The Return of Ebon Lupus

This is an expansion of the poem "For Himself".

Here he comes, my Elven Lord

Striding through the mist,

Head held high, proud and strong

The Lord of all the Sidhe.

There was a time, not long ago,

When things were not as this,

When Ebon lived beyond the Vale

In cities made for men.

Born a Sidhe in times long past, 

His youth was spent in Elven lands,

But then a Portal he did find

And the quest for knowledge pulled him through.

For many years in many lands

To return, in vain he tried.

My Magick means and hidden ways,

He sought to travel home.

Finally, one Hallow's Eve, 

When the veil between was thin,

His lonely cry was heard at last,

The Portal brought him home.

Now laughter rings throughout the Vale,

As Ebon tunes his pipes,

Forgotten music heard once more,

The Lord of the Sidhe is home.

Author's Note

I wrote this for a friend 20 odd years ago.

Reviews

[Distantview123]

A well-written fantasy adventure. I love the idea of the quest for knowledge pulling him through the portal. Entertaining stuff! ~ Robert.

[Susan McCaskill]

Thank you, Robert; much appreciated!

[fwvalidus]

Very nice poem. Simple but eloquent. The conclusion makes me happy and I particularly enjoyed how you tied music to it. Well done

[Susan McCaskill]

Thank you so much for your review. One thing I have noticed on Writer's Cafe, is that hardly anyone has any criticisms of anyone's work! Not that I'm complaining, but it's hard to know if one's work needs work, if you know what I mean. I do write poetry, but my main focus is my WIP, Penelope Parker, which no one has reviewed!

I will comment further on some of your works, and thank you again.

[fwvalidus]

I have noticed that too and I attempt to include constructive criticism where I see it is truly fit. Generally I like to 'challenge' writers in ways that I believe could improve their writing. This poem works the way it works and I do not seek to have it altered.

I appreciate you endeavouring to further review my works. I would particularly love it if you viewed my Tegra 7 Chapters when you have time. I will focus on your WIP for now as well :)

[Susan McCaskill]

Will do! I have reviewed your short story and one of your poems.