Farewell

Farewell, beloved friend,
Great warrior brave!
You tread no more this land.
Your steps have faded from the grass
Of Lórien where you once dwelt.

Farewell, gentle heart,
Generous companion dear!
Another journey you start,
To where no Mortal has ever been yet,
And will not return to me.

Farewell, swift arrow,
Help in deepest need!
No more will be singing your bow.
And your final effort we’ll never forget
Until we too must pass.

Farewell, guardian Haldir,
For our ways do now part!
And we will not meet again here.
Who knows if we meet one day at last?
In my thoughts we are never apart.

Farewell, beloved friend,
Elven-lord wise!
Cold is your face and your hand.
Broken the eyes, blood-dyed your hair,
But in our memories not.

Farewell now indeed,
Haldir of Lórien!
Farewell till again we meet.
Neither frown nor smile is ever forgotten
As long as I still live.