Disclaimer: Middle Earth and its denizens are Tolkien's, not mine.



(This collection of seven related sonnets (in a very loose meter) is based on episodes in the Silmarillion.)



Lucifer



In desperation, you dare to brave

A pitiless storm, the ocean's might,

To plead our cause, your kin to save,

Upon your brow bound gem of light.

Both mortal and immortal blood

You carry now inside your veins –

And although your heart is good,

You're tainted with both kindred's sins.

Radiant in darkness you venture forth

To violate a deadly ban

Out of love, risk angelic wrath

To beg for aid to Elf and Man.

Your doom now comes on the eternal shore –

Rise up unstained, the Morning Star!