The Rise from Khazad Dum

-John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

Remaining subject to another,

A state which is no longer impelled;

Neither foe nor friendly brother

Will stop the rhythmic words expelled.

This individual is: no more than a mere couplement,

An unexpected strange combination;

Which the physical and intangible seem to present,

Life – a metaphysical presentation.

Like the words which materialize from the poet`s mind;

The metaphor of the two, is one – poetical designed.

Matter is: (philosophically) presented as absolute evil,

While “true” ascension is – pure folly.

Pursuit of perfection left the conscious in upheaval,

And the chase left the heart melancholy.

Traversed and conversed, with both,

The water of life and secret fire;

And experienced a new state of growth,

From the dimensions of the prior.

Acceptance revealed the secret –through tears and sweat, madness in an abyss;

The long-sought concealed conception is: now seen with resolute, absolute clarity…

By releasing the elements – letting go of dread, indignation, anguish and bliss;

Perfection is proved as: constant refinement of imperfection, like the two – one parity.

Composed By: A. D.