The people must know this exists if they don't already! This is a poem written by J.R.R. Edith Tolkien - I've always been amazed how much she looks like an elf. He contracted an infection while in the trenches during WWI. Edith Tolkien - the lady that inspired Luthien and Arwen and was the love of Tolkien's life. Tolkien created his own languages. Poems by J R R Tolkien. Tolkien, the author of the best-selling fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Ring. Edith began to dance for Tolkien among the trees, imprinting the moment vividly in Tolkien's mind. Share . The Secret to a Happy Marriage” ... Tolkien and Edith developed a strong friendship over the course of two years prior to his being forbidden to continue for three more years until he came of age at 21. La femme qui a inspiré Luthien et Arwen chez Tolkien : Edith, l'amour de sa vie. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born of British parents in Bloemfontein, South Africa in January of 1892, but moved with his mother, Mabel … Now Reading: Tolkien Speaks: The Secret to a Happy Marriage Prev. So when I spied it, I pounced. Interesting Facts about J. R. R. Tolkien: Tolkien was known as "Robert" to his family and friends. That included this Tolkien wedding poem that was hidden in the photos but not mentioned when they told us about the wedding. He served during World War I, and married Edith Bratt in 1916 before he was shipped out. At its heart, Tolkien is also framed around Tolkien’s fevered search for Smith in the WWI trenches of the Somme. Tolkien's book, Beren and Luthien came out decades after the author’s death, but it tells a tale of love that is close to his heart. Tolkien for his wife, Edith… 2 Newly Discovered Tolkien Poems Speak of Light and Love. The passion between J.R.R. The first poem, ... when he saw his wife, Edith, dancing in the forest.