Comment from melyuki

Excellent

morning sis, what sadness fills my heart reading this story based on reality, it makes me shudder to think we belong to this race called human beings, what ever happened to the humane ness of mankind for his fellow man.
such a story leaves me cold, imagining how and why we could be so cruel to our own flesh and blood , regardless of status in this world of differences. what happended to that notion 'do unto others as you would have others do unto you' . a wonderfully written story sis, of truths and reality in this ruthless day and age we all dwell in planet earth. hugs and luv from Melxxxxxxxxxx

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010

Sis,

Seeing the news, I could not believe the clip as people merely walked by or looked at the man and did nothing. Beyong my perception. Smiles, Sis

Comment from Sharesy

Excellent

This is a terrific piece, Carol. What happened to the woman Billy was trying to save when he was killed? Why didn't she call for help, or did she just run away? Well done.

Regards,
Sharesy

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010

Sharesy,

Unfortunately, according to the news clip, she just disappeared and didn't even call for help. Hope she can live with herself, knowing he died helping her. Smiles, Carol

Comment from fionageorge

Excellent

Carol, another of your well written and emotional stories. The apathy of people towards the homeless and destitute often leaves me wondering what has happened to human kindness. This is an emotional journey, yet, in some way, it depicts that he may be in a better place. He will be with his mother.
Warmest regards, my friend, Marijke

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 06-May-2010

Marijke,


Thank you for all the encouragement. I really appreciate it. I haven't been able to spend much time lately on the site, and I always appreciate hearing from you. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. Smiles, Carol

Comment from Trybuck

Excellent

This is a good story that says so much without saying it. We have to be willing to get our hands dirty in order to really help someone in need..

Well done, Buck

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 06-May-2010

Buck,

Thankyou so much for stopping by to read and comment. I haven't had much time lately to enjoy the site or my friends. Smiles, Carol

Comment from Ash Madox

Excellent

I can't imagine this happening in the small place I live, but I know it does in larger communities. Your most spontaneous writes always seem to work so well. The sad poignancy came across well on a number of levels. Great entry in the contest, Carol. Good luck. Ash.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 06-May-2010

Ash.


Thank you for all the encouragement. I really appreciate it. I haven't been able to spend much time lately on the site, and I always appreciate hearing from you. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. Smiles, Carol

reply by Ash Madox on 06-May-2010

Hey, there's a life outside this place...I think? Better tell me about it--I'm not sure anymore. Crickets still crick, birds still sing, cars still go bang, right?Cheers, Carol :)

reply by the author on 06-May-2010

Ash..

Thanks so much...Have a great day! CArol

Comment from btruax

Excellent

I'm so sorry your character didn't find the support from passersby that he needed. I hope that sort of thing doesn't happen often. Nicely written. Good luck on the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 06-May-2010

btruax,


Thank you for all the encouragement. I really appreciate it. I haven't been able to spend much time lately on the site, and I always appreciate hearing from you. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. Smiles, Carol

Comment from fictionwriter

Excellent

I can't believe that people are that callous. You hear it all the time in the big cities, but it's still hard for me to believe. great job.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 06-May-2010

Joy,

I thought the news cast was unbelievable..Hope it never happens to one of them. Smiles, Carol

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

Hi Carol,

I read this story, really nice. Has a bunch of things I like, active dialog, use of a strong scene, really nice. The story works too. Emotional, sad light of human suffering. You made the reader care about Bill.

The afterlife sort of angel's singing, I like that angle in this story.

--Turtle.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 06-May-2010

Turtle,


Thank you for all the encouragement. I really appreciate it. I haven't been able to spend much time lately on the site, and I always appreciate hearing from you. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. Smiles, Carol

Comment from Rama Rao

Excellent

Your excellent ghost story held my interest and made fine reading.
What surprised me the most was the despicable news item on the TV which inspired your story.
I can't imagine it happening in the USA.
It is quite common in some metros of overpopulated countries.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 06-May-2010

Ramarao.


Thank you for all the encouragement. I really appreciate it. I haven't been able to spend much time lately on the site, and I always appreciate hearing from you. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. Smiles, Carol

Comment from Belinda

Excellent

Another sad story of the homeless. And then I found out that this is an entry for the ghost story contest. Well done Carol, so sad as a ghost, the narrator saw how indifferent people were.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2010

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reply by the author on 06-May-2010

Belinda,

It was horrifying to watch it unfold on a news cast...Heartless people ...I pray they never face a similar circumstance. Carol