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A Hobbit Fantasy

Hobbits sought refuge in the great house of their creator Tolkien. Within a unicorn played with a mouse; outside the fog gave way to rain. While hobbits scurried to prepare a feast, a fence on the beach gave way. But in Tolkien’s walls merriment never ceased and Gandalf had little to say. For all who live in fantasy, happiness is easier to find. Humans can share the ecstasy if to outside forces they remain blind. A sheltered life protects the heart; life is simpler in fantasyland. Hobbits and humans live worlds apart, but both benefit from a helping hand. “Still round the corner there may wait, a new road or a secret gate.” Perhaps just in the realm called fantasy would a hobbit/human world come to be.
*Entry for Tracie’s “In a Land Called Fantasy” contest. The quote is from author J.R.R. Tolkien

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 11/23/2011 2:23:00 PM
I read this one to Sue, as she loved Lord of the Rings - she loves it too. Many congrats on this - and all your wins : )
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Date: 11/23/2011 6:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Tracie's "In a land called fantasy" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/22/2011 9:25:00 PM
very much enjoyed this master piece x
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Date: 11/22/2011 8:06:00 PM
Kudos for your amazing win in Tracie's contest , " In A Land Called Fantasy ". You have written a fascinating story...merely fantasy, but it could become reality for both the hobbits and humans. I love these two lines, " Habits and humans live worlds apart, but both benefit from a helping hand ". I wish you continued success. I have sent you my address, please check your Soup Mail. Enjoy your evening and have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Hugs, Andrew.
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Date: 11/22/2011 6:04:00 PM
cheers to you Carolyn! love those characters and you weaved them right in with the reality of neverland ...and then again..? Enjoyed this one so much. Puts one in the recollection mode. Love it . You get three "atta girls" from this poet. Congratulations
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Date: 11/22/2011 4:01:00 PM
bilbo baggins an the ring , trudging onward doing his thing, with the help of of poor old sam, dodging shelob? best they can, onetimes...
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Date: 11/22/2011 11:24:00 AM
congratulations on your win! so true about living in fantasy, so much happier and simpler. makes me wonder if we are a fantasy of an even worse world... congrats :)
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Date: 11/22/2011 9:00:00 AM
Love this one Carolyn. Congratulations on your win
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Date: 11/21/2011 3:36:00 PM
Fantasy fancy lady, I just finished a sijo for this contest of all forms to use, weird poem, just seem to fit the mood of the photo. Agape, Moses
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Date: 11/21/2011 2:50:00 PM
Hate to tell you how many times I've read Tolkien - starting long about 1960 or thereabouts. Good choice for a fantasy romp. That's where you reside. LUck in the contest. Love, daver
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Date: 11/21/2011 12:20:00 PM
Very nice and well written. Best wishes in Tracie's contest. Have a nice day, Carolyn
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Date: 11/20/2011 3:50:00 PM
wonderful place to be, good luck with this awesome story, harry
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Date: 11/20/2011 3:20:00 PM
love it, love Tolkien, love hobbits, best of luck in the contest
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Date: 11/20/2011 3:12:00 PM
Great work Carolyn. Good luck with it. Tony
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Date: 11/20/2011 12:36:00 PM
this was awesome good luck in the contest.. cory
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Date: 11/20/2011 12:19:00 PM
This should be a movie!! or at least TV show... wonderful piece as always... luv Michael
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