Uteshitel'naya (iz "Pesni Noldor")
(Consolation (from "Noldor Songs"))
Lyrics and Music: Hiziel
Performed by: Loriol (flute) and Mithrilian (voice, guitar)
Moscow, 1993
Translation: Maureen S. O'Brien, 8/6/00

Daily pace and battle's beat, 
Whispered touch and passion's plea --
All the strings ring r'soundingly
All the tears fall in the sand.
The birds fly off in a V,
Gold leaves fall from maple trees,
Life and death one braid must be,
Because all things come to an end.

Braided in the crown of day,
Dark and light, years pass away
As they pass the turning, they
Call us out beyond events.
Life's thread is not torn
Forever waits inside the doors
Time loves and is sure
Hours bring hate's replacements.

(Verse not included with lyrics)

This cup of pain -- make offering,
And the one remaining thing's
The beginning of the spring
On the long exhausted land.
Sharp-tasting emerald weeds,
Golden carpet of the leaves,
In remote blue, heavenly,
Moon and Sun shine, calm and grand.

(Repeat 1st verse)
(Repeat last line)