Urchin
What True Friendship Meant To Me20 total reviews
Comment from tempeste
Ciao mystery poet, you now have 4 votes!
If it was tough for the homeless before covid , I read now it's even worse..many shelters closed due to the pandemic. many more animals were dumped also.
Climate change and colder winters in California have made living on the streets even more precarious.
I looked up Nashville ..there is an early bout of cold so Metro Nashville opened cold weather shelter.
Stevie's father was disappointed he didn't want to go to college ... he couldn't find a job...his father should have given Steve some more time to find a job instead of kicking him out.
Alone at eighteen, Stevie didn't have much of a chance. At eighteen most are still confused ... when Stevie needed the most support his father threw him out.
I'm not a parent but I don't even let my pets sleep outside.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Ciao mystery poet, you now have 4 votes!
If it was tough for the homeless before covid , I read now it's even worse..many shelters closed due to the pandemic. many more animals were dumped also.
Climate change and colder winters in California have made living on the streets even more precarious.
I looked up Nashville ..there is an early bout of cold so Metro Nashville opened cold weather shelter.
Stevie's father was disappointed he didn't want to go to college ... he couldn't find a job...his father should have given Steve some more time to find a job instead of kicking him out.
Alone at eighteen, Stevie didn't have much of a chance. At eighteen most are still confused ... when Stevie needed the most support his father threw him out.
I'm not a parent but I don't even let my pets sleep outside.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Appreciate your insights, comments, and the review.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Life can be hard for some people to overcome. Especially when they give up so young. This was a heart-wrenching story. I am glad someone took an interest in you. Karen
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Life can be hard for some people to overcome. Especially when they give up so young. This was a heart-wrenching story. I am glad someone took an interest in you. Karen
Comment Written 02-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Appreciate your comments and the review.
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Have a good week. Karen
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
This was so sad. I feel for Steve, I wonder if his father was ever told that he shot himself. If they did, I hope he is proud of himself for basically killing his son. I never did get to read Unwanted Dog, but would very much like to. I'll take a look for it. Well done, this was truly a sad, but beautiful story. Steve had a true friend for the last part of his short life.
Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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This was so sad. I feel for Steve, I wonder if his father was ever told that he shot himself. If they did, I hope he is proud of himself for basically killing his son. I never did get to read Unwanted Dog, but would very much like to. I'll take a look for it. Well done, this was truly a sad, but beautiful story. Steve had a true friend for the last part of his short life.
Sandra xxx
Comment Written 25-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Stevie's father knew, but didn't seem to care very much. I was the lucky one to be able to call him a friend. So appreciate your comments and the review.
Comment from Wendyanne
This is such a sad and emotive biographical story. I just wanted to reach out and help this unfortunate soul. You have described the scene so well. Good luck!
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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This is such a sad and emotive biographical story. I just wanted to reach out and help this unfortunate soul. You have described the scene so well. Good luck!
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Much appreciate your comments and the review.
Comment from JSD
Good use of the prompt. This is a moving and heartfelt story. Well done for sharing it and I wish you all the best of luck in the forthcoming competition.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Good use of the prompt. This is a moving and heartfelt story. Well done for sharing it and I wish you all the best of luck in the forthcoming competition.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Much appreciate your comments and the review.
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a sad and terribly true life and death story that may be the same one that could be told for so many who are disenfranchised from society. Between sucky parents, mental illness, or other terrible circumstances, some people suffer daily on the street. Wish it were not so.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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This is a sad and terribly true life and death story that may be the same one that could be told for so many who are disenfranchised from society. Between sucky parents, mental illness, or other terrible circumstances, some people suffer daily on the street. Wish it were not so.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Glad you enjoyed this posting. Appreciate your insights and the review.
Comment from royowen
I know enough about you to know God was looking after you as far as Dusty was concerned, a more godly father you could never have had, and like you I've asked God, Why me?...no answer! But I could rattle off scripture, but it doesn't answer that question, poor boy, Stevie, a confused boy, born into a confusing world, yet precious to God...wasn't he? Beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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I know enough about you to know God was looking after you as far as Dusty was concerned, a more godly father you could never have had, and like you I've asked God, Why me?...no answer! But I could rattle off scripture, but it doesn't answer that question, poor boy, Stevie, a confused boy, born into a confusing world, yet precious to God...wasn't he? Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Appreciate your insights and the review.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
This is a very sad story, and you are right, when I go in downtown I am seeing lots of "Steve's", that are ending up like Joe Doe on a police and hospital file. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest and with your writings.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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This is a very sad story, and you are right, when I go in downtown I am seeing lots of "Steve's", that are ending up like Joe Doe on a police and hospital file. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest and with your writings.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Glad you enjoyed this posting. Appreciate the review.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Well written.
Stevie's story requires a bit more background in order to garnish sympathy. Was his dad right right, that he was a bum (lazy, irresponsible, disobedient), or was Dad the bum? Why couldn't he get a job? Why not consider the military?
Sorry, I should limit my review to the writing.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Well written.
Stevie's story requires a bit more background in order to garnish sympathy. Was his dad right right, that he was a bum (lazy, irresponsible, disobedient), or was Dad the bum? Why couldn't he get a job? Why not consider the military?
Sorry, I should limit my review to the writing.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Probably could have gone into great detail about this situation. Appreciate your review.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
What is compelling about this account is the reader is led to search out the portfolio for the post called Unwanted Dog. This is a great tribute to this Stevie. Many a reader will identify with this cautionary tale.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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What is compelling about this account is the reader is led to search out the portfolio for the post called Unwanted Dog. This is a great tribute to this Stevie. Many a reader will identify with this cautionary tale.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Glad you enjoyed this accounting. Appreciate the review.
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