New Challenge: Crossroads of the Fallen King
Cross "The Silmarillion" with a second text or fandom in this month's crossover challenge.
A calm evening at Meduseld. This is my attempt at the Byr a Thoddaid form.
Written for B2MeM 2019
(Sonnet) After Thingol’s death, Melian reflects on their life together and what happens next.
Written for B2MeM 2019 and SWG Challenge Love Actually.
Maeglin’s point of view after his betrayal and before his death.
cheesy ode for the cheese course of Holiday Feast.
During her forced marriage to Brodda, Aerin is consoled by the presence of Rían’s ghost. (Two versions of the story: chapter 1 in prose and chapter 2 in alliterative verse.)
The story of Ninnachel of the Noldor, neither male nor female, but gwegwin -- literally 'man-woman' -- intersex and identifying as outside the binary. Warrior, lover, writer of obscene poetry, giver of hope and defiance, community builder.
A series of poems written by Ninnachel, mostly dealing with love and war.
The great Dwarvish smith Telchar makes the knife Angrist for Curufin, and Curufin contemplates the new weapon. (Alliterative verse.)
As evening falls, Tar-Míriel's faithful handmaiden awaits her return in her chambers. (Sapphic verse. Tar-Míriel/OFC.)
There are some elves out there who still need to find their way home: Maglor, Daeron, Mithrellas.
Somehow, they will.
Luthien casts her songspell over Morgoth.
Life is too short for some kind of contests.
Maybe it's possible to love one thing without knocking the alternative.
(Especially if both of them happen to be fictional, in any case.)
Free verse (pretty much extra free)
In the last hour of Númenor, Tar-Míriel attempts to gain ground with a final prayer.
A bittersweet Nerdanel/Nienna poem.
Glamdring lives in Gondolin, throughout the years and to it's fall.
Poem.
A poem/song about the stars, and the Great Journey.
Terza Rima.
For B2MEM 2018 using the prompt,"By the starlit mere of Cuiviénen, Water of Awakening, they rose from the sleep of Ilúvatar; and while they dwelt yet silent by Cuiviénen their eyes beheld first of all things the stars of heaven." (The Silmarillion, "Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor, Tolkien.)
A collection of poems I've written over the years inspired by Tolkien's works. Most can be found on tumblr where they were first published.
Dying on Haudh-en-Ndengin, Rían has a prophetic vision and sings one last song of defiance.
Tilion's thoughts on Arien and being the moon spirit. Companion piece to Burning.
Death of a Golden Flower. (Poetry and Artwork)
Arien's experience following the death of the Trees.
Fëanor's creation of the Silmarils, in the form of a sestina.
There is chaos in the Music, but all will be renewed. (Poem)
Varda makes the stars. (Poem)
At Nienor's request, the women of Brethil share stories and songs about Haleth, the river's daughter, and those they loved. (Goldberry/Haleth, Goldberry/Nellas, Haleth/OFC)