The Princess
Almost true27 total reviews
Comment from royowen
I think there would be no greater trial for a father to not be able to provide for his kids, whatever it was they needed for their kids, because of their great love. A wonderful entry in this contest dear Maria, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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I think there would be no greater trial for a father to not be able to provide for his kids, whatever it was they needed for their kids, because of their great love. A wonderful entry in this contest dear Maria, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Thanks for reading, Roy. Have a lovely day.
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You too
Comment from Janetsue
This is a wonderful part of your heritage and it's a joy that you have shared it here. A lot of people have never faced deprivation. This story relates very well how that situation exists in the every day life of those who are in need.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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This is a wonderful part of your heritage and it's a joy that you have shared it here. A lot of people have never faced deprivation. This story relates very well how that situation exists in the every day life of those who are in need.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Thanks for reading. xxx
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You're truly welcome!!
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You're truly welcome!!
Comment from juliaSjames
Carmen is an adorable heroine in this charming tale. I have two young granddaughters so I am well aware of the joy of bubbles.
The hardships and scarcities of wartime are poignantly displayed in this vignette.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Carmen is an adorable heroine in this charming tale. I have two young granddaughters so I am well aware of the joy of bubbles.
The hardships and scarcities of wartime are poignantly displayed in this vignette.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Thanks for your kind review, Julia.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Maria Jose, this little story really touches my heart. I can hardly imagine how hard those days must have been yet I have some idea. Back in 1972-1974 I lived in Serrano not far from Goya. I was studying at The Complutense. Maria Louisa, my landlady, and with whom I became very close, told me a great deal about those difficult years. It's a lovely little story you've written here. Thanks for sharing. All the best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Hi Maria Jose, this little story really touches my heart. I can hardly imagine how hard those days must have been yet I have some idea. Back in 1972-1974 I lived in Serrano not far from Goya. I was studying at The Complutense. Maria Louisa, my landlady, and with whom I became very close, told me a great deal about those difficult years. It's a lovely little story you've written here. Thanks for sharing. All the best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Thanks for reading and for sharing your own story, Ulla. Hugs.
Comment from Debbie Pope
I love this, Maria. The story is uplifting, and the child's lines are memorably cute. In a few lines, you managed to create two characters that I will remember. Your story makes me just feel good.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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I love this, Maria. The story is uplifting, and the child's lines are memorably cute. In a few lines, you managed to create two characters that I will remember. Your story makes me just feel good.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Thanks, Debbie. xxx
Comment from Louise Michelle
What an inspiring story and knowing that it's based on what your family had experienced makes it that much more poignant. I had no idea where this was going to go - my first thought that he would be killed in the street. I'm glad it didn't end that way, Maria. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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What an inspiring story and knowing that it's based on what your family had experienced makes it that much more poignant. I had no idea where this was going to go - my first thought that he would be killed in the street. I'm glad it didn't end that way, Maria. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Thanks, Lou. xxx
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written flash fiction about the times of war that is never easy for anyone. The ones we who innocently suffer are the woman and children who will even find a bar of soap as a precious asset.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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A very well-written flash fiction about the times of war that is never easy for anyone. The ones we who innocently suffer are the woman and children who will even find a bar of soap as a precious asset.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thanks for your review, Sandra.
Comment from Sugarray77
This is a moving write because we all understand the angst of not being there, or being able to provide for our children... even if we can provide financially, sometimes we cannot provide in other important areas... makes me feel so constricted... great write, Maria!!
Melissa
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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This is a moving write because we all understand the angst of not being there, or being able to provide for our children... even if we can provide financially, sometimes we cannot provide in other important areas... makes me feel so constricted... great write, Maria!!
Melissa
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thanks for reading, Melissa.
Comment from aryr
This was a wonderful story Maria and a great tribute to you mother and your grandparents. It takes a brave person to not only admit his concern and yet do something about it.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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This was a wonderful story Maria and a great tribute to you mother and your grandparents. It takes a brave person to not only admit his concern and yet do something about it.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thanks so much, Aryr.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
The thing that impresses me most about this piece of writing is the way that all reference to the war is written in a totally different tone to the personal stuff that's going on. This makes it seem much more dense than should be possible from the word count. A very successful way of saying more in less space.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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The thing that impresses me most about this piece of writing is the way that all reference to the war is written in a totally different tone to the personal stuff that's going on. This makes it seem much more dense than should be possible from the word count. A very successful way of saying more in less space.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thanks for your kind review.
