Now Is the Winter
a 100-word story21 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Bill,
How sad for his parents and family to lose so many children by disease. I hope he is healthy and stays that way. It is good that he has his grandpa bringing him joy.
Congrats on the honorable mention in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Bill,
How sad for his parents and family to lose so many children by disease. I hope he is healthy and stays that way. It is good that he has his grandpa bringing him joy.
Congrats on the honorable mention in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you, Joan
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No problem, Bill
Joan
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Great play on winter of his discontent--I was hoping this was fiction but feared it was true--I see it is, alas. Congrats on your recognition for this poignant piece. Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2020
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Great play on winter of his discontent--I was hoping this was fiction but feared it was true--I see it is, alas. Congrats on your recognition for this poignant piece. Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 21-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2020
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Thank you, Liz.
Comment from robyn corum
Bill,
And the world keeps spinning.
Like when you lose someone special - and your world STOPS.
But the entire universe outside your door never even pauses. The birds manage to tweet; the bugs on the ground still strive for life; the newspapers continue to be delivered. So odd, that.
But then, there IS the joy knowing that it DOES go on. Finally, we must return to it.
Finding this a soulful and poignant piece. Thank you and good luck!
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Bill,
And the world keeps spinning.
Like when you lose someone special - and your world STOPS.
But the entire universe outside your door never even pauses. The birds manage to tweet; the bugs on the ground still strive for life; the newspapers continue to be delivered. So odd, that.
But then, there IS the joy knowing that it DOES go on. Finally, we must return to it.
Finding this a soulful and poignant piece. Thank you and good luck!
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank you, Robyn. I have lost four siblings in two years, just that way. I actually still have an older sister still alive. My grandkids are a real breath of fresh air.
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I'm so sorry. I only have one brother, and can't imagine what it would be like to lose him. Sending hugs-
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Well, now that brought a tear to my eye, Bill -- nothing flowery, just the simple truth of keeping our heart in the land of the living... and family is the anchor of that truth!! ;) A great reminder for the young to be sure to keep in touch... ;) :) Thank you for the joyful tear this morning! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Well, now that brought a tear to my eye, Bill -- nothing flowery, just the simple truth of keeping our heart in the land of the living... and family is the anchor of that truth!! ;) A great reminder for the young to be sure to keep in touch... ;) :) Thank you for the joyful tear this morning! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the terrific review, Yvette. We Facetime the kids daily.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a great entry for the 100 Word Flash Fiction writing prompt. I was glued to it from the beginning to the end. I hope this story does well in the contest. Good luck!
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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This is a great entry for the 100 Word Flash Fiction writing prompt. I was glued to it from the beginning to the end. I hope this story does well in the contest. Good luck!
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank you, TT
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Grandchildren remind us that we are still important, and have little concept of death and those little faces light up when they see an old familiar face, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Grandchildren remind us that we are still important, and have little concept of death and those little faces light up when they see an old familiar face, love Dolly x
Comment Written 08-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Thanks, Dolly. Sweet kids.
Comment from lyenochka
Very poetically written. There is so much grief in our autumn/winter years with so much loss. But the "summer" sun of our grandchildren brings back the joy in life. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Very poetically written. There is so much grief in our autumn/winter years with so much loss. But the "summer" sun of our grandchildren brings back the joy in life. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thanks, lyenochka.
Comment from Jerome Goldberg
Bill - This is an outstanding well written short story. Immediately hooks you and then holds you until the surprise and uplifting finish. Well done! - Jerry
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Bill - This is an outstanding well written short story. Immediately hooks you and then holds you until the surprise and uplifting finish. Well done! - Jerry
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you,Jerry
Comment from Tina Crute
Bill, this is precious. I like the surprise ending. It emphasizes what communication with a loved one can do for our mood. It makes our life brighter. A difficult past is hard to forget, but a "Hi, Gwampa" changes everything. It makes us feel blessed!
As always, I enjoyed your story:)
Tina
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Bill, this is precious. I like the surprise ending. It emphasizes what communication with a loved one can do for our mood. It makes our life brighter. A difficult past is hard to forget, but a "Hi, Gwampa" changes everything. It makes us feel blessed!
As always, I enjoyed your story:)
Tina
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you, Tina
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You are welcome:)
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Bill, indeed the words of Shakespeare can still apply in very meaningful ways to our lives even today.
Your use of his words in this Flash Fiction Contest is a Bit of brave genius. I hope the judges for this contest from the CEC think so too!
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Dear Bill, indeed the words of Shakespeare can still apply in very meaningful ways to our lives even today.
Your use of his words in this Flash Fiction Contest is a Bit of brave genius. I hope the judges for this contest from the CEC think so too!
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you, Suzanna.