Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

HAHAHAHA!!! Oh, good heavens! You are so witty, Paul. Dead Poets Society indeed!!!! HAHAHAHA!!! Please tell me this IS a winner. If it isn't, it sure should be, IMHO!!!!!!

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023

Thanks once again, Dawn. No prize for this one. A second and a third for the previous two.

reply by Dawn Munro on 18-Apr-2023

There is a lot of talent to be found on FS I guess -- always a pleasure! sorry this wasn't a winner, but congrats on the others. :)

Comment from Terry Broxson

Good

Paul, if this doesn't win the contest, then there needs to be a recount! It is clever, fun, and all the ingredients for great flash story. And a nice funny twist at the end. Terry.

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 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023

Thanks, Terry. Nothing like going out a winner.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Heh heh, I love this post. Sending a hundred dollars to the the dead poet's society, Robin Williams would be delighted that you took the movie seriously, this beautiful written my friend, outstanding Post, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2023

Thanks, Roy. Although a comedian, Robin Williams, has played a number of serious roles. I was really surprised when he took his own life, but you never know what's going on behind the scene.

reply by royowen on 30-Mar-2023

It was a surprise

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Clever satire. I bet this tickled lots of members. Excellent dribble flash style with good word economy, well paced and a fine closing twist pun effect. I don't know if it was intentional, but the alliteration of F in these lines is awesome:

He finished his final piece of verse, entered it in a FanStory contest, and then died. Five days later his poem won first prize.

Good luck! You might ironically win this one.

Warmly,
rd

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2023

Thanks, rama. Silas picked up his money at the Pearly Gates.

reply by rama devi on 30-Mar-2023

RIP

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

There's nothing quite like humor as you're going out of this world. You've captured it so well in this dribble flash, Paul. Thank you for sharing, and I wish you all the best in the contest.

Sending along my very best to you all as well,
Sally :))

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2023

Thanks, Sally. I have used Silas as a pen name many times.

Comment from Mrs. KT

Exceptional

Hah, Paul!
Smiles all around!
And I needed more than a few today!
Quirky yet humorous!
Much enjoyed.
And I really chuckled when I read that Tom sent the earnings to the "Dead Poets' Society!"

Best Wishes!
diane

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2023

Thanks, Diane. Sorry about your day. I'll do my best to keep you smiling.

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

I got a big laugh out of the last line. I don't know how writers come up with these great dribbles. This is a great contender. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2023

Thanks, Shari. Mental disease does have its benefits.

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Hahaha, Paul... that is too, too funny. I loved your little dribble and think you are very clever to incorporate Tom, FanStory and a dead poet into this funny piece. Great job and good luck.

Melissa

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2023

Thanks, Melissa. I'm hoping that including Tom's name might help my chances.

Comment from Julie Lau

Excellent

Oh, that's really hilarious, Paul! Well done, very funny (I'm trying to fill 2 more lines), well-written, good illustration, what a hoot, hohohaha, I like it very much, whew, that should do... Julie L

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2023

Thanks, Julie. Some people don't realize that Silas really got the one hundred dollars.

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

Paul, this is just brilliant and funny. You wrote with humor, skill, and brilliance in this short and sweet flash fiction.
I wish you well in the contest.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2023

Thanks, Mary. I'll go along with funny, but question the brilliance.