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Of Herb Lore

The smoke from 
Gandalf's pipe
     formed colored rings
which rested over 
      the wizard's head
making him look 
like a true sorcerer
      in the evening shadow
Yet the use of this weed 
was no creation of wizards
   It was actually 
         Tobold Hornblower
a renowned hobbit 
    who discovered 
    the weed
     The hobbits of Bree
 were the first
to put it in a pipe
The men of Gondor 
esteemed the plant
for its marvelous fragrance
        Oh yes, 
and there was one medieval scholar 
        who was known 
to enjoy a pipeful
         along with his companions
and discuss tales and
legends 
over a glass of ale
      around a bright 
fireside

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