Hobbit Haiku
I adore haiku, and was inspired to write a series of poems by The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Enjoy!
Bilbo's Adventure (multi-haiku poem)
Hobbiton glistens
With piles of abundant food
In my memory
When will I return?
I wonder as I lie here
Alone in the cave
But footsteps approach
A voice whispers, “Bagginses”
And up, up I go!
This creature gives chase
And my feet grow so weary
What is this strange ring?
O Hobbiton, why?
Why did I leave your comfort
For this adventure?
Bag End, will I see
Your round door open for me
To welcome me home?
The darkness hides me
And the creature moves beyond
Perhaps there is hope
My companions wait
For my triumphant return:
The burglar, alive!
Other Hobbit-related Haiku
Under the mountain
Through dark, dwarven monuments
The Fellowship roams
In Lothlorien
Galadriel’s heart grows firm
Tears are laid to rest
A small burglar hides
Beneath riddles and magic
From the massive Smaug
O Barrel-rider,
Why have you come to these hills
With your Dwarven peers?