Tolkien Fan Fiction
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| A Hobbit's Tale |
Bilbo Baggins was a Hobbit, a clever Hobbit, a stubborn Hobbit, till Gandalf sought to goad the Hobbit who lived there in Bag End. * Oh, Bilbo Baggins went a-questing, seeking fortune, testing courage. With Dwarves and Wizard he went a-faring and proved himself a friend. * Beneath the mountains he knew capture, fled from goblins, found a treasure. In the dark he traded riddles, there by Gollum’s lake. * Oh, Bilbo Baggins flew with Eagles, taunted spiders, haunted cellars, stuffed Dwarves in barrels and rode the river all for friendship’s sake. * Our Bilbo Baggins teased a Dragon, stole a cup and found a great gem, chided Thorin and counseled wisdom, and selfishness defied. * With his sword he faced the goblins, stood by Elf-lords, braved great danger. He saw the vict’ry and wept by Thorin as that Dwarvish hero died. * Home he went with gold and silver, sword and secret, confidence garnered. Dwarf friend, Elf friend, loved by Wizards, to Bag End he returned. * The auction halted, he took possession, ousted pretenders, irked his cousins. His heart he found now sought for knowledge, and his imagination burned. * Then in time he found a true heir, took him in and fed his ardor. To Rivendell his way he wended; the Ring he left behind. * By Frodo’s side he rode to Mithlond, boarded grey ship, one last adventure. They sailed with Elves to Eressëa, their healing for to find. * In Elvenhome they both found comfort, fulfillment knew, their Lights recovered. And Bilbo smiled to see renewal find his Frodo-lad once more. * And he in peace at last looked Westward, gave his thanks, his farewells taken, eased in heart that Frodo lingered upon that healing shore. * And so at last he met his Maker, his soul rejoiced, his songs he offered. His heir possessed his soul in patience as hope within him grew * Until the day when with the dawning another ship brought Sam to join him. Treasure restored, they knew thanksgiving till to Bilbo’s side they drew. * Bilbo Baggins was a Hobbit, a wise old Hobbit, a faithful Hobbit. The Lights in Sam and Frodo he nurtured, there within Bag End. |