Could someone translate this poem for me? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Galadriel · 07-31-2010, 02:23 AM

And that I said my limbs were old;
And that I said my blood was cold,
And that my kindly fire was fled,
And that my withered heart was dead,
And that I might not sing of love? -
How could I to the dearest theme
That ever warmed a minstrel's dream,
So foul, so false, a recreant prove!
How could I name my love's very name,
Nor wake my harp to notes of flame!

Yes, I know I have posted this somewhere else, but I really need the translation in Quenya. Thank you!

ETA, 2014: My goodness, I can't believe I actually made this sort of request. Either way, I apologise.

07-31-2010, 02:23 AM	#1
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	Could someone translate this poem for me? And that I said my limbs were old; And that I said my blood was cold, And that my kindly fire was fled, And that my withered heart was dead, And that I might not sing of love? - How could I to the dearest theme That ever warmed a minstrel's dream, So foul, so false, a recreant prove! How could I name my love's very name, Nor wake my harp to notes of flame! Yes, I know I have posted this somewhere else, but I really need the translation in Quenya. Thank you! ETA, 2014: My goodness, I can't believe I actually made this sort of request. Either way, I apologise. __________________ "Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?" – Tom Bombadil Last edited by Galadriel; 10-14-2014 at 01:20 PM.