Comment from Judian James

Excellent

Yes, may he rot. This is wistful and leaves the reader with a feeling of hope hovering all around. I loved your final line. excellent flash

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2010

Hi Judian, I am sorry for another late thank you. I wonder if I'll ever get caught up. I am grateful you enjoyed this! ") Susan

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

What a great write, Susan -
so much paced into this
short piece that speaks
volumes.

A great read -

that's dreadful someone stole your suitcase of memories -

Margaret

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2010

HI Margaret! Thank you so much! I still get so angry. But he is walking around, probably stealing from others. He works at a big motel or something. Well, thanks for reading this my friend...xoxo. Susan

Comment from fluffnstuff

Exceptional

wow my friend, i have goosebumps from head to toe. did you really leave? The ending really floored me. love it and the impact of it. keep in touch

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2010

HI Dianne! Thank you! No, just daydreaming. I hate this neighborhood so badly. I can't even describe it. Trying to sell the place, in the meantime, these creeps around here just keep harassing me into the ground. Now, their excuse is our son put a stack on his truck. That's all they do to me, rev big motors up in front of our house, and there are dozens of them, they breed like rabbits. We have one truck...and it's not that loud, I guess. I don't ride in it. Thank you for a six! This is a nice surprise! HUGS! Susan

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

I have a few storage containers that would kill me if they were ever lost. I'm so sorry someone did that to you, Susan.
To have lived in a house that was never a home, to walk away with only a few sentimental belongings and one's freedom - this certainly carries an emotional punch. Brooke

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2010

Hi Brooke! Thank you so much. This is how I feel. When you get harassed and threatened, you become a prisoner in your own home. I am one. Thieves and drug dealers and potheads around here, and corruption on top of it. Just intolerable. But, thanks for a great review...I do appreciate it Brooke. Susan

Comment from RKagan

Exceptional

Wow, this really touched me! You said just enough, without over doing it. The reader felt every emotion and saw every action. This is excellent work.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2010

Hi there! Thank you for a very encouraging review. How I appreciate it! It makes it all worthwhile when people enjoy our work like this. Hugs, Susan

Comment from CodyJack

Excellent

Why would anyone want to hurt someone that bad that they would take someone precious things that are memories to them? That is rotten. Things that don't even benefit him. Sheesh! You got me all stirred up on this one. You will always have your memories in your heart and mind. He can't take them!!Great write and you probably needed to get it out of your system. I am so sorry. Your friend, Cody

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2010

Hi Cody! Yes, the pictures were of our son when he was born, the coins were all old, valued at 2K, I had all those things together when we moved once, and this kid saw me packing them. I thought we could trust all our son's friends. But not that time. Oh well, the coins are scattered to pawn shops probably and they probably just pitched our precious mementos and pictures. I hate to remember it. Thank you Cody! I always appreciate your kind reviews...HUG. Susan

Comment from seewhatimwritingnow

Excellent

What a mean thing to have happen to you- someone stealing your suitcase with your belongings- and you KNOW who did it? I enjoyed reading about the packing of that suitcase- and hope you are enjoying your freedom- Great write! Betty

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2010

Hi Betty, oh this is just daydreaming! I am trapped like a fly in a web! Ha. I get so angry when I remember my suitcase. My coins were valued at over 2K. The kid that did this is just, well. I can't say. Thank you for this kind and welcome review young lady!! HUG! Susan

Comment from Carrie Smith

Excellent

Hey Sweetie, I really really like this. Micro? This so clearly state the fact that tho' we carry memories always, but in order to gain true freedom it's necessary to break away from some things that are still dear to us. Great job! Luv...Susan

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2010

Hi Susan! How are you?? I just got back online, more errors and forgetfulness, and no sleep. Keep up the good work with your stories. Very nice. And thanks for this great review too!! xoxo. Susan

Comment from Mary Ann MCPhedran

Exceptional

Oh you are so good with words and I really like your style I hope to get on with mine [. Now about your poem a very good write with good flow and a very interesting read. YOUR FRIEND Mary

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2010

Hi Anne! Thank you so much! The little plus sure helps one keep trying! How kind and sweet of you Anne. Thank you again!! HUG!! Susan

Comment from Fireshadow

Excellent

Susan, nice write, my friend. Many people should do just that : pack up and leave ! Very well done, my friend. (By the way, your artwork didn't show.)

Ama

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2010

HI Ama, Thank you so much. I forgot to hit "yes" to preview and it posted before I could find a pix...THEN my pc went nuts and couldn't get back online. TIL NOW! AND I forgot my class at 4 pm too! BAD day in Blackrock! Ha. Thank you tho, I appreciate this wonderful review! Luv, Susan