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Title: Can you hear... (#1518)
Author: SecretKeeper
Chapters: 1

Archive: Tolkien
Category: Bombadil's Corner
Description: The sorrow of the elements within Arda. Basically a lament for the Elves to come back...
Published: 13 Jan 2005
Updated: 13 Jan 2005
Warnings:
Type: General
Characters:


Chapter 1 - ...

Can you hear the wind howl in our ears?
As it makes its way through the land, wailing its sorrow towards the race of man.
Can you hear it, my friend?

"Long ago, the race of man was strong. Brave and wise they once were. Fighting demons from the Valar above, making sure, they keep their lands secure. Now they're weakening and fighting amongst themselves. Bravery is disintegrating. Wisdom is lost to foolish desires. Long ago, the race of man was strong.”

Can you hear the earth below our feet?
As it shakes and trembles, thundering against man’s pollution upon its surface.
Can you hear it, my friend?

“Long ago there was a race who took care of me. They cared for the trees, plants and animals. Treading upon the ground lightly, making sure, I was not hurting. Now that race is gone across the vast waters that give me drink. No one cares for me. I can no longer heal, my wounds too many. Long ago, I was cared for.”

Can you hear the water hissing loud?
As it flows even though its still, snapping at the trouble man has caused since their birth.
Can you hear it, my friend?

“We are still needed in this earth to take care of the animals of the sea. To provide water for man’s many needs. Oil is our enemy it hurts us the most for it contaminates and drowns our friends. We are still worshipped by many of man but oh how stupid they’ve become. If they only knew how much pain we feel.”

Can you hear the fire of the earth?
As it rumbles, crackles, seethes beneath the surface of the ground.
Can you hear it my friend?

“One day the world will end. One day the fire will spew and cover the lands. One day the world will end and man’s sins be gone. One day the world will end.”

Those from far away can hear them.
They were the Elves that had crossed to peaceful lands.
They took care of the Earth, Water and Air understanding to some degree of their plight.
Will the Elves come back to the people and lands that need them so?
No.
They have crossed to the land of ambrosia.
No longer will they return.
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