harrowcat · 6 July 2006 · Chapter 13: Moments of Grace
*AH! Sigh!* Simply beautiful Antane.
Going Home by Antane
Reviews (58)
harrowcat · 3 July 2006 · Chapter 12: The Library
The Library would have been paradise for me too Antane and, I suspect, for most of your readers.
Armariel · 1 July 2006 · Chapter 11: The Counting Song
Very clever idea with the song! I've heard several variations of it in my time and this one is delightfully tolkienesque. Keep going! ~~~{~@
Author's reply
I shall pass your praise along to the Queen - hantanyel! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat · 1 July 2006 · Chapter 11: The Counting Song
It is nice to hear Frodo laughing again. Got to go - busy with Confirmations!
Author's reply
Isn't it nice indeed - back to being an innocent lad again as though never touched by the Shadow. And besides, when has a lad ever been able to resist jumping into a puddle! :) Speaking of confirmations, hopefully will be having Sam's baptism and confirmation soon. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 30 June 2006 · Chapter 11: The Counting Song
"Green Grow the Rushes-O" meets Quenya! Lovely.
Author's reply
Hantanyel, Larner - I'll be sure to tell Her Majesty! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Armariel · 25 June 2006 · Chapter 10: Time With An Old Friend
Nice lesson...lovely translation of the lullabye! (although I don't know if it's right or not either;)) ~~~{~@
harrowcat · 25 June 2006 · Chapter 10: Time With An Old Friend
Phew! What a language lesson. Shame I am thick when it comes to languages but I am learning snippits just from reading stories like yours regularly. Keep it up.
harrowcat · 21 June 2006 · Chapter 9: Time with New Friends
Well that is a wow of a chapter for its depth of discussion on the purpose of suffering. Have you tried any of C.S. Lewis on the subject?
Author's reply
My dear harrowcat, I've been terribly remiss on thanking you for all your kind reviews! So hantanyel! No, I haven't read much of C.S. Lewis outside of quotes of him from the various books on Tolkien but one day perhaps because he does sound like someone I would like to know! I read a couple of the Narnia books years ago but not much at all of his non fiction. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Elanor Silmariën · 18 June 2006 · Chapter 8: Evening Songs
*tear* So happy!!! yay, Elflings! *love* God bless, Ellie
harrowcat · 18 June 2006 · Chapter 8: Evening Songs
All lovely as usual Antane, especially that song.
harrowcat · 11 June 2006 · Chapter 7: Letters
But you’ll still be getting the best part - the hugs! Yep! Very much the best part but 'virtual' hugs still aren't completely satisfying.
Armariel · 10 June 2006 · Chapter 7: Letters
Awww, nice--always good to get letters isn't it? The children are nicely individualized, they don't all sound alike. I like Pippin best, lol...imagine not wanting to be named after a bird! ~~~{~@
Elanor Silmariën · 10 June 2006 · Chapter 7: Letters
Oh, this was sooooo sweet!!!! The childrens letters are just adorible! They are so thouhgtful and loving, and so like children. I 'specially loved Pippin's letter, sending hugs to his Uncle Frodo. I shall add to that and send my hug too! Keep writing more, I love this!!! God bless, Ellie
Queen Galadriel · 8 June 2006 · Chapter 6: Knitted Souls
Oh, wow!! I agree with Harrowcat: all this joy is so great I feel as if I'll just burst with it! Frodo has changed, and yet he's still the same. He seems more otherworldly and set apart, but his heart is still that of a very extraordinary Hobbit. I thought that was shown beautifully in his simple, and now familiar, request to Sam. I love how you place these songs, Antane. I can write them sometimes, but I often have a hard time knowing just how to lead up to them and use them to the best advantage; you do it very well. :) God bless, Galadriel
harrowcat · 8 June 2006 · Chapter 6: Knitted Souls
And a beautiful masterpiece it really is. All this joy seems almost too much to bear in mortal bodies. Does that make any sense?
Armariel · 7 June 2006 · Chapter 6: Knitted Souls
And a lovely masterpiece it is! ~~~{~@
Elanor Silmariën · 7 June 2006 · Chapter 5: A Visit to an Old Friend
I LOVE this story! So much love here! Please update soon! God bless, Ellie
Armariel · 5 June 2006 · Chapter 5: A Visit to an Old Friend
The song is beautiful! Needs some music, don't you think? ~~~{~@
Queen Galadriel · 5 June 2006 · Chapter 5: A Visit to an Old Friend
I'm still here, but only now catching up on e-mail and fanfic. Oh, Antane, this chapter was worth the wait! Seems to me you're becoming very fluent very fast, and Sam is well on his way. The joy and light just seems to pour from this chapter, and it's *so* refreshing! I love the friendly arguing and trying to outstubborn one another in the beginning-so delightful and so very lifelike! Just exactly like some of the things I've found myself on one end of. Rattling on, hoping the other won't notice what was slipped in sideways, and then seeming to win and lose. LOL! Love it! Then the walk to the hilltop. You know, that song worked perfectly with your description of their movements and how they swung their hands; the rhythm was just right! :) I hope someday I can give you the tunes for all of these, nicely done and not with my little staticky one-minute recording program. It's so sweet that that's Frodo's favourite spot and how he has tended it, and wonderful that he can come there without the almost overwhelming grief we sometimes feel when we go to graves. The blessing and the talk about Iluvatar, and Aragorn's message, were lovely too. Keep it coming! God bless, Galadriel
harrowcat · 5 June 2006 · Chapter 5: A Visit to an Old Friend
I missed this Antane but it was obviously time well spent. I am no linguist but I am finding that I am picking up a smattering of elvish languages just from the wonderful snippits that authors include. (Just so long as we get a translation! *g*) Nice to see where Bilbo's body is buried. to misquote There will be a corner of this land that is forever the Shire!
harrowcat · 28 May 2006 · Chapter 4: The Song
Another lovely chapter Antane. You creative use of a morning psalm is great. Who says that we can't write new ones!
Author's reply
Hantanyel, my dear harrowcat - glad you like the song, though your term of psalm would be more accurate. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane
Queen Galadriel · 27 May 2006 · Chapter 4: The Song
Been gone a couple of days and trying to catch up real quick now, so this may be rushed. Wow! WOW! Antane, you've got a real talent for free verse poetry! I know the first verse was mine (though it did take me a minute to recognise, it's been so long), but I'd say the second verse is the most beautiful part of the song! And I just loved the meeting with Galian. He's wonderful! :) God bless, Galadriel
Author's reply
Hantanyel, dearest! It was nice to see Galian, wasn't it? Glad you liked the song. I'll leave the rhyming to you! :) Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane :)
Armariel · 27 May 2006 · Chapter 4: The Song
Frodo's chapel is a far cry from my resplendant Temple, but nice and cozy. The songs are lovely and I'm impressed by your use of the language. A heartwarming depiction overall! Please continue. ~~~{~@
Author's reply
I didn't know you were reading this - very nice to know you are! :) You should see the church I go to, talk about resplendant!, but this I think is what all you need - the Eucharist and the strong presence of knowing you love God and are loved. A good spiritual director like Frodo has in Gandalf and Aragorn and even Sam would be important too. (BTW, re our previous discussion about good and bad angels have free will to choose good or evil, I double checked with my dad and it is true that the angels in heaven and hell had one opportunity to choose good or evil and what they choose then is fixed for eternity, as opposed to us mortals who have many choices even every day to choose good or evil. Do love that quote from Milton about being to reign in hell than serve in heaven - very dramatic, but think about the pride behind that - ick!)
Larner · 25 May 2006 · Chapter 3: Learning
Very spiritual. I suspect that Aragorn and the Elves could see Frodo's Light, myself, of course; and now and then a glimpse from others. But together Frodo, Sam, and Gollum did what no one else could.
Author's reply
Thanks, Larner. I was thinking of those Frodo grew up with primarily and I remember from the book Faramir thinking Frodo had a 'Elvish air' about him, but you are right, of course, that Aragorn and the Elves would see it as well, so I did add a little bit about that. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane
Queen Galadriel · 24 May 2006 · Chapter 3: Learning
Oh! Wow! What a chapter! It's so deep and meaningful and full of insite! I love your description of how Iluvatar chose to manifest himself to Frodo, and Gandalf's words about nourishment not just being food or water. And so much more that I can't put into words. I marvel at your ability to capture such depth so well--the simple conversation in To Remember By took a lot of thinking through for me. Have not forgotten your request, but the muse has suddenly turned against me and is demanding food for thought. Still, I'll try to come up with something and get it to you tonight. :) God bless, Galadriel
Author's reply
Thank you, dearest! The 'nourishing' words actually are from Panera Bread/Y-Me Breast Cancer Organization. I thought they were nice there because of course Sam is a very nuturing person. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)