The Verse of the East Wind

The verse that Tolkien never wrote

From the land of doom, where shadows lie, through the black gates of Mordor

The East Wind howls and passes through the fair lands of Gondor

“Yield to the shadow, unworthy men!” it taunted, “For you are clouded in its gloom!

Your captain fell upon the Anduin shore, haunted and lost in his doom!”

Yet in the end his noble spirit was undimmed, untouched by darkness

For through his struggle he found redemption, and gave his life for the helpless

He lies now in an elven boat, free of all burden and care

The time had finally come for rest, and his face was proud and fair

Farewell Boromir, the banner of the white tree rises once more, resonating light

But you cannot see it or hear the silver trumpets through Death’s unending night

        

 

Author's Note

The verse of the lament of Boromir that Tolkien never wrote that I decided to write out! I don't own Lord of the Rings or any of its characters, songs, poems, or etc. All rights belong to Tolkien

Please be nice. I'm feeling quite vulnerable about this piece. I feel like I've butchered the beauty of the original lament somehow, with this verse and my terrible rhyme and bad poetry skills in general.

Reviews

[Dean]

I don't read Tolkien, but your writing is sweeping and imaginative. I'd like to see more!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Such an excellent ode to the Lord Of the Rings... I think Tolkien would be proud.

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I LIKE IT! So what if its different its your version with your technique! :D