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Hold fast

Corruption

I feel it

At last

Could it be I was deceived

The ring seeks out it's master

Implores me to act faster

Reckless

Hubris

The gate opens, the tide draws near

A mistake

But it's too late

A queen, now revealed a pawn

This evil in shadow for so long

So close I feel the fire

I know the ring's desire

To rest upon that loathsome gauntless

To return where it was forged

Bested

Hopeless

The gates open, the tide draws near

My mistake

It's far too late

The orcs in seething masses

A bitter ringing of swords and axes

The tree of Gondor burning

The hordes of Mordor churning

All have loved me

And despair

Hold fast

Corruption

I feel it at last

Now I know I was deceived

The ring sought out it's master

The Lady's final chapter