Always Open
Reflective43 total reviews
Comment from jinxiegal
Fantastic. Very moving and sentimental. You have done an incredible job portraying the tenderness of the church and the suffering "she" has endured, and yet she still keeps her doors wide open. Lovely job.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2010
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Fantastic. Very moving and sentimental. You have done an incredible job portraying the tenderness of the church and the suffering "she" has endured, and yet she still keeps her doors wide open. Lovely job.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2010
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Thank you so much for this exceptional review. I wanted to make the "she" character meaningful. I'm happy you enjoyed it. - Thesis
Comment from findingmyroom
You created a unique take on the challenge, and wrote a beautiful tribute to houses of worship, too. So many people don't give churches a second thought until sanctuary is needed and bestowed. Just gorgeous work, and congrats on your win!
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2010
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You created a unique take on the challenge, and wrote a beautiful tribute to houses of worship, too. So many people don't give churches a second thought until sanctuary is needed and bestowed. Just gorgeous work, and congrats on your win!
Comment Written 14-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2010
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Thanks again for the exceptional review. - John
Comment from juliaSjames
I can see why this won the contest. Brilliantly written on a subject that is important to all, religious or not. Subtle undertones of the words of Christ. "Behold I stand at the door and knock." We too should keep our doors open to love, tolerance and understanding.
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I can see why this won the contest. Brilliantly written on a subject that is important to all, religious or not. Subtle undertones of the words of Christ. "Behold I stand at the door and knock." We too should keep our doors open to love, tolerance and understanding.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
Comment from Gungalo
Unique. The building is the poetry and the poetry is the word. Love your take on this challenge line. You met the challenge well and surpassed the initial meaning of it too!!!
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Unique. The building is the poetry and the poetry is the word. Love your take on this challenge line. You met the challenge well and surpassed the initial meaning of it too!!!
Comment Written 09-Oct-2010
Comment from sugardog
John, this is an excellent piece!! Congrats on the win-it was well deserved. I love the tone to this-LOVE the ending-very powerful. I wish I had a six for you... Dana
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John, this is an excellent piece!! Congrats on the win-it was well deserved. I love the tone to this-LOVE the ending-very powerful. I wish I had a six for you... Dana
Comment Written 09-Oct-2010
Comment from bob cullen
As always your writing strikes a chord. Gramatically it is without error and most deserving of its winning performance.
You write with an economy of words but your message comes across with great volume.
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As always your writing strikes a chord. Gramatically it is without error and most deserving of its winning performance.
You write with an economy of words but your message comes across with great volume.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2010
Comment from missy98writer
John,
I see why your story won the contest for the writing prompt She didn't lock her door. Excellent narrative and great descriptive writing. You art work of the church is perfect. Your words paint a picture in the readers head. How sad her Bible was burned because of ignorance and hatred. I enjoyed the part about her finding joy when the children entered her doors because she say hope. You did an wonderful job telling your story.
Melissa.
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John,
I see why your story won the contest for the writing prompt She didn't lock her door. Excellent narrative and great descriptive writing. You art work of the church is perfect. Your words paint a picture in the readers head. How sad her Bible was burned because of ignorance and hatred. I enjoyed the part about her finding joy when the children entered her doors because she say hope. You did an wonderful job telling your story.
Melissa.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2010
Comment from annettebda
I am not surprised this has won awards and a competition. I know many churches now lock their doors because of vandalism. it is a courageous few who stay open.
Annette
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I am not surprised this has won awards and a competition. I know many churches now lock their doors because of vandalism. it is a courageous few who stay open.
Annette
Comment Written 08-Oct-2010
Comment from sueseagull
Very bog impact indeed!Shows a wonderful example of what a house of worship should truly be, Very descriptive and nicely worded. A true pleasure to read.
SUE
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Very bog impact indeed!Shows a wonderful example of what a house of worship should truly be, Very descriptive and nicely worded. A true pleasure to read.
SUE
Comment Written 08-Oct-2010
Comment from 1ClosetWriter
I enjoyed how you gave life and personality to the building -- house of worship. ...and then attributed emotions to the same building based upon others actions. Congratulations on winning the contest!
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I enjoyed how you gave life and personality to the building -- house of worship. ...and then attributed emotions to the same building based upon others actions. Congratulations on winning the contest!
Comment Written 08-Oct-2010
