A Lament for the Elves

Let not the earth cry out for death

Let not the air run out of breath

Let not the waters disappear below

Let not the fires of darkness grow

There comes a time when dwarves shan't be

There comes a time when spirits flee

There comes a time when hobbits grow tall

There comes a time when our Valor shall call

And soon all elves shall be no more

And soon we'll sail for the Western Shore

And soon our reign shall be at an end

And soon Middle Earth shall have its mend