5. Sworn Word May Strengthen Quaking Heart
Today's Challenge:
"There would be no one to frighten you if you refused to be afraid." -Gandhi. Write a story or poem or create artwork where the character conquers his or her fears.
Sworn Word May Strengthen Quaking Heart
Once he steps on to that deck, there's no going back.
We'll founder. Call that a ship? It's an eggshell. I've seen storms down at Dol Amroth; waves high as the Dwarrowdelf. Will we even find this Straight Road, this 'mighty bridge invisible'?
But none of these are the fear which wakes him in the watches of the night; they will not let me in. Why should High-Elves, Valar, admit one to their eyes stunted, rough, unlovely? And then – I'll drift forever on some otherworldly ocean, alone...
Legolas holds out his hand. Gimli takes a deep breath – and steps forward.
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