Just Imagine... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Scott · 03-30-2003, 12:04 AM

Has anyone ever wondered beyond a daydream what our world would be like today if it were more like Middle Earth or even Arda as a whole?

As a people in general, I think that we get too caught up in all of the grey areas concerning life. But what if evil had a face to it, like Sauron, or knowing who the bad people were was as easy as looking at a (not so) friendly neighborhood orc?

You could have the choice of smoking and drinking your days away in the Shire (not that I necessarily condone that stuff, but you know, to each their own [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]) or ride to Gondor or Rohan to protet the world in the name of Eru. Where's my Arwen or Luthien here in our world?

To me it sounds ideal at the moment. But could it also be incredibly horrid?

I'm not insinuating that Tolkien's worlds were totally black and white either, but you have to admit that they do seem easier to swallow than our own is at the moment.

You guys here seem to be some of the most insightful people I have 'communicated' with. What do you think?

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 03-30-2003, 02:07 AM

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Has anyone ever wondered beyond a daydream what our world would be like today if it were more like Middle Earth or even Arda as a whole?

I don't really daydream about that, instead, I daydream about what it would be like if I were in Middle-earth. Sometimes I get a DUI [dreaming under the influence (not driving)]. I'll have a dream that I'm in Middle-earth and either it's a serious dream or it's all wierd and mixed up but funny...

Well, I don't know of anyone who daydreams of our world like ME. I really don't like to think about the world too much. Somethings either infuriate me or sicken me, and some things are just so depressing. But, for some reason, I can't mix ME with our world, in my mind. I can make analogies and find other realations, but just sticking them together doesn't work for me. Is it like that for anyone else, or am I just an oddball?

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You guys here seem to be some of the most insightful people I have 'communicated' with.

I agree with that. I think it's because it's so diverse here. I don't know what I'd do without this site...

Elotareth · 03-30-2003, 11:38 AM

Oh my gosh, there are days when I want to go to Rivendell or the Shire, or fight alongside the elves and King Elessar, so bad that its almost painful. I think Tolkien presented a very important message in his writing: that no matter how bad things get, no matter how twisted and convuluted the world seems, compassion, valor, chivalry and love can, and eventually will, always prevail!

Sorry if that was too mushy for you, but I think its worth remembering [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Meela · 03-30-2003, 01:56 PM

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Oh my gosh, there are days when I want to go to Rivendell or the Shire, or fight alongside the elves and King Elessar, so bad that its almost painful.

You too, huh? It really does hurt so much. More because i live in a town and i just want to cry when i see how tacky and degraded the world around me is (no offence to anyone, im only referring to my area).
I tend to live in a dream world most of my life, whatever im doing, whether its Lotr or simply a better version of our own world.

Tinuviel the Nightingale · 03-31-2003, 05:13 AM

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I tend to live in a dream world most of my life

Me too! Sometimes when either the world around me gets too boring or it's too much to take I slip into Middle Earth and imagine what it would be like there. Sometimes it does hurt though, because you can't ever visit there for real, and the people, or elves or dwarves or hobbits or whatever, are only in your head and you can't meet wonderful creatures like that.
* Sigh* pity...

Scott · 03-31-2003, 10:40 PM

Right about now I feel like slipping into a cozy hobbit hole and fall asleep knowing that the only things I'll have to worry about tomorrow is exactly how many breakfasts I'll be eating and whether or not I should nap in between.

If only life were that simple...

03-30-2003, 12:04 AM	#1
Scott Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ohio/Grey Havens Posts: 183	Just Imagine... Has anyone ever wondered beyond a daydream what our world would be like today if it were more like Middle Earth or even Arda as a whole? As a people in general, I think that we get too caught up in all of the grey areas concerning life. But what if evil had a face to it, like Sauron, or knowing who the bad people were was as easy as looking at a (not so) friendly neighborhood orc? You could have the choice of smoking and drinking your days away in the Shire (not that I necessarily condone that stuff, but you know, to each their own [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]) or ride to Gondor or Rohan to protet the world in the name of Eru. Where's my Arwen or Luthien here in our world? To me it sounds ideal at the moment. But could it also be incredibly horrid? I'm not insinuating that Tolkien's worlds were totally black and white either, but you have to admit that they do seem easier to swallow than our own is at the moment. You guys here seem to be some of the most insightful people I have 'communicated' with. What do you think? __________________ Those who the Gods would destroy, They first make mad. ~Those Crazy Greeks

03-30-2003, 11:38 AM	#3
Elotareth Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 34	Oh my gosh, there are days when I want to go to Rivendell or the Shire, or fight alongside the elves and King Elessar, so bad that its almost painful. I think Tolkien presented a very important message in his writing: that no matter how bad things get, no matter how twisted and convuluted the world seems, compassion, valor, chivalry and love can, and eventually will, always prevail! Sorry if that was too mushy for you, but I think its worth remembering [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20 "Renewed shall be blade that was broken, the crownless again shall be king"

03-31-2003, 10:40 PM	#6
Scott Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ohio/Grey Havens Posts: 183	Right about now I feel like slipping into a cozy hobbit hole and fall asleep knowing that the only things I'll have to worry about tomorrow is exactly how many breakfasts I'll be eating and whether or not I should nap in between. If only life were that simple... __________________ Those who the Gods would destroy, They first make mad. ~Those Crazy Greeks