[greyhavener]

I love this story because two simple hobbits who are seem so fragile and small struggle up Mount Doom to defeat great evil.

Because the ring of power that tempts even the best and strongest and grows heavy and seeks to consume even the soul can be unmade.

Because Galadriel, Elrond and the other elves choose to diminish and go into the West for the sake of Middle Earth.

Because even the dead rise to conquer evil.

Because Faramir and Eowyn find houses of healing for broken hearts and wounded minds.

Because an ents' true name speaks the essence of who he is.

Because Tom Bombadil's house has become a place to mentally retreat.

Because Galdalf is such an approachable wizard.

Because Legolas and Gimli become friends.

Because Merry and Pippin learn to be servants.

Because Strider was a wandering protector before he ever became Aragorn the warrior and king.

Because every character who seeks good over evil experiences a transformation of heart and mind and spirit because of his experiences and his comrades.

Because I am more courageous and forever changed for having known them.

[ May 31, 2002: Message edited by: greyhavener ]