(ŠToby Chappell 1999)</p>

From depths yet beholden, spirits chanting beneath<br>
a lake of ancient grief.  Thunder of the ages drowns<br>
the day, bidden by the watcher in the water.</p>

The pale moon floods the forest, yet the drowning<br>
chasms feel it not. The reddened snow engulfs my<br>
tomb as the watcher robs my grave to steal my smile.</p>

The guardian returns Death's cold embrace. Unending,<br>
She implores him.  So near, yet unattained, for<br>
eternity fears only tomorrow.</p>

<b><u>Comments</u></b><br>
The lyrics do not suggest direct influence from Tolkien, but perhaps the title was suggested by the creature in LotR.</p>