Wow. This was lovely. Just as heartbreaking as the original, but in a completely different way. I couldn't help but think of The Velveteen Rabbit when I read this, (one of my favorite stories as a child) ...with Death in the role of the Flower Fairy. Lol.
The Impala really has a voice here, so nurturing and yet loyal and devoted, like a faithful pet, but so much more...
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Date: 2008-04-20 11:52 pm (UTC)The Impala really has a voice here, so nurturing and yet loyal and devoted, like a faithful pet, but so much more...
Wonderful.