Whiter Shade of Pale
Vietnam War boy10 total reviews
Comment from Annmuma
I think I just read the winning post in this contest. Memorable story beautifully written. Vic became real the readers before the letter announcing his death and he remained so afterward. Great job. ann
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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I think I just read the winning post in this contest. Memorable story beautifully written. Vic became real the readers before the letter announcing his death and he remained so afterward. Great job. ann
Comment Written 30-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much!
Comment from zanya
This sad, reflective, evocative story is told with such dignity intermingled with the sheer joy of living - can almost hear the strains of that beautiful song in the background-excellent
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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This sad, reflective, evocative story is told with such dignity intermingled with the sheer joy of living - can almost hear the strains of that beautiful song in the background-excellent
Comment Written 30-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much
Comment from Wendy G
Oh what a very sad story. Yes, that song will always have special memories of a wonderful young man. You wrote your story in a way that the reader could see just how special he was. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Oh what a very sad story. Yes, that song will always have special memories of a wonderful young man. You wrote your story in a way that the reader could see just how special he was. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very nice story. Very well told. Nicely written.
I remember that song well, a good one.
I'm not sure that you fully explained the higher purpose that Victor's life served.
Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Very nice story. Very well told. Nicely written.
I remember that song well, a good one.
I'm not sure that you fully explained the higher purpose that Victor's life served.
Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much.
Comment from Bill Schott
Whiter Shade of Pale is a haunting song, especially so when paired with this real example of death which the song refers to. So much unfulfilled promise from a generation lost to a worthless war.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Whiter Shade of Pale is a haunting song, especially so when paired with this real example of death which the song refers to. So much unfulfilled promise from a generation lost to a worthless war.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh wow, I am so sorry this young man was one of the fallen... What an incredibly sad story, and a horrible thing, the draft. You've told this story beautifully, Gretchen. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Oh wow, I am so sorry this young man was one of the fallen... What an incredibly sad story, and a horrible thing, the draft. You've told this story beautifully, Gretchen. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much!
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You are very welcome.
Comment from papa55mike
The feeling of a song can change with life. I'm sure it did when you found out he was killed, and you'll never hear it the same again. What a wonderfully written story.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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The feeling of a song can change with life. I'm sure it did when you found out he was killed, and you'll never hear it the same again. What a wonderfully written story.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your understanding comments and wonderful review.
Comment from humpwhistle
1967 was the year a Whiter Shade of Pale hit the charts. That was also, the Summer of Love when the hippie movement spread across the country--mostly from San Francisco. I had a 'Victor' in my life, too. Similar circumstances, but a few years earlier.
Your tribute to Victor is touching, and serves as a reminder of how much is lost by needless conflict.
Best of luck at the polls.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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1967 was the year a Whiter Shade of Pale hit the charts. That was also, the Summer of Love when the hippie movement spread across the country--mostly from San Francisco. I had a 'Victor' in my life, too. Similar circumstances, but a few years earlier.
Your tribute to Victor is touching, and serves as a reminder of how much is lost by needless conflict.
Best of luck at the polls.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your review and well wishes in the contest.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job incorporating that special song into your story,
Mystery Author. You gave readers a great sense of who Victor was
through your well-chosen words and descriptions. Your setting fit
in well with the song and the time period.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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You did a great job incorporating that special song into your story,
Mystery Author. You gave readers a great sense of who Victor was
through your well-chosen words and descriptions. Your setting fit
in well with the song and the time period.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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I did mislabel. Have since changed it. Hope it's not too late. Thank you for the nice review.
Comment from Terry Broxson
What a wonderfully beautiful story you have told. It has a depth of pathos that brings smiles, tears, joy, and sadness in its few paragraphs. An exceptional entry for this contest. Thank you for entering. Well-done. Terry.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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What a wonderfully beautiful story you have told. It has a depth of pathos that brings smiles, tears, joy, and sadness in its few paragraphs. An exceptional entry for this contest. Thank you for entering. Well-done. Terry.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much!