The Song of the Seafarer by Erurainon

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Summary:

The lay of the strange fate of one man of the seas

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Genre: Poetry

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Rating: General

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Chapters: 1 Word Count: 87
Posted on 1 November 2011 Updated on 1 November 2011

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The Song of the Seafarer

O white gulls thy calls send longing of wide waters
As cool reminder
Reminder to old friend.
O roaring waves thy voices invite me
To board white ship
Ship to long wresting.
O where am I bound
The sea shall decide rightly
To Aman I’m called
By which rout
‘Tis yet unknown to me.
I am but mortal
a man of the shore
returned to flight from war.
No elf of the havens
Yet still I tarry
On roving oceans’ waters.

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To be honest the lay was first used for my Annals of the Quenta-Atanni which are my lays of the Fourth Age. But later it was revised and shortened to the form you find it in here so that it applies to Tuor. Yet I like to recall its first origens and while it is tied to the sea I find that you are right in that it is mostly conserned with the Sea-Longing itself as a whole. Thank you for reviewing a and please forgive me getting back to you so late in that I only just noticed your review. I could really use your support in spreading word so please, please, plase keep track of my stories if you can and if you can help spread the word about anyother tale I've formed that is to your liking then please do so. I am greatful and honored for your review and hope that I may be able to clarify any further questions you may have about the lay. Finally though equally as importantly, Happy Thanksgiving.