Gray
26 total reviews
Comment from Writingfundimension
Susan, I love the entire tone of this piece. I was raised by my grandparents - it was not a love match. And you have described perfectly the energy of both of them, dull and gray. Life was difficult and they were poor, but it was more than that. It was just two mismatched people who'd grown used to each other. I truly enjoyed this powerful post, that put words to my memories. Hugs, Bev
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Susan, I love the entire tone of this piece. I was raised by my grandparents - it was not a love match. And you have described perfectly the energy of both of them, dull and gray. Life was difficult and they were poor, but it was more than that. It was just two mismatched people who'd grown used to each other. I truly enjoyed this powerful post, that put words to my memories. Hugs, Bev
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hi Bev! I know...all too well. My own life has been like this. Dull and gray for the most part. I think the biggest sin of all is to waste the gift of life. I will rot. Thank you and I hope you will know how kind and wonderful a person you are young lady. xoxo. Susan
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I do think we all learn lessons, no matter how much we think we're under-achieving, Susan. And the final judge of all that, I believe, will be ourselves when we get to see it from the expanded viewpoint of a higher dimension. Just my thoughts, of course. Love ya, Bev
Comment from Sasha
This is such a sad, all too real story about how we settle for less when we could have had so much more. Wonderful work with this one.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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This is such a sad, all too real story about how we settle for less when we could have had so much more. Wonderful work with this one.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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HI Sasha! How are you? I hope better. My back has taken me down. It hurts to breathe. Unreal. I'm in a really gray mood. This is almost unbearable. I don't know how long I can stand it. OH another cat fight. THere's a mean stray that beats our cat up ... OH , no rest for the wicked. Please let me know how you are!? HUGS and love! Susan
Comment from Spiritual Echo
Perfect you unfolded the character of both the husband and wife and the storm that raged throughout their marriage.
The time to have said goodbye was probably 20 years ago, but you layered the emotions with perfect skill that left me thinking...grey.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2012
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Perfect you unfolded the character of both the husband and wife and the storm that raged throughout their marriage.
The time to have said goodbye was probably 20 years ago, but you layered the emotions with perfect skill that left me thinking...grey.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2012
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hi Ingrid. I sprinkled this with some reality too. Sad how we waste our lives....then wonder what the F happened. I/we, only have ourselves to blame. Thank you for being here Ingrid. x. Susan
Comment from reconciled
Hello Susan... man its been a while. This is an exceptional write...that draws the reader right in to where gray and humanity begin. Wonderful read Wont let me give a six...and dont know why. love Michael
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2012
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Hello Susan... man its been a while. This is an exceptional write...that draws the reader right in to where gray and humanity begin. Wonderful read Wont let me give a six...and dont know why. love Michael
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2012
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Hi Michael~ Thank you...it's the thought that counts! I think it's only two sixes per a month? Something...anyway, just glad you found this interesting. Thank you very much my friend...xoxo. Susan
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nobody does it better...
Comment from Dutchie
What a sad story Susan, but very realistic too.
I know people like this poor man. Their marriage was not what they expected. They feel it like a relieve. It's crazy but they told me they miss the they hated before... Life is so short, so let's make the best of it. It's sad to lose a beloved one, but this seems worse to me. Great job. Fia
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2012
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What a sad story Susan, but very realistic too.
I know people like this poor man. Their marriage was not what they expected. They feel it like a relieve. It's crazy but they told me they miss the they hated before... Life is so short, so let's make the best of it. It's sad to lose a beloved one, but this seems worse to me. Great job. Fia
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2012
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Hi Fia! Thank you so much. I'm delighted you found this interesting and for the grand review too. I am always pleased if someone understands what I do. Often I get a bit abstract? I'm weird. Anyhooo! HUGS and many thanks Fia! Susan
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If you are weird I'm weird too I fear. We have the same points of view in common.....Fia
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:) I'm glad! And it's not always bad to be different I guess! Thanks again Fia! x. S.
Comment from MumEsGirl
This was a sad and moving story. You have written of the bleakness of a loveless existence endured for neraly 50 years.
Life is indeed short, but is to be siezed
hugs
kate
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2012
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This was a sad and moving story. You have written of the bleakness of a loveless existence endured for neraly 50 years.
Life is indeed short, but is to be siezed
hugs
kate
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2012
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Hi Kate! Thank you! I studied this man's face...and the story wrote itself. But in reality, he's probably very in love with who is there. Be it wife, son, daughter...whomever. You know me, old sad sack. xoxo. Suse
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Suse the softie lol
hugs
kate
Comment from Purple Lily
Such an excellent piece, I love it! So much said in such a few words. A very realistic portrait of so many people, standing over graves of partners they weren't actually happy with, but still miss, and still grieve for them. Very human.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Such an excellent piece, I love it! So much said in such a few words. A very realistic portrait of so many people, standing over graves of partners they weren't actually happy with, but still miss, and still grieve for them. Very human.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hi Lily! Thank you so much. I know this to be true. And it's sad. But there is a comfort in the sameness...and a fear of things new. As you say, human. Thanks again Lily...I'm delighted you enjoyed this...even tho it's a downer. xoxo. Susan
Comment from ennahanid
I would give you a 6 if I did but have one for this beautifully scripted but very sad write here. This brought dampened cheeks here...if life was not the happiest with her it will be even less happy without her. Excellent picture choice - Dinah
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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I would give you a 6 if I did but have one for this beautifully scripted but very sad write here. This brought dampened cheeks here...if life was not the happiest with her it will be even less happy without her. Excellent picture choice - Dinah
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hi Dinah! Thank you...and it's the thought that counts...I'm just glad you liked this. Another one that just came along. I do wish I were a happier person. But sometimes depression overwhelms. Please smile for me? HUGS, Susan
Comment from wordsfromsue
It's almost refreshing to read what I suspect is a pretty realistic experience fpr some upon the death of a longtime spouse. Mildred sounds like a drone.
But there's two sides to every story. How did he treat her?
Well, now he gets to experience life with a bit of color, if he chooses.
I wonder if he will, or if he'll stick to his known familiar zones?
Old ways, even miserable ones, are hard to change.
Great, thought provoking piece!
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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It's almost refreshing to read what I suspect is a pretty realistic experience fpr some upon the death of a longtime spouse. Mildred sounds like a drone.
But there's two sides to every story. How did he treat her?
Well, now he gets to experience life with a bit of color, if he chooses.
I wonder if he will, or if he'll stick to his known familiar zones?
Old ways, even miserable ones, are hard to change.
Great, thought provoking piece!
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hi Sue!! You see the other side I tried to incorporate...'the husband who was never there' or something like that. I find most men are just 'gone' once married...as if there is no longer a reason to be alive. They just sort of go away mentally. ? If that makes sense. I'm glad you 'got' this one! Thanks! Hugs, susan
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Susan,
My heart goes out to the miserable man in this story. His grief is not for the loss of his wife, rather how will he along without her telling him what to do. Your imagery is first rate and the message is clear. Yes, life is too short to spend it in misery. Well done....blessings, chey
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hi Susan,
My heart goes out to the miserable man in this story. His grief is not for the loss of his wife, rather how will he along without her telling him what to do. Your imagery is first rate and the message is clear. Yes, life is too short to spend it in misery. Well done....blessings, chey
Comment Written 07-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hi there! I am always so glad you enjoy my little sob stories...I hope to do a happier one soon. Maybe. I will try. I will. Thank you so much! xoxo...Susan
