DISCLAIMER: no, I don't own any of Peter Jackson or Tolkien's works. isn't that sort of the point of fanfiction? Rated PG-13 (or PG, I forgot) for mild gore. for god's sake, what more do you want? .Flames will be tolerated as long as they have a point, not just "you suck, needer needer". Suggested improvements very welcome. Man, this disclaimer is longer than the poem.

Forever seared into shock-widened eyes:

Inevitable doom for one so fair

Amidst the reek of carnage now he lies,

His battered frame proud prey to Death's dark glare

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A counter-army great, a host of light

A dike of frightened men all damned to fall

When fell and fair die side by side tonight

A solitary elf heeds battle's call

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His blood-dark cloak askew from frigid rain

Halfsplintered lightning veils his clarion gaze

Two grey imploring shadows: orbs of pain

Depart forsaken lands for golden days

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As hope is ravaged harsh by morbid vice

Then let us consecrate his sacrifice