Oh, the poem wrenches my heart, especially the part when Frodo juxtaposes the safety of Bag End to the loss of balance caused by the death of his parents. And I love how Bilbo, the songmaker, think of Frodo in terms of his ability to intricacies and depth of songs as a metaphor of life. Gorgeous!

And the manip! Hee...I agree with Julchen. Kings of the heart, indeed. :D Thank you for the both of you for this wondrous birthday post for our beloved Bagginses.