Just a few years into my time in this fandom was when I first visited the Tolkien archives at Marquette University -- for those unfamiliar with the archives just click here (http://www.marquette.edu/library/archives/tolkien.shtml). There was a major exhibit happening, and so many wonderful things were spread out all over the two story building they were using for the exhibit. There was something on the other end of the room, in the corner, on the wall, framed and all on its own. I was drawn to it, walking past things that groups of people were gathered around, fans and scholars alike.

I reached it, and it was this poem, handwritten. I stood there by myself and read through the whole thing, and I know that was the moment I converted from casual fan to... whatever it is I do, this halfway realm I found between fan and scholar.

Therefore, I felt it only proper to purchase this one first. I'll see what I can do with Gilraen.