Hmm, I've given some thought to this topic...I see that one of the first examples given here was Aragorn's parting speech too Arwen. Indeed, that would have been my first choice too. I also think Bilbo's poem from
Many Partings would do quite nicely, especially this bit:
Quote:
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Now far ahead the road has gone,/ Let others follow it who can/ Let them a journey new begin/ But I at last with weary feet/ Shall turn towards the lighted inn/ My evening rest and sleep to meet
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. Also, the entire
I sit beside the fire and think poem would be very appropriate for the occasion. Another choice would be Sam's song in the tower of Cirith Ungol.