Comment from A. Willow Bends

Excellent

Excellent. The description of setting puts the reader RIGHT THERE and the vocabulary used is a notch above what we tend to see on FanStory. Creative topic and yes, we will take anything to inspire us to create. Very nice! Good luck!
Wendy

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2019

I did the vocabulary thing on purpose. ;)
Thanks for reading. xxx

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Lovely little story Maria, inspired by a rain wash street and a little bird that intrigued and inspired you. I love the fantasy ending, went perfectly with this lovely tale.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2019

Thanks for reading, Valda.

Comment from Debra White

Excellent

Hello Maria :)
This is beautiful. I really enjoyed it.
Nature really is inspiring. I love the little sparrow's answer - inspiration can manifest itself in so many different ways.
Thank you for sharing. Best wishes, Debra :) x
ps: That artwork is lovely.

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019

I'm glad you liked it, Debra. xxx

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

I like this imaginary conversation with the bird, Maria. The thrill of hearing in your mind that the bird was there for your pleasure and inspiration does create wonderment and a little awe. A very good write.

Melissa

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019

Thanks so much for reading. Have a lovely day.

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Such an enchanting write, Lady Maria....but, please, don't give away all of our secrets, okay?! :) ;) Thanx for sharing the smile for the day! ;) Yvette

melliflous --> mellifluous

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019

Thanks for reading and noticing the typo.

Comment from Beri Bee

Exceptional

This one made my eyes well up (and I only cry at beauty). You've touched on something deep and universal, though possibly lost to the majority of people (even those seeing sparrows after the rain). I will keep this and read it again, so it will remind me of this feeling you've drawn forth. It will remind me of Why. Thank you!

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019

Thanks for your review and the extra star. Take care.

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Well, birds are in the air and filling us with inspiration already. I love birds and feel like I live in a bird conservatory. We are surrounded by so many, good and foreboding looking ones. We live on a lake near a small conservation area in Florida. It is wild. My favorites are the Cardinals and Bluejays that grace my birdfeeder year-round.
Always my best to you and yours,
Sally xo

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019

Thanks for your review. Take care.

Comment from aryr

Excellent

This was an amazing way to describe inspiration or rather to inspire, Maria. Something so small and simple that provided so very much. Great job. Very enjoyable.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019

Thanks for your review. Take care.

reply by aryr on 18-Jun-2019

you are welcome, you as well

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written story about the places in nature where we can find inspiration that can open our minds for the muse to come forward with super ideas.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

Thanks for this understanding review.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

A wonderful post, Maria. The image is beautiful and your short story is well described. Seeing such a scene would prompt and artist, a poet or storyteller (you) to write something. Great job. Marilyn

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

Thanks so much for this understanding review, Marilyn.