Tolkien

[eromis]

I found an older post asking for interpretations of the following. So i am just renewing the topic. If anyone has any other ideas about it I would love to read about them

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost,
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by frost
From the ashes a fire shall be woken
A light from the shadows shall spring
Renewed shall be the blade that was broken
The crownless again shall be King
-- J.R.R. Tolkien (LOTR)

This is a lovely poem written about Aragon by Bilbo. Follows is my take on the poem.

All that is gold does not glitter
This means not every thing of worth (ie Aragon) shows its brilliance by its outward appearance.

Not all those who wander are lost
Aragon, because of his birth right, must always be moving for as a ranger he has many duties and he has many trails to face to help restore the glory of men. He journeys or wanders, but with specific purpose.
*note Aragon never wanted to seize power

The old that is strong does not whither
This brings up two references. First the immense history and power that lies in Aragon's heritage from Gondor represented in the White Tree Of Numenoir. Second although the line of kings has dwindled, it is unbroken and still holds merit.

Deep roots are not reached by the frost
Again with the White Tree image; Aragon is still connected to the history of his people with large thanks to the elves. The frost of time could not touch him or it.

The rest simpily means from the brink the age will be deilvered when the sword of kings is remade. Following The line of kings will be renewed by Aragon and Arwen and the age of men will begin.

--Amy