Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Great story. And very well written, too!
I remember playing 'I got'cher nose', poking my thumb up between my fingers after tweaking one of my kids' nose. I had to show him in a mirror to convince him otherwise.
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 09-May-2024

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reply by the author on 10-May-2024

My father use to do that to all the grandchildren too. One day, when he was digging a well, every time he went to throw out a shovel of dirt, he looked up at three little boys' faces. He told them he was digging to China and the men would come out of this hole and get them if they didn't stay away. Crazy! Thanks for the review.
Smiles, Carol

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Excellent story from a child's viewpoint. Your words are so true, a child might see the heart this way, very literal. Excellent writing that tells a tale in few words.

 Comment Written 09-May-2024

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reply by the author on 09-May-2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my flash story. I appreciate it very much.
Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol

Comment from Marilyn Hamilton

Excellent

An excellent entry for the 50 Word Flash Fiction writing prompt. This was a heart-warming flash story with a cute, surprising ending. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-May-2024

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reply by the author on 09-May-2024

Good morning, Marilyn. Thank you for the kind review. The "Ants" won the battle for first place, but the little girl won my heart and I hope the reader's too. Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

I love the juxtaposition of the two perceptions. You have used strong metaphors. All of this coming together makes it a little humorous but also poignant.

 Comment Written 08-May-2024

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reply by the author on 09-May-2024

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a kind and thoughtful review. I appreciate it very much. Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol

reply by Liz O'Neill on 09-May-2024

My pleasure

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

We never know what children are thinking, and many times it isn't what we might expect. But with everything said, I'm glad to know that grandma is alive and doing fine. :-) Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-May-2024

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reply by the author on 08-May-2024

Oh yes...and grandma keeps many spares just in case...you never know when one might get broken. Thanks as always for reading my little flash fiction and for reviewing. Have a great day!

Comment from joann r romei

Excellent

This was hilarious, I can just see a little kid taking the words literally, My grandmothers name was Jenny and my sister named he daughter after her. Great 50 word story

 Comment Written 08-May-2024

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reply by the author on 08-May-2024

Thanks so much for your kindness and the review. I am glad that you enjoyed the little flash. Have a great day!

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Adults don't perceive how literal children can sometimes be. A lovely story showing much love between the generations. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 07-May-2024

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reply by the author on 08-May-2024

Thanks, Wendy for the thoughtful review. I know how much you love your granddaughters and I am positive you have a basket of "spares". Glad you enjoyed the flash. Have a great day!

Comment from Mintybee

Excellent

This is a cute story of the misunderstandings of childhood. It's funny how common expressions are totally lost on young children. I think you did well at conveying a whole story in so few words.
Mintybee

 Comment Written 07-May-2024

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reply by the author on 08-May-2024

Thanks so much Mintybee for your kind thoughts and review. From the mouth of babes comes the silliest things to put a smile on our face and brighten our day. Have a great day!

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This is so cute.. It is an excellent short story for fifty word Flare. It wouldn't surprise me at at for a child to think might be the case. KIds can actually believe the most unbelievable things.

 Comment Written 07-May-2024

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reply by the author on 07-May-2024

Thanks, Beth. Yes, the little ones can often surprise us. As they say, "From the mouth of babes". Glad you enjoyed it.
Have a great day!

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

My mother-in-law, my kids Grandma always had the Werthers Original's candies ready to go. Problem was the kids didn't care for them.

Your story was cute and I can certainly visualize it happening.

Best of luck in the contest.

Sorry I'm out of 6 stars...

Cheers,
John

 Comment Written 07-May-2024

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reply by the author on 07-May-2024

My mother always had peppermin t candies. He just wrote a song the other day (usually he does movies not songs) but something made him think about his grandmother. He wrote that things weren't the same, even if the peppermints were under the Christmas tree because his grandma wasn't there. I cried and cried. Thank you so much for enjoying this one. have a great day!