Cat's Meow
A Modern Fable41 total reviews
Comment from Bill Pinder
I like this fable presented in a story about a cat. That's a great metaphor for the wise advice that we should always be assertive and refuse to be intimidated. Bill
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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I like this fable presented in a story about a cat. That's a great metaphor for the wise advice that we should always be assertive and refuse to be intimidated. Bill
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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So true what you share here. Thanks for your review. I'm glad you liked my fable. Appreciate you stopping by to read it.
God Bless,
Anonymous
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your contest entry, Mystery Author, is AWESOME! I love the dialogue included. The picture is intriguing, too. You carried your theme well throughout the story. Your words flow with great description and imagery.
I can see this from three perspectives.
1. The cat is 'telling' the story about how it lost, and later found, its voice; and, what it learned.
2. An individual is telling the story from observations about the kitty. Perhaps this person is the owner.
3, The author is using the cat metaphor to represent herself. She has experienced this concept of 'losing her voice'. However over time, she regained her voice and courage, little by little, until she let the world know that there would never be another time when she lost her voice. She learned about herself and how to not let others discourage her and push her aside. She learned she has value and her opinions matter.
While the image seems to portray this as 'only' a story about cats, there is a deeper meaning when applied to people--particularly the Mystery Author. No one should treat another like what was done to the 'cat' ( in this case the Mystery Author).
This is a great entry with a moral that is a valuable lesson for all.
Thank you for sharing. This is a winner, regardless of contest. However, it is the best entry in this contest. Here's to winning first place.
Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Jan
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Your contest entry, Mystery Author, is AWESOME! I love the dialogue included. The picture is intriguing, too. You carried your theme well throughout the story. Your words flow with great description and imagery.
I can see this from three perspectives.
1. The cat is 'telling' the story about how it lost, and later found, its voice; and, what it learned.
2. An individual is telling the story from observations about the kitty. Perhaps this person is the owner.
3, The author is using the cat metaphor to represent herself. She has experienced this concept of 'losing her voice'. However over time, she regained her voice and courage, little by little, until she let the world know that there would never be another time when she lost her voice. She learned about herself and how to not let others discourage her and push her aside. She learned she has value and her opinions matter.
While the image seems to portray this as 'only' a story about cats, there is a deeper meaning when applied to people--particularly the Mystery Author. No one should treat another like what was done to the 'cat' ( in this case the Mystery Author).
This is a great entry with a moral that is a valuable lesson for all.
Thank you for sharing. This is a winner, regardless of contest. However, it is the best entry in this contest. Here's to winning first place.
Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Jan
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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AWESOME review. Thank you SO MUCH for those shiny six stars. Appreciate your detailed comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed this fable. Yes, you are so right--there is a much deeper meaning to it. Thank you also for saying it's a winner, regardless of the contest. :)
God Bless,
Anonymous
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Mystery Writer. This is a very clever and entertaining story. I'm going to remember not to lose my meow. Your story did a great job of tying the moral into the story.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
Robert
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hello Mystery Writer. This is a very clever and entertaining story. I'm going to remember not to lose my meow. Your story did a great job of tying the moral into the story.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
Robert
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Yes, don't ever lose your meow! Thank you for the review. I'm glad you found it clever and entertaining. Thanks also for the good luck.
God Bless,
Mystery Writer
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You're welcome.
Comment from zanya
Aw-w -w this makes for a great read from the animal kingdom - and with a credible 'Meow ' thrown in with a natural flair at the end - and a great pic to illustrate
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Aw-w -w this makes for a great read from the animal kingdom - and with a credible 'Meow ' thrown in with a natural flair at the end - and a great pic to illustrate
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Thank you SO MUCH for the AWESOME six star rating. I'm glad you enjoyed this fable. Thank you also for mentioning the pic. I was thrilled when I found it because I thought it was perfect for the story.
God Bless,
Anonymous
Comment from Bichon
I really loved this short story/fable. The message behind it was excellent and a very encouraging one. We should all take after this courageous kitty! I truly wish you the best of luck in this contest with this excellent entry!
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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I really loved this short story/fable. The message behind it was excellent and a very encouraging one. We should all take after this courageous kitty! I truly wish you the best of luck in this contest with this excellent entry!
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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I'm so glad you loved this fable and you understood the message. Yes, we should all take after this courageous kitty! Thank you for reading this. Also, thank you for the good luck and saying it's an excellent entry.
God Bless,
Anonymous
Comment from LisaMay
There is a wise message behind this simply told tale - sometimes our individual voice can be dominated by aggressive forces and we can be intimidated. We should, and can, voice things when we have something to say. We can grow in confidence as we get older, and should speak up when things aren't right. Also, we shouldn't forget the innocence and lack of inhibition we had when we were younger.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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There is a wise message behind this simply told tale - sometimes our individual voice can be dominated by aggressive forces and we can be intimidated. We should, and can, voice things when we have something to say. We can grow in confidence as we get older, and should speak up when things aren't right. Also, we shouldn't forget the innocence and lack of inhibition we had when we were younger.
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Quite an awesome review. I really like what you share here. So true! Thank you for reading my fable. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and understood the wise message it shares.
God Bless,
Anonymous
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Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Friend,
Nice piece of General Fiction in the form of 'Modern Fable' meeting the desired norms, having lucid as well as perfectly matching the theme phraseology, smooth flow, and beautifully depicting that an inborn quality can't remain hidden or suppressed forever. It gets revived on recalling boldly / with full concentration.
Laudable Attempt!
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hello Friend,
Nice piece of General Fiction in the form of 'Modern Fable' meeting the desired norms, having lucid as well as perfectly matching the theme phraseology, smooth flow, and beautifully depicting that an inborn quality can't remain hidden or suppressed forever. It gets revived on recalling boldly / with full concentration.
Laudable Attempt!
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Thank you for the kind words and review. I'm so glad you enjoyed this. Thank you also for the best of luck. God Bless.
- Anonymous
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Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Minglement
Well, I'm a cat lover so it's easy for me to see this happening and to know how heartbreaking it would be for my Tabu. And for me! I'd miss it. Lovely moral to your story :) Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Well, I'm a cat lover so it's easy for me to see this happening and to know how heartbreaking it would be for my Tabu. And for me! I'd miss it. Lovely moral to your story :) Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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From on cat lover to another, thank you for reviewing this fable. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you also for the good luck. God Bless.
- Anonymous
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You are very welcome. Well done :) Marcia
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Whimsical and with an apt moral. Cat's meow is a witty title and makes a clever conveyance for the metaphor of finding/using your voice. Good luck--you may have a winner. Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Whimsical and with an apt moral. Cat's meow is a witty title and makes a clever conveyance for the metaphor of finding/using your voice. Good luck--you may have a winner. Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Thank you for reviewing this fable. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you also for the good luck. God Bless.
Cheers,
Anonymous
Comment from Teri7
This is a very cute and a very well written Modern Fable you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and really neat imagery. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri
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reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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This is a very cute and a very well written Modern Fable you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and really neat imagery. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri
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Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this fable. Thank you for reading and reviewing it. Thank you also for the good luck. God Bless.
- Anonymous
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You are so welcome. love and blessings, Teri