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Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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You really deserved to win this contest, not only was is amazing, your thoughts on the soul make so much sense. The night nefore my first husband died, (he was very young) I believe someone/thing came for him, but he wasn't ready to go. He was visibly upset and pointing and waving his finger in the air. By then, we couldn't understand what he was saying. He slept peacefully that night, and the following day. That evening, he slipped peacefully away with me and our young sons at his side. I will never forget those two nights. I believe he wanted one more day to prepare himself.
Sorry, I've gone off in one of my novella reviews again! Your short story brought it back to me, in a nice way. This happened nearly 40 years ago. I'm so pleased you won the contest. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 14-May-2022


reply by the author on 14-May-2022
    Thank you, Sandra. I am pleased you could share something that was evoked from this piece. I did three soul responses along the way.
reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 14-May-2022
    I'll have to look for those. Are they with these short stories? I'm up to 68 now, and really enjoying them. I'd already reviewed a few, but read them again.
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
    You read one, Pebble, and this one. The other is in here somewhere.
Comment from Sugarray77
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This is a very good write, Bill, and obviously everyone else thought so too since it won the contest. Good job on using drama (exclaiming..Oh, My soul..) to make your point. Congratulations on your win.

Melissa

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018
    Thanks again, Melissa.
Comment from country ranch writer
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Nicely done for this and we all look for our soul in one way or another. The soul is a curious one it can drift on the wind till it slowly makes its way back to us when the time comes to say goodbye.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2018
    Thanks, CRW
Comment from Earl Corp
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If I had a six star rating this story would have earned it. It's very moving and for 150 words it does the job of telling the story and invoking reader emotion. Very nice job.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2018
    Thsnk you, Earl. I called up a couple of previoud posts from the past.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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A beautiful and very reflective write, Bill -- like the way you chose to present a 'story' first and then your viewpoint. Almost like a parable....thanx for sharing and CONGRATULATIONS! :) :) Yvette

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2018


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2018
    Thank you, Yvette
Comment from trimple
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What a wonder short story that tell of what a soul may be.
A deserved win Bill.

Love the line
'In her hospice bed she seemed lost in a sea of sheets.'

stunning description, and deserved winning entry

kind regards
tracey trimpel:)

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2014


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
    Thank you, Tracey, for the very kind review. Bill
Comment from EMB
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Loved the mention of the "sea of sheets." It's so visual and telling at the same time. This has a sad tone, but you do end it with a twinge of hope. Nice job. :)

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
    Thank you, Edward, for giving this a look, and for the positive comments. Bill
Comment from sweetwoodjax
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this is very well written, bill, you did an excellent job writing this poetic tale of the soul and how it finds its way home in death. congratulations on your win...

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
    Thank you for the excellent review.
Comment from MagKing
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That's a great concept you've got there
What a lovely piece...
I can see that you're the contest winner.
Congratulations on your winning!

MagKing

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    Thank you for the excellent review.
Comment from rouskin
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Perfect write with excellent artwork and clear message:When one day it reunites, we become the lesser, and the 'whoul' returns to its home.It really deserves to be a winner Congratulations !

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014
    Thanks for the excellent review and the kind words. Bill