Title: In Memoriam or Lament for Haldir
Author: Nevoreiel
Notes: Thanks to Christina for the correction of the title. In memory of Haldir, an elf of Lothlórien, fallen in battle of Helm's Deep. His death was a shock to see in the movie version of The Two Towers. Forgive me if I made mistakes in the elvish references.
Marching to battle, the Elven folk come
From the woods of Lothlórien to honor the alliance.
The orcs on their heals, with the beat of the drum
The elves will show no mercy in face of cruel defiance.
Attired in armor and a crimson cloak
Haldir leads this army of fair and nimble folk.
Armor gleaming; faces set, ring of blade on sheath.
Such valor in battle and grace with the arrow and sword.
But the teeming masses of orcs gash and seethe,
Much strength is needed to keep back the vile hoard.
As the night wore on, Haldir, upon the battlements fell
A cruel stroke to the back, his light, did dispel.
In anger and grief Lord Aragorn cries
With new vigor he slaughters the enemy.
There is naught but fire to kill in his eyes
And the foul host deserves this enmity;
For those who died at their dark hands
Will always be avenged by loyal friends.
Now in the Hall of the Valar you'll reside
Good will shall reign forevermore
With your good kin, with joy and pride
The land of the fair Númenor.
Like all who, upon the battlefield, were slain
Remember this: you have not died in vain!