John Seay's Head
When I was young, I had an obsessive fear of death33 total reviews
Comment from ImaginosBuzzardoDesdinova
That was very interesting. I can understand why death is so fearsome to some people. Its too often associated with pain, loss, and the uncertainty of what will come next.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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That was very interesting. I can understand why death is so fearsome to some people. Its too often associated with pain, loss, and the uncertainty of what will come next.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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Thank you for the review. I'm hoping you found some humor to my reaction for something which wasn't what I thought it was. I did outgrow my horror of death but my mom seemed afraid I wouldn't.
Beth
Comment from Wayne Fowler
I wish you had entered this in one of the contests. It could have applied to a few of them.
You are no doubt on the conservative side of how often that story made the rounds, year-after-year. Prob'ly still being told.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2023
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I wish you had entered this in one of the contests. It could have applied to a few of them.
You are no doubt on the conservative side of how often that story made the rounds, year-after-year. Prob'ly still being told.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2023
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Thank you for the review an comments. Since it was one I'd written earlier it wasn't eligible for a contest. I'm glad you liked it and gave it a six star review.
Beth
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smiley face here
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You shared your story well, Beth. I could understand your
fear of death. You gave readers some great and true examples.
I'm surprised your mother brought that sculpture to the car
knowing how you felt--must've slipped her mind for an
instant. I'm glad for you that you worked through your fear
as you got older.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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You shared your story well, Beth. I could understand your
fear of death. You gave readers some great and true examples.
I'm surprised your mother brought that sculpture to the car
knowing how you felt--must've slipped her mind for an
instant. I'm glad for you that you worked through your fear
as you got older.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 25-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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Thank you Jan, I'm sure my mom saw that head as art and thought I would be impressed with it. If she realized what a wild imagination I had she might have thought twice about bringing it out.
Beth
Comment from Ulla
Oh dear, Beth, this did bring a smile on my face. I can just imagine your mother coming out with that face. Poor you. You must have been terrified.
I never thought much about death, until my adoptive father fell terminally ill, when I was 15. I was devastated. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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Oh dear, Beth, this did bring a smile on my face. I can just imagine your mother coming out with that face. Poor you. You must have been terrified.
I never thought much about death, until my adoptive father fell terminally ill, when I was 15. I was devastated. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 25-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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Thank you Ulla. I'm sure it didn't occur to my mom I would think what I did. I must shocked her almost as much as she shocked me. It is pretty funny now.
Beth
Comment from Spitfire
You are an excellent writer, Beth. I enjoyed this story from start to finish and laughed at your reactions and thoughts when Mother brought out the bust. I do think fairy tales can be frightening though.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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You are an excellent writer, Beth. I enjoyed this story from start to finish and laughed at your reactions and thoughts when Mother brought out the bust. I do think fairy tales can be frightening though.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for the review. I really appreciate the six stars. I'm glad you found it funny.
Beth
Comment from Faith Williams
Living on a farm is not for the faint of heart. Oh no, Bambi! Okay, after that explanation, I was laughing so hard. That was a great story, Beth. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much for sharing.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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Living on a farm is not for the faint of heart. Oh no, Bambi! Okay, after that explanation, I was laughing so hard. That was a great story, Beth. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for the great review and for getting a laugh. Than is what I was hoping for.
Beth
Comment from Ric Myworld
Well, in today's world it would be even worse to have such an obsession and fear of death, since it's in every movie, on every television show, and in every book. But I'm glad you got over your fear. :-) Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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Well, in today's world it would be even worse to have such an obsession and fear of death, since it's in every movie, on every television show, and in every book. But I'm glad you got over your fear. :-) Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2023
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Thank you Ric. Yes, death is one of the biggest theams of movies these days. I'd still perfer watching a comedy but I don't obcess over it any more. I appreciate the six stars.
Beth
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Yes, Beth, I'm with you. I'd much rather watch a comedy or something cheerful and entertaining. But nowadays, most of the comedies aren't even funny to me. I guess, I'm too old for the humor. LOL. :-)
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I agree with that. It's been a while since any movie made me laugh out loud. Real life is funnier than most movies.
Comment from Rebecca Roberts1
Let's face it no one likes death. It is harsh and mean. I don't think we ever get used to it, we just grow callous.
Your story had two swings. It went from the sad conditions of our youth today into a humorous piece, yet somehow you made them both flow into each other.
Nice job.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2023
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Let's face it no one likes death. It is harsh and mean. I don't think we ever get used to it, we just grow callous.
Your story had two swings. It went from the sad conditions of our youth today into a humorous piece, yet somehow you made them both flow into each other.
Nice job.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much Rebecca. This was a an excellent review. I really appreciate your comments.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
Loved the way you told this story! Lol. And you took us right into your head as a young child. I am really impressed with your sensitivity and your ability to express your feelings about not accepting death. That is really remarkable.
me to visit and aunt who painted. (an aunt)
Do You think your mother (you)
but I wanted too (to)
a extrememly determined (an extremely)
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2023
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Loved the way you told this story! Lol. And you took us right into your head as a young child. I am really impressed with your sensitivity and your ability to express your feelings about not accepting death. That is really remarkable.
me to visit and aunt who painted. (an aunt)
Do You think your mother (you)
but I wanted too (to)
a extrememly determined (an extremely)
Comment Written 25-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2023
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Thank you for a great review. I'm glad you found the humor in my story. I was a naive little girl who didn't appreciate what Mom was attempting to get across. Thank for seeing the spags. I think three of them were already corrected.
Beth
Comment from Sankey
What a story. I have never been interested in viewing corpses in funeral places. I think they do it here more, now than years ago. A result of American corporations taking over our funeral directors, here. One spag.but I wanted to[o].
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2023
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What a story. I have never been interested in viewing corpses in funeral places. I think they do it here more, now than years ago. A result of American corporations taking over our funeral directors, here. One spag.but I wanted to[o].
Comment Written 24-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2023
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In this country, it was the thing to do to view the body and get closure and say your goodbyes. Not as much any more as it is much cheaper to have the body creamated right away and have a Memorial service later to spinkle the ashes. I was hoping readers would see the humor in my naive thinking that mom was tring to bring him our for me to see. Nice to see you doing some reviewing. I appreciate it.
Beth
