The Elven Song by Stephen Middleton Long before the dwarfs awoke there lived a tall and kindly folk, Elves they're called by mortal man and death do bring, no sickness can. They live within the glades and dells, and speak in tongues with ancient spells, Tall and fair their cities stand, while runes of power guard their land. Alas now gone their rings of three, bound for lands across the sea. An end has come to Elven days, though their memory we still praise.