Antane · 12 February 2016 · Chapter 59: Sam's Song
I love that Sam sang that song to Frodo even before he sang it in the Tower. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I always wondered where he got that song in the first place. :) ~~~~~{~@
Petal by Armariel
Reviews (90)
Larner · 4 February 2016 · Chapter 59: Sam's Song
How sweet that Petal helped him to find his voice at last! Wonderful!
Author's reply
Isn't it wonderful when we find what we need to set us on our path? :):):) ~~~~~{~@
shirebound · 4 February 2016 · Chapter 59: Sam's Song
Ohhh, you've outdone yourself with this one. What a marvelous and utterly lovely 'back story' for Sam's songs, and how the magic wove inside him to bring out exactly what Frodo needed to hear, exactly when he needed to hear it.
Author's reply
Thanks so much shirebound! Coming from you, that means a lot. :):):) ~~~~~{~@
Antane · 26 October 2015 · Chapter 58: Iron
I just meant the 'no shoes' part would be discriminatory :) I agree it wouldn't be good to be shirtless.
Author's reply
Don't think you'll find that sign in hobbit country.;) They're more likely to have a sign saying NO SHOES ALLOWED.;)
shirebound · 26 October 2015 · Chapter 58: Iron
Ooooh, that makes me scowl fiercely at all the iron in our lives. Sweet fairies, doing their best in a changing world!
Author's reply
Nassssssssty ironses, we hates them! :):):):):) ~~~~~{~@6
Antane · 26 October 2015 · Chapter 58: Iron
Along the lines of discrimination, I think 'No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service' is against hobbits. Haven't seen any of those signs recently, so maybe people wised up. :) Butternut reminds me of me with all my complaints against the wrongs of the world and what should be done and being ignored. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Except I don't think Butternut is entirely sincere about his wish, and wants to eliminate iron for selfish purposes. However, his crush on Petal might end up making a better Fairy of him eventually.:) Actually I think hobbits usually wear shirts...and if they didn't, it might not be such a good thing;);) ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 25 October 2015 · Chapter 58: Iron
She must be secretly giggling at the poor fairy lad! Heh!
Author's reply
Still it must be flattering to have a young fairy crushing on you...and maybe he'll grow up someday and be a fitting mate in reality...it could happen. Ya just never know. Then again, maybe not. I have an idea, but not sure what it is yet;) Thanks as always for commenting Larner! ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 23 October 2015 · Chapter 57: Company
You have me laughing out loud at the tricks played on the two greatest of the Wizards! Heh! At least Gandalf has a sense of humor....
Author's reply
Which is more than we can say for Saruman, alas. How differently things might have played out if he had been endowed with that faculty! Thanks again for commenting Larner! :):):) ~~~~~{~@
Antane · 22 October 2015 · Chapter 57: Company
Cute story, my dear! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thanks!:):):):):):) ~~~~~{~@
shirebound · 22 October 2015 · Chapter 57: Company
What a sweet, gentle scene. Dear Gandalf, being amused and enchanted on a lonely night.
Author's reply
Thanks Shirebound! This little vignette was inspired by a picture I saw on Facebook. But I couldn't access it from the original site! ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 18 October 2015 · Chapter 56: Beauty in Common Things
Aha! She should steer clear of her brother's advice, obviously! The poor neighbor lady!
Author's reply
Brothers! Somehow I don't think Columbine will be asked to sing at the Mayfest again! *ahem* :D ~~~~~{~@
shirebound · 17 October 2015 · Chapter 56: Beauty in Common Things
I became aware of the beauty of common things. The things no one thinks to sing of. ... Such things have the true music and poetry in them. That's lovely.
Author's reply
Thanks shirebound........although sometimes people had better be careful what they say to their children! ;) ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 27 July 2015 · Chapter 55: I Caught a Fairy
Oh, but I do love it, Armariel! And how wonderful to hear from you again! Joy in August!
Author's reply
So glad! It was fun to write once I got the idea fixed in my head! And now it has music! I Caught a Fairy Thanks for commenting as always! ~~~~~{~@
shirebound · 27 July 2015 · Chapter 55: I Caught a Fairy
A delightful and very clever verse!
Author's reply
Thank you! Just a silly song I was writing and it occurred to me that it sounded a little Tolkienesque, so I decided to include it here. Thanks for commenting!:) ~~~~~{~@
Antane · 27 July 2015 · Chapter 55: I Caught a Fairy
I always admire someone who can rhyme! Good to see you back, my dear. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
The rhymes were harder than they sounded...but with the help of the muse we got 'er done! This was a little song I was writing for an album I'm making, and I thought it sounded rather Tolkienesque, so I decided to add it to this collection. I've got it put to music, maybe tonight or tomorrow I can have it recorded. We'll see! Thanks for commenting:):) ~~~~~{~@
Antane · 26 March 2014 · Chapter 54: It's a Ridiculous Life
So he has learned the wisdom of being careful for what you ask for, you might get it! :) Sorry for late response. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Let us certainly hope so. You never know about these hard-headed kids. Some of them just have to learn the hard way!;) Thanks for commenting! ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 4 March 2014 · Chapter 54: It's a Ridiculous Life
Oh, dear, but at least he did say, "Please"! And he did get what he'd asked for, if temporarily!
Author's reply
Well, he's making SOME progress! Betting he'll be careful what he asks for, from now on! :D ~~~~~{~@
Lindelea · 3 March 2014 · Chapter 54: It's a Ridiculous Life
Hah! Act like a troll, be turned into one... Too bad the lesson didn't go a little further in reforming his character.
Author's reply
Well, he's young yet, maybe he'll learn in time! heheh Thanks for commenting Lindelea! ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 22 January 2014 · Chapter 53: Darlings
Oh, dear, he's not wished wisely at all! I hope he doesn't get it! And she danced for a Darling, did she? Heh! Love it!
Author's reply
Oooo!!! What if he DOES get it? Putting ideas into our heads, are we? heheh Thanks Larner! :D ~~~~{~@
Antane · 21 January 2014 · Chapter 53: Darlings
Nice to see you back, my dear! That's cute - A darling I think they are called. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
LOL...thanks, nice to be back. I've been preoccupied with my music and my book for the past year, and haven't spent much time in ME lately. But maybe I can catch up!
Larner · 23 March 2012 · Chapter 52: The Color Purple
Oh! So, by being kind she found her flower! Excellent!
Author's reply
Yes, in thinking outside the box and trying to help, thereby enabling the mother to find her lost child, she earned her flower...now if she can just keep it! Thanks for commenting Larner! ~~~~~{~@ <---a flower for you;)
Larner · 13 February 2012 · Chapter 51: Adoration
Ah, but imitation can be the sincerest form of flattery. Love Persimmon's determination and ambition.
Author's reply
I've a feeling Persimmon won't be the only one...things could get messy:) Thanks for commenting Larner! ~~~~{~@
Larner · 6 January 2012 · Chapter 50: The Deliverer
A lovely twist on the Nativity story, my dear! Fun! Sorry it took me so long to read it, but I've had a week of it! Delightful that Petal should play up for the shepherds! Heh! Take care! Hope the new year is good for you.
Author's reply
Thanks Larner, same to you! It was fun to write. Almost wrote itself! I love when that happens!:):):):) ~~~~~{~@
shirebound · 25 December 2011 · Chapter 50: The Deliverer
What a sweet and creative story to read today. Bless the birth of this child, and every child who grows up to do his best to be a shining light in a dark place.
Author's reply
Thanks Shirebound for the lovely comments! Happy holiday to you and yours! ~~~~~~{~@~~~~~~{~@~~~~~~{~@~~~~~~{~@~~~~~~{~@~~~~~~{~@~~~~~~{~@
UTfrog · 25 December 2011 · Chapter 50: The Deliverer
Thank you for a beautiful Christmas story. Delightful.
Author's reply
And thank YOU for the comment, UTfrog! Merry Christmas to you! ~~~~~{~@