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'''''The Poem of Ista''''' is ancient poetry from [[Roshar]] by an unknown author.{{epigraph ref|sa1|36}}

It is notable for its mention of a [[Dawnshard]], including a description of its ability to "bind" any creature.{{epigraph ref|sa1|36}} It also indicates that the Dawnshard was in the possession of an unknown male entity.{{epigraph ref|sa1|36}} It references a temple surrounded by very tall steps built for [[Herald]]s.{{epigraph ref|sa1|36}}

[[Jasnah Kholin]] includes an excerpt from the poem in one of [[Jasnah's notebook|her notebooks]] while researching [[Voidbringer]]s and [[Urithiru]].{{epigraph ref|sa1|36}} Jasnah finds it curious that Dawnshards are mentioned often in early mythologies, but are largely ignored by modern scholars.{{epigraph ref|sa1|36}} The term "Ista" is not mentioned in the excerpt, and its meaning is unclear.