Birthday Wishes
flash fiction23 total reviews
Comment from Carole Rosa
To the author of "Birthday Wishes", How very sweet and sad at the same time. My mother was in a nursing home for twelve years and passed at the age of ninety-two. She didn't know her own name, so I can relate to the story. It is done very well in sixty words. Good luck in the contest. Carole
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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To the author of "Birthday Wishes", How very sweet and sad at the same time. My mother was in a nursing home for twelve years and passed at the age of ninety-two. She didn't know her own name, so I can relate to the story. It is done very well in sixty words. Good luck in the contest. Carole
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Hi Carole. I want to thank you for sharing "Birthday Wishes" and am pleased you could easily relate to the story. Rod
Comment from JourneyHolm
Well done! This competition was really difficult for me. I think this is clearly the winner. It tells a sad and desperate story in so few words. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Well done! This competition was really difficult for me. I think this is clearly the winner. It tells a sad and desperate story in so few words. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Thank you so much, JourneyHolm, for such a flattering review of "Birthday Wishes. " Rod
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
So sad :( I fear I will end up in a rest home when I am old. I wish I could live with my children but I don't think that is going to happen. Good job!
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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So sad :( I fear I will end up in a rest home when I am old. I wish I could live with my children but I don't think that is going to happen. Good job!
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Thank you, GBR, for sharing my sad story and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from ellie6
Sad and poignant, it tells of a whole lifetime in a few words. The illustration is brilliant, it expresses everything. Dementia is a cruel thing. A very moving poem.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Sad and poignant, it tells of a whole lifetime in a few words. The illustration is brilliant, it expresses everything. Dementia is a cruel thing. A very moving poem.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Thank you, ellie6, for sharing "Birthday Wishes." Indeed it is a sad and poignant story, but I am pleased you found it moving. Rod
Comment from scd41
A birthday celebration could bring tears instead of joy. You have narrated poignantly in just sixty words the birthday party for Grandma who is 95 year old. The portrait adds deeper feelings for her. A nice contest entry and best of luck.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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A birthday celebration could bring tears instead of joy. You have narrated poignantly in just sixty words the birthday party for Grandma who is 95 year old. The portrait adds deeper feelings for her. A nice contest entry and best of luck.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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I truly appreciate your sharing "Birthday Wishes" and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Michaelk
Well done. A very poignant point made through your story. We as a society have paid for our longevity with greatly diminished quality of life.
The most unfortunate part of this story is to many families it isn't fiction.
Great job telling a very difficult story for families to deal with.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Well done. A very poignant point made through your story. We as a society have paid for our longevity with greatly diminished quality of life.
The most unfortunate part of this story is to many families it isn't fiction.
Great job telling a very difficult story for families to deal with.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Your points are indeed valid. Thanks so much, Michaelk, for sharing "Birthday Wishes" and your insightful comments and praise. Rod
Comment from TPAC
I find this work charming in its appeal, writer illustrating warmth and compassion, at sixty make me wonder if my friends are blinking, sneak attack Good write
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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I find this work charming in its appeal, writer illustrating warmth and compassion, at sixty make me wonder if my friends are blinking, sneak attack Good write
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Thank you so much, TPAC, for sharing "Birthday Wishes." Rod
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a sad, albeit familiar, moment in the ongoing 'long goodbye' experienced by relatives of Alzheimer's sufferers. This snapshot tells a lot about the emotional moments.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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This is a sad, albeit familiar, moment in the ongoing 'long goodbye' experienced by relatives of Alzheimer's sufferers. This snapshot tells a lot about the emotional moments.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Thank you, Bill, for sharing "Birthday Wishes" and for your review. Indeed you seem to understand my intent very well. Rod
Comment from jmdg1954
Sixty words sometimes is plenty to share a story and sometimes not enough words. I think you nailed it here.
All the components are in place. Nicely done. John
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Sixty words sometimes is plenty to share a story and sometimes not enough words. I think you nailed it here.
All the components are in place. Nicely done. John
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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I wasn't sure I could tell this story in 60 words, John, but somehow I did. Thanks so much for sharing "Birthday Wishes" and your very kind praise. Rod
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is so sad, mystery writer, it has to be scary to not know those around you or remember how to do the basic things. my sister in law called me yesterday and said she was looking at the movies in the bin and couldn't remember where she was or how to get to the front of the store. good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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this is so sad, mystery writer, it has to be scary to not know those around you or remember how to do the basic things. my sister in law called me yesterday and said she was looking at the movies in the bin and couldn't remember where she was or how to get to the front of the store. good luck in the contest
Comment Written 06-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015
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Thank you, sweetwoodjax, for sharing "Birthday Wishes" and your own tale. Rod