Tom Bombadil
\nby cricketjeff on July 2, 2009.\u00a0 \u00a9 Jeff Green, All rights reserved
\nWhen the forest’s dark and fusty, short cuts lead to long delays.
\nThough you think you’re safe and hidden better stick to well trod ways;
\nFor the hearts of ancient willows are malevolent and black
\nAnd if you give them any leeway they are certain to attack.<\/p>\n
There’s a spirit in the forest, far more ancient than the trees,
\nWith a smile made out of sunshine and a laugh that’s like the breeze.
\nPicking lilies for his lady as he walks down every path,
\nIf you carry your good fortune he’ll avert the aftermath.<\/p>\n
He’s not daunted by the devils of the modern world outside.
\nBut he’s found his own small Eden where he’s happy he can hide.
\nWith his lady, fair Goldberry, she’s the streams that cross his land,
\nHe was born before all creatures and few folk can understand.<\/p>\n
Other readers may dismiss him, he’s not central to the tale,
\nBut they’ve lost the bigger picture, you can’t miss the least detail.
\nSauron isn’t quite the power that his enemies all fear,
\nRead this chapter and the next two and I think you’ll find that’s clear.<\/p>\n
Author notes
\nInspired by chapter VI of book one of the Lord of the Rings, The Old Forest,
\nwith a nod to the next two at the end.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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