In the Shadow of Elf Haven

A somber shadow, grey mists wrap round towers spikes of pearl.

The grey ships sailed in ages past, their memory cloaks the vale.

Past white cliffs their silver sails would catch the morning breeze.

Ever westward they were called, through strange and secret seas.

Now past the harbor of grey ships, the sails of swans do fly.

Upon white ships built fleet and swift, they chase the western sky.

But homeward bound by end of day these ships do always sail.

Past ruined towers spikes of pearl beneath the shadowed vale.

It’s memory calling days long past, their songs and laughter ring.

The banners caught in morning breeze shall once fond memory bring.

But past the ruined haven the swan prow fleet dost roam.

Heading forth to towering cliffs, to Sea-ward Watch their home.

But under shadow do they the towers spikes of pearl.

And silently their ships do drift beneath the silent vale.

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The idea behind this poem is that it was written by a Gondorian mariner from Dol Amroth as he sailed beneath the ruins of Edhellond.

Edhellond

Dol Amroth

Here are links to wikis in both locations for anyone interested in reading more about these two fascinating locations.

Anyways…let me know what you guys think!

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