Oh, my!!!! I've been away for a few days -no internets! :(

But I got back just in time for this gorgeous piece. I love the sense of movement -

snow and ice crunching under

their restless feet…

the tiniest bit of hesitancy? shyness? from Sam, and Frodo's sure persistence -

Sam drifts away…

Tender touches

burning holes

with hot fingertips

everywhere.

And that lovely melting ending -

In the depth of winter

Sam finally learns

there is in him and

in Frodo

an everlasting summer.

Just so beautiful! Thank you very much - *happy hugs back*

EBWine