Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

It's always hard to part with a loved pet but the right thing was done for this one. Sometimes it is loving to return an animal or bird to its natural environment. Well done. Good wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Thank you very much, Wendy, for your kind praise of DONALD.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a really great flash fiction story you have penned about the boy and his duck. You used great descriptive words and very beautiful imagery. You almost had me in tears as I was reading about Donald going back to his duck friends and the little boy sad. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Thank you so much, Teri, for your wonderful response to DONALD.

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

I really enjoyed reading your little flash fiction. I am glad that Donald was happy in the end. Billy maybe not so much.
I wish you lots of luck in the competition. Jen.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Thank you very much, Jen, for sharing DONALD. I am delighted you enjoyed it.

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Awwwwwwwwww! What a charming, adorable story, and flawless. I was grateful that it ended with a wild thing being returned to the wild, and not as I thought it might end. Well done! Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Dawn, I am well-pleased you enjoyed DONALD and liked the ending. Many thanks for sharing.

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

A very moving story entry for the contest...both for the grandfather, Billy, and possibly Donald as well. i enjoyed the story and wish you well in the contest.
Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Carol, I am delighted you enjoyed DONALD and found it moving. Many thanks for sharing.

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

A very sweet and wholesome poem. Strong family friendly elements and characters that will certainly appeal to your target audience. Very good idea and execution. This will be a hard one to beat in the voting.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024

Thank you very much, lancellot, for this most encouraging review.

Comment from Thesis

Excellent

I enjoyed your very touching story. The child cared enough for the Duck to realize he would be better off with other ducks since no one would be available to care for him. The grandfather's wisdom guided the young boy to do the right thing, even though letting the Duck go was painful.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024

I am so pleased you enjoyed my story, Thesis. Many thanks for your insightful comments.

Comment from zanya

Excellent

Ah-h-h a beautiful tale to tug at the heartstrings as a little boy learns about Nature and his own little human heart - so well told and a great pic to illustrate

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024

I am so pleased you like this shortie, zanya. Thank you very much for the kind praise.

Comment from Michael Ludwinder

Excellent

Your story is so touching and beautifully shares the emotions of letting go. The tender moment between Billy and Donald is portrayed with such warmth and sensitivity. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt story. I enjoyed reading it.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024

I am delighted you found my story both touching and praise-worthy. Thank you very much, Michael.

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

This was so sweet! I enjoyed this bittersweet piece of flash fiction you shared. I am glad Donald was happy and said goodbye. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024

Thank you, jessizero, for the kind words. This story was emotional for me to write as it brought back so many memories.