, A four-sided pillar stood alone. A pyramid sits upon my head, My ancient skin is deeply read. A monolithic monument, To watch the sky I have been sent.

I sit upon a golden throne, a ruler born to reign, Unless I'm great, men will call me quite mundane. I am a force reckon with, a legendary name, But my subjects will reject me if they think I'm lame.

Holds the past in frames and stone, Where giant dinosaur bones are shown.I Whispers tales of ancient times, Without a voice, without rhymes. You walk inside and look around, Where history's quiet gems are found.

Kings and queens won't let it fall, But a jack hit his and lost it all, It used to name a minted wealth, But now is meant for oral health.

I hold water, not food, for outdoor travelers Strapped to their belt, I’m an essential companion I am often made of plastic or metal Though I once could be made of gourds or leather