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Watching Hummingbirds

A contest entry

17 total reviews 
Comment from jessizero
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This short true story was charming. I can see why you would want to remember this forever. My dad loves to watch hummingbirds, as well. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 27-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Thank you so very much for your very kind of you. I?m glad it brought back a memory for you.
Comment from jim vecchio
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What aq nice memory! Today I was feeding flocks of geese friends when I was told not to do it near our facility's sidewalks as they, well, you know. I feel as if I let down a bunch of friends.

 Comment Written 27-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Thank you for a lovely review. I appreciate it very much.
reply by jim vecchio on 27-May-2024
    As I appreciate you.
Comment from Daylily
Exceptional
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I have lived many places and over the years hung out a variety of hummingbird feeders. This lovely entry has brought back some wonderful memories of getting to spend time sitting outside watching those brilliant little creatures enjoying the sweet refreshment being provided. :-)

 Comment Written 27-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Thank you for taking the time to review my work and such a nice words
Comment from RJ Heritage
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That sounds like something that you will always remember. Your story creates a very amazing and beautiful picture in my mind. I love humming birds. I grew up with them being all around me in my grandma's flower garden.
Strong entry for the contest.
RJ

 Comment Written 27-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Thank you so much for your very kind review. I am glad this brought back a memory for you as well. May you have a blessed day.
reply by RJ Heritage on 27-May-2024
    You?re welcome
Comment from royowen
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I think the wonderful thing is that when it's captured by the mind, one can make adjustments to the image over time, and things can be judged in a new way, beautifully written Pat, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 27-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to review my work and this nice.
reply by royowen on 27-May-2024
    Most welcome
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
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An excellent entry for the True Story Flash contest. What a great memory to have. Even if you had a camera there was probably no way you could have gotten to it and taken the picture before scaring the bird away. Sometimes memories are even nicer than pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 27-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Thank you so very much for your kind review. I appreciate it very much. Also the contest said it had to be between 98 and 102 words and mine fell at exactly 100 words
    100 words
Comment from karenina
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The site word count is not always right, but I pasted this into WORD and 100 words it is! (Nice job!)

I think hummingbirds are beautiful to watch and you've captured the essence of that in your true story flash.

Perhaps no photo, it's true--but now a memory and this "word painting!"

Karenina



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 Comment Written 27-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Thank you so much for your kind review. When I looked up the rules for the contest, it said it could be between 98 and 102 words and mine fell at exactly at 100 words.
reply by karenina on 27-May-2024
    I KNOW! How cool is that? (I've tried these in the past and inevitably find that I'm "over" and have to do some editing)
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    I find them quite difficult to do as well. yes, they do require some editing.