Tolkien Fan Fiction Home Art/Tolkien Fan Fiction All the tales of the Valar and the Elves are so knit together that one may scarce expound any one without needing to set forth the whole of their great history.
I Ride
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Post A Review  Printer Friendly  Help

[Index]

1
Written to honor LJ user Fileg's birthday, 8/15/2004.

~~~

Across the open plain, leaning forward to a place I do not know

I ride the grey-coated bearer of dreams.

Beneath the stars, watching my advance to an unknown land

I ride the straining creature flecked with two beings’ sweat.

Before the wind, bending toward the river’s bend, across Anduin’s banks

I ride a companion, fated to my fate.

Under the shelter of trees, welcoming me to a safe refuge

I ride until both are exhausted, winded.

Within the haven of another’s arms, warm, relieved, arrived

I ride to journey’s end, slipping from the saddle of a fearless one.

Against my cheek, my mount’s breath comes fierce and hot.

Tested warriors, both.
[Index]

Post A Review

Report this chapter for abuse of site guidelines.

hitcnt:1078

Tolkien Characters, Locations, & Artifacts © Tolkien Estate & Designated Licensees - All Rights Reserved
Stories & Other Content © The Respective Authors - All Rights Reserved
Software & Design © 2003 - 2024 Michael G Kellner - All Rights Reserved