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Death By Broken Heart

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Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Death By Broken Heart
by Leann DS

Elephants go die to a mass graveyard full of bones. Maybe is just a myth but judging by your notes, it's possible. Your entry for the New Arrival Flash Fiction contest is very sad. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
    thank you for your comments and review. I appreciate your kindness and thank you for reading my story.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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I peg this as a winner--I'd say same even if this were not a small-pool new-arrival contest but a site-wide contest. Stunning and powerful--and heartrending.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
    Thank you so much, Elizabeth. I hope the mysterious committee agrees. :-) I appreciate your comments and supportive review. Hugs.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Exceptional
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Hello Leann.

This is outstanding. I am familiar with the relationships between Elephants. They are remarkable creatures. The story portrays the emotional feel of the Elephants at the passing of one of their herd. It is touching and well written.

Good luck in the contest.

Robert

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021
    Thank you, Robert, for your supportive and thoughtful review. Thank you, also, for the six stars. :-) I humbly appreciate it. Hugs.
reply by Robert Zimmerman on 26-Apr-2021
    You're very welcome Leann.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2021
Comment from Mastery
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Dear LeAnn. I sincerely am sorry that my sixes are all used up already. this is a very believable and heartbreaking story you have created. It could very well be the Story of the Month, my friend. Bless you. Great writing. Bob

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021
    Thank you, Bob. That means a lot to me. I appreciate your review, and I appreciate you. Hugs.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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Animals certainly do feel grief and you described such sadness in your post here as elephants mourn the loss of one of their family, and we humans are responsible, a sad post, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021
    Thank you, Dolly, for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your encouraging comments. Hugs.
Comment from royowen
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Such a noble and loving animal is the elephant, everything some humans aren't. They are to be admired, but like a human couple, the one left after a the death of another, likewise dies of a broken, desirous of being where the partner has gone, well done, beautifully and sensitively written Judy, well done, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021
    Thank you very much for your kind and supportive words of encouragement. I appreciate it. Hugs.
reply by royowen on 26-Apr-2021
    Most welcome
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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You did a great job with your sad story, though it is true. Elephants are one of the smartest animals on Earth. We could learn from them. Your words are descriptive, thoughtful, and poignant.
Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021
    Thank you so much for your comments and review. I humbly appreciate them. Hugs.
Comment from Sharon Davis
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A poignant and heart-rending story, conveyed powerfully within so few words. The theme is clearly articulated. The descriptive detail is on point. Well composed and presented.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021
    Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my story. Your thoughtful and encouraging comments are appreciated. Hugs.
Comment from damommy
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I'm not surprised. Elephants are highly intelligent animals, and have a strong sense of family and friends. How said that poachers even exist to make these animals, or all animals, suffer. Good luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 26-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021
    Thank you very much for your support of review and comments. It is much appreciated. Hugs.
Comment from Bill Schott
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This story, Death by a Broken Heart, captures a bit of the sadness involved with poaching of elephants. I have heard of the gathering of a herd to mourn the dead.

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 Comment Written 26-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021
    Elephants are amazing animals. My son has been infatuated with them all his life, so I have 21 years of learning about them under my belt, complements of him. They are just magnificent and intelligent and wonderful. Thank you so much for your ratings and comments. Hugs.