Reincarnation
A burning question11 total reviews
Comment from Sharon Davis
An interesting perspective on the concept of reincarnation- thought provoking and powerful in its poetic statement. Well done. The image chosen to accompany the piece draws the reader's focused attention.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2021
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An interesting perspective on the concept of reincarnation- thought provoking and powerful in its poetic statement. Well done. The image chosen to accompany the piece draws the reader's focused attention.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2021
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Thank you Sharon, your comments and insight are greatly appreciated.
Best
John
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your contest entry. Your words are descriptive and filled with great imagery. I like the dialogue that you used. Your ending is good, too--gives readers something to think about. The image is fitting.
Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2021
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I enjoyed your contest entry. Your words are descriptive and filled with great imagery. I like the dialogue that you used. Your ending is good, too--gives readers something to think about. The image is fitting.
Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 16-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2021
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Thank you Jan for such a wonderfully positive review.
Best
John
Comment from Pam (respa)
-A good image and title, John.
-A well written story to go with them.
-A very good, descriptive opening.
-The scene with the candle re-lighting
and the child's constant exhaling
of breath adds a sense of mystery.
-A very good ending with the
question that makes the child,
and the reader, wonder.
-A good entry; good luck.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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-A good image and title, John.
-A well written story to go with them.
-A very good, descriptive opening.
-The scene with the candle re-lighting
and the child's constant exhaling
of breath adds a sense of mystery.
-A very good ending with the
question that makes the child,
and the reader, wonder.
-A good entry; good luck.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Pam, l do appreciate your indepth reviews. Thank you so much for your positive encouragement.
Best
John
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You are welcome, John.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Compelling and thought-provoking. Masterful narration and brilliant imagery lead to a stunning climax. (I'll suspend disbelief as regards an infant being allowed to play with fire). Intriguing piece!
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Compelling and thought-provoking. Masterful narration and brilliant imagery lead to a stunning climax. (I'll suspend disbelief as regards an infant being allowed to play with fire). Intriguing piece!
Comment Written 14-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Wow Elizabeth, such praise as this will go to my head. Lol
What a lovely review. Thank you very much.
Best
John
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A good question here and fire can be persistent as it wants life like the rest of us. Infants playing with fire is a rather dangerous combination, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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A good question here and fire can be persistent as it wants life like the rest of us. Infants playing with fire is a rather dangerous combination, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 14-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Dilly, so glad you enjoyed this little story.
John x
Comment from royowen
I love the sheer image generating storyline of this 75 word gem. The ambiguity of expression is fascinating to me, instead of being contented with the wording, the imagery played out in my mind. Well done, good post, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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I love the sheer image generating storyline of this 75 word gem. The ambiguity of expression is fascinating to me, instead of being contented with the wording, the imagery played out in my mind. Well done, good post, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Thank you Roy, your encouraging words are always greatly appreciated
Best
John
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Bless you
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Such a puzzle? How will we ever know when we are not allowed to report on the afterlife. Does all this mystery keep us on our toes or does it make us give up? We are all so different.
Ralf
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Such a puzzle? How will we ever know when we are not allowed to report on the afterlife. Does all this mystery keep us on our toes or does it make us give up? We are all so different.
Ralf
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Thank you Ralf.
Your comments are always greatly appreciated.
John
Comment from Pantygynt
This lad will go far, asking a question like that. He is a philosopher in the making undoubtedly. The perfect title has been chosen for this and the last two words ad a wealth of meaning to the piece. Does this lad know something we're not certain about?
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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This lad will go far, asking a question like that. He is a philosopher in the making undoubtedly. The perfect title has been chosen for this and the last two words ad a wealth of meaning to the piece. Does this lad know something we're not certain about?
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Thanks, Panty, your positive comments are greatly appreciated.
Best
John
Comment from Susan Newell
What a fascinating little story and simile. They do say that young children often recall their past lives and are "talked out" of their memories by disbelieving parents who think it's all fantasy. Lots of food for thought here. Thanks for the read.
In the next to the last paragraph, would a comma or semicolon function better than a period, since the second "sentence" is a fragment?
In the last paragraph, I believe you need a capital "I" at the beginning of the quoted question.
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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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What a fascinating little story and simile. They do say that young children often recall their past lives and are "talked out" of their memories by disbelieving parents who think it's all fantasy. Lots of food for thought here. Thanks for the read.
In the next to the last paragraph, would a comma or semicolon function better than a period, since the second "sentence" is a fragment?
In the last paragraph, I believe you need a capital "I" at the beginning of the quoted question.
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Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Thank you Susan, firstly thank you for taking the time to point out the errors I have fixed them. ;)
I am glad you enjoyed the read.
Best
John
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Welcome!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Oh, that was a good twist at the end! What a question to leave us with, did the candle die and come back to life as the child did! I really liked it, it's a great contest entry, my friend. Well done and good luck! :)) Sandra xxx
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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Oh, that was a good twist at the end! What a question to leave us with, did the candle die and come back to life as the child did! I really liked it, it's a great contest entry, my friend. Well done and good luck! :)) Sandra xxx
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Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2021
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Thank you Sandra, always a joy to receive a review from you. I hope all is well in your world.
Best
John
