Before I Say Goodbye
What words would have an impact on those we love?11 total reviews
Comment from MissMerri
This is so well written and felt more like reality than fiction. I found not a single typo, no grammatical errors and nothing but professional writing and a gripping story. So... thank you and six stars for this. MM
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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This is so well written and felt more like reality than fiction. I found not a single typo, no grammatical errors and nothing but professional writing and a gripping story. So... thank you and six stars for this. MM
Comment Written 15-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Thanks so much for the great review and the kind comments Adonna.
Comment from Paul McFarland
Having been involved in the commercial fishing industry for over forty years, I can easily identify with this story. Congratulations on winning the contest with this well told tale.
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2021
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Having been involved in the commercial fishing industry for over forty years, I can easily identify with this story. Congratulations on winning the contest with this well told tale.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2021
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Thanks so much Paul, I appreciate the stars and your comments.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from lyenochka
Great job with the final words of this narrator to his family. I like that the common theme in all who are addressed is that they were loved and they should keep loving. Congratulations on the win!
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2021
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Great job with the final words of this narrator to his family. I like that the common theme in all who are addressed is that they were loved and they should keep loving. Congratulations on the win!
Comment Written 08-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2021
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Thanks so much for your kind words. Having the support of so many talented folks on this site is so encouraging.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from RShipp
A beautiful letter composed to 'tell all' in the constricts that time allowed.
My favorite line "You've tackled life with gusto and done things I could only dream about. Be men of integrity. Learn to control your temper; no good comes from an angry man." What awesome thoughts to have about your sons. What grand advice.
Well done.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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A beautiful letter composed to 'tell all' in the constricts that time allowed.
My favorite line "You've tackled life with gusto and done things I could only dream about. Be men of integrity. Learn to control your temper; no good comes from an angry man." What awesome thoughts to have about your sons. What grand advice.
Well done.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thanks so much for the wonderful review. I appreciate it greatly.
Comment from Kooky Clown
I really enjoyed reading this story and thought that it had a lovely message running through it with someone leaving a message or rather messages to the members of his family to be read after he had died which I found quite moving.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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I really enjoyed reading this story and thought that it had a lovely message running through it with someone leaving a message or rather messages to the members of his family to be read after he had died which I found quite moving.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thanks so much for reviewing and commenting on this story. I appreciate your insight.
Comment from Mary Shifman
This is a good but sad story, yet still rather up-beat. It's inspiring that instead of raging against an untimely death with so much to lose, your character spends his remaining minutes writing to his family. Very well done.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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This is a good but sad story, yet still rather up-beat. It's inspiring that instead of raging against an untimely death with so much to lose, your character spends his remaining minutes writing to his family. Very well done.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thanks for the kind review and comments. I appreciate your time.
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You are most welcome.
Comment from Patty Palmer
Your story meets the prompt rules. This guy knew he was going to be on his way out very soon and had the chance to hurry and leave a letter for his family. Good luck with the contest!
Patty
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Your story meets the prompt rules. This guy knew he was going to be on his way out very soon and had the chance to hurry and leave a letter for his family. Good luck with the contest!
Patty
Comment Written 07-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thanks for your kind review and comments Patty. I appreciate your time.
Comment from Wendy G
A beautiful post, and it was so endearing to read the loving comments to your wife and children. It was also interesting to read your Author's Notes. Best wishes in the contest for your excellent entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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A beautiful post, and it was so endearing to read the loving comments to your wife and children. It was also interesting to read your Author's Notes. Best wishes in the contest for your excellent entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 07-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thanks so much for your kind review and comments. I appreciate your taking the time.
Comment from royowen
How sad. It would be terrible to die without bad accounts remaining open, never having been resolved before the book is closed on their lives together. This is beautifully written my friend, most inventive and affective. Great imagery and character, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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How sad. It would be terrible to die without bad accounts remaining open, never having been resolved before the book is closed on their lives together. This is beautifully written my friend, most inventive and affective. Great imagery and character, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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Thank you sir. I appreciate your kind words and the review. I hope that I can take my own words to heart and examine myself to see if I have any accounts to make right.
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Good job
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Very well written although it is fiction. Many do write their final letter. I had friend that wrote her everlasting message, and it was displayed at her memorial (funeral). I thought what a wonderful tribute for her family; even though it made it sorrowful to read.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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Very well written although it is fiction. Many do write their final letter. I had friend that wrote her everlasting message, and it was displayed at her memorial (funeral). I thought what a wonderful tribute for her family; even though it made it sorrowful to read.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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Thanks for your kind review. I'm not sure what I would do if I were actually in such a situation. It wouldn't be ideal, but I'm sure I would want to leave behind some kind of message.
