Lord Buckingham and The Lady
painting is Thinking Monkey by Banksy37 total reviews
Comment from Navada
Oh, Jim - I found this one incredibly touching. It disturbs me greatly when people are abusive to animals, and this was heightened for me by the intelligence of the characters involved here on both sides of the equation. Chip was so worth saving and Doctor Price so should have known better.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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Oh, Jim - I found this one incredibly touching. It disturbs me greatly when people are abusive to animals, and this was heightened for me by the intelligence of the characters involved here on both sides of the equation. Chip was so worth saving and Doctor Price so should have known better.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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You are so right! I'm glad this was pure fiction. Maybe it will open someone's eyes to the [light of animals. The Bible says "The merciful man doeth good to his beast", meaning, if we are merciful, we will treat the animals well.
Comment from 1Dreamer
I really loved this piece! I so enjoyed that you evoked compassion, humor, and a lesson all in one. Brilliant take on the painting. All the best to you and I look forward to reading more of your work.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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I really loved this piece! I so enjoyed that you evoked compassion, humor, and a lesson all in one. Brilliant take on the painting. All the best to you and I look forward to reading more of your work.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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I'm very grateful to you for such kind words!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
We are learning something quickly about Moira: "Her heart reached out for someone to love." they are comforting each other: "Lord Buckingham, you are just so cuddly. I'm sorry you have to put up with those awful needles." This could be the case with anything: "Listen, you get paid to clean and feed this monkey like all the test animals. Stay out of our affairs!" Ooof. This is so poignant and it angers me. You did well to elicit such intense emotion.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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We are learning something quickly about Moira: "Her heart reached out for someone to love." they are comforting each other: "Lord Buckingham, you are just so cuddly. I'm sorry you have to put up with those awful needles." This could be the case with anything: "Listen, you get paid to clean and feed this monkey like all the test animals. Stay out of our affairs!" Ooof. This is so poignant and it angers me. You did well to elicit such intense emotion.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much. Your anger proves you have a tender heart.
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Thank you
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Keep on displaying that wonderful heart in your posts!
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How sweet...thank you...you make it worth it
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And your words make my reading worth it!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What a lovely story but with this sad ending! I know Chip's life wasn't worth living and he did it for Moira, but I'm still left feeling quite sorry. Your write is faultless and reads clearly and fluently with excellent and credible dialogue (even from Chip:)). Well done on this club entry, Jim, and for stirring such emotion. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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What a lovely story but with this sad ending! I know Chip's life wasn't worth living and he did it for Moira, but I'm still left feeling quite sorry. Your write is faultless and reads clearly and fluently with excellent and credible dialogue (even from Chip:)). Well done on this club entry, Jim, and for stirring such emotion. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 24-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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I appreciate such kind words from a masterful writer like you!
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Oh no! I'm near tears! This is quite a tear jerker my Friend! The dialogues and interactions were so believable due to your excellent writing! And this was so creative and imaginative too!! :)Glad to see your work again!! Best wishes! And smile! Alex :)
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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Oh no! I'm near tears! This is quite a tear jerker my Friend! The dialogues and interactions were so believable due to your excellent writing! And this was so creative and imaginative too!! :)Glad to see your work again!! Best wishes! And smile! Alex :)
Comment Written 24-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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And I'm glad to be hearing for you. If I could, I'd put a smile on your face, but some things in life do not end so happily.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Not really to my taste, but it is well written. Personally, I would have Moira open his cage and aiding his escape. Further, I would have Moira telling the "Doctor" that "Chip" told her that he was going home, slam down her bucket, and say "I quit!" You are hateful and stupid, And have no business dealing with any living creature. After she gets home, she lets chip out of her car, and they make banana and peanut butter sandwiches. Karen
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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Not really to my taste, but it is well written. Personally, I would have Moira open his cage and aiding his escape. Further, I would have Moira telling the "Doctor" that "Chip" told her that he was going home, slam down her bucket, and say "I quit!" You are hateful and stupid, And have no business dealing with any living creature. After she gets home, she lets chip out of her car, and they make banana and peanut butter sandwiches. Karen
Comment Written 24-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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That ending would be great, but Moira was no hero. A hero fights for something beside him or herself, for a causse. Moira was very compassionate but not a hero, allowing herself to be bullied by Dr, Price.
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I still like my way better :-)
Howsomeever, you are entitled to write anyway you wish, I will read.Karen
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I wasn't putting down your way. I just wrote what God and my inner writer made me write.
Comment from mermaids
This is quite a tale. It seems that the monkey in the lab is much more intelligent than humans. At least he was well loved by the lab assistant. Excellent writing here with a smooth flow of story and well developed characters. Your words give a voice to all the animals who are suffering in labs.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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This is quite a tale. It seems that the monkey in the lab is much more intelligent than humans. At least he was well loved by the lab assistant. Excellent writing here with a smooth flow of story and well developed characters. Your words give a voice to all the animals who are suffering in labs.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much. I love animals, and the creativity of God in designing them.
Comment from jessizero
This story almost made me cry. I was surprised that I actually recognized the song you mentioned. Your descriptions were wonderful. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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This story almost made me cry. I was surprised that I actually recognized the song you mentioned. Your descriptions were wonderful. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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Thank you. I hope some of my posts will replace those tears with a smile.
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, what a story! I'm so sad. You really came up with a whole book condensed into this flash fiction. You developed your characters and gave us a thoughtful consideration about the cruelty of humans (the researchers) and the best of humans (Moira). Great piece. Virtual six!
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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Oh, what a story! I'm so sad. You really came up with a whole book condensed into this flash fiction. You developed your characters and gave us a thoughtful consideration about the cruelty of humans (the researchers) and the best of humans (Moira). Great piece. Virtual six!
Comment Written 24-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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I appreciate those very, very kind words!
Comment from Iza Deleanu
okay, you made me cry with this sad story, but I get the moral, it better to be true to yourself that to be an exhibit of arrogance. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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okay, you made me cry with this sad story, but I get the moral, it better to be true to yourself that to be an exhibit of arrogance. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
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I am touched by your words. I hope in the future, some of my words will also put a big smile on your face.
