5. Melissë Lirin
It seemeth that the sun now sets
Though thine eyes see not tomorrow
Splendor to be the sun's first rays
But I sing to thee in sorrow
For the nightbird's hauting song
Hath whispered softly thy name
And though we lay entwined on the ground
In my heart thou shalt remain
*~~*
For a golden string connects our hearts
Our fëa ne'er shalt be far apart
And I'll meet thee at Námo's door
When I breathe no more
*~~*
Knowing that thou hast left this valley
With the promises I have made
Dost make the revels in my heart
Turn to a dark parade
But from the Pélori's mountain peaks
To the Eastern Sea
No matter how far apart we are
I shall love and think of thee
*~~*
For a golden string connects our hearts
Our fëa ne'er shalt be far apart
And I'll meet you at Námo's door
When I breathe no more
*~~*
May my words take you quickly
May Eru give thee grace
I pray for thy safe journey home
Though far from my embrace
I shall sail to thee in dreams
Upon the river I have cried
Or fly to thee on wishes
Or the breezes I have sighed
*~~*
For a golden string connects our hearts
Our fëa ne'er shalt be far apart
And I'll meet thee at Námo's door
When I breathe no more
*~~*
Author's Notes:
1. Melissë Lirin=Lover's Requiem
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