J.R.R. Tolkien wrote more than novels and did more than invent languages. What is remarkable to me about this poem is its style. While a Marian poem, it does not offend this Lutheran, and I would not think it would offend anyone. But these days, who knows?
This almost makes me want to take up the pipe again, but I won't. I did two things rather soon after I arrived at Penn State to look more distinguished. I grew a moustache and started smoking a pipe. I still have the moustache!
https://www.ucatholic.com/blog/long-lost-poem-by-j-r-r-tolkien-is-a-beautiful-christmas-prayer-to-the-virgin-mary/?fbclid=IwAR1zxTGCwt60j05MJ0QUMRhZ7oVXHANNsxR013u7X2FjMTygFZoyAXnH9Mk
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