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Comment from Pearl Edwards
That was a good story Jim, about the problems that a couple can face when the sparkes of romance flame but there are more things to think about.
Just one typo - So where sre you tsking (taking) me.
Congratulations on post number 300.
cheers
valda
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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That was a good story Jim, about the problems that a couple can face when the sparkes of romance flame but there are more things to think about.
Just one typo - So where sre you tsking (taking) me.
Congratulations on post number 300.
cheers
valda
Comment Written 17-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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Thanks! I appreciate any concerns that help me to write and edit better and I appreciate very much your words!
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
A very engaging story, Jim! It flowed naturally and was over way too quickly. I wanted your story to go on. What did they decide? Did they marry anyway? Did love trump procreation?
Great stuff, my friend,
Hugs,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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A very engaging story, Jim! It flowed naturally and was over way too quickly. I wanted your story to go on. What did they decide? Did they marry anyway? Did love trump procreation?
Great stuff, my friend,
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment Written 17-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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When possible, I try for open-ended stories that leave the reader thinking. But, my personal preference is that they married, Maybe, if the muse allows it, I'll revisit them some day.
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Sounds good!!
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Your words ALWAYS sound good!
Comment from Julie Helms
What a touching love story. You covered several controversial issues... Interracial dating, having children with sickle cell genetics, but overall is was romantic (very fast romance).
A couple typo issues for you:
So where are you tsking me?" (Taking)
I can't doom as child to that!" (Doom a child)
I enjoyed your story. thanks! Julie
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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What a touching love story. You covered several controversial issues... Interracial dating, having children with sickle cell genetics, but overall is was romantic (very fast romance).
A couple typo issues for you:
So where are you tsking me?" (Taking)
I can't doom as child to that!" (Doom a child)
I enjoyed your story. thanks! Julie
Comment Written 17-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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Thank you! I truly appreciate your words and the concern. I fixed everything but the last one you mentioned, which I will do right away
Comment from Gunner Lil
A fine story of two young college kids finding out what life is all about.
Very good dialogue that helped to move the story along. The tags were also good.
I hope her dad can understand his daughter's desire.
Thank you!
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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A fine story of two young college kids finding out what life is all about.
Very good dialogue that helped to move the story along. The tags were also good.
I hope her dad can understand his daughter's desire.
Thank you!
Comment Written 16-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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Thank you very much for your kind review
Comment from lyenochka
Per the title, this story reveals the huge gamble this Romeo and Juliet couple would take because first, there's a family racism issue, then there's fears about genetic problems that doom their potential offspring, and yet if their love is strong, perhaps they can overcome it all. Best wishes in the contest and congratulations on your 300th post!!
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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Per the title, this story reveals the huge gamble this Romeo and Juliet couple would take because first, there's a family racism issue, then there's fears about genetic problems that doom their potential offspring, and yet if their love is strong, perhaps they can overcome it all. Best wishes in the contest and congratulations on your 300th post!!
Comment Written 16-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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I am very thankful for your words!
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a nice love story although a doomed one, like Romeo and Juliet. Sickle cell anemia is a terrible thing for a person to have. Best of luck in the romance writing contest.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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This is a nice love story although a doomed one, like Romeo and Juliet. Sickle cell anemia is a terrible thing for a person to have. Best of luck in the romance writing contest.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2024
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Many thanks to you!
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I laugh myself silly about you going out with a fan and her yelling your name. Did this really happen?
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No, no woman would stalk me! I had the one in million, and now she's gone!
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Congratulations on your milepost submission!
as he hoped to build up the courage to be a performer himself, one day. - You don't need the comma, but you might want to consider: ...courage to one day be a performer himself.
pouring water into wine. - I don't get the reference or symbolism
I thought this would be a 'forbidden fruit' entry.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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Congratulations on your milepost submission!
as he hoped to build up the courage to be a performer himself, one day. - You don't need the comma, but you might want to consider: ...courage to one day be a performer himself.
pouring water into wine. - I don't get the reference or symbolism
I thought this would be a 'forbidden fruit' entry.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your suggestion and kind words. The reference came from the Bible when Christ changed water into wine. some people watered their wine to make it last longer and in Prohibition days, it was common practice to pour water into booze. My sister is gone now, but I recall her having a book titled "Water In The Wine" about a couple who were married but couldn't have children.
Comment from Begin Again
Good day, Jim
How beautiful, yet sad! A rose bud, crushed and left to fade away, before ever reaching it's wonderful potential. You wrote this with heart and truth... life doesn't always go as we hope.
are you tsking me?"
I can't doom as child to that!"
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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Good day, Jim
How beautiful, yet sad! A rose bud, crushed and left to fade away, before ever reaching it's wonderful potential. You wrote this with heart and truth... life doesn't always go as we hope.
are you tsking me?"
I can't doom as child to that!"
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 16-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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Thank you so much! I hope to always bring you smiles!
Comment from Lisasview
Good morning dear Jim,
Another wonderful story to read early this morning...LOve stories are always great...
Glad you are writing....
Lisasview..........
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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Good morning dear Jim,
Another wonderful story to read early this morning...LOve stories are always great...
Glad you are writing....
Lisasview..........
Comment Written 16-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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I'm very thnakful! God Bless!
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Well, I am back to writing... so I am also thankful...
Lisa
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I have much to look forward to, now!
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Sounds good..
Comment from nomi338
I found nothing offensive in your gripping tale of a budding relationship between two young people who are obviously attracted to each other. Despite the attempted intrusion of racism by the brother of Tabi, there is the possible trauma of disease. This could be a problem even if Matthew were African American himself. I am an optimist who believes that love conquers all. Leave things in God's capable hands and go for love always.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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I found nothing offensive in your gripping tale of a budding relationship between two young people who are obviously attracted to each other. Despite the attempted intrusion of racism by the brother of Tabi, there is the possible trauma of disease. This could be a problem even if Matthew were African American himself. I am an optimist who believes that love conquers all. Leave things in God's capable hands and go for love always.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2024
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Thank you! I studied under a writer in the 70s who wrote a Bill Cosby movie called "To All My Friends On Shore". In it Bill Cosby's son had sickle cell anemias and I wanted to write a piece on it to enlighten those who never regarded it before.
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Good, I am well pleased with your effort.
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Great! I'm thankful for your time!