Maglor's Song by Robinka
Fanwork Notes
Maglor belongs to J.R.R. Tolkien. Special thanks to Lydia for her beta help. I tried to stick to the rules of sonnets.
Written as a Christmas gift for my friend Rhapsody.
*** Seven in 07 submission ***
Fanwork Information
Summary: Maglor on the shore. Major Characters: Maglor Major Relationships: Genre: Poetry Challenges: Gift of a Story Rating: General Warnings: |
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Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 134 |
Posted on 21 June 2007 | Updated on 21 June 2007 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Maglor's Song
Read Maglor's Song
He would remember that night. The starlight was as bright
As he recalled it from his youth, when he could convey
Anything with a rhyme. Now his fingers had no might
That could bring peace, though his skill had never passed away
Like an elusive tide. A fire had burned in his hands
And reshaped what had once bloomed into a bitter taste;
The flame had demanded that he never leave his stance,
But he finally refused and felt salt on his face.
His destiny, now buried, slept in deep blue and green
Without a trace, but he stared at the lamenting waves
For a long time before he left, no more to be seen.
Sometimes, you may hear him speak. When the wind fades away,
The lonesome bard sings his grief. Just listen to his plea,
Take heed with your eager ear, and remember that day.
(1) Comment by Los Gloriol for Maglor's Song
This is truly beautiful. Maglor is such a tragic character and you captured the melancholy that surrounds him. I always think of him when I am near the sea. I really love this!
Re: (1) Comment by Los Gloriol for Maglor's Song
Wow! Thank you tons for your lovely review. :D I gave up thinking that soeone would comment, and yet here it is :) I'm so very glad that you liked the poem. Thank you again!
(2) Comment by Los Gloriol for Maglor's Song
I have a collection of stories that I print out and keep when I find one that is inspiring or particularly touching. This is one of them.
Re: (2) Comment by Los Gloriol for Maglor's Song
Thank you once again! I'm so happy that you liked it :) I'm also very pleased because this poem won a third place in the 2008 Middle Earth Fanfiction Awards. So double YAY!
(3) Comment by Los Gloriol for Maglor's Song
I'm not surprised! Good going! :)
Re: (3) Comment by Los Gloriol for Maglor's Song
Thank you! :)