Grandad's Pot of Gold
A man's treasure is not always of gold.30 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
You are right. Many cannot speak of the horrors they have experienced, but perhaps it is cathartic to write them, as suggested. Your 80 word story will resonate with many. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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You are right. Many cannot speak of the horrors they have experienced, but perhaps it is cathartic to write them, as suggested. Your 80 word story will resonate with many. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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Thanks Wendy for taking the time to review my flash fiction entry. Glad you enjoyed it. Will see soon how it rated with the judges. Take care and have a good day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Eternal Muse
What a great story. Your grandfather was a remarkable man. I guess being a serviceman, he couldn't talk about it but his books sure did.
Excellent creative imagery and visuals.
I found this very entertaining,thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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What a great story. Your grandfather was a remarkable man. I guess being a serviceman, he couldn't talk about it but his books sure did.
Excellent creative imagery and visuals.
I found this very entertaining,thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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Thanks for taking time to review my contest entry. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold
Comment from Mary Vigasin
An excellent entry into the contest and for observing Memorial Day. It is a remarkable story told within the 80 words.
Good luck in the contest.
Mary
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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An excellent entry into the contest and for observing Memorial Day. It is a remarkable story told within the 80 words.
Good luck in the contest.
Mary
Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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Mary,
Thanks for taking the time to read my flash fiction entry and to provide a review. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Monica Chaddick
This was a very well written and informative story. I am certain that they do have some amazing stories to tell. I am so thankful for being able to write my stories, and I hope that it helps our wonderful service people to do the same.
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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This was a very well written and informative story. I am certain that they do have some amazing stories to tell. I am so thankful for being able to write my stories, and I hope that it helps our wonderful service people to do the same.
Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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Monica,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my contest entry.Yes, amazing stories they do tell. Please take care and have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from GWHARGIS
This was perfect for memorial day. A double threat. A wonderfully descriptive and emotional post for the contest and the reminiscent post for this solemn holiday. Well written. The part of his life he kept to himself, represented by the dusty books tucked away from prying eyes. This was wonderful. Good luck in the contest. Gretchen
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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This was perfect for memorial day. A double threat. A wonderfully descriptive and emotional post for the contest and the reminiscent post for this solemn holiday. Well written. The part of his life he kept to himself, represented by the dusty books tucked away from prying eyes. This was wonderful. Good luck in the contest. Gretchen
Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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Gretchen,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my story. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the veterans have a lot of stories within them and their books. All the best.
Barry Penfold.
Comment from lancellot
Oh, I was wondering if they were newspapers or journals written by people long gone, or maybe a collection of letters written and never delivered. I think a tale about the written word, lasting through the generations is very appealing.
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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Oh, I was wondering if they were newspapers or journals written by people long gone, or maybe a collection of letters written and never delivered. I think a tale about the written word, lasting through the generations is very appealing.
Comment Written 27-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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Thanks again for reading and reviewing my flash fiction contest entry. I agree with your assessment as to the appeal of a tale of the written word. Thanks again and have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Some of those books can tell of some pretty horrific happenings, and the written word keeps those people alive. They truly were you Grandad's pot of gold, and for those of us who never knew those times, they are the books of history which we must keep alive. Well done, this is a wonderful 80 word flash fiction story. Good luck! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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Some of those books can tell of some pretty horrific happenings, and the written word keeps those people alive. They truly were you Grandad's pot of gold, and for those of us who never knew those times, they are the books of history which we must keep alive. Well done, this is a wonderful 80 word flash fiction story. Good luck! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 27-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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Sandra,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my flash fiction entry. I agree with you, that the books of history must be kept alive. Please take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from JT traveller
This reminds me of a bar I visited in Penang 20 years ago. There were books on the counter where Vietnam heroes could write their memoirs while on leave. A fantastic write. The whispers... fantastic.
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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This reminds me of a bar I visited in Penang 20 years ago. There were books on the counter where Vietnam heroes could write their memoirs while on leave. A fantastic write. The whispers... fantastic.
Comment Written 27-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review my story. That bar you visited in Penang sounds like my type of place. Have a great day and take care.
Cheers
Barry Penfold
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is well-written and tells a complete story in 80 words for the flash fiction contest. I can relate as I have a lot of books and they bring me comfort in my elder years as the memories roll by for the days of yesteryear.
I want to say well done and good luck in the contest!
Jesse
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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This is well-written and tells a complete story in 80 words for the flash fiction contest. I can relate as I have a lot of books and they bring me comfort in my elder years as the memories roll by for the days of yesteryear.
I want to say well done and good luck in the contest!
Jesse
Comment Written 27-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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Jesse,
Thanks for taking the time to review my flash fiction story. Yes, books bring me some comfort as I gradually roll away the years. Thank you for your best wishes. Take care and have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Goodadvicechan
I like the title. It gives you a misery before you read the story.
Your opening paragraph is well written to draw readers' attention.
I like the ending sentence a: " This treasure trove of war stories, were my Grandad's pot of gold."
A very well written piece.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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I like the title. It gives you a misery before you read the story.
Your opening paragraph is well written to draw readers' attention.
I like the ending sentence a: " This treasure trove of war stories, were my Grandad's pot of gold."
A very well written piece.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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Thanks so much for reviewing my story. Glad you enjoyed it. I hold many of those books I refer to on my bookshelf. Please take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
