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Halbarad's Farewell -o- The gathering gloom, the feel of doom This is an evil door Darkness ahead, the journey's end Is not far anymore -o- The threshold dark from a cold stone, And my death lies beyond But I follow, for you must go, And faith is a strong bond -o- For noble past I've ridden south After the sun of noon, But for the future I will go Into the sunless gloom -o- Behind that door no turning back, And yet I'll cross this line Towards the burning, bloody field And hope that is not mine -o- Be well, my love, kiss our son For me and for my king Into your arms I won't return, But don't let your heart sink -o- Do not mourn for me, cousin mine, When my life's blood will flow I only regret I won't see The crown upon your brow 'This is an evil door,' said Halbarad, 'and my death lies beyond it. I will dare to pass it nonetheless; but no horse will enter.' (J. R. R. Tolkien, The Return of the King, Book V, Chapter 2: The Passing of the Grey Company) - poem reuploaded into the collection from B2MeM 2010 |
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