It is surprising how calming, yet cathartic music can be sometimes. I lost my husband last year unexpectedly, and certain music that he liked can still make me laugh or reduce me to puddles with just a few notes. And Aragorn is right, the tears don't soothe the pain, but the release does make it somewhat bearable. I love the lengths Legolas is willing to go to to help Aragorn with his grief, and I firmly believe that if Aragorn had gone back, Legolas would have followed, no matter what! Such is the nature of their friendship...of which you write so well, by the way! Once again, lovely images of the two singing together, and the trees leaning in to get closer to the source of that music. Wonderful story of a difficult time! Linda
Author's Response: I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your husband, Linda! *HUGS* That must have been such a very difficult time for you. It sometimes seems part of the dear people we lost lives on in things they loved. I think music is something special, because there is so much of the soul and the heart in it. I always disliked hearing that crying would make one feel better - it can help to release the pain, but in the middle of despair it usually makes one feel worse. I'm convinced that Legolas would have followed Aragorn as well - I never noticed this before I wrote this story, but if Aragorn had followed his heart and tried to save Gandalf the entire Fellowship would very likely have perished. I love writing of the two of them comforting each other - it's just heartwarming, because they know each other so well and know just the right thing to do and say. *sigh* Such a friendship must be infinitely precious. Thank you very much for your review, and for telling me about your husband! *hugs* Tinu |
