The Vanished Dream
I took the wrong road through life.41 total reviews
Comment from LIJ Red
Something that always troubled me was the way young women smirk and ignore ordinary, decent lads and flock after the fast-talking playboys. As Bones put it, chasing the alpha with the gaudy plumage. Sometimes they
are not very good nest-builders...excellent biography...
reply by the author on 31-May-2016
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Something that always troubled me was the way young women smirk and ignore ordinary, decent lads and flock after the fast-talking playboys. As Bones put it, chasing the alpha with the gaudy plumage. Sometimes they
are not very good nest-builders...excellent biography...
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 31-May-2016
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Thank you. Boy, you got it right. All I could see was the charming and handsome exterior of my 'prince'. I refused to look at the obvious bad side of him. Young girls are sometimes foolish and I was no exception. I had a very nice young man who wanted to date me but all I could see was the handsome older man. These older men often have more experience than young men and know how to lay on the flattery.
Comment from konni
Well-written.
In hindsight, we'd probably all make different choices--and end up with different problems!
But how unfair it is to judge what we did then with what we know now--how it turned out! With what we knew, we did the best we could, and it must be enough.
Your dream was neither unusual nor extravagant. In a kinder world, it would've worked out.
If a friend of yours told you this story, what would you do and say? Please do that.
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Well-written.
In hindsight, we'd probably all make different choices--and end up with different problems!
But how unfair it is to judge what we did then with what we know now--how it turned out! With what we knew, we did the best we could, and it must be enough.
Your dream was neither unusual nor extravagant. In a kinder world, it would've worked out.
If a friend of yours told you this story, what would you do and say? Please do that.
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you. I decided long ago to remember the good and let the bad go. It is called survival. The bad memories can kill a person if they let them.
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You're welcome. Whatever works for you. We try to make sense of things--this causing that, but life's a lot more complicated than that, eh?
Comment from foxangie123
I thought of my daughter I lost at the age of sixteen in a car accident. I had read this yet did again because it helps me know I'm not alone having endured such a tragedy. Thus is a great tribute to him and he is smiling upon you. I feel it.
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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I thought of my daughter I lost at the age of sixteen in a car accident. I had read this yet did again because it helps me know I'm not alone having endured such a tragedy. Thus is a great tribute to him and he is smiling upon you. I feel it.
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you, my friend. I'm sorry to hear you lost a sixteen year old child too. None of us are alone. There are countless people who have lost the ones dear to their heart.
Comment from Kooky Clown
Thanks for sharing this story with me and others I found it a sad story but also a warming tale as you seem to look back on the good times you had with your son and almost forgot the bad times. I admire you for doing that . God Bless you.
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thanks for sharing this story with me and others I found it a sad story but also a warming tale as you seem to look back on the good times you had with your son and almost forgot the bad times. I admire you for doing that . God Bless you.
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you, my friend. What I did is called survival. If one doesn't let go of the bad memories they will destroy you.
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
This is such a heart-breaking story and it sounds as if you have not yet come to peace with your past. It does sound like you have a few years of good memories with your son to focus on. I hope your writing brings you some solace to. You have written this very well. I will keep you in my prayers, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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This is such a heart-breaking story and it sounds as if you have not yet come to peace with your past. It does sound like you have a few years of good memories with your son to focus on. I hope your writing brings you some solace to. You have written this very well. I will keep you in my prayers, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you. I made up my mind some time ago to savor the good and let go of the bad. I will always be grateful for the 16 years I spent with my son. He taught me to love.
Comment from BeasPeas
This is an excellent story of a dream. I'm seventy four. You married the same year I did. Back in those days, despite the swinging 60's, our dream was to get married and have kids and all would be well. Many of us found out our dreams were nightmares and we had to make our own happiness. I'm sorry for the loss of your son. My heart goes out to you. Much good luck with this entry into the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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This is an excellent story of a dream. I'm seventy four. You married the same year I did. Back in those days, despite the swinging 60's, our dream was to get married and have kids and all would be well. Many of us found out our dreams were nightmares and we had to make our own happiness. I'm sorry for the loss of your son. My heart goes out to you. Much good luck with this entry into the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you, Bea. I decided some time ago to let go of the bad and focus on the good. I will be forever grateful for knowing my son for sixteen years.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
A very well written piece from a technical aspect. The writing is solid and engaging. It is always difficult to 'review' someone's recollections as it means something very different to them than to the reader. Dreams are simply that and I think times have moved on so much that the dreams we may have had seem silly to kids these days.
A good piece.
GMG
So, In conclusion - in conclusion.
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Hi there,
A very well written piece from a technical aspect. The writing is solid and engaging. It is always difficult to 'review' someone's recollections as it means something very different to them than to the reader. Dreams are simply that and I think times have moved on so much that the dreams we may have had seem silly to kids these days.
A good piece.
GMG
So, In conclusion - in conclusion.
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you. I agree, kids today think that marriage and living together forever is stupid. Now they live together and move on when they don't get along. My mom and dad would be appalled by today's morals. I have trouble accepting them myself.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That is so sad. Why shouldn't little girls dreams come true. Yours was a simple dream, you didn't ask for much, yet got very little. The only thing I can say about your life's story is, you and your son managed to share lots of magical moments after you left that idiot husband of yours. Many don't even get that. Live those years of happiness, not the ones you regret. They must give you some comfort. I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless and watch over you. Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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That is so sad. Why shouldn't little girls dreams come true. Yours was a simple dream, you didn't ask for much, yet got very little. The only thing I can say about your life's story is, you and your son managed to share lots of magical moments after you left that idiot husband of yours. Many don't even get that. Live those years of happiness, not the ones you regret. They must give you some comfort. I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless and watch over you. Sandra xxx
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you. I do savor the good times. I thank God for the time I had with my wonderful son.
Comment from RosieCus
A sad and poignant story. If this is a biographical story I am truly sorry for your losses. Your story is well written, very smooth and flowing. It has a fairytale beginning, but of course the dream didn't come true, so doesn't have the traditional happy ending. Thank you for sharing this story.
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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A sad and poignant story. If this is a biographical story I am truly sorry for your losses. Your story is well written, very smooth and flowing. It has a fairytale beginning, but of course the dream didn't come true, so doesn't have the traditional happy ending. Thank you for sharing this story.
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you. I'm not bitter about the past. I decided to remember the good times and forget the bad. I am grateful for the time I had with my son.
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I'm glad you're not bitter about the past, you can truly remember the good times.
Comment from Word Junkie
Hello PBB,
It's easy, in retrospect, to say, "I took the wrong road," when, in fact, you took the right road, which led to the wrong destination. That makes no sense, I know, but I do believe each road we take is the right road when we take it. The only way to avoid arriving at a wrong destination is to take no road at all, and that's existing, as opposed to living.
You were fortunate to be raised in a large, loving family. Your son was fortunate to have a loving mother. The pain never goes away, but it should be tempered by the truth, which is simply this: You did the best you could with the cards you were dealt.
Wishing you well,
Lana
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Hello PBB,
It's easy, in retrospect, to say, "I took the wrong road," when, in fact, you took the right road, which led to the wrong destination. That makes no sense, I know, but I do believe each road we take is the right road when we take it. The only way to avoid arriving at a wrong destination is to take no road at all, and that's existing, as opposed to living.
You were fortunate to be raised in a large, loving family. Your son was fortunate to have a loving mother. The pain never goes away, but it should be tempered by the truth, which is simply this: You did the best you could with the cards you were dealt.
Wishing you well,
Lana
Comment Written 30-May-2016
reply by the author on 30-May-2016
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Thank you. I like your perspective on the road we take in life. I never thought about it in that manner. I'm no bitter about the past. I decided long ago to let the bad go and remember the good. I'm so grateful for the 16 years I had with my son. He taught me so much about love.
