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rabidsamfan ([personal profile] rabidsamfan) wrote2004-10-20 09:44 pm

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Legolas, Hollin

The stones of Mirkwood barely know my kin, even though my father’s halls lie underground. Our lives are more entwined with the trees and other green things. The mosses by the river recognize us, and tiny ephemeral flowers learn our names. But when we are gone, as we must go, then will the memories fade, as they have faded in lost Eregion? The Song is faint, a soft, gruff melody that echoes more through the soles of my feet than in my ears.

It is strange to learn that even the grass, perennial as sunrise, will forget the Elves someday.

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[identity profile] danachan.livejournal.com 2004-10-21 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
It is strange to learn that even the grass, perennial as sunrise, will forget the Elves someday.

That is such a wonderful, aching line. *sigh*

[identity profile] rabidsamfan.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
I have a hard time imagining how Legolas can have spent all those years. Elves must have very strange hobbies. (well, I think I'll go grow another oak tree...) But it's fun to try!

[identity profile] periantari.livejournal.com 2004-10-21 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
so very nice.. your last lines are absolutely great on every one of your drabbles...
so very sad that it's true that the time for Elves were fading :(

[identity profile] rabidsamfan.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
I think Legolas knows that the destruction of the Ring guarantees that his life will change, but I don't think he knows just how...

[identity profile] lame-pegasus.livejournal.com 2004-10-21 11:58 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmmm... what a beautiful elvish elegy!

[identity profile] rabidsamfan.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you! *whew* Elves are hard to write!

[identity profile] mariole.livejournal.com 2004-10-21 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
*sniff* This was beautifully poignant. The majesty and sadness of the Elves... *wipes eyes*

[identity profile] rabidsamfan.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
They are kind of tragic when you come to think of it, aren't they? So many centuries of not being very much changed by what is around you...