Life, Death, Up, Down
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39 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
Excellent job, Jim! This is touchingly sad, sweet and beautiful. It's comforting to think that heart and conscience still exist, but sad that they couldn't be paired with courage and conviction.
Congratulations on winning the contest. You've definitely been on a roll lately.
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Excellent job, Jim! This is touchingly sad, sweet and beautiful. It's comforting to think that heart and conscience still exist, but sad that they couldn't be paired with courage and conviction.
Congratulations on winning the contest. You've definitely been on a roll lately.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, The Petition, moves along and gets tougher and tougher to stay on the teachers' side as the relentless tragedy of life unravels for the sadly treated woman.
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This story, The Petition, moves along and gets tougher and tougher to stay on the teachers' side as the relentless tragedy of life unravels for the sadly treated woman.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
Comment from Mrs. KT
Good morning, Jim!
Congratulations on your first place recognition for your moving post; I voted for your work in the contest as well!
Sadly, I can visualize the protagonist of this piece doing exactly what he/she did; following the crowd seems to taken a strong hold on individuals these days. And then, of course, regret... too late.
Powerful.
Creative.
Much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Good morning, Jim!
Congratulations on your first place recognition for your moving post; I voted for your work in the contest as well!
Sadly, I can visualize the protagonist of this piece doing exactly what he/she did; following the crowd seems to taken a strong hold on individuals these days. And then, of course, regret... too late.
Powerful.
Creative.
Much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Many thanks for your kind words!
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
I don't know why i am just now finding this but I am so glad I did. this was heart-wrenching. Deifinitely a true first place winner. Beautifully written and emotionally charged. Exceptional.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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I don't know why i am just now finding this but I am so glad I did. this was heart-wrenching. Deifinitely a true first place winner. Beautifully written and emotionally charged. Exceptional.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much! I am thankful for your words.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Jim,
this was an outstanding post. Congratulations on the first place finish in the contest and for the ATB award. You earned it. I can't imagine the guilt that the teacher must have felt, especially over such a miniscule thing as a little dirt on the floor. Well done!
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Hello Jim,
this was an outstanding post. Congratulations on the first place finish in the contest and for the ATB award. You earned it. I can't imagine the guilt that the teacher must have felt, especially over such a miniscule thing as a little dirt on the floor. Well done!
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you so very much! Enjoy many Blessings
Comment from gramalot8
Very good storyline. It really touched me... I like the person in the sty, wanted to go out and find her... try and help her.
Sometimes we just can't ever undo the damage we may cause another.
Anyone/everyone: I"m sorry!.
You deserved to win the contest. Well done, Jim.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Very good storyline. It really touched me... I like the person in the sty, wanted to go out and find her... try and help her.
Sometimes we just can't ever undo the damage we may cause another.
Anyone/everyone: I"m sorry!.
You deserved to win the contest. Well done, Jim.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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I'm very thankful for your kind words!
Comment from Terry Reilly
Many congratulations, Jim. An outstanding piece of writing. So well plotted and developed throughout the piece. Also, very believable. A worthy winner. Regards, Terry.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Many congratulations, Jim. An outstanding piece of writing. So well plotted and developed throughout the piece. Also, very believable. A worthy winner. Regards, Terry.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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From a great writer like you, that is a true compliment! Thanks!
Comment from Spitfire
This is a fantastic story with a profound message for those who read it. There are so many people who have to go along with the crowd! A tearjerker line: Somehow, she nearly lost her life, found her life, and suffered loss once more.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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This is a fantastic story with a profound message for those who read it. There are so many people who have to go along with the crowd! A tearjerker line: Somehow, she nearly lost her life, found her life, and suffered loss once more.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Brenda Strauser
Wow, what a sad story. It is well written. Some many people suffered through that time period. The description of her was very well portrayed in your story. I like the video you included. Great job
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Wow, what a sad story. It is well written. Some many people suffered through that time period. The description of her was very well portrayed in your story. I like the video you included. Great job
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you very, very much!
Comment from nomi338
What a tale. This gripping story has caused more than one emotion in my heart and mind. On the one hand, I hate it when self righteous people take it upon themselves to make a judgement of someone they do not know. I hate when people think they have some sort of right to make judgements about someone as if they have somehow been granted the job of judge, jury and executioner. On the other hand I am firmly convinced that God knows where everyone is and those who have been treated harshly and unfairly will be taken care of either now or in the glorious future he has planned for mankind.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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What a tale. This gripping story has caused more than one emotion in my heart and mind. On the one hand, I hate it when self righteous people take it upon themselves to make a judgement of someone they do not know. I hate when people think they have some sort of right to make judgements about someone as if they have somehow been granted the job of judge, jury and executioner. On the other hand I am firmly convinced that God knows where everyone is and those who have been treated harshly and unfairly will be taken care of either now or in the glorious future he has planned for mankind.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thanks for your kind words and I strongly believe as you do.