Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Great artwork and story to go with it, Paul.
-It made me laugh.
-You wrote it very well and in a few
words created suspense and humor.
-Poor Silas, who finished his verse and entered
it in the contest, probably figuring he would do well.
-I love the ending!!!!
-Hope you do well in the contest; you deserve it!!!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thanks, Pam. I have used Silas as a pen name many times.

reply by Pam (respa) on 26-Mar-2023

You are welcome, Paul, and thanks for sharing.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

LOL!! That was a brilliant use of words. The Dead Poets Society, I loved that. This is a fabulous contest entry for the Dribble Flash Fiction contest. A story beautifully told in so few words. Well done and good luck! :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thanks, Sandra. Hopefully, I will not join the Dead Poets Society in the near future.

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

Better late than never I suppose. He'd have plenty of time after he entered the pearly gate to write poems.
I wish you lots of luck in the dribble competition. Best wishes. Jen.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thanks, Jen. I hope there is a poetry website in the spirit world.

Comment from karenina

Excellent

I laughed right out loud! Wouldn't that just be the way, though? Great final line...and I did love that movie, by the way! (Robin Williams was wonderful in it, but I digress...)

I hope Tom didn't send "member dollars" -- I'd definitely opt for the cash or the Amazon Card (are those still options? It's been a century or two since I won any big money contests!)

Perfectly fun dribble!

Karenina

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thanks, Karenina. The comedian, Robin Williams, has done a number serious roles. It was a sad day when he took his own life.

reply by karenina on 26-Mar-2023

He was a great actor. His role in Good Will Hunting was also exceptional?

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lol. That is a good story, very relatable, with a very clever ending! What a pity he couldn't last a few more days and enjoy the win! Well done. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Silas did get the prize money. He became a member of the Dead Poets Society right after he died.

Comment from JT traveller

Excellent

Very inventive. I like it. A humorous twist never hurts a story's conclusion. I feel I can relate not having much luck in these competitions. Haha. Best of luck in this one.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thanks, Jacqueline. I think that was Silas' first win.

Comment from Nicki Nance

Exceptional

A great read, and probably a winner. This is funny, relatable, and skillfully written. The graphic is perfect. I think you speak for many of us. Thanks for the chuckle and the affirmation.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thanks, Nicki. I have used Silas as a pen name many times.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Ha ha ha, this is unfortunately the story of many poets who seem to only realise fame after they have died, you made me smile here Paul, a winner for the contest me-thinks, love Dolly x

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 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thanks, Christine. That will probably be my fate.

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 26-Mar-2023

Me too x

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

I truly got a good laugh out of this flash fiction. Finally winning a FS contest and then the final line is the clincher.

Wishing you all the best with the Contest Committee.

Gloria

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023

Thanks, Gloria. Hopefully, Silas will stick around for a few more years.