The Green Grave by Ellynn
kam · 21 July 2012 · Chapter 0
This was high loveliness. It wrought tears, as much for beauty as for sorrow. I'm sure Professor Tolkien himself would have been impressed with this exquisitely melancholic addition to his creation.
Author's reply
Oh, thank you so much for your praise! *blushes* Your words mean so much to me. :)
Armariel · 9 April 2011 · Chapter 0
I have tears still.......very beautiful and sad. ~~~~{~@
Author's reply
Thanks so much, I am happy you like it! :)
ellie · 9 April 2011 · Chapter 0
this is very beautiful.
Author's reply
Thank you, I am glad you like it!
Darkover · 8 April 2011 · Chapter 0
Dear Ellynn: This was beautifully descriptive, and answers a most pertinent question: who *did* make Arwen's grave? A poignant story, full of loss, but well worth reading. Thanks for writing and posting it. Sincerely, Darkover
Author's reply
And thank *you* for reading and reviewing. Thanks so much for your praise.
Mirach · 8 April 2011 · Chapter 0
Oh Ellynn, this was absolutely beautiful! And sad. So sad... You brought me to tears. It is a wonderful idea that the mallorn were the last companions of Arwen Undómiel, that they built her green grave upon Cerin Amroth.
Author's reply
I am glad that this story causes strong emotions. I enjoyed writing this and I also felt sad for her. :( Thank you so much for your review! :)
Larner · 8 April 2011 · Chapter 0
A gift of this forgotten land to one it loves. Beautiful, Ellynn!
Author's reply
Thank you, I am glad you like it. :)
RS · 7 April 2011 · Chapter 0
So sad and so Beautiful. Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful. **Our leaves rustle and flutter, the whispers are spreading. We know what we must do.*** This sentence alone just gives me the shivers. What a very vivid description. What a fantastic scene. You did a great job capturing the essence of an empty Lothlorien. Wonderful piece.
Author's reply
Thank you so much, I am so happy if the readers think that I managed to describe Lothlorien's atmosphere. One more time - thank you for your kind words.
Erulisse (one L) · 7 April 2011 · Chapter 0
What a wonderful interpretation of how Arwen gets buried. That the trees themselves would mourn for a granddaughter of their former custodian is a viewpoint that has not been expressed before, and one that holds great legitimacy. I really liked this. - Erulisse (one L)
Author's reply
I believe the trees would mourn for any elf, because they share special bonds; and yes, their sadness for Arwen is really great. Thank you for reading and reviewing, I am glad you like this. :)
demeter d · 7 April 2011 · Chapter 0
So lovely! You had me teary-eyed right away. Of course, the trees had always been there, and always would be. That we as mortals do not hear and understand them now as the elves did, does not mean they now have nothing to say. I like the way in which the grave is prepared, gently and naturally. No Ents with human-like abilities to dig and delve, just the roots and earth gently making room for her. And who knows? Perhaps in some hidden forest, in some corner of what we now call Europe, descendants of those trees may still stand. Realms of Men rise and fall, but the blood of the peoples of the lost realms still lives in their scattered descendants. I am sure it is the same with natures creatures!
Author's reply
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I am sure that the trees sympathize with Arwen, and I believe they would do anything in their power to help her. Thanks for your review!
shirebound · 7 April 2011 · Chapter 0
Quietly singing a last goodbye, we raise a mound and strengthen it so that it will last forever. What an utterly beautiful, sad, and lovely tale. I'm certain this is exactly the way it happened.
Author's reply
Awww, thank you. I am glad you like this. :)
Adonnen Estenniel · 7 April 2011 · Chapter 0
I loved your collective use of 'we' throughout this piece. It was really charming and gave the narrative a lilting style that was truly wonderful. 'Their' description of Arwen was wonderful; I thought you gave her observed character a wonderful amount of depth and wisdom, as befits her role in the story. Also, just out of curiosity, who was the 'we' who narrated this piece? They sounded like Men, which I found to be interesting. I'm not as familiar with Lothlórien as I should be. (Not suggesting you go something wrong, just genuinely interested, hah) Anyway, fantastic piece!
Author's reply
The narrators are the trees, of course. I mention "our leaves" and "our roots" now and then. ;) Thank you so much for your kind review. :)