Comment from johnwilson

Excellent

I loved this piece of flash fiction. The two character's dialogue was spot on, and the description in-between gave the reader a real sense of the ranch and its environs. The last line was sublime. A winner to me! I had to take a peak at your work to see how you write. I was pleasantly surprised.

 Comment Written 12-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2018

Thank you so much for sharing my story, John. Your high praise is much appreciated.

Comment from N.K. Wagner

Excellent

Rich was a wise man. There's a difference between. Surviving and living. Pete understood. Hide father didn't. Maybe someday... Beautifully done. :) Nancy

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2018

Thank you, Nancy, for sharing my story. Yes, Rich was a wise man who had learned the difference between surviving and living. I appreciate your kind praise.

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there,

A very nice piece you've crafted here. The back and forth of the dialogue is very natural and well-realised. The denouement is also very satisfying.

and stumbled back onto his chaise - need end punctuation here.

we can afford any law school--." - you don't need the full stop / period when using the dash.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2018

Thank you, GMG, for your very close reading and your kind praise.

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Exceptional

Great story about scars and daring to dream no matter what scars you carry. This held my interest from the first word right through and a great finish. Just wandering what is an Adirondack? Good luck in the contest.
cheers

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2018

I am delighted this story held your interest throughout, Pearl, and truly appreciate your high praise and those six bright stars. An Adirondack is a high-backed wooden chair very popular at lakefront resorts.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

A nice story about dreams. Sometimes they bubble up from ourselves, other times we inherit and take over someone else's dream as it becomes our own. Nicely done. I like the artwork. Marilyn

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2018

Hi, Marilyn. Thank you for sharing my story. Indeed, we often spend a lifetime creating, then following our own dreams.

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good entry for the Stories About Scars writing prompt.
Well written and the story of Rich and Pete is clear, with a sad ending.
Well done and good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2018

Thank you very much, Sharon, for sharing my story and your kind praise.

Comment from Wetbelly01

Excellent

A fine story for this contest...
Very well written, without any 'glitches'...
Great sentiment...
My compliments!... And Good Luck!

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2018

Thank you for your kind praise of ?Dreams Do Not Scar.?

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

I'm sure his dad meant well, but I think Pete would have been miserable as a lawyer. And I think the old guy knew it just as well as he knew he was dying. He may have been a dreamer, but he had some common sense too.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2018

Thank you, Cindy, for sharing my story and reading it so closely. You understand both Pete?s father and Rich very well. Indeed, each scar Rich had represented a life lesson learned.

Comment from Susan Burger

Excellent

I really enjoyed this story. It had me hooked from the start and until the last line - your title line. That was a good touch. Well written and a good entry for the scars contest. The artwork you chose was a perfect picture to put in the reader's mind of the main character. Good luck in the competition with this one.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2018

Knowing you enjoyed my story ?from start to the last line? could not delight me more, Susan. Many thanks for your kind praise.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I liked the direction of this story the minute I started reading it, Rich promised to create a dream for the boy, and he did, parents should influence us and guide us, but not manipulate us. A great little tale about creating dreams for ourselves, well done, a great little, well tracked tale, with food for thought and wisdom, good job, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2018

Thank you so much for your wise interpretation of my story, Roy, and your kind praise.

reply by royowen on 10-Mar-2018

Welcome