Every spring, the locals search for the singing badgers in the Shire woods. Last night, a group of hobbits swore they saw them badgers in the woods near Tuckborough! I am sure it is all nonsense, but here is a song about it anyway. And perhaps even a few drawings of badgers.
This is best sung to the tune of Song for a Winter's Night, by Gordon Lightfoot. Drawings from the night below the song lyrics!
[video type="youtube" clip_id="_yQc-wGeYvk"] Song for a winter's night - Gordon Lightfoot
Badgers in the Wood
The night is silent as I walk beneath the trees No sound of life around me The moon above brings a soothing evening breeze A gentle light falls upon me
I find a glade where I can rest A place I sense is good I think of days long gone when we came to the Shire There were badgers in the wood
The moon is rising and the shadows softly move The hour is near upon me I fear that once again the stories are disproved The mysteries elude me
I wait for hours all through the night I long for warmth and food But there is no-one here and once again I sigh There's no badgers in the wood
I am about to leave when something makes me turn Just as the night is ending A distant sound makes my eagerness return The sound of voices humming
Beneath the trees small creatures move I offer them my food The song grows stronger and I cannot help but smile As I see legends come alive The singing badgers in the wood
Drawings
Miss Rowana has quite a few badger drawings, take a look here!. Else, see the discussion thread on the Grand Order forums.
Master Givur has many drawings too, over at his place!
And here are a few drawings of me own: [portfolio column="1" layout="sidebar" current="event-gallery" ids="5338"]