Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

With just a few words, you painted a very vivid picture, making it easy for the reader to envision a cemetery where two strangers met to morn the loss of someone they cared about. Your story is tender, caring, and beautiful.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 01-May-2022

That solemn, very special
day will always be in my
heart and soul. Thank you so
much for taking the time to
read and review my story.
Blessings to you. ~

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This one-hundred-word story, A Vietnam Veteran's Mother, has the proper word count and gives the readers a snapshot of a meaningful moment for two souls at a sacred spot.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thank you so much, Bill.
People have responded
positively, and I'm glad for
that. I appreciate you taking
the time to read it and give
it 5 stars. All the best. ~

Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)

Excellent

Very succinct use of detail in so few words. I really enjoyed this, and your respect and thankfulness for the sacrifice of veterans is obvious. Good Luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thank you, Sam. It meant
very much to me in writing it.
Thank you for taking the time
to read and review it. Blessings ~

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent entry for the 100 Word Story writing prompt contest. Well written and follows the contest rules. It's hard to tell a complete story in 100 words but you managed well.

The imagery of the dearly woman and stranger paying respect is moving

Well done! Good luck in the club

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thank you so very much,
Gypsy Blue Rose. This means
a lot to me. I hope you have
a splendid weekend of creativity. Blessings ~

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

Comforting words you wrote about a son and his mother. I have had relatives serve in the Vietnam War, so I like your story and it touches me to think that you helped a complete stranger find her son.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thank you so much,
Rosemary. Your name is my
Confirmation name. I'm so
glad you like my story.
A, "Welcome Home," for your
relatives who served in the
Vietnam War. I hope you
have a creative weekend and
enjoy it, especially if you
have good weather. Blessings ~

Comment from Shirley McLain

Excellent

What a beautiful but sad story to read. A mother's love never ends. It paints a picture in my mind reading it. You did a great job with this flash fiction. Good luck in the contest. Shirley

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thank you, Shirley. I appreciate you taking the time to read my story. It was
a day that really touched my
heart, and my experience still
resonates with me. I think of
this wonderful elderly mother
often, especially around
Mother's Day. I hope you
have a great weekend. ~

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

Honoring those who sacrificed the ultimate is heart-stirring. Helping a mother find a son, worse. Doing it in one hundred words, challenging, I suppose. Nice job.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thank you so much, Tom.
I think of her often, especially
with Mother's Day approaching. Thank you for
taking the time to read it,
and for your generous review.
All the best. `

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Excellent

This well-written offering is a great short story. Just the sort I really enjoy. It leaves so much to the imagination and interpretation of the reader you can read it over and over, getting a totally different story according to your mood.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thank you so much,
Katherine. I will never forget
that summer day. This loving
mother visiting her son's
grave still remains with me
May you have a lovely weekend. Blessings ~

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A moment of unity here even though it was in sadness there was comfort in both grieving for the same thing, loss of the young through war is such a terrible thing to mourn, a well written 100 words story that touched my heart, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thank you, Dolly. This is why
war is so scarring. It robs
humanity of so many of a
young age, and leaves behind
the survivors who are physically, and/or mentally
broken. Many grieving
spouses, parents, siblings,
other relatives and friends.
There's no winners in war.
May you have a lovely spring
weekend. Blessings ~

Comment from Carolyn Dooley

Excellent

You never know who you will meet around the corner, or any place. Sometimes you meet up with kin. God planned the meeting. Sometimes you see someone miles from your home, and you feel like you know them.

However, when we encounter robbers or thieves, it was the Devil's plan. And with the grace of God, things will not go bad. God has intervened in a few incidents of life and death for me.

Thank you for your post.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022

Hi Carolyn, thank you so
much for penning this review
to me. I really admire your
words of wisdom, so beautifully written. This was
a lovely encounter at the
Veterans Cemetery. I was
fortunate. However, because
of a not so great stranger
encounter I had a few months afterward, I no longer go to any cemeteries
alone. By the grace of God
I wasn't harmed. If you visit
any cemeteries, please don't
go alone. Blessings to you.

reply by Carolyn Dooley on 28-Apr-2022

Thank you for the awareness.