New and Updated Poetry

Three poems that tell of the tragic story of Gwindor, Finduilas, and Túrin, from three points of view.

"Above all arts they nourished shipbuilding and sea-craft, and they became mariners whose like shall never be again since the world was diminished; and voyaging upon the wide seas was the chief feat and adventure of their hardy men in the gallant days of their youth"--a Númenórean mariners' chant.

The Children of Ilúvatar reflect on their natures.

A bit of light verse featuring our favorite Wandering Elf, Maglor!

A Silmarillion sonnet cycle.

Reflections of Maedhros following the loss of his hand.

A ghostly night long after the fall of Gondolin. 'Poetry'.

Tar-Míriel's final ascent to the Meneltarma. A "dribble" poem.

For Back to Middle-earth Month 2009: scenes from the life of young Pengolodh, the loremaster of Gondolin whose writings brought us The Silmarillion.

Updated:

Truth for Day Eight: Beauty/Ugliness

The Mountains and the Sea, for Day Nine: Anti-Heroes

A poem in response to the 2009 Back to Middle Earth Month, Day Seventh: "In the woods".

Melkor and Finwë battle in Formenos after the Darkening of Valinor. A sestina.

A set of stories that retell Greek, Indian, Chinese and Japanese myths and legends, not to mention Brother's Grimm fairy tales, in Middle-earth with Tolkien's characters. Current selection include Iadel, The Mighty Singer, Living Stone, Minstrels,  The Woe of a Maiden who loved Legolas, The day the sun didn't rise and Gemini.

Elleth's stories, drabbles and double-drabbles for Seven in '07 and B2MeM 2008. Please refer to the chapter summaries for further info.

In the interests of being a good member of a community that has chosen to observe National Poetry Month and the risk of great personal embarrassment, I present my humble effort in two blessedly short verses. So, before I lose my courage, I offer my view, tin-ear and all, on what I see as the greatest almost-canon love story of The Silmarillion. (Implied slash.)

After the Darkening of Valinor, a Telerin Elf looks back at the days of light. For National Poetry Month.

In honor of it being National Poetry month, I tried a new form of poetry.  Its a seven line poem, and each line begins with the same letter. What better form to write something about than seven sons of Feanor? 

Iminye wakes for the first time. Poetry

An elleth's lullaby to her child

A poem about Glorfindel's return to life.

A poem about the last meeting of Nerdanel of Feanor according to HoMe

Tevildo prince of cats about chosing his people

Mablung returns to Doriath after losing Nienor.

A poem about what motivated Maglor to not kill Elrond and Elros but instead, rear them as his own.

A poem about how Elwing felt when they parted from their sons, Elrond and Elros, fearing that they might have die

A poem onon Beren's feelings about the death of Finrod.