I Didn't Tell a Lie - Sorta
It Hurt in the End18 total reviews
Comment from Ricky1024
An interesting time and an interesting story.
As we travel throuthe valleys Traverse the edge of the precipit We all seem destined as well.
Continuously reaching out for glory and thr Brass Ring.
Very few achieve it and those that do.Will throw it up higher and achieve it over and over again.
Well perceived as layered.
Doctor Ricky 1024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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An interesting time and an interesting story.
As we travel throuthe valleys Traverse the edge of the precipit We all seem destined as well.
Continuously reaching out for glory and thr Brass Ring.
Very few achieve it and those that do.Will throw it up higher and achieve it over and over again.
Well perceived as layered.
Doctor Ricky 1024
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Really. Is that what I wrote? Interesting take. Perhaps we should collaborate! Thank you.
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Really. Is that what I wrote? Interesting take. Perhaps we should collaborate! Thank you.
Comment from joann r romei
That is some story, luckily no one was seriously hurt, and my sons have done there fair share of mischief, to bad the fathers fought, and whipping were the source of punishment.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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That is some story, luckily no one was seriously hurt, and my sons have done there fair share of mischief, to bad the fathers fought, and whipping were the source of punishment.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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You are new to my work I believe, as your name does not ring a bell; however tell I am pleased you took the time to read my entry. Thank you.
Comment from Thesis
I like how you started with a description that "It hurt in the end". Clever as it becomes clear at the end of the story. There's lots in here, but most poignant is the father's words, that it hurt him more than you.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2024
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I like how you started with a description that "It hurt in the end". Clever as it becomes clear at the end of the story. There's lots in here, but most poignant is the father's words, that it hurt him more than you.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2024
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Thanks for the visit and read.
Comment from jessizero
This was a very entertaining true story! I can easily imagine this happening. I am sorry about the punishment, but I understand how it could have hurt your father to do it. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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This was a very entertaining true story! I can easily imagine this happening. I am sorry about the punishment, but I understand how it could have hurt your father to do it. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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Yes it seared his soul
He never got over it
Still. I was seven.
The age of reason is eight
Go figure
Comment from Jim Wile
Great story. Those matches were up high for a good reason, but where there's a will, there's a way, I guess. Not too bright of you, but kids do dumb things. At least you confessed in the end and got your just desserts.
I'm sure your father eventually began to trust you again, but some lessons need to be learned the way your father went about it. I had my share of spankings too when I was young. I really enjoyed this.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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Great story. Those matches were up high for a good reason, but where there's a will, there's a way, I guess. Not too bright of you, but kids do dumb things. At least you confessed in the end and got your just desserts.
I'm sure your father eventually began to trust you again, but some lessons need to be learned the way your father went about it. I had my share of spankings too when I was young. I really enjoyed this.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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Thanks for the visit and commentary.
No, he never forgave me in my mind but he had his agenda. Six kids required time o.t.j. - railroading. Tough life. Cut in half when the braking system fell off beneath a boxcar as he was riding it down the hump. I was 17
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading your story. It was well written and easy to follow. Luckily, neither one of you got hurt. It was interesting and brought back many of my own memories of fibbing. Great job. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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I enjoyed reading your story. It was well written and easy to follow. Luckily, neither one of you got hurt. It was interesting and brought back many of my own memories of fibbing. Great job. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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But I didn't fib. Dad asked if "I" lit the fire. I didn't. Donald did. I was an accomplice, yes, but guilt came to me and that's when I confessed.
Comment from Douglas Goff
Oh my, Tom. Would that be considered a little white lie. Seems more like a big fat whopper of a lie to me.
I think your dad probably felt pretty bad after he discovered it was you. Good story!
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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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Oh my, Tom. Would that be considered a little white lie. Seems more like a big fat whopper of a lie to me.
I think your dad probably felt pretty bad after he discovered it was you. Good story!
D
Comment Written 21-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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But I DID NOT strike the match, and that is what was asked. I also felt guilty and voluntarily returned to confess my sin. Mea culpa!
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oh my!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A lesson learned here Tom and it could have been a whole lot worse, houses could have burnt down. The two of you were naive young boys who meant no harm, but you received your punishment and learned by it. A well written and interesting story Tom, thank you for sharing a part of your childhood years with us, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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A lesson learned here Tom and it could have been a whole lot worse, houses could have burnt down. The two of you were naive young boys who meant no harm, but you received your punishment and learned by it. A well written and interesting story Tom, thank you for sharing a part of your childhood years with us, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2024
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Strange how tales of the past last and last.
Comment from GWHARGIS
Ah, every child knows how the "truth" can be altered by a technicality. The inferno of dried out Christmas trees couldn't have been any more perfect for for the match to ignite. A fabulous story, Tom. Gretchen
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Ah, every child knows how the "truth" can be altered by a technicality. The inferno of dried out Christmas trees couldn't have been any more perfect for for the match to ignite. A fabulous story, Tom. Gretchen
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Appreciate your comments
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Lighting a fire around trees and wood? How old were you? I'm a girl and I knew better! You wrote the story well. I remember spanking. I always thought it was wrong.Kids learn violence from us. I did not spank my boys. They turned out well. Good writing. Karen
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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Lighting a fire around trees and wood? How old were you? I'm a girl and I knew better! You wrote the story well. I remember spanking. I always thought it was wrong.Kids learn violence from us. I did not spank my boys. They turned out well. Good writing. Karen
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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I was seven, and the spanking left an indelible mark on my mind and I never received another whipping.
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I bet it left a fair painful impression for a while too. Karen