Fare's Fair--The End
Conclusion of a two-parter.27 total reviews
Comment from c_lucas
Those who want to torture themselves forget that Jesus is all about forgiveness. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Those who want to torture themselves forget that Jesus is all about forgiveness. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thank you, Charlie. I suppose a priest who feels he failed in
his sacred mission might feel himself unworthy of Jesus's forgiveness. I suppose he might feel more noble in rejecting it. Deep stuff. Peace, Lee
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You're welcome, Lee. Charlie
Comment from Donald O. Cassidy
I won't give an opinion, one way or another, about your tackling religious figures and their straying.
Anyway, it seems you have your own style of riting. These bits handle sarcasm and parody with some limits.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2013
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I won't give an opinion, one way or another, about your tackling religious figures and their straying.
Anyway, it seems you have your own style of riting. These bits handle sarcasm and parody with some limits.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2013
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Thank you, stumbly. I'm sorry if you were offended by my story.
I write fiction, and I try to choose compelling topics to write about. Religious themes have always been present in world literature. Again, I hope my story was not offensive to you.
Remember, I write fiction. Thank you again.
Peace, Lee
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Lee, a very good ending for your story. It is a shame the priest was condemned by a picture that someone snapped . It ruined his life. What a sad tale. Reminds me of the song, "All the Lonely People" Where do they all come from? You write about life with the pen of an expert. Well done Nancy
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Lee, a very good ending for your story. It is a shame the priest was condemned by a picture that someone snapped . It ruined his life. What a sad tale. Reminds me of the song, "All the Lonely People" Where do they all come from? You write about life with the pen of an expert. Well done Nancy
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thank you, Nancy. Yes, the Beatles' Eleanor Rigby. Good comparison. Where do they all come from? I suppose this story (which wrote itself) is one answer. Thanks for your insightful comments. Peace, Lee
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Poor Francis and poor cabbie. It is so hard to forgive ourselves. You have done another wonderful job writing the second part to your story. The characters are likeable and very interesting.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Poor Francis and poor cabbie. It is so hard to forgive ourselves. You have done another wonderful job writing the second part to your story. The characters are likeable and very interesting.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thank you, barbara, for this six, and for you're understanding. It is so hard to forgive ourselves. I'm delighted you connected with this story. Peace, Lee
Comment from Rosalyne
Hi Lee,
The end is just as good as your beginning. How sad for the Priest. Such a caring man who was misunderstood by a snapshot in time, which forever changed his life. The conclusion nicely tied up the story.
Bye
Rosalyne :)
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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Hi Lee,
The end is just as good as your beginning. How sad for the Priest. Such a caring man who was misunderstood by a snapshot in time, which forever changed his life. The conclusion nicely tied up the story.
Bye
Rosalyne :)
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Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thank you, Rosalyne. I really appreciate your comments about both ends of this story. The story was neither bidden, nor planned. It just kind of 'volunteered'. These are the stories I most enjoy sharing. Thanks again. Peace, Lee
Comment from Bill Schott
I like this ending because it doesn't require us to come to some moral conclusion about the priest or his motivations to kiss the woman as a man instead of administering the last rites as a priest. It was just the facts. The story is has a John Updike tenor that really appeals to me.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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I like this ending because it doesn't require us to come to some moral conclusion about the priest or his motivations to kiss the woman as a man instead of administering the last rites as a priest. It was just the facts. The story is has a John Updike tenor that really appeals to me.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thank you, Bill. I love your comment about the story not requiring a moral conclusion. This is one of those stories that wasn't planned, it just 'volunteered' without any neat ribbons to tie it all up. John Updike? I so wish.
Thanks again. Peace, Lee
Comment from BethShelby
It is good to get the background on the Ex-Father Francis and realize why he spends so much time crying. He must have been a very caring priest to feel so strongly about his encounter with the dying lady that he crashed his car. It sounds like he has a strong bond with the cabby.
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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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It is good to get the background on the Ex-Father Francis and realize why he spends so much time crying. He must have been a very caring priest to feel so strongly about his encounter with the dying lady that he crashed his car. It sounds like he has a strong bond with the cabby.
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Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thank you, Beth. When I started this story, I had no idea why the ex-father cried all the time, either. I let him 'volunteer' his story. I don't know where these 'gifts' come from, but they mean a lot to me. Thank you again, Beth. Peace, Lee
