Standing Ovations
A Funeral44 total reviews
Comment from Ethan Vandervelden
This was really good! You've told the reader everything we needed to picture Irene and feel sad that it is her funeral.
I saw nothing that needed an edit, and I enjoyed the read.
Things I really liked:
The details about Irene's house rebuild.--showed Irene's financial status well.
The details about he volunteer efforts.--showed her efforts to be helpful.
The use of the words "Forced herself onto the stage of life."--I'm glad you used that phrase more than once, it sticks in the readers brain well.
Very good I enjoyed it thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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This was really good! You've told the reader everything we needed to picture Irene and feel sad that it is her funeral.
I saw nothing that needed an edit, and I enjoyed the read.
Things I really liked:
The details about Irene's house rebuild.--showed Irene's financial status well.
The details about he volunteer efforts.--showed her efforts to be helpful.
The use of the words "Forced herself onto the stage of life."--I'm glad you used that phrase more than once, it sticks in the readers brain well.
Very good I enjoyed it thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 23-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from Spitfire
What a heartwarming story, Terry. Zoe may have been bossy and mean, but humble as shown by your examples. Over 200 attended her funeral! You give amazing stories
of what made her popular. I love your phrase that she forced herself onto the stage of life. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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What a heartwarming story, Terry. Zoe may have been bossy and mean, but humble as shown by your examples. Over 200 attended her funeral! You give amazing stories
of what made her popular. I love your phrase that she forced herself onto the stage of life. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Terry, a Happy Thursday to you fellow writer. I really enjoyed your story and I have to agree with you, there should be more standing ovations at funerals for selfless people who care about their communities. thanks for sharing a wonderful story and best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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Hello Terry, a Happy Thursday to you fellow writer. I really enjoyed your story and I have to agree with you, there should be more standing ovations at funerals for selfless people who care about their communities. thanks for sharing a wonderful story and best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from Thatguypk
Well done Terry, not just for relating a very touching story, but your way of telling it was bright and entertaining. You displayed much respect for Irene and a good deal of humility in your realisation that she was actually a significant and noteworthy member of her community. It takes manners and character to display such humility. Thank you for sharing.
PK
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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Well done Terry, not just for relating a very touching story, but your way of telling it was bright and entertaining. You displayed much respect for Irene and a good deal of humility in your realisation that she was actually a significant and noteworthy member of her community. It takes manners and character to display such humility. Thank you for sharing.
PK
Comment Written 20-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, very kind, Terry.
Comment from jenintorre
I really enjoyed reading this story. Irene was certainly a character. Sounds like a good funeral, quite uplifting. I wish you lots of luck in the competition. Jen.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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I really enjoyed reading this story. Irene was certainly a character. Sounds like a good funeral, quite uplifting. I wish you lots of luck in the competition. Jen.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with your tribute to Irene, I enjoyed reading it though it was poignant. Miss Irene lived her life on her own will--not what someone else wanted her to do. Her funeral sounded special to me--esp the singing of Goodnight Irene by the attendees.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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You did a great job with your tribute to Irene, I enjoyed reading it though it was poignant. Miss Irene lived her life on her own will--not what someone else wanted her to do. Her funeral sounded special to me--esp the singing of Goodnight Irene by the attendees.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 19-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, it means a lot from a great writer like you, Terry.
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Superb post. It deserves ALL Time BEST status. Well-written and very moving and touching. You're right, more standing ovations and joyful songs would be fantastic. Great job.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2022
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Superb post. It deserves ALL Time BEST status. Well-written and very moving and touching. You're right, more standing ovations and joyful songs would be fantastic. Great job.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2022
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You are very kind, thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from Anne Johnston
What a great story you have written. So many times, the people we don't pay much attention to have done greater things in life than we can imagine. I love the fact that they sang her special song at her funeral.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2022
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What a great story you have written. So many times, the people we don't pay much attention to have done greater things in life than we can imagine. I love the fact that they sang her special song at her funeral.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry
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You are welcome, Terry
Comment from PoemsOfDD
Aww, this story made me smile. It is written so warmly, I felt like I knew Irene. A great tribute to a woman that had a zest for life and made sure her days counted. She would have been proud and no doubt was standing in spirit singing along to Good Night, Irene. A beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2022
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Aww, this story made me smile. It is written so warmly, I felt like I knew Irene. A great tribute to a woman that had a zest for life and made sure her days counted. She would have been proud and no doubt was standing in spirit singing along to Good Night, Irene. A beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, very kind of you, Terry.
Comment from damommy
Irene was a remarkable woman, living life on her own terms. I think it's wonderful how she took part in so much around her. How many of can say we will receive a standing ovation at our funeral? I want to be more like Irene. Wonderful story!
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Irene was a remarkable woman, living life on her own terms. I think it's wonderful how she took part in so much around her. How many of can say we will receive a standing ovation at our funeral? I want to be more like Irene. Wonderful story!
Comment Written 11-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, you are very kind, Terry.
