Reviews from

Silent Symphony

A secret place gives comfort.

46 total reviews 
Comment from shelley kaye
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this story felt very serene and comforting

one suggestion i have is that you have "pine needles" written twice in a very short story, maybe find another way to word one of them? just a thought!

thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest!


shelley ð?¦?



 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    I have been working on that very thing! I did a little editing on the pine needles earlier today, but I don't know if they show up after it is submitted. I appreciate the help. Thank you so much for reviewing.
Comment from damommy
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Just the kind of place I love. I, too, write about forests and the peace they bring to my heart. This is well written, so much that I almost felt I was there.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Thanks for your review. I'm happy if we shared the space for a moment.
Comment from Cherish Adams
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What a fantastic read. Imagery is superb. Reading it I felt dejavue. It took me a minute but I have been "there" too. Great work. Thank you for taking me back to that time and place. Good luck and good wishes with your entry.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Thank you, Cherish, for the kind review. I am happy you shsared my space with me for a moment.
Comment from LJbutterfly
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This is an excellently descriptive piece. Your poetic phrases are well crafted and deliver a feeling of peace. Your chosen artwork pairs perfectly with your words and intensifies your message. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Thank you so much for your review and hte kind words.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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That was lovely, Nicki, I could smell the pine, and feel the needles, soft underfoot. It sounds a heavenly place to be. This is a very well written flash fiction story, all done in 75 words. Excellent, and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Sandra, Thank you so much for reviewing and your kind words. Happy you shared the space with me for a moment.
Comment from Ulla
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Thank you for sharing this story by with us. I was there with you in the tranquility of the deep wood. It's a lovely entry for the contest, and I wish you the best of luck. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Ulla, thank you so much for reviewing, Happy you shared the space with me for a moment.
Comment from Jessica Wheeler
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Nicki, your stunning and vivid description transported me to a place of serenity and peace. Even with so few words allowed, each one had an inspiring impact- I could almost hear the silent symphony and smell the heavenly pine.. Your ability to capture the essence of this tranquil experience was outstanding. I truly appreciate your work, you're a brilliant writer.
<3
Jessica

Also- the way you structured the very last sentence might be my favorite part! Well done, thanks for sharing this!

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Jessica, your comments really made my day. I am working on thinkg of myself as a writer. Happy you shared the space with me for a moment.
reply by Jessica Wheeler on 04-Apr-2023
    I'm so happy it made your day, but you make it easy! I look forward to your next!
    <3
Comment from Bill Schott
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This seventy-five-word story, Silent Symphony, has the proper word count and captures this moment when the world becomes a finite and understandable in both its simplicity and grandeur.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Bill, thank you for reviewing and for your insights on the moment.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
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Oh, thank you for sharing your silent, special place with us. Your description was perfect and led us to feel what you feel when you arrive there from this noisy, busy world of ours. I really enjoyed this flash. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Thanks for the review and your kind words.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
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This is an excellent 75 words Flash fiction. I love the way you describe the woodsy friends you are with as you slip into the darkness of the forest. This speaks of the view of a nature trail that I have often trod on with my wheelchair being pushed by a good friend.
I love nature and its smell of the trees engulfing me and the woodsy feel of the forest.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story.
Jesse

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2023
    Jesse, thank you for sharing your experience, and for the kind review.
reply by Jesse James Doty on 04-Apr-2023
    You're welcome, Nicki.
    I love the natural surroundings of the woods.