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You bring it all across so well, just what a harrowing trip that was!

And it is very true that the worst moment must have been losing the other one of the pair on the way.

Really effective use of that refrain to convey his determination in spite of all odds.

Thank you so much for commenting! I've been thinking about Borondir a lot lately, and I realised that there's a big difference between the 'glory' of being the one to get through to Eorl and the reality of being the only one out of the six who survived. I really wanted to give him a voice, and I'm so glad you feel my poem worked.

Ooh, the emotion is so very powerfully conveyed here, I could feel my body tensing up with the urgency, and the heartbreak.

Thank you so much! I have so many feelings about Borondir (who doesn't get enough attention), and they only grew stronger while I was writing this. It's good to hear that the urgency and heartbreak came across. I really appreciate you reading and commenting!

This is great! Though this is the first time I've come across the name Borondir, and I do not know the full context, it was an emotional and impactful read!

I'll be looking more into the history of Rohan now. 

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you reading and commenting, especially when you weren't familiar with the character. Borondir appears in the 'Cirion and Eorl' chapter of Unfinished Tales; he doesn't receive much attention now, sadly, but he won great renown in his time. :) I hope you enjoy discovering more about the history of Rohan!