Roses Wither Away by Lyta Padfoot

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SoundofHorns · 3 February 2004 · Chapter 0

Thank you for that, I'm sitting here crying. I see so few Legolas/hobbit stories. This is perfect.

Pearl Took · 31 January 2004 · Chapter 0

This is a wonderful tale, full of tenderness and love. Thank you! Pearl Took

White Wolf · 31 January 2004 · Chapter 0

This was sad yet a beautiful renewal of spirit at the same time. Throughout the death of each hobbit, Legolas was always there, as a form of continuity. Lovely.

FantasyFan · 31 January 2004 · Chapter 0

This is quite touching without dissolving into maudlin sentamentality. If I have any criticism, it is that the ending seems quite abrupt to me. I liked the gathering to hear the words of the Shire for Merry, but I wish that Frodo and Sam's ceremonies could have been a little more elaborated on. Did they die before or after Legolas arrives in Valinor? And who listened to Legolas' words? If you ever consider revising this, I'd love to have just a few more sentences at the end. But I do like it as it is too.

Author's reply

I axed out about eight pages. The ending was tough to write because I felt I WAS slipping into sentimentality. Frodo and Sam's ceremony would have been simply Legolas, Gimli and Gandalf - Frodo already did the honors for Bilbo. As for their deaths, all the hobbits were dead by the time Legolas arrived in Valinor. The listeners were Gimli, Aragorn, Arwen, and a few members of the court. If I do an edit, I will include the identies of the listeners.

Shireling · 31 January 2004 · Chapter 0

Whgat a lovely piece. You have captured a gently and poignant moment. Thank you helen

shirebound · 31 January 2004 · Chapter 0

Awww! So sad, but full of love. "a small group gathered to hear words from the Shire." What a delicately written story.

Grey Wonderer · 31 January 2004 · Chapter 0

So sad and so lovely.

calenore · 31 January 2004 · Chapter 0

This is very sweet and touching. Legolas is such a kind soul. I don't know if I could handle being the one left behind as my friends died.

Author's reply

I started writing with the intention of having the story be from Merry's POV but Legolas surprised me and took over. His thoughts on death proved surprisingly easy to depict once my mind connected mortals and flowers.