Giving Thanks by shirebound
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Larner
· 1 November 2016
· Chapter 1
Oh, Shirebound--how delicious a story this is, as we rejoice that the world is at peace, and the seemingly evil creatures we see are eager to pretend to be other than they are, but can't help being children and adults in costume, rejoicing to receive treats from friends and neighbors. And I am glad that Fulco did catch a glimpse of Sam with Galadriel's gift in hand, offering the blessing to all of the Shire, now that the great Evil of the day was defeated and joy returned to that peaceful land!
Author's reply
Thank you, my friend. I'm able to see Sam giving his blessing so clearly, I wanted someone else to witness it too -- someone who would catch a sense of its wonder.
Antane
· 30 October 2016
· Chapter 1
What a sweet story - I love most the bit about Sam and the dust - I never wondered about what the blessing was that he said - it would make sense he spoke Elvish. Now I do wonder what his words were!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
It's such a joy to delve into the details of even the smallest moments, isn't it? I love imagining Sam sending that dust off with his blessings, whatever they were.
Drumy
· 30 October 2016
· Chapter 1
Thanks for to write this beautiful story
Author's reply
Thank you, Drumy. I love sharing happy hobbity tales. :)
Andrea
· 30 October 2016
· Chapter 1
And it seemed to the children, as their parents spoke the names of hobbits they hadn’t met, but had heard some about, that their piece smelled better, and tasted more delicious, than near any pie they’d ever eaten before.
What a beautiful little story! Thank you very much!
Author's reply
Thank you, Andrea! I'm so happy you liked it. :)
Dreamflower
· 29 October 2016
· Chapter 1
What a sweet and lovely tale to start the season!
Author's reply
Thank you! I'm so happy to have a hobbity Halloween tale to share. :)
KathyG
· 29 October 2016
· Chapter 1
Love it! Nice. Maybe someone'll take some of those delicious treats to Sam Gamgee, seeing as it was the special dust he brought from Lothlorien that helped to heal the Shire!
Author's reply
I'm glad you enjoyed this. It's nice to imagine many baskets of goodies finding their way to Sam, as appreciation for his efforts.
PSW
· 29 October 2016
· Chapter 1
So...I almost teared up a little at that last line. What a wonderful little autumn/Halloween/ Thanksgiving piece. So peaceful -- if only... And that image of Sam...I love that Hobbit, and it was wonderful. Thanks so much for writing! :-)
Author's reply
Thank you. If I could draw (even a little) I'd love to attempt that image of Sam, standing by the Stone, the air all a-sparkle about him. I like to think that the Lady saw him like that in her mirror. :)
UTfrog
· 29 October 2016
· Chapter 1
Lovely
Author's reply
*beams* Thank you.
harrowcat
· 29 October 2016
· Chapter 1
A lovely, gentle tale. Thank you for sharing. It reminded me of 'Smith of Wooen Major' too. Speaking of bountiful years...I am still picking raspberries in this corner of Tolkein's Country and County, along with raking leaves. Weird
Author's reply
It's wonderful to hear from you, and I hope you're doing well! Thank you for reading. I love berries *and* crunchy leaves! :)