19. Frodo

My Dearest Sam, 

Where to begin? There are so many things I wish to tell you, I fear this letter may grow quite long. 

First and foremost, I regret that I cannot be here for your arrival. Imagining you in Elvenhome is quite a treat! You’ll love it here as I do and be welcomed as family. Secondly, because I know you’ll ask and not be satisfied with any answer lest it be from me directly, assure yourself that I am healed and well, and have been for many years now. It took longer than I would’ve liked, and I became frustrated at times, but I was finally able to set aside my doubts and fears. 

But enough of such dire thoughts! There are so many more pleasant things to talk about. For instance, did you know that Gandalf sings? And quite well actually! Ask him for a song as soon you get home. 

He rambles on about his many friends, most I’ve yet to meet, and some place called Elmoth, where he spent much of his time. He’s been all over the isle, from what I can gather and relates a few of his more inspiring adventures while hunting or hiking. There’s a buck out there somewhere wearing one of his necklaces around its antlers. He named it Pippin.

There’s not a hint of anything dreary, and I feel the tension begin to drain away as I read on. Whatever else he’d been, he’d known peace, I’ve no doubt of that now. That alone is worth the coming.

He finishes:

Though I go before you once more, I have no doubt that we’ll meet again. Until that time shall come, take care, my brother.

Love always,

Your Frodo

I set the letter aside to read again later and smile.