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| Hope's Endurance by Kara's Aunty | 4 Review(s) |
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| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/15/2008 |
| Oh, I liked the last stanza! : ) And I also enjoyed how this was a not-quite conversation, since they don't know what the other is saying but their currents of thought run along the same lines. Frodo's greying hair also brought a smile to my eyes (I have shored up in my list of little moments in Eressea some point at which he sees himself in a mirror/convenient still pool of water and goes, "I'm grey?!?" not realizing how much time has gone by). The stark reticence of the stanza about Bilbo's death, though, especially the last line, made it probably my favorite out of all the moments in your poetry so far. He still sounded quite shocked and numb! Cheers! Author Reply: Hello Celeritas, Oh I AM glad you enjoyed the last stanza. I was feeling quite Tookish when I wrote it and thought it a good way to bring a little reality to the situation (after some of the earlier emotional stanzas). Although I was afraid it might ruin it for some readers. Sometimes though, you've just got to take chances. It was a bit strange writing this, because I went from the wistful beginning, to moments of (I hope) humour, to sudden tragedy, then humour, etc, etc. But it all worked out in the end - and I'm glad the lonely pocket watche has company in your good wishes. Thanks for the lovely review! Maureen :) | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/15/2008 |
| Oh, thank you, my dear cousin! So excited to hear another song from them through you! Love it and how they echo each other as it were. You are so kind to indulge me. *hugs* Can't wait for the next one! :) :) Namarie, God bless, The cheeky imp :) Author Reply: Hello Imp, I'm delighted you approve! I deliberately wrote each verse that way, so it would seem as if they were having a conversation, even though it was, of course, impossible during their long separation. The next one way be a few days away because I need to finish 'Much Ado...' which is currently swinging around my neck like an albatross (I also think the final poem will be the most difficult to write as my knowledge of Valinor is non-existent, so I'll have to research). So you'll need to exercise your (non-existent) patience (cackles madly). I know, I'm very naughty! See you cuz, Aunty Mo. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/14/2008 |
| Yes, a long and happy life, and now reunion to come--for both of them that last blessing. How difficult it must have been when Bilbo left Frodo. So very sweet a tale. Author Reply: Hello Larner, Poor Frodo indeed, without Bilbo. The comparison of his loss to Sam's growing brood was something I thought required attention. Thanks for your welcome words! Maureen :) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/14/2008 |
| Dear Sam your boat it sails to me! I sense your journey over Sea I hope that's exactly how it happened! Author Reply: Hello Shirebound, I hope that's how it happened too. I thought if Frodo sensed Rosie's death, he may have been aware of Sam's journey to Valinor. Perhaps he wasn't, but it's a nice thought. Thanks for reading and reviewing! Maureen ;) | |