{"id":85307,"date":"2013-12-21T02:10:05","date_gmt":"2013-12-21T07:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/?page_id=85307"},"modified":"2013-12-21T02:10:05","modified_gmt":"2013-12-21T07:10:05","slug":"the-great-hall-of-poets-december-2013","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/the-great-hall-of-poets-december-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Hall of Poets \u2013 December 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\"><iframe data-src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xNUMrwpvKUA?rel=0\" height=\"399\" width=\"710\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Wind On The Heath<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Copyright 2013 Stephen R. Babb<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2018Twas winter and the winds did blow<br \/>\nupon the haunted heath<br \/>\nFrom pointy peaks of mountains gray<br \/>\nthat reared like jagged teeth<br \/>\nNow the wind hath chased the sun away<br \/>\nEven the moon hath fled<br \/>\nFor moaning \u2018cross the plain so drear<br \/>\nit has left but a place of dread<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In ages past brave warriors strode<br \/>\nwhere only dragons dwelled<br \/>\nThe drakes did rage upon the plain<br \/>\nbut soon their fires were quelled<br \/>\nThough not by swords nor shiny spears<br \/>\nwere the serpents brought to bay<br \/>\n\u2018Twas the winter wind that did them in<br \/>\nas it howled in its mournful way<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Years marched by both lonely and long<br \/>\nthe winter wind never waining<br \/>\npresiding like some deathless lord<br \/>\nor tyrant king a\u2019reigning<br \/>\nFell wraiths came to try their lot<br \/>\nupon the barren reaches<br \/>\nYet even they could not withstand<br \/>\nthe winter wind that screeches<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">No summer came to warm that land<br \/>\nwhere never a beast dare dwell<br \/>\nEven the wolves did flee at last<br \/>\nfrom that sound both fiendish and fell<br \/>\nSo the winter wind now howls alone<br \/>\nfor even the shadows take flight<br \/>\nas fast fleeing deer when the wolf hunts near<br \/>\non a moonless and wintry night<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">So small a thing<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>By Cassie<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Such a small thing, a ring<br \/>\nA thing that could so easily be lost<br \/>\nThen found by one who would not know its worth.<br \/>\nA bauble, to be fondled and admired<br \/>\nThen polished up and placed upon a shelf.<br \/>\nA small thing, a ring<br \/>\nA thing that may be overlooked with time.<br \/>\nForgotten, hidden in the dust<br \/>\nTo never rest around a finger worn<br \/>\nWith good intent but darkened heart.<br \/>\nA little thing, this ring<br \/>\nThat calls out to the very soul<br \/>\nOf any weak enough to bend their will<br \/>\nAnd bring it to the one who formed its shape<br \/>\nAnd damn all those who stand against its pull.<br \/>\nSo small a thing, one ring<br \/>\nTo break and bind and rule over them all<br \/>\nWhen darkness overcomes and light has failed<br \/>\nAnd man has given up his will to fight<br \/>\nIts golden glory, blinding heart and mind<br \/>\nSuch a small thing, a ring<br \/>\nA thing that could so easily be lost<br \/>\nThen found by one who does not know its worth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Of Saruman and the Rage of Fangorn<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>By The Scarlet Swordsman<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your forces gather<br \/>\nYour soldiers strong<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The rising darkness<br \/>\nIs sure to come<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The mighty forest<br \/>\nIt strikes a blow<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Or rising strength<br \/>\nLike rivers flow<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your blazing sword<br \/>\nBegins its quest<br \/>\nBeyond the mountains lies your power\u2019s crest<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The smelted iron<br \/>\nThe chariot\u2019s roar<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">They felled the trees<br \/>\nThey tracked the moor<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And in the sky<br \/>\nSpeak of your lore<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For there that shines<br \/>\nThe northern star<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Now as you bar<br \/>\nYour rivals\u2019 door<br \/>\nThe key to end your conquest scours afar<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your soul of stone<br \/>\nIt shifts its light<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The fury rose<br \/>\nThe ghosts of plight<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your courage strong<br \/>\nIs nought but pride<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The time has come<br \/>\nThe storm will fight<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And as the clouds<br \/>\nReveal their light<br \/>\nThe embers of your fire will take to flight<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Time has beheld<br \/>\nAnd evil called<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A war to wage<br \/>\nEntwining all<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With empty heart<br \/>\nYou cannot stall<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">So watch perforce<br \/>\nYour crumbling walls<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The thunders strong<br \/>\nLike rancors crawl<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Immortal you may be though you may fall<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Battle of Helm\u2019s Deep<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>By Strider<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Under the moonlight in the pouring rain,<br \/>\nAwaiting for the enemy stood the crownless king.<br \/>\nBehind him were thousands of elves and men,<br \/>\nBut their courage was hanging on a string.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Solemnly they watched as the mass approached,<br \/>\nThose who aimed to slay.<br \/>\nWhat could men do against such reckless hate?<br \/>\nBut to hope their luck could last till the day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The moon was covered by layers of clouds<br \/>\nAs the battle of the fortress begun.<br \/>\nMen were defending those they loved,<br \/>\nBut mercy they were given none.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fighting across the battle field,<br \/>\nShields were splintered, blood was spilt.<br \/>\nThe wall that held against mights of gods,<br \/>\nWas blown into pieces and never rebuilt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Those who had fallen did not give in,<br \/>\nThey would not let the fortress fall.<br \/>\nBlindly they charged towards the arms of death,<br \/>\nAnswering to the enemy\u2019s endless call.<br \/>\n\u201cPull back to the keep!\u201d cried Theoden king,<br \/>\nRetreat! Retreat! Retreat!<br \/>\n\u201cThe hope of men have failed us all,<br \/>\nBut we do not admit defeat!\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Together they drew their swords for one last time,<br \/>\nFor Rohan! For glory! For death!<br \/>\nThey rode out to meet their enemy,<br \/>\nAnd there they saw what took their breath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">On the first light of the day,<br \/>\nFrom the east came charging<br \/>\nWere those who came to their aid.<br \/>\nThe battle was over, the enemy went fleeing<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Peace of the fortress was restored,<br \/>\nBut the battle for Middle Earth had just begun.<br \/>\nMen could not celebrate their victory,<br \/>\nUnder the bloody sun.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Untitled<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>By ~Master Ninja Wizard~<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Over sea and under stone<br \/>\nWhen we leave, you\u2019ll be alone.<br \/>\nOver sea and under stone<br \/>\nSearching for us, far you\u2019ll roam.<br \/>\nOver sea and under stone<br \/>\nTree and dell shall be your home.<br \/>\nOver sea and under stone<br \/>\nFloat on river; trod on loam.<br \/>\nOver sea and under stone<br \/>\nWe\u2019re where you\u2019d find the horse of foam.<br \/>\nOver sea and under stone<br \/>\nWith shears of gold and silver comb.<br \/>\nOver sea and under stone<br \/>\nBurning tree; blackened dome.<br \/>\nOver sea, under stone<br \/>\nWhen we leave, you\u2019ll be<br \/>\nA<br \/>\nL<br \/>\nO<br \/>\nN<br \/>\nE<br \/>\n.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Fellowship:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>By Bethany Meyer<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There are none<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">So brave, so bold,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As those who went<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">O&#8217;re mountain cold,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Who prevailed<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Through darkness great,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And continued through<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The play of fate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Through abandoned<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mines of dwarves,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And battled many<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scores of wargs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Went on through an<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Unchanging route,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">None the same as<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This merry group.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mining For Ore<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>By Caleb C.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In the depths, diamonds and demons:<br \/>\nMine at your own risk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chisel and plumb and plunder<br \/>\nAs does the prisoner<br \/>\nTo light and breath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Touch nothing,<br \/>\nBut look on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Something hums and burns beneath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lift up your candle and call out,<br \/>\nFor it has broken through.<br \/>\nPray that you pried loose<br \/>\nWhat you can bare to see\u2014<br \/>\nBear it up alone<br \/>\nAnd alone you will sink.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Let the eye that opens be yours,<br \/>\nFor in the deepest of halls<br \/>\nNo headlamp or torch can discern<br \/>\nSovereigns from scales.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The Wind On The Heath Copyright 2013 Stephen R. 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