Because I Love Them...
A 100-Word Flash Fiction21 total reviews
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I like the message conveyed in this. I think that when sickness and disease strikes, it's hard sometimes to appear strong for the ones who've always depended on you for strength. My father was the strongest man that I know. He had fortitude like no man that I've ever seen. He was dying of cancer and you'd never know it. The only outward signs were that he was losing weight. He didn't lose his hair. Thanks for sharing this well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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I like the message conveyed in this. I think that when sickness and disease strikes, it's hard sometimes to appear strong for the ones who've always depended on you for strength. My father was the strongest man that I know. He had fortitude like no man that I've ever seen. He was dying of cancer and you'd never know it. The only outward signs were that he was losing weight. He didn't lose his hair. Thanks for sharing this well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Thank you for your review, Jeffrey, and for sharing a tiny piece of your heart this evening...
Comment from Debbie Pope
This sounds too realistic to be fiction. I certainly hope this story is not autobiographical. If so, I pray that you get an early reprieve from your pain and suffering.
When I think about the writing prompt, I cannot think of a worse prison sentence than being a prisoner of your own body. When your body turns on you, who can you trust. You can't even trust yourself.
Good luck in the competition. This should do well.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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This sounds too realistic to be fiction. I certainly hope this story is not autobiographical. If so, I pray that you get an early reprieve from your pain and suffering.
When I think about the writing prompt, I cannot think of a worse prison sentence than being a prisoner of your own body. When your body turns on you, who can you trust. You can't even trust yourself.
Good luck in the competition. This should do well.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Flash Fiction, my friend! :) Thank you so very much for your review this evening - keep on smiling!!
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I am so glad. Thank you for telling me. Your story made me sad, and I was worried who you were.
Comment from BeasPeas
This is excellent. You've got a fine entry here for the contest and a good understanding of the topic you've written about. I know my husband felt this way when he was dying; very tired, wanting relief from it, and ready to go. Marilyn
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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This is excellent. You've got a fine entry here for the contest and a good understanding of the topic you've written about. I know my husband felt this way when he was dying; very tired, wanting relief from it, and ready to go. Marilyn
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Thanks so much for such an encouraging review!
Comment from flylikeaneagle
PenPal: I can imagine the pain this guy feels with his health, treatments for cancer and his family. You grip us in his emotions. I see the wife being exhausted helping him. Nice photo choice. flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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PenPal: I can imagine the pain this guy feels with his health, treatments for cancer and his family. You grip us in his emotions. I see the wife being exhausted helping him. Nice photo choice. flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Thanks so much!!
Comment from Janetsue
Wish I had a six for this, it is so deserving. Life dishes out a lot of difficulties we just have to adjust to the best way we can. Thank you for sharing this, Mystery Writer!
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Wish I had a six for this, it is so deserving. Life dishes out a lot of difficulties we just have to adjust to the best way we can. Thank you for sharing this, Mystery Writer!
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Thanks so much, Janet!!
Comment from May 1
It's sad that those kind of things come as a punch. They come on hard and unexpectedly. It sounds like he has a very strong wife. That's so sad but in many cases very true. People do things that they rather wouldn't, in the case of this story live in pain, to make others feel better.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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It's sad that those kind of things come as a punch. They come on hard and unexpectedly. It sounds like he has a very strong wife. That's so sad but in many cases very true. People do things that they rather wouldn't, in the case of this story live in pain, to make others feel better.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much...
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is just so sad. I hope it isn't true. It's very well-written in any case. The last line is a real eye opener on the prompt of "prisoner", and serves to remind us of the many applications of this word.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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This is just so sad. I hope it isn't true. It's very well-written in any case. The last line is a real eye opener on the prompt of "prisoner", and serves to remind us of the many applications of this word.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Thanks so much for your review of my writing!
Comment from Patty Palmer
Nice entry for the flash fiction! I hope that means that there is no truth to this, right? I hope this finds you well@ Sometimes the stories sound so real@
Have a great day@
Patty
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Nice entry for the flash fiction! I hope that means that there is no truth to this, right? I hope this finds you well@ Sometimes the stories sound so real@
Have a great day@
Patty
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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It is Flash Fiction, my friend! It is heartening that you had to ask! Thanks so much for both your concern and your review - take care!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt and thought-provoking poem. When we suffer constant pain we do not always see the purpose of our life and wish to let go, but we hold on to see our loved ones around although they are suffering too.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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A very well-written heartfelt and thought-provoking poem. When we suffer constant pain we do not always see the purpose of our life and wish to let go, but we hold on to see our loved ones around although they are suffering too.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Thank you for your understanding review!
Comment from phill doran
Hello Anon
A well constructed and written 100-word 'dash'. A sad case and a piece of writing which may resonate with many readers.
In passing, I think you have a typo here "...when really? I'm just..." I think the question mark should be a comma "...when really?, I'm just..."
I am also not too sure if chemo should perhaps be written with an apostrophe: chemo'
I wish you well with this piece
cheers
phill
I did count it and make it 100 words, by teh way.
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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Hello Anon
A well constructed and written 100-word 'dash'. A sad case and a piece of writing which may resonate with many readers.
In passing, I think you have a typo here "...when really? I'm just..." I think the question mark should be a comma "...when really?, I'm just..."
I am also not too sure if chemo should perhaps be written with an apostrophe: chemo'
I wish you well with this piece
cheers
phill
I did count it and make it 100 words, by teh way.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2020
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Thank you for your review.
