Despair in the Darkness

by CharlesA

A poem based on the moment of Frodo's despair outside Shelob's Lair in the film Return of the King.

Despair in the Darkness

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Exhausted, dying

I feel the mark

The cross is too heavy

Everything is dark

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On black rocks

I lay my fate

Somebody, hear my call!

It is too late

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Yet, I see a light

I dwell on clouds

I hear a lonesome flute

It defeats my doubts

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I hear a voice

Penetrating despair

I feel a peace reaching me

In this dark lair

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It sings of hope

And dries my tears

It gives me strength

And conquers my fears

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I think of the One

The Lady of Light

I reach Her white hand

And out of my night