Yeah, it reminds me about that thread I saw somewhere about "eucatastrophe"...it was a really good thread, I wish I knew how to make links on here. *frustration* But I think this is one of those soul-piercing joy moments that Tolkien defined as "eucatastrophe".
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The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!
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