Darkness surrounds me tonight.

No breeze blows my curly locks.

Nothing that has life gives signs

Besides those who accompany me.

I realize for the first time that I am afraid

The others keep a brave face, but I know

Even H who leads us is anxious about the future

The dark places become more profound

When only one light guides our path

Which is precarious anyway.

Death seems to want us,

It is waving us to come near

Yet we evade it once again

Our leader considers me a fool

Which is most likely true

But one day I shall show him

I will stand up and be brave

And defend instead of causing the trouble.

I remember how the Lord of Rivendell

Told me I was too young

I want to show him I can do it,

That I am not too young

I will make them proud of me for once

No longer be a fool but someone could admire.

But until then I shall be Simply Pippin.

This is Part Four in a Nine Part Series on the Fellowship. See the others at the following pages:

Part One: The Ring Bearer's Token