This was originally a piece of humor writing I planned the second I finished Trespasser, however when I finally got to writing it I was enthralled by the title of two of the short chapters and decided to follow that writing. This is the result, and one of the few poems I've ever written in my life; the dramatic writer in me is seeking for brand new ways to cull the humorous one it seems.
It is subject to alterations, as there were some verses I have but don't know how to follow. And perhaps, someday, the fic this was born out of will be published - finger crossed!
I hope you like it!
Of the Dread-Wolf and the Children of Eru
Past the Veil, under the Shoreless sky
Where no mortal dares to trial
There he went, the Once God
to defy the Greatest Unknown.
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On darkness he met the Skillful Finwê
whom was a clear mirror of his own Spirit.
And in widest halls and tallest abodes
He swore his path of wrongs begone.
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On mortal shore he met the Estel
king of shemlen and Fate's chosen.
Standing right by him, as he once had done
he learned mortal men to be much more.
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On hidden gardens he met Alatariel,
Lady of Light and of Elven the best.
At her mirror, he looked and saw
his greatest fears realized and more.
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On lonely beach he met Greenleaf,
once renowned with friends and kin.
A younger soul with light and love
from him he knew the greatest hope.
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In sacred land he met the Elder King
a true god, unlike his own kin.
Atop the Holy Mountain he learned his ways
and swore to never impersonate a Power again.
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On lethargic woods he met Olorin,
a dreamer of ancient world and hero to most,
so when he asked for counsel and chances
he was told instead to rethink his actions.
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On homely house he met Star Dome,
half-elf guardian of ancient Lore.
Oh halls of fire he heard be sung
histories of heroes and places long gone.
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On jeweled path a woman called
golden-haired and of brighter lines.
On her halls, with the Deep King long gone
he heard the tale of the Black Foe.
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On unreachable ship he met the Legend
an elf who carried Light on his temple.
Under the shine, next to his mast
he heard the song of days long past.
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He returned to the Setting,
Wiser and clearer.
With the lessons taught by Elder Lore
He forged his way and grieved no more.
Bonus:
At the end of the path, with fears assuaged
he met the darkest being the land ever thread.
Sneaking far, avoiding her
he ran back to his world scarred.