Dreaming

                                                        I saw a vision, riding highup in the mansions of the sky…I saw bright waters running wild;And stars in the eyes of a magic child.I witnessed dancing Elven folkAnd heard the solemn raven croakIn ancient woods, still, dark and deep–All of this, I saw in sleep.. I heard the yearning Elven song,And soldiers …

Tolkien Tribute: confustication

A wizard and a hobbit met in a little pub in BreeAnd drank together for a while, though neither one, you see,Was in a very cheerful mood, as life had lately not been goodFor either nor the other, in fact! Between their complaints and their fair pints a-flowing,Trust and good fellowship fast were a-growing:The hobbit …

Tolkien Tribute: Melian’s Song

There’s magicin the musicthat dances on the air–Melian is singing!Maid and music,both are fair! A stranger,in the greenwoodpassing,hears,and pauses… Enchanted,Elf-lord reachesfor her hand…and theyat onceare one. There is magicin the meetingin the musicin the song… The worldis changedforever…andThe Songcontinues on…

Tolkien Tribute: The Fallen Rider

Rider, turn your steed, Set your face unto the distance,Ride unto the edge of all the landsWhere Men live their lives Of striving, hungering and pain… Go ye now, Rider, Unto the happy landsWhere dwell all our Fathers Bliss-enfoldedSun-blessed ever– Join now the feastingJoin now the singingThe regaling of their mighty deedsAnd yours… And tell …