What Price Life?
Russian submarine sinks with all hands.15 total reviews
Comment from mermaids
This is so sad and one prays for these men. How sad life is seen as expendable. Excellent true story for this contest. I wish you well in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-May-2014
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This is so sad and one prays for these men. How sad life is seen as expendable. Excellent true story for this contest. I wish you well in the contest.
Comment Written 13-May-2014
reply by the author on 14-May-2014
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Thank you for reading - blessings my friend. Love, Kay.
Comment from adewpearl
A compelling story about this tragic real-life event. You've packed a lot into the 50 words allotted you. You make it easy to picture their plight and feel their desperation. Brooke
reply by the author on 12-May-2014
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A compelling story about this tragic real-life event. You've packed a lot into the 50 words allotted you. You make it easy to picture their plight and feel their desperation. Brooke
Comment Written 11-May-2014
reply by the author on 12-May-2014
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Hello Nana, Thanks for reading - and Putkin is still President! Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Alan K Pease
Is this the Russian submarine that sunk off Norway a number of years ago or is this more recent. A long time ago a Russian submarine was retrieved from the bottom of the Pacific by the CIA. Whether it had nuclear weapons I do not know.
I am doing well and think of you from time to time. I am getting a little nervous mostly about the medications I have to take to clean out my bowl before the colonoscipy. Pleasant thought.. Regards and love Alan
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Is this the Russian submarine that sunk off Norway a number of years ago or is this more recent. A long time ago a Russian submarine was retrieved from the bottom of the Pacific by the CIA. Whether it had nuclear weapons I do not know.
I am doing well and think of you from time to time. I am getting a little nervous mostly about the medications I have to take to clean out my bowl before the colonoscipy. Pleasant thought.. Regards and love Alan
Comment Written 11-May-2014
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Hello dear friend, The Korsk sank off Norway. Don't worry about your clean out - they usually give you 2 more litres when you get to the hospital! :-( love Kay.
Comment from jlsavell
Dear Kace, how very well you have described this tragedy is so few words. Shall we never forget. August 12th in 2000, I believe. It was reported that a young 27 year old officer had written a note to his family. Put in was far from concerned about the whole crew. A naval exercise gone horribly wrong. Sadly, the Korsk is not and will not be the only tragedy of military origins.Governments are are callous and ultimate power results in innocent sacrifices. Horrific.
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Dear Kace, how very well you have described this tragedy is so few words. Shall we never forget. August 12th in 2000, I believe. It was reported that a young 27 year old officer had written a note to his family. Put in was far from concerned about the whole crew. A naval exercise gone horribly wrong. Sadly, the Korsk is not and will not be the only tragedy of military origins.Governments are are callous and ultimate power results in innocent sacrifices. Horrific.
Comment Written 11-May-2014
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Howdy stranger! Nice to hear from you - man's inhumanity to man and Putkin is still ruling the Russian roost. Love, Kay.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You used those 50 well, Kay, didn't waste one. That was a shocking day in Russian history, I hope the president rots in a submarine himself one day. I am sure everyone will cheer. Good luck in the contest, it is a brilliant entry. :) Sandra
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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You used those 50 well, Kay, didn't waste one. That was a shocking day in Russian history, I hope the president rots in a submarine himself one day. I am sure everyone will cheer. Good luck in the contest, it is a brilliant entry. :) Sandra
Comment Written 11-May-2014
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Hello Sandy Seagull, Yes, may he rot in hell. Thanks for reading sweet-pea. Love, Kay.
Comment from Selina Stambi
Dear Kay,
This is very cleverly done. You have voiced so much in so few words!
Hope you win! :)
Have a lovely weekend, my dear friend.
Lots of love,
xxx
Sonali :)
She (lies) on her side in the
Still the young men waited to hear .. wait to hear? (the rest of the write is in the present tense)
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Dear Kay,
This is very cleverly done. You have voiced so much in so few words!
Hope you win! :)
Have a lovely weekend, my dear friend.
Lots of love,
xxx
Sonali :)
She (lies) on her side in the
Still the young men waited to hear .. wait to hear? (the rest of the write is in the present tense)
Comment Written 10-May-2014
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Thank you possum - glad you liked the smallest story in the world! Love, Kay.
Comment from Carole Rosa
Kay, This is a wonderful entry for the contest. It's amazing how much information can be written into a story with only 50 words. Excellent job. Good luck in the contest. Carole
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Kay, This is a wonderful entry for the contest. It's amazing how much information can be written into a story with only 50 words. Excellent job. Good luck in the contest. Carole
Comment Written 10-May-2014
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Hello Carole, Glad you liked the story - thanks for reading and your good wishes. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Eigle Rull
Isn't it sad the way the life of others means so little to so many people? It's terrible. Your well written piece is a tribute to those poor souls who lost their lives at the call of so-called leaders. It is short and to the point, my friend. It was spell binding. I enjoyed it a lot.
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Isn't it sad the way the life of others means so little to so many people? It's terrible. Your well written piece is a tribute to those poor souls who lost their lives at the call of so-called leaders. It is short and to the point, my friend. It was spell binding. I enjoyed it a lot.
Always with respect,
Comment Written 10-May-2014
reply by the author on 11-May-2014
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Hello my friend, Thanks for reading and yes, what price life? Still, the Russians are a very tartar race and Putkin is still President! Love, Kay.
Comment from Writingfundimension
Kay, this is a great contest entry. You've used the real life event to build horror in so few words. A true writing feat, my friend. Well done and most deserving of a contest win. Hugs, Bev
reply by the author on 10-May-2014
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Kay, this is a great contest entry. You've used the real life event to build horror in so few words. A true writing feat, my friend. Well done and most deserving of a contest win. Hugs, Bev
Comment Written 10-May-2014
reply by the author on 10-May-2014
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Hello Bev, Thanks so much for reading; devastated when it happened - just goes to show, he didn't care about the men. Blessings, Kay.
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Yes, they were just 'necessary' casualties of war. How much goes on that we have no idea about?
You're very welcome, my friend.
Love, Bev
Comment from Ekim777
When lives are held cheap, all values are tumble and the inevitable decadence sets in. It's as simple as that. It has been called the banality of evil. And yet we all harbor a lust for killing but a leader should know better. Even if he devotes his efforts to the destructive mode. The real tragedy lies with those who die to keep alive tired old symbols and worn out platitudes. -Ekim777
reply by the author on 10-May-2014
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When lives are held cheap, all values are tumble and the inevitable decadence sets in. It's as simple as that. It has been called the banality of evil. And yet we all harbor a lust for killing but a leader should know better. Even if he devotes his efforts to the destructive mode. The real tragedy lies with those who die to keep alive tired old symbols and worn out platitudes. -Ekim777
Comment Written 10-May-2014
reply by the author on 10-May-2014
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Indeed. He didn't give thought to his men - thanks for reading about man's inhumanity to man. Cheers, Kay.
