What Life to Choose by Calenlass

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Peredhil lover · 20 July 2007 · Chapter 1

You have a real talent for writing poems, Cal. As is obvious from my own little obsession with the twins, I have a real fascination for the whole concept of the choice of the peredhil. To have to decide one's own fate that way would be a terrible position to be put in, I think. To live forever or to age and die--I don't believe that the decision would be as obvious as many of us mortals might think. I enjoyed this well-written little exploration of such a very interesting subject. peredhil lover

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I've always been interested in the peredhil's choosing of either immortality/mortality, becuase it's not one that I can ever make and because it was something unique that Tolkien invented. The first time I read it in the Silmarillion I didn't understand it. After reading the book a few more times, I realized how important the choice was. I don't think I can ever make that choice. Thanks for reading! ~Cal

Nessa · 20 July 2007 · Chapter 1

Wonderful! Do not ever give up writing. You are one of the better authors on this site. Thank you. Beautiful insite.

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Thanks for reading and thanks for the words. :) -Calenlass

Allee · 19 July 2007 · Chapter 1

Cal, I really enjoyed this poem. I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to make such a choice. I adored the line, "Eternity or ephemerality?" That sums it all up! Allee

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I'm glad you did, Allee. :) Thanks for reading! -Calenlass

Larner · 19 July 2007 · Chapter 1

THE question, of course. Definitely THE question.

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And a hard question it is. -Calenlass

Antane · 19 July 2007 · Chapter 1

Another neat poem! I choose mortality - it is not called the Gift of Iluvatar for nothing and the soul is immortal - why linger here when there is so much more and better to come! The poor Elves! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

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Some might disagree with you, but if I had the choice, I would look at both and see the pron/cons of each, and not be able to choose. Guess it's a good thing it's already been chosen for me. :) -Calenlass