All Ye Joyful
J. R. R. Tolkien
Sing all ye joyful, now sing all together!
The wind’s in the tree-top, the wind’s in the heather;
The stars are in blossom, the moon is in flower,
And bright are the windows of night in her tower.
The wind’s in the tree-top, the wind’s in the heather;
The stars are in blossom, the moon is in flower,
And bright are the windows of night in her tower.
Dance all ye joyful, now dance all together!
Soft is the grass, and let foot be like feather!
The river is silver, the shadows are fleeting;
Merry is May-time, and merry our meeting.
Sigh no more pine, till the wind of the morn!
Fall Moon! Dark be the land!
Hush! Hush! Oak, ash and thorn!
Hushed by all water, till dawn is at hand!
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Thank you for posting such a beautiful poem. I decided to take up a poetry project today and make poetry my number 1 hobby today, and I view this post as a sign that it is the right thing to do. Thank you!
Andreas, I can feel the poem’s joyfulness. It’s as if Tolkien is pleading with us to lighten up and enjoy life. Good for you in beginning a poetry project. You never know how many hearts you will touch. Wishing you and those you love a healthy and joyful holiday season. Ray