Bilbo’s Last Song Day is ended, dim my eyes, But journey…
““Bilbo’s Last Song Day is ended, dim my eyes, But journey long before me lies. Farewell, friends! I hear the call. The ship's beside the stony wall. Foam is white and waves are grey; Beyond the sunset leads my way. Foam is salt, the wind is free; I hear the rising of the Sea. Farewell, friends! The sails are set, The wind is east, the moorings fret. Shadows long before me lie, Beneath the ever-bending sky, But islands lie behind the Sun That I shall raise ere all is done; Lands there are to west of West, Where night is quiet and sleep is rest. Guided by the Lonely Star, Beyond the utmost harbour-bar, I’ll find the heavens fair and free, And beaches of the Starlit Sea. Ship, my ship! I seek the West, And fields and mountains ever blest. Farewell to Middle-earth at last. I see the Star above my mast!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker bids farewell, looking toward distant horizons, seeking freedom and peace beyond known lands.
In simple terms: Say goodbye and seek new horizons.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the journey beyond familiar shores.
Themes
adventure
farewell
exploration
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- retirement
- travel planning
- creative writing
- spiritual pilgrimage
Key Concepts
mythology
heroic quest
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the West” symbolize for you?
- How do you handle leaving loved ones?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize unknown dangers.