Not my party ...
No mask tonight34 total reviews
Comment from Navada
Oh, this is such good writing. I'm sure that this will resonate with so many readers. I'm fortunate to have some wonderful friends to share those deep conversations with that you referred to, and I'm sad to say I've also had plenty of those superficial conversations when masking grief in the workplace. Your final line is so memorable. What a beautiful piece.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2023
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Oh, this is such good writing. I'm sure that this will resonate with so many readers. I'm fortunate to have some wonderful friends to share those deep conversations with that you referred to, and I'm sad to say I've also had plenty of those superficial conversations when masking grief in the workplace. Your final line is so memorable. What a beautiful piece.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2023
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Thank you very much. I appreciate the review very much, especially since it is no longer promoted. We all wear masks at times because often people are not interested to know griefs or other "negative" things. But we do need a few close friends who will listen with care and support, and offer insight and wisdom. Many thanks for your support and encouragement.
Wendy
Wendy
Comment from DragonSkulls
Fantastic story for the contest, Wendy. Yes, we all wear our masks when we're out and about but great to not have to wear them around friends. Great ending too. Lol. Congratulations on the big win. Have a great day.
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Ron
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023
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Fantastic story for the contest, Wendy. Yes, we all wear our masks when we're out and about but great to not have to wear them around friends. Great ending too. Lol. Congratulations on the big win. Have a great day.
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Ron
Comment Written 18-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023
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Thank you very much Ron. I appreciate the review and the (anticipatory) congrats. I am glad yours will place - it is by far the most imaginative!
Wendy
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Comment from lauralumummu
I love your well-written story about the masks we wear. There is so much truth here. I care and I hope you find some joy each day. God bless you Laura
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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I love your well-written story about the masks we wear. There is so much truth here. I care and I hope you find some joy each day. God bless you Laura
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Thank you very much for your caring and compassionate review. Yes, there's always some joy each day. Much appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Sounds like you may have a good excuse to cry. Just do not allow him to see you do so.
Never any need to wear false masks.
If someone does not like the real "you" are they truly worth the bother?
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Sounds like you may have a good excuse to cry. Just do not allow him to see you do so.
Never any need to wear false masks.
If someone does not like the real "you" are they truly worth the bother?
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Absoltely right in every comment. I learned to wear a mask as a child because it was safer. So most people don't really know me very well as I am still a very private person. But hard to discard social masks totally. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from JSD
Really well written, Wendy, and this will be a deserving winner. Love the ending which uses the famous song or phrase but twists it nicely to fit with the whole piece. An important message here. Well done. X
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Really well written, Wendy, and this will be a deserving winner. Love the ending which uses the famous song or phrase but twists it nicely to fit with the whole piece. An important message here. Well done. X
Comment Written 17-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2023
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Thank you very much John. I appreciate your review. Ialso enjoyed Helen's interview with you - very cleverly written, and most ineresting.
Wendy
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Amazing what she got out of my waffly answers to her questions. Thanks.
Comment from donette1914
very heartfelt and emotional and it touched my heart
outstanding in every way
very creative
well done
it was a pleasure to read your work
thank you for sharing this well penned poem and i hope for the best in the contest
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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very heartfelt and emotional and it touched my heart
outstanding in every way
very creative
well done
it was a pleasure to read your work
thank you for sharing this well penned poem and i hope for the best in the contest
Comment Written 16-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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Thank you very much for the very supportive and encouraging comments. Appreciated greatly.
Wendy
Comment from Spitfire
So true that it is hard to act happy when your heart is breaking. Others at the dinner party are right not to share their personal griefs and spoil the merriment. On the other hand, if they take off their mask and open up, they might discover that others are worse off.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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So true that it is hard to act happy when your heart is breaking. Others at the dinner party are right not to share their personal griefs and spoil the merriment. On the other hand, if they take off their mask and open up, they might discover that others are worse off.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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Thank you very much for your insightful review. Always appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from Pantygynt
This contest entry complies with the required word count precisely although I had difficulty understanding what was required in 'A story drawn from your personal reality but not strictly non-fiction.' The requirement seemed to be contradictory. What is meant by 'not strictly non-fiction'? Anyway, weather this is fact or fiction I found it an interesting read.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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This contest entry complies with the required word count precisely although I had difficulty understanding what was required in 'A story drawn from your personal reality but not strictly non-fiction.' The requirement seemed to be contradictory. What is meant by 'not strictly non-fiction'? Anyway, weather this is fact or fiction I found it an interesting read.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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Thank you for reviewing. I also found it confusing. I think, for most, the entries were pretty much non-fiction although that?s not easy to verify anyway.
Wendy
Comment from Barry Penfold
Well composed and so true. So many things are superficial but then there are times that must be real, and much deeper. You have described that very well. Love the conclusion.
All the best for the competition.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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Well composed and so true. So many things are superficial but then there are times that must be real, and much deeper. You have described that very well. Love the conclusion.
All the best for the competition.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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Thank you very much Barry. Your review is very insightful. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Wendy
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Your last line was extremely and cleverly done. Talking about all the many masks we wear and all the versions of ourselves we present to the world certainly rings true. Karen
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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Your last line was extremely and cleverly done. Talking about all the many masks we wear and all the versions of ourselves we present to the world certainly rings true. Karen
Comment Written 16-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2023
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Thank you Karen. A great review. You understand perfectly.
Wendy
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U R Welcome. :-)
