Reviews from

Not like a Band-aid

It's hard

29 total reviews 
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

One often has to protect oneself and not fall into the trap again. Toxic relationships are exactly that, toxic. I enjoyed reading your contest entry and wish you the very best of luck with the contest. I feel you have nailed it.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
    Thank you.
Comment from equestrik
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Awe-this is really quite sad. The picture here is perfect to go with your writing and your writing says so much in so few words. Really nice writing for the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
    Thank you.
Comment from nedgarcss
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

A good ending conveying the limitation of the relationship. Not like a Band Aid means the pain lasts, right? Love is like that, penetrating deeply and returning time and again. Thank you for writing.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
    Thank you.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

This is truly outstanding. If I were judging it would have my vote as the winner (and this is hard for me to write as I am entered in the same contest). It is the description of the feelings that does it for me, they are so vivid, it brings the characters to life totally.
Just one minor thing. It might be good to put in the notes what kept them apart. I presume it's Covid, but whatever and even if so, hopefully one day we will forget this year, and dated memories will be invaluable.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much.
Comment from Carlos' girl
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

This writing is so true to life, the knowledge that we have to say no to someone we loved, and maybe still do. We always know in our hearts when it is over. The poem captures feelings so well, and the image is perfect. There's some darkness here, and seems like someone needs to step into the light.
Nice work.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
    Thank you.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

This true story flash speaks about some of your romantic moments from the past and now you move with pain and happiness; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
    Thank you.
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

A tinge of sadness I felt reading this well written short story. May me a memory from the past. I loved the sentence 'Her voice was like a butterfly, gently tickling my ear.' Love can be all-encompassing and difficult to forget despite our best efforts. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
    Thank you.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

This may well be a winner. Racy dialog leads brillliantly to a wickedly clever punchline--indeed, I'm sure it was an agonizing decision, a HARD one indeed. Witty title!

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
    Thank you.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

The power of will it can shut down any desire when you've been betrayed and hurt. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest and with your writings.

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
    Thank you.