The Fourche Mountains
Ouachita National Forest15 total reviews
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello!
So peaceful. That is what comes to mind when I think of your "sense of place" and its accompanying short story. My father and I used to enjoy a similar place on the Tittabawassee River in Saginaw, Michigan... I so appreciate the visual imagery that your writing contains...contributing to drawing the reader in as you share with readers why your place on the Fourche La Fave is so special to you. Thank you for sharing...A memorable piece of writing...
Diane
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2018
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Hello!
So peaceful. That is what comes to mind when I think of your "sense of place" and its accompanying short story. My father and I used to enjoy a similar place on the Tittabawassee River in Saginaw, Michigan... I so appreciate the visual imagery that your writing contains...contributing to drawing the reader in as you share with readers why your place on the Fourche La Fave is so special to you. Thank you for sharing...A memorable piece of writing...
Diane
Comment Written 04-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2018
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Thanks so much for the wonderful review. I wish I could see your Tittabawassee. Sounds nice.
Comment from Sis Cat
What an amazing essay describing a sense of place--the Fourche La Fave. Your vivid descriptions make me feel like I am there. Arresting scenes were your descriptions not only of a country cemetery, but how the present generation paid homage to the people who came before them:
The Hickory trees are over a century old and provide a place for us to spread the tablecloths for the family pot luck dinner on the ground.
My family is from Texas and we used to visit the graves of our ancestors, so I enjoyed reading your account and how you imagined your ancestors to feel to be so honored:
The cemetery wears a hush as relatives go from grave to grave. Not until the task is complete is the food brought out for the feast.
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The brightly decorated graves smile at us as the family reunion begins. The ancient ones are glad we still assemble.
The graveyard scene opens up to the tranquil fishing scene (with the exception of the combative squirrels). You contemplate the Fourche La Fave flowing away from your sacred land, and you muse:
If only the creek had been content to stay in the mountains.
This is an amazing, brilliant write that relaxed and informed me. Thank you for sharing. I wish you contest success with your spectacular entry.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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What an amazing essay describing a sense of place--the Fourche La Fave. Your vivid descriptions make me feel like I am there. Arresting scenes were your descriptions not only of a country cemetery, but how the present generation paid homage to the people who came before them:
The Hickory trees are over a century old and provide a place for us to spread the tablecloths for the family pot luck dinner on the ground.
My family is from Texas and we used to visit the graves of our ancestors, so I enjoyed reading your account and how you imagined your ancestors to feel to be so honored:
The cemetery wears a hush as relatives go from grave to grave. Not until the task is complete is the food brought out for the feast.
and
The brightly decorated graves smile at us as the family reunion begins. The ancient ones are glad we still assemble.
The graveyard scene opens up to the tranquil fishing scene (with the exception of the combative squirrels). You contemplate the Fourche La Fave flowing away from your sacred land, and you muse:
If only the creek had been content to stay in the mountains.
This is an amazing, brilliant write that relaxed and informed me. Thank you for sharing. I wish you contest success with your spectacular entry.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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Sis Cat, thanks so much for your great review. It warms my heart that it struck a chord with you. I appreciate your time to review. Melissa
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks the sense of the short story, author is happy and peaceful to be there, the 1920's cemetery, environment, fish, rivers, mountain; well worded, well done. Thank you for sharing this with us. Good luck with the contest. WRITE, INSPIRE MAN CHANGE. DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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This speaks the sense of the short story, author is happy and peaceful to be there, the 1920's cemetery, environment, fish, rivers, mountain; well worded, well done. Thank you for sharing this with us. Good luck with the contest. WRITE, INSPIRE MAN CHANGE. DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 03-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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Thank you.
Comment from His Grayness
I found this work to be very enjoyable, very nicely presented with excellent photography and the dialog is also excellent, so I cannot recommend anything to improve this work in any way! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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I found this work to be very enjoyable, very nicely presented with excellent photography and the dialog is also excellent, so I cannot recommend anything to improve this work in any way! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
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Comment Written 03-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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Thanks for the review. I appreciate you taking your time to review it.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the 'Sense of Place Short Story' writing prompt.
You've managed to make your story about the Fourche personal to you and your history.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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I think this is a good entry for the 'Sense of Place Short Story' writing prompt.
You've managed to make your story about the Fourche personal to you and your history.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
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Comment Written 03-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018
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Thanks so much. I appreciate you taking the time to review.
