edgarblythe wrote:Yes, but he would have wanted the people he loved to carry on. He would just want us to reflect now and again in remembrance.
they do, but remember edgar, they are also 'part' of him, genetically they are part of him, and he is part of them, and you; beyond memory, he is within you, and lives on as you do in your children.
don't "ball up" Edgar.
I'll be back to check this out later. Looks good. -rjb-
damn, edgar, that was a great story. Thanks for posting it. I'll try to come uo with a contribution.
BTW, a suggestion to everyone: a story like that, to be fully appreciated, needs to be read aloud. We lose a lot by just scanning the words in a book or on a computer screen. We lose the rhythm, the cadence.
Plus it is great fun to lie on the couch and be read to. -rjb-
Great reading, edgar...I haven't read the revised piece yet...be back later
I thank you both for taking time to comment.
Edgar, I've read every piece on this thread (that's a lot of reading for me). I didn't realize you were such a fantastic writer. What books have you published?
Edgar, my "good" was sort of dry. I didn't mean it as equivocal, but that I was pulled in, nothing jarred, yet the writing was rich.
No prob, ossobuco. I often give the same response when I really want it to mean a bit more.
Stuh
I am an amateur. I belong to a writer's site which does its own publishing (titles will soon be available on Amazon, I believe) and a few of my works will be in them.
the professionals are amateurs too
I am at work on a novel and collecting short stories for a book. I may never be well known, but I have fun anyway.
There are many great writers that never become well known.
Edgar, let us know when your works will be available at Amazon
Hi, BBB. Nice to hear from you.
Eh, back on my post... I didn't really want it to read a bit more... I was happy enough.
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Well, whatever. All is well from the land of eb.
I just finished reading "Long Shadows"<smile>
A heartfelt description of family and memoriesÂ…in a way, it reminded me of my own. Beautiful story!
