Some verses shared with Diruviel by a guest in Imladris many years past. She believes it is but a part of a longer poem celebrating midwinter. Perhaps she'll come across the rest of it one day, but for now, it brings cheer during the long, cold nights.
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"The Long Night"
Twilight growing, stars are twinkling
As they above in sky are winking
Winter’s breath has come at last
As it has for Ages past
Ice wind blows through vale and stone
Piercing cold right to the bone
Yet what ahead is glowing fairly
With golden light so warm and merry?
Windows laced with boughs of green
Lanterns burning in between
Merry dancing, Yule-tide chatter
Food heaped high atop the platter
Joyous singing, laughter start
Stories told to warm the heart
So gather round, ye friends with cheer
On this, the long night of the year.
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