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If you are into solving clues or think that you were good at puzzles as a kid here is one for you. This is the poem that is published at the end of The Thrill of the Chase and which Fenn posted on his Instagram account along with the map. It is a 24-verse poem, which has some information about Fenn but a lot about the treasure.
Not Making It Easy
Apparently, the poem has 9 clues in total. They are all different and not necessarily in chronological order. They are not easy to interpret though- they are highly vague. Since there is no specific order conflicting interpretations and theories have come up, which have led to no good really. People decided to ask Fenn for more clues, but the adventure did not turn out to be pleasant for everyone.
Who Will Find The Chest?
Forrest says, “If a person will think they can find the chest, the secret is to think and analyze- they can find the chest. You just can’t get out of your car and walk over in the woods and walk to it (the treasure)”. So what one needs is determination and perception and not just the want to become rich by finding a treasure. Some people learned it the hard way.
Leap Of Faith
After all this time you might be wondering, what if all this is a hoax? What if Forrest Fenn is lying and there is no treasure chest filled with gold nuggets, gold coins, jewelry and other stuff? Well, Fenn says there is nothing he can give as proof to validate his argument you would just have to believe him and take his word for it. That is what thousands of people have done till now.
Deliberately Difficult
Not only is Forrest Fenn an expert at giving vague clues but also at giving vague answers. It is absolutely useless asking him to give out more clues than he already has because he turns the conversation around. One treasure enthusiast is his own best friend and even he does not ask Fenn about the treasure because he knows it is going to be a futile exercise.
Part Of Him Is In There
This is what Forrest Fenn feels about the treasure: “I said in my book that part of me is in that chest and I am not talking about the autobiography, I am talking about part of my soul being in there. There are things in there that are very dear to me. In 2000 years I hope someone finds that chest and gives it to the Smithsonian and they put it on display and raise the lid and tell the story that happened 2000 years ago, does that not get you excited?” It sure does Mr. Fenn but what about the people for whom the treasure hunt didn’t end up well?