LotR holiday Filk: The Mallorn and Niphredil
Title: The Mallorn and Niphredil Author: celandineb Fandom: LotR Characters: Elves Rating: general Length: 151 words Summary: Traditional old Lothlórien carol. Note: Based on "The Holly and the Ivy."
The mallorn and niphredil When they are both in bloom Of all the trees that are in the wood The mallorn bears the crown
Refrain: Oh the rising of the stars And the running of the stream The blowing of lord Manwë's winds Sweet singing of Varda
The mallorn wears a pale bark As tall as any tower And Arien moves 'cross the sky To count off every hour
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The mallorn bears a blossom As bright as any gold And Tilion shall follow her Until Arda grows old
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The mallorn bears its gold leaves Throughout the winter chill Eärendil shall guide us home To Valinor, there still
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The mallorn bears a ripe nut As wholesome as the day And we shall see Ilúvatar And music for him play
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The mallorn and niphredil When they are both in bloom Of all the trees that are in the wood The mallorn bears the crown