Ode to Findaráto by Flora-lass
Fanwork Notes
Updated to include a link to my friend's lovely painting, 'Findaráto', which inspired my poem.
https://www.tumblr.com/kai-janik-art/762072538307313664/silmarillion-writers-guild?source=share
Written for the Kings & Queens challenge. Finrod isn't actually a king at this point, but there's a hint of what he will become.
Fanwork Information
Summary: In praise of a painting of a young Finrod in Valinor. Major Characters: Finrod Felagund Major Relationships: Genre: Poetry Challenges: Kings & Queens Rating: General Warnings: |
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Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 91 |
Posted on 15 September 2024 | Updated on 21 September 2024 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Ode to Findaráto
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His golden hair heralds the sun
Adorned with silver, and by one
Exquisite gem of clearest green.
A smile breaks through the solemn sheen.
His raiment ripples like the sea
In honour of the Teleri.
A thousand shining pearls he wears
Both sewn and strung; more jewels he bears
Than any of his Noldor kin.
The love of mortals he will win
With songs of power and artist's hands.
His fëa dreams of far-off lands.
A young Elf-lord, so fair and true
Is Findaráto, robed in blue.
Chapter End Notes
I'm mindful that the sun didn't exist when Finrod was young! But the writer is looking at a much earlier painting, after the sun has risen, and knows what he went on to accomplish. :)
Oh, that's absolutely…
Oh, that's absolutely beautiful! I especially like the line "His fëa dreams of far-off lands". This poem is a great portrayal of young Findaráto.
Thank you so much! I'm happy…
Thank you so much! I'm happy you like that line especially. :)
Beautiful!!! Very fitting <3
Beautiful!!! Very fitting <3
Thank you so much for…
Thank you so much for commenting!
Lovely Finrod poem
Beautiful imagery. And it fits Kai's painting so well.
Thank you - I'm so glad you…
Thank you - I'm so glad you think so!
A most bewitching work of…
A most bewitching work of artistry.
Thank you so much! I really…
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment.
A lovely and fitting…
A lovely and fitting response to your friend's portrait! My favourite bit is the lines how he will win over mortals.
Thank you so much! I love to…
Thank you so much! I love to think of Finrod as an artist, with his skill in stone-carving that even impressed Dwarves. :)
I like this! These lines are…
I like this! These lines are evocative and I like the sense of dreaminess about it -- Finrod's still young, but you can see the king and leader he will grow into. Your poem feels like a good match for the lovely portrait
"His fëa dreams of far-off lands" was my favorite line too. :)
I'm so grateful for this…
I'm so grateful for this lovely comment!
I love this vivid…
I love this vivid description of Finrod, especially how his smile breaks through solemn expressions and how he dreams of far lands! Those details in particular fit him so well.
Thank you so much for this…
Thank you so much for this lovely, thoughtful comment. :)