Today I spent many hours in the bookstore, pouring over the various writings of Men. I found myself often moved to tears by the beauty of the writing, and by the love of the Second Born towards their world. There was a time I thought that all of creation would be marred by a terrible darkness, and perhaps, indeed, it has been, but out of that darkness men have found and created such beauty that I feel pride in having aided them. They certainly have added their own undertones and harmonies to the Music, and made it all the more poignant for their having lived.
And the music! In this store, they had a place where one could listen, and the amazing variety of song available in this world is...staggering. I shall never have time to listen to all of it that I wish, yet so very much of what I heard spoke to my heart.
I had great love for Men before, but now, after seeing their achievements, I raise my voice to Ilúvatar once again in praise of his creation.