Interesting concept - an 'immortal' having to learn the concept of passing time - of enroaching death.
I've always played with timelessness being an Elvish quality - one might say "I'll be right back" and you won't see them again for 30 years.
I like this drabble of Arwen trying to grasp the concept, especially the line comparing it to water running through her fingers.
Anna
Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Reviews: 108
Location: Sweden
Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:20 pm
Very nice! Quite angsty, indeed!
I like how she´s counting. I especially enjoyed the finishing line. Very well done!
Thanks for sharing!
Anna
Senta
Joined: 10 Mar 2004 Reviews: 57
Location: UK
Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:21 am
This was very touching.
Khamul
Joined: 21 May 2006 Reviews: 33
Location:
Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:04 am
You captured her confusion and distress. It's a hard subject to grasp, but you managed it gracefully. I was actually reminded of the chant "pick up sticks" with the counting of numbers. I think the subject was creative.
larie
Joined: 27 May 2007 Reviews: 6
Location: In the wilderness
Sun May 27, 2007 5:32 pm
Wow, what an interesting story and composition. I like the writing style...it's very clever.