* After breakfast, the group packed up their bundles and stowed their belongings to take to the road, except for Elenna and Olorin the oliphaunt. The Elven maid remained fast asleep, while her oliphaunt stood guard, tail waving like a banner, refusing to budge. It was decided that the two would be welcome to catch up with the group later, if they still wished to come along. *
* Turning to the black horse from Mordor, Gandalf once again addressed it: * Come with us, or go where you will, as you are free now. * Gandalf beckoned with outstretched arm to the animal that it was welcome to come alongside and walk with the group. *
I always enjoy songs like the one you were singing, Birdie and Holly. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Please allow me to share one of my own devising. * Gandalf cleared his throat and sang as the group got underway on horseback or on foot to Tharbad. *
Rangers on their forest trail
Among strangers take their ale
Returning duty’s call with smiles
Protecting realms that stretch for miles
The less you have the more you see
The worth in breathing sunshine free
In the warmth of friends and kin
Home is better than an Inn.
Unremarked by folk unknown
With eyes as sharp as eagle’s own
Keeping teeth of wolves away
Where peaceful crops are grown by day
And kettles steam with stew at night
Round windows frame the firelit sight
Of the warmth of friends and kin
Home is better than an Inn.
Passing to the Age’s end
Soon the road will show a bend
Hope remains as shadows fall
In worthy folk, both big and small
Together against Enemy’s power
Heroic deeds will light the hour
For the warmth of friends and kin
Home is better than an Inn.
... Does anyone else have a song or poem to share, to lighten our road? Arcon, Bethberry, Naaramare?
(OOC: Visiting relatives today and tomorrow, I do not expect to have any access to a computer until Friday night. But I shall return! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img])
[ July 04, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]
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