Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

OMG! Now that is a flash fiction story with a stunning ending! Going by your title, I'm guessing he had cancer and was in the final stages. One jump and he was cured! Wow. Well done, Paul, and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks, Sandra. It took me a while to come up with that cure.

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

Wow! This is crazy creative, beginning with the title. You told just enough that the reader can surmise what took place prior to the scene opening. "The panoramic view is marvelous - worthy of a poem,"...stunning. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks, LJ. Cancer is all around us. Maybe someday there will be a cure that is better than the one I described.

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

Certainly a cure for cancer! I am not sure how I feel about the subject. But what I do know is that the writing is sharp, thought-provoking, and excellent.
Best wishes
Mary

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks, Mary. The subject is a tough one. I'm sure that everyone has been touched by it in one way or another.

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Exceptional

I actually laughed out loud. Does that mean I have a sick sense of humor?
Very well done. Can you imagine the pandemonium in the plane?
Great work, deserving of the stars.
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks, Wayne. Let's say that you have a "different" sense of humor.

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

One in a lifetime for sure - first and last. Yeah, why not go out with a bang at over a hundred miles an hour - leave a deep impression. It's a shame we didn't get to read your poetic thoughts. Splat!

 Comment Written 18-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

That's a great review, LisaMay. The poetic thoughts would probably have had to been a Haiku or some other really short form.

reply by LisaMay on 19-May-2022

... or maybe one of FS incredibly short contest prompts, such as a poem in 6 words.

Comment from Spitfire

Exceptional

On careful reading I see that the narrator didn't bother with any equipment. Hence 'the cure for cancer' is quick death. A true writer with his observations and wish for a pen and paper.

 Comment Written 18-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks, Spitfire. Hope you are coming along okay.

Comment from K.L. Rockquemore

Excellent

I enjoyed this story very much. The length mirrors
the quick pace of free falling. I also find it interesting
that you left it open-ended. Leaving the conclusion up
to the reader is genius.

 Comment Written 18-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks, K.L. You always leave it up to the reader when you don't know what to say.

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Your vivid use of words makes the reader feels like she is sky diving. I like how you mention the view is worthy of a poem, a line that shows how beautiful the view is.

 Comment Written 18-May-2022

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reply by the author on 18-May-2022

Thanks, Elaine. Sky diving is not for me.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I have always thought sky diving would be fun, but I'm a huge chicken. Now for cancer. I am a stage four survivor. It doesn't have to be a death sentence. Thank you for sharing this post with us.

 Comment Written 18-May-2022

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reply by the author on 18-May-2022

Thanks, Barb. Congratulations on your fight with cancer. My wife is having that battle now.

reply by barbara.wilkey on 18-May-2022

Sending prayers. It's scary.

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

I feel horrible for having read this, but that is great! It means you managed to evoke emotion with your story. Thank you for sharing your story here, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 18-May-2022

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reply by the author on 18-May-2022

Thanks, Jessi. Hope you are feeling better.