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A Cup of Sugar

A little sweetness in difficult times.

35 total reviews 
Comment from enitsalemap
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I thoroughly enjoyed the walk through your neighborhood and the imaginary "tea party" you might have had with your neighbor in a less social distancing time. The idyllic cup of sugar to borrow was a cozy touch. I loved the light touch of it and the whimsical smile at the end

 Comment Written 09-May-2020


reply by the author on 10-May-2020
    Thank you for reading this little essay in the old times of good neighborhood. Your comments are encouraging, I will write a little more.
reply by enitsalemap on 10-May-2020
    :)
Comment from Barbaraj1
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This is an excellent story about times gone bye. It brings back memories of sitting in my neighbor's kitchen talking
over coffee. I long for those times again.

 Comment Written 09-May-2020


reply by the author on 09-May-2020
    Thank you for your gracious comments to my work.
Comment from Louise Michelle
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The title really grabbed my attention. I'm thinking your protagonist didn't really step into the house, that it was just a memory of times past. Okay, I just re-read the last two paragraphs and you do make it clear. Very nicely written. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 09-May-2020


reply by the author on 09-May-2020
    You made a very good observations, dear writer. Thank you lfor reading my essay, twice...
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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Those years seem so long ago, yet I remember them as if it were yesterday. Neighbours would come to borrow a cup of sugar, that was the first thing I thought of when I read your title. People were there whenever you needed them. Times long gone, and they are more longed for in these days of disquiet and virus. I enjoyed your ramble through those lovely times. Well done, it was a cheerful and very delightful to read. :) Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 09-May-2020


reply by the author on 09-May-2020
    Thank you Sandra for your insightufl coments to that past of great neighborhood embrace.
Comment from SouthernPoet85
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Nice and very visual. I felt as if I was there. It also lets you appreciate the small and tender moments of life that are missed and overlooked. Thank you for sharing this.

 Comment Written 09-May-2020


reply by the author on 09-May-2020
    Thank you for your gracious to my writing about missing neighboor.
Comment from Lisa Turcotte
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I definitely feel your longing, wistful remembrance of a time that was not so long ago, but sometimes feels like it was. And, I feel the hope that those times will come again.

 Comment Written 08-May-2020


reply by the author on 08-May-2020
    Thank you for your beautiful words.
Comment from papa55mike
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It's amazing how the world changed so quickly. Fear gripped us and spread throughout the planet. What a wonderfully written story. Let's hope a loving future is ahead of us. Best luck with your writing!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike


 Comment Written 08-May-2020


reply by the author on 08-May-2020
    Thank you for reading this work.
Comment from Bichon
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This was a very unique remembrance poem. I liked the idea of revisiting simpler times and the old idea of normality. Great work with this awesome story!

 Comment Written 08-May-2020


reply by the author on 08-May-2020
    Thank you for reading this post.
Comment from RPSaxena
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Hello Amada,
Nice Script having lucid wording with good alliteration at some places, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and depicting its theme in a very natural way.
The live description of persons, places, and scenes is remarkable.
The last paragraph is particularly noteworthy.
LAUDABLE!

 Comment Written 08-May-2020


reply by the author on 08-May-2020
    Thank you for your encouring coments to my writing.
reply by RPSaxena on 08-May-2020
    Amada, Most Welcome!
    With best wishes,
    ~ RP
Comment from M.G. Tanner
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The imagery is absolutely beautiful and the voice intriguing. I quite enjoyed reading this piece of art!

One correction I would make is that you have written "step in" in the fifth paragraph, and then "stepping in" in the sixth, and this sounds somewhat repetitive. However, this could be used for an effect, and in that case, could still be kept!

 Comment Written 08-May-2020


reply by the author on 08-May-2020
    Thank you for your beautiful, and forgiving comments.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
    Thank you for your beautiful, and forgiving comments.