How Could I Love but One Best? - by Larner

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

B2MeM Challenge: 2009 Cue 14: Favorite Season.
Format: drabble
Genre: general
Rating: PG
Warnings: n/a
Characters: Gamgee child, Samwise Gamgee
Pairings: n/a
Summary: Sam's answer to a simple question.



How Could I Love but One Best?

“What’s your favorite season, Sam-Dad?”

“My favorite? All of them! Spring, for that’s when the earth starts comin’ alive, and all’s green and filled with hope and plans, and the flowers showin’ their faces. Summer, for all’s full of life, strong, and we’re gettin’ the first plums, cherries, and berries. Fall, for all is in a rush to ripen; the larders, pantries, root cellars, cool rooms, and stillrooms are fillin’ up. And winter, for then all are willin’ to take a rest, sit by the fire, and dream for a change, waitin’ to start over again with the first snowdrop.”

Comments

[zdenka]

An excellent answer! I like how it's both simple and poetic, and Sam's love for the Shire really comes through.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

I have always felt that Sam's heart was also that of a poet, although he didn't have the technical expertise of perhaps Bilbo. And there's no question he and his Master both dearly loved their native land!

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's lovely. So very much the thoughts of a gardener.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

Indeed. He must pay attention to weather and seasons to see his job done well, and he was, after all, a master at his chosen craft.

[periantari.livejournal.com]

That is so adorable and so like Sam to say.
Love it !!:)

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

Oh, so true! Thanks so!

[shirebound]

That's so perfectly Sam.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, Shirebound--so very perfectly Sam indeed!

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

lovely, and very Sam,

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

I so agree, Linda! Thanks so!

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

For some reason, I see this as Merry-lad and Sam, though I'm not sure why. Anyway, I like it! :)

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

It could be any one of the large brood, but it does seem Merry-lad might indeed have been the one to ask. So glad you do, Kaylee!

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

I know just how he feels - I anticipate the turning of each season with pleasure myself.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

I always love at least the beginning of each season. Heh! But sometimes the days midway through the season can be troublesome. Spring may officially be upon us, but we keep getting more rain here, and the ground is so soggy as it is!

[nialoke]

Ah, the perfect answer! I can hear Sam saying that.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad others agree. Thanks!