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An unsent letter from Maedhros to Nerdanel:
“Mother,
When you called me your beautiful son
What did you mean to say?
That all beauty must fade, as has mine,
Or that I would be stupid?
Mother,
When you gave me a name as your blessing,
Did you foresee
That I'd shatter all mirrors because
They can show me the monster I am?
Mother,
If I only could tell you in person again:
You were right.“
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