poem

[Alkaran]

hey Thinhyandoiel, i was reading a post of yours and i noticed what appeared to be an elvish poem. can u translate it for me? i just got into the whole LOTR and Tolkien thing(friends hooked me) and i was wondering about it. thanks!

[latando angaina]

could you provide a link to aforesaid poem?

[Alkaran]

A Olórin, i yáresse
Mentaner i Númehurui
Tírien i Rómenóri
Maiaron i Oiosaila
Manan elye etevanne
Nórie i melanelye?

Mithrandir, Mithrandir, A Randir Vithren
ú-reniathach i amar galen
I reniad lín ne mór, nuithannen
In gwidh ristennen, i fae narchannen
I lach Anor ed ardhon gwannen
Caled veleg, ethuiannen


thats the poem

[Vinyamarien]

'Olórin whom long ago
sent the Lords of the West
to guard the Lands of the East,
ever-wise of the Maiar
what drove you to leave
land which you loved?.


'Mithrandir, Mithrandir, O Pilgrim Grey
No more you will wander the world green
Your journey in darkness stopped
The bonds cut, the spirit broken
The Flame of Anor has left this World
Great light has gone out.'

[latando angaina]

it's darn sad

[Manelwen]

It's the lyrics for 'Lament of Gandalf' on the movie sound track right?

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Yes, I believe they are the lyrics that were used for the Lament for Gandalf in the movie.

[Vinyamarien]

Exactly! smilies/smile.gif I took the translation from the booklett.

[latando angaina]

who's the author I wonder?