Comment from alexisleech

Exceptional

I can see why this won, Ulla. A sad, but beautifully written story, it reminded me so much of me and Gerry, and I could identify with every emotion you portrayed so eloquently. I'm hoping to return to Fan Story, although not to the extent I did before, and I look forward to reading your work in the future!

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023

Oh, Alexis, thank you so much for reading this and giving me your thoughts. I'm glad I managed to portray grief in a recognisable way and it made you think of you and Gerry.
Thanks also for the wonderful stars.
I do hope to see you on FS again soon. That would be lovely. Ulla xxx

Comment from Barry Penfold

Excellent

Lovely story and so well written. Deserving of the win in the contest. Hope you write more books and shortr stories. Have a good day and smile.
Regards
Barry Penfold.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023

Thank you so much, I so appreciate it. Ulla:)))

Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

Absolutely a contest winner! Very well done. The descriptions are right -on and the feelings come through loud and clear. I am so glad it is a story of fiction for you. Congratulations. ann

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023

Thank you so much Ann. I am so pleased. Ulla:)))

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

The opening sound quite desolate. Sadly, many readers will identify. Hopefully, there will be a note of hope. It sounds like the speaker is looking out a prison window. They are in a prison. Just as some prisoners in isolation escape reality by fantasizing, so does the speaker. A very real description.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023

The reception of this story.has been such a pleasant surprise. I'm so very happy. Ulla:)))

reply by Liz O'Neill on 04-Feb-2023

***Big smile***

Comment from thoughtgame2

Excellent

I found this to be an extraordinary read. It jumped right out at me like it was meant for me.so so close to my heart. I fill like it's a genuine story. Someone other than I have lived, thank you very much for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023

Thank you so.much. how pleased I am. Ulla:)))

Comment from eliz100

Exceptional

This is a beautifully written story. Your character is alone and waiting for a letter that will never come. Your life review of this character is well-written. I like the end alone and waiting. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023

Aw, thank you so much for a lovely review and the wonderful stars. I'm so very pleased. Ulla:)))

Comment from Loren .

Exceptional

Ulla, this is absolutely beautiful writing. I really can't add more to that as I feel it would only diminish how truly beautiful it is. The sentiment is tangible and you brought us into that room looking out the window and waiting in hope. Congratulations on this well deserved win! Loren

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Wow, Loren, what can I say? I am so pleased. Thank you so very much. It's been such a lovely surprise. Ulla:)))

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Ulla,
This is a vivid picture of a grieving and lonely man. Bereft of his lifetime love. It seems he needs to get help from his children to get through this pain. It might be easier if he moved or at least got a new chair or mailbox. So it would be different and maybe the loneliness would abate some. It seems like he is just waiting to die so he can see her again. This is no way to live.
I like how it starts and ends the same.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Oh, Joan thank you so very much. I'm so pleased and so happy that you liked the story. Ulla:)))

reply by dragonpoet on 03-Feb-2023

You are most kindly welcome, Ulla.
Joan

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thank you so very much. I am so pleased. Best regards, Ulla

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi Ulla,

Well this one hits a lot of the right notes in terms of content. Sad, old person, a dead child, a fatal disease. It's a FanStory checklist.

There's a lot of good emotion in here, too.

from being nigh on forty years. - I would have old at the end of the sentence, or delete years.

I did find it difficult to believe that the view outside the window hadn't changed at all in 40 years except for seasonally (no broken branches, new growth, surely the tree grew in that length of time etc). Nothing with a new lick of paint. That's incredibly rare.

I turn my eyes further down the driveway, - generally farther is used for physical distance.

the postman who makes his round at the same time every day. - wow, I wish the Royal Mail was that proficient.

All the best
G

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023

Thank you so much, Gareth. I have made some edits. Well, I can understand the view had not altered much. A fallen branch doesn't make that much difference. As you get older it you see it as you always have, I suppose. I always get further and father confused.
Well, here in Spain it's spot on every day. I do remember when I lived in the UK it could be a bi to erratic.
Thank you so much to again. Ulla:)))