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Ethel Barker's avatar

Steve, that is a beautiful story with much to contemplate.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

thanks, short but to the point, fits the story I think

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

What a riveting post - I want to meet this man!!

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Thanks. It’s one of those border hugging fiction/nonfiction pieces pieces parts and wholes

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

A perfect blend!

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Tim Grover's avatar

Good stuff, reninds me of my uncle who was severely burned in a gas explosion. Only sometimes he TALKS TOO MUCH! 😄

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Ha. Fear of losing his voice maybe? Thanks for reading.

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Tara's avatar

Another beautiful piece. I love writing when it inspires me to write too.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Thanks. That’s a great compliment.

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rohn bayes's avatar

really nice / that is the literature experience / evocations and understandings - epiphanies even / wondering whether it was true or it really happened

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Thanks Rohn. You read it just write. Tones intimations and flutters

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Kali White VanBaale's avatar

Love this, Steve!

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thanks for you post today too!

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Loretta F Ross's avatar

Oh my. You take my breath away, reminding me of the old great uncles who kept to themselves, lived in a shack and came to Christmas dinner. They rarely spoke and both fascinated and scared me.

Take as long as you need. Your writing is so good.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Very generous of you to say this, thank you!

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Warren Varley's avatar

This is good. I recommend you pick up a copy of Strunk & White's Elements of Style. Then you can try to take your writing up a notch.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Glad you liked it

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