Biggles Bunny and Big Ted
A toddler learns a life lesson28 total reviews
Comment from Tpa
A super story, great imagination, had some funny spots, brought back some good memories, a very creative story, enjoyed it immensely. a story that was fun to read
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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A super story, great imagination, had some funny spots, brought back some good memories, a very creative story, enjoyed it immensely. a story that was fun to read
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Thank you TPA for a great review. I am very grateful and delighted that you enjoyed the read and that it invoked some good memories for you. I am very honoured that you awarded six stars to this little piece. Thank you very much.
All the best
John
Comment from Sugarray77
I love this story!! You have done an excellent job in crafting this short story and pulling out all of the stops to present us not only with a fine read, but urging each of us to remember a special moment with our own mothers. Thank you.
Melissa
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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I love this story!! You have done an excellent job in crafting this short story and pulling out all of the stops to present us not only with a fine read, but urging each of us to remember a special moment with our own mothers. Thank you.
Melissa
Comment Written 09-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Thank you Melissa for your inspiring comments.
I am touched.
Best
John
Comment from meeshu
a wonderful story and told so superbly by a fine storyteller. keeping the reader in the room with you and at the graveside is what really made the story. excellent, Lord.........................meeshu
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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a wonderful story and told so superbly by a fine storyteller. keeping the reader in the room with you and at the graveside is what really made the story. excellent, Lord.........................meeshu
Comment Written 09-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Wow Meeshu, high praise indeed.
Your wonderful comments are very much appreciated.
Best
John
Comment from tfawcus
You've written a real tear-jerker with this one. Increasing poignancy as it moves through the generations. How sharply a funeral can bring memories flooding back! Your description of the much loved bunny and bear sent my mind racing back to The Velveteen Rabbit. Six of the best, if I had them.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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You've written a real tear-jerker with this one. Increasing poignancy as it moves through the generations. How sharply a funeral can bring memories flooding back! Your description of the much loved bunny and bear sent my mind racing back to The Velveteen Rabbit. Six of the best, if I had them.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Thank you so much for such high praise, I am humbled.
All the best
John
Comment from Ulla
Hello, there, this is well written, but a bit frightening what children are capable of. Well in this case toddlers even
All of a sudden you felt a great gentle force raising you up from the floor as your... = All of a sudden, you felt a great......
All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Hello, there, this is well written, but a bit frightening what children are capable of. Well in this case toddlers even
All of a sudden you felt a great gentle force raising you up from the floor as your... = All of a sudden, you felt a great......
All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 09-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Ulla, thank you so much for this review. Thank you for noticing and commenting on the missing comma, now fixed.
All he Best
John
Comment from LisaMay
Your story is so well written... I am sure many readers will relate. You cover the passage of time to take us through many emotions from pre-toddler to adult and the loving security and connection a mother can provide. And the huge loss as we bury them. I had a favourite toy, the equivalent of Big Ted; I still vividly remember my utter devastation when he was stolen... not even a scrap left to mend and keep. I was 30 years old when that happened. it was a burglary and maybe he was a highly collectable bear worth a lot of money... that was an unimportant fact to me, I just wanted my childhood friend back.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Your story is so well written... I am sure many readers will relate. You cover the passage of time to take us through many emotions from pre-toddler to adult and the loving security and connection a mother can provide. And the huge loss as we bury them. I had a favourite toy, the equivalent of Big Ted; I still vividly remember my utter devastation when he was stolen... not even a scrap left to mend and keep. I was 30 years old when that happened. it was a burglary and maybe he was a highly collectable bear worth a lot of money... that was an unimportant fact to me, I just wanted my childhood friend back.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Oh Thank you so much Lisa May for your most wonderful review and of course the six stars. I am so honoured and grateful. I am immensely sad to hear that your favourite toy "Big Ted" was stolen from you. You said it meant a lot to you plus you managed to hang onto him throughout your early adult life. I am sure it was a very bitter blow losing him to a thief. :( I certainly can understand how my little story resonates with you.
I am so touched that you shared such personal memories with me. Thank you.
All the Best
John
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Well, THIS certainly took me to every possible emotion I have: Delight at the description of Biggles, Foreboding because "Ing" and "fateful" were in the same sentence, Humor as I read "she ripped out his good eye," (but, to my credit, I replaced it quickly with anger and indignation! Such a nasty child, that Ing!), Warmth as our heroin was rescued by her mother who saw and understood exactly what went down in that unsupervised room, Sorrow when I realized what evoked the memory, Tears galore when I read why Biggles and Big Ted were in attendance. Lordinajamjar, you have outdone yourself with this one!! Absolute. Perfection. xo
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Well, THIS certainly took me to every possible emotion I have: Delight at the description of Biggles, Foreboding because "Ing" and "fateful" were in the same sentence, Humor as I read "she ripped out his good eye," (but, to my credit, I replaced it quickly with anger and indignation! Such a nasty child, that Ing!), Warmth as our heroin was rescued by her mother who saw and understood exactly what went down in that unsupervised room, Sorrow when I realized what evoked the memory, Tears galore when I read why Biggles and Big Ted were in attendance. Lordinajamjar, you have outdone yourself with this one!! Absolute. Perfection. xo
Comment Written 09-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Well Rachael I am truly delighted with this review. As a writer I really want to try touch my readers and make them laugh and cry. To invoke both emotional and physical responses. I am truly grateful that you took the time to explain to me how you felt as you read this little offering, of which I am most proud.
Your praise inspires me to keep working at my craft as I strive to become an indecent writer.LOL
Thank you.
Best
John xo
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Oh, yes, you should keep contributing and contributing because what you offer is exceptional and always improves my day. (And it IS all about ME, you see, John.) xo
Comment from 24chas
This was a beautiful story, Lordinajamjar. And I'm secure enough in myself to admit I had a couple of tears in my eyes when I finished it. A mother's love is irreplaceable. Well done.
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
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This was a beautiful story, Lordinajamjar. And I'm secure enough in myself to admit I had a couple of tears in my eyes when I finished it. A mother's love is irreplaceable. Well done.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
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Thank you Chas. I appreciate your support.
Best
John
Comment from Shirley McLain
You had me angered at a child and the mother and feeling sorry for the little girl who couldn't get up and walk fast enough. You made me very sad at the end because that grave was somebody they loved. Great job running me through the emotions. Have a great night. Shirley
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
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You had me angered at a child and the mother and feeling sorry for the little girl who couldn't get up and walk fast enough. You made me very sad at the end because that grave was somebody they loved. Great job running me through the emotions. Have a great night. Shirley
Comment Written 08-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
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Shirley how can I respond that am pleased by your comments. What kind of man would be I be if I replied I was happy to hear about your anger and your pity and your sadness caused by my writing. Well I am that kind of writer. Lol. Thank you for your wonderful review. I can't wait to bring you to tears again. ;)
Best
John
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with this poignant story. I enjoyed reading it and felt so bad for the little girl, the bunny, and the bear. What a hateful, spiteful child Ing was--probably learned from her mother. I am thrilled the bunny and bear were repaired to be passed down to another generation. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
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You did a great job with this poignant story. I enjoyed reading it and felt so bad for the little girl, the bunny, and the bear. What a hateful, spiteful child Ing was--probably learned from her mother. I am thrilled the bunny and bear were repaired to be passed down to another generation. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 08-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
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Thank you Jan. I am so delighted that this little story was able to reach out and touch you.
Best
John