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Middle Earth Blues

I've got the Middle Earth Blues 
The imaginary world is threatened by forces of night 

It will take the strength of brave men, wizards, hobbits elves and men to set things right 

Life rumbles on in the lands of the Shire 
as hobbits rest their bones beside the fire 

Dragons stull terrify men 
Doesn't seem the troubles will ever end 

I've got the Middle Earth blues
Will light come forth from a darkening sky?

One sees the depredations of Sauron and can only ask why 
The king of men must assume the throne 
Face fire with love 
of his own 
We can see that the Shadow has great power 
and soon will come the momentous hour 
Where evil will fall into a pit 
Where elves, hobbits, dwarves and men '
Can rejoice in getting rid of it 

My Middle Earth blues are fading away 
I'll visit that land again one of these days
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Proxenos Avatar
December 7, 2019 at 1:17 PM
Wow Matthew - my kind of poetry - also a Tolkein fan - have really enjoyed some of his books - so creative hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Anish Avatar
December 7, 2019 at 1:33 PM
I have been a member of the American Tolkien society If you want to see more of my Tolkienesque work go to Minas Tirith Evening Star or Beyond Bree - and punch in Matthew Anish. Thank you for your kind words! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Pandit Avatar
December 7, 2019 at 7:02 AM
Creative write, Matthew--beyond the ordinary.
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 3:32 PM
a person has to know Tolkein stories to really get this one. I loved reading the Lord of the Rings!!
Kiser Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Beautiful, my fellow Tolkein fan.
Chiri Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 1:41 AM
Very nice read! Thanks for sharing!;)
Andresen Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 2:07 PM
- A delightful poem, Matthew ... described with straight and true sense - I googled "Demon Demon" by Ghost Funk Orchestra ... but did not find your - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rose  Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 12:45 PM
When that light plays after the darkly sky has vanished, oh what a sight it can be, brave soul that you are, you say it so well here. Have a great day dear Matthew .
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