Author's note: This was written as a telepathic conversation between Galadriel and Frodo in Lothlorien. Speaking parts are labeled.
Galadriel:
I know what you saw
for it is also in my mind.
But the way is shut and barred
He cannot see what lay behind.
Frodo Baggins! Behind you a shadow looms!
Your coming to the Elves is the footsteps of Doom!
But you are forgiven
for it is not your fault
Yet even now, though it helps not
I wish the One had never been wrought.
I am filled with great sorrow
and with that, not a few fears
I've traveled many miles
and have shed many tears.
Galadriel! I am inadequate and weak!
But thou art fearless, more than words could speak.
O! To be rid of it,
the burden of this thing
Pray, if you wish it,
I'll give you The One Ring.
Galadriel:
You offer it freely,
Ringbearer of the North
two rings, would I then have
pow'r from my hand would issue forth.
Yet, Halfling bold, you know not what you say!
Victory would be known for only a day.
A queen, for Dark Lord
greater than storms in air
beautiful as sea, sun and snow
all shall love me and despair!
You tempt me, Frodo
with a thing that I desire
I do not wish to fade,
and the Wood be burned by fire.
O Ringbearer brave, you see with a keen eye!
But for the Rings, Lorien would wither and die.
You set it before me,
in kindness you gave,
and knew not you would make
yourself a willing slave.
No, I will not take now,
the Ring you offer me.
Even if Elves depart,
I would have Middle Earth free.
Child of Innocence! You are true-hearted!
You kept the humility in which your journey started.
Thou hast tried the Great
diminish will I, and pass into the West.
Galadriel I will remain,
for I have passed the test.