May 2014
You guys still around? I hope so! Let’s go into...
Poetry
How do you feel about poetry?
I can enjoy reading it, though I generally do not go out of my way to do so. I find that it generally has a ... "musicality" to it, and is a very evocative art form.
Do you write any?
Very occasionally, I suppose. Generally only when in a very specific mood, or when adding flavor to one of my stories. Some legends just need to be told in verse. :)
Do you see the significance of it or do you think it is a waste of time?
Um- that's... an odd question. I think all writing is significant, even if only to practice and improve the individual's skills (specifically, my writing skills). I am very good at technical writing, but I think I struggle to "show" my reader the world I'm writing.
Bonus: What is your favorite poem? Tell us! (Written by you or another great writer!)
Though I had read it previously when reading the book, I really fell in love with this piece listening to the 1981 BBC Radio recordings. The story is unfortunately abridged, but the scene in which this poem/song was done was included. I would love to be able to do this with poetry- to both tell story and have my readers"see" the scene as clearly as I did listening to the actor recite this for the first time.
Gil-galad was an Elven-king.
Of him the harpers sadly sing;
the last whose realm was fair and free
between the Mountains and the Sea.
His sword was long, his lance was keen.
His shining helm afar was seen;
the countless stars of heaven's field
were mirrored in his silver shield.
But long ago he rode away,
and where he dwelleth none can say;
for into darkness fell his star
in Mordor where the shadows are.
