Noldo by Himring
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Fanwork Information
Summary: A poem for November: on the struggle and against the long defeat. Major Characters: Major Relationships: Genre: Poetry Challenges: Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
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Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 108 |
Posted on 17 November 2019 | Updated on 17 November 2019 |
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Chapter 1
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In the waning of the year,
the certainty grows,
as your days shorten:
you will not see Valinor again.
Doubly doomed, within and without,
steeped in darkness and wading--
the shadows lapping your shoulders
might be hissing, whispering in your ears
that you were always theirs.
Hold fast, then!
This puny pen knife in your hand
is Ringil,
and you will fight the Dark for Beleriand,
every inch,
every step--
because the light in your eyes,
whatever they say,
is not a tired reflection,
it is the Light itself:
you are Silmaril.
Nay, more than that!
It is you, you who are Valinor.
Chapter End Notes
There is a reference here to the flame-eyed Noldor (in Sindarin, lachend or lachenn), whose eyes are said to reflect the Light of the Trees.
It is not the intention of the poem to underwrite any hierarchy or prejudices between Tolkien's peoples.
It is merely the case that Tolkien's obsession with light and its imagery resonates with me especially at this time of year.
(Oh, and Ringil is the name of Fingolfin's sword.)
(1) Comment by Ellynn for Noldo [Ch 1]
Well, they might have had the reflection of Valinor in themselves... but their life in Beleriand was ALL but easy and peaceful.
Nicely done!
Re: (1) Comment by Ellynn for Noldo [Ch 1]
Thank you very much, Ellynn!
Not an easy life, as you say!
(2) Comment by Lyra for Noldo [Ch 1]
This is lovely and powerful. Whoever hears it, whoever writes it, on whatever occasion - I'm sure they feel uplifted.
Re: (2) Comment by Lyra for Noldo [Ch 1]
Thank you very much, Lyra!
I was sort of nervous about sharing this one, but at the same time I felt it was very much meant to be shared.
So it's very good to hear this!