Summary: Our lives pass before our eyes as we draw our final breath. Here are Kili's final thoughts of Tauriel before their love is stolen by Death. Work Text:

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Remember and Treasure

Treasure is the word falling from my tongue
leaving my heart joyful and shattered
knowing that you are my Only One.
All the times when words have failed me
wishing for courage to tell you.
Many opportunities lost
to take you in my arms to embrace you.
Upon a falling star I wished
to put my beads onto your braid
Give you all I have and allow us love.
Remember me as much as I treasure you.

Death is the thief stealing away my life
as destiny's threads unravel, it seems
With my life gone, Ghivashel, I can never
have a life of sharing your dreams
With my last breath, My One, I weep because
I will always cherish you above all things
I am but a memory as you take another lover,
A fleeting thought at best
as in time you find another.

Oh, I realized I finally loved you
but it was far too late
because our chance was stolen from us
as the breath of life evaporates.
Others will say they love you
and will for all all their lives
I would give away all I own
to discover this love for you
before Mahal takes me from this life.