Scarburg Meadhall - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 06-20-2012, 05:00 PM

Harreld had only had his twin brother Garreth for most of his life, and had little if any experience with children, but seeing the youngling on all fours facing away, he could not resist the temptation to play. He set down his package and reached with both hands around the boy's middle and lifted him high in the air.

"What do you see from way up there, lad?"

If anyone had seen this sudden display of impulse from Harreld, they might have grinned to see the big smile on his face.

Galadriel55 · 06-21-2012, 11:21 AM

"What do you see from way up there, lad?"

For a time Theolain could only turn his head this way and that, getting used to being higher than he has ever been. When he stood on the ground, he measured his world in steps, sticks, and puddles. But now, seeing so many - and so small - they seemed to be inadequate for that task. Theolain gazed to the farthest hills that he could see, fading out to become the clear winter sky, and thought that the world was big.

"Big," he said.

A chickadee flew into his vision. Theolain spread his arms, like he was a bird as well.

06-21-2012, 11:21 AM	#2
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,491	"What do you see from way up there, lad?" For a time Theolain could only turn his head this way and that, getting used to being higher than he has ever been. When he stood on the ground, he measured his world in steps, sticks, and puddles. But now, seeing so many - and so small - they seemed to be inadequate for that task. Theolain gazed to the farthest hills that he could see, fading out to become the clear winter sky, and thought that the world was big. "Big," he said. A chickadee flew into his vision. Theolain spread his arms, like he was a bird as well. Last edited by Galadriel55; 06-21-2012 at 08:05 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

06-20-2012, 05:00 PM	#1
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Harreld had only had his twin brother Garreth for most of his life, and had little if any experience with children, but seeing the youngling on all fours facing away, he could not resist the temptation to play. He set down his package and reached with both hands around the boy's middle and lifted him high in the air. "What do you see from way up there, lad?" If anyone had seen this sudden display of impulse from Harreld, they might have grinned to see the big smile on his face.