Disclaimer: I do not own The Lord of the Rings or any of the characters
and receive no money for this work.

Note: This is my take on Sam's thoughts as he accompanies Frodo on his
quest.

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Only To Him
By Kalika

Though my heart cries out for home
I will go unto my death.
Wise and strong, it's true,
But no one should suffer alone.

I follow close and watching.
My responsibility is to him;
Only to him.

No pause, no break though he is fading.
Not long may we stop and rest.
Always onwards, always walking
To darkness and certain danger.

I follow cold and tired.
My responsibility is to him;
Only to him.

Dark, dark the world does seem.
A curtain on my mind.
Slow going now, of course,
For weary we do become.

I follow hard and supportive.
My responsibility is to him;
Only to him.

Weary and cold am I,
Thought never will I stop.
The land itself opposes us.
Can ever we travel unhindered?

I follow observant and careful.
My responsibility is to him;
Only to him.

The enemy dogs our steps.
Sheltered we must be,
For if they do not pass us by
All hope shall be lost.

I follow dutiful and loving.
My responsibility is to him;
Only to him.

I guard and watch closely.
None shall approach.
His safety is my duty
And I will not fail.

I follow quiet and hidden.
My responsibility is to him;
Only to him.

Too close. A moments passing
Brings short-lived relief and joy.
Again and always forward,
Though with more haste them before.

I follow swift and softly.
My responsibility is to him;
Only to him.

Now done and gone
This quest may be.
For us safety is not assured,
Though the world now is free.

I will follow to darkness and silence.
My responsibility is to him;
Only to him.

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Note: This was a separate document before but I decided to join it with
it's two companion pieces as chapters. Next up is Gollum's POV.