Victor, this incredible piece reminded me of so many places and took me back to my childhood when I listened to Hank Snow's "I've been everywhere" with lust in my heart. I hope my last moments are spent revisiting the places I've been.
Thank you Joyce. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now I'll need to take a listen to Hank Snow, and I too hope the last moments (yours, mine, others) are cherished ones. I really appreciate you reading and taking the time to comment.
Very touching homage to the events that make up a life, and the vague uncertainty of whatever comes after. I loved this story. It even referenced Santa Cruz - my home away from home! Thanks for another great story, Victor.
Thank you Mike. I always appreciate your beautiful comments, means a lot to me. As for Santa Cruz, it was my home a long time ago. A wonderful place and I especially loved the rocky coast north of town. Thanks again, friend!
"His feet rested on birdbone thin branches and his body swayed from side to side in the secret upper chambers of the sky."
A life fully lived involves accepting the associated risks. William did well for a while on the swaying birdbone thin branches. A sad ending but I doubt he had any regrets. Another brilliant tale, Victor!
I'm glad you enjoyed it despite the sadness / tragedy part. The one word prompts are inspiring for me. Thanks for reading, Jim, and your lovely comment.
"due to the immense capacity of the human spirit in catastrophic throes to stretch a second into a lifetime" - really good, Victor! Another one hit out of the park! I so look forward to your stories.
Thank you James. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to have fun writing stuff, although this one did creep me out a bit because the accident is based on a true event that I couldn't get out of my head.
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Victor, this incredible piece reminded me of so many places and took me back to my childhood when I listened to Hank Snow's "I've been everywhere" with lust in my heart. I hope my last moments are spent revisiting the places I've been.
Thank you Joyce. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now I'll need to take a listen to Hank Snow, and I too hope the last moments (yours, mine, others) are cherished ones. I really appreciate you reading and taking the time to comment.
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Thank you Jeanne, I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
Daaamn. Well done.
Thanks Trilety, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Just, wow. Beautiful words.
Thank you Stephanie, very kind of you. I'm glad you enjoyed the piece, and Welcome!
Very touching homage to the events that make up a life, and the vague uncertainty of whatever comes after. I loved this story. It even referenced Santa Cruz - my home away from home! Thanks for another great story, Victor.
Thank you Mike. I always appreciate your beautiful comments, means a lot to me. As for Santa Cruz, it was my home a long time ago. A wonderful place and I especially loved the rocky coast north of town. Thanks again, friend!
"His feet rested on birdbone thin branches and his body swayed from side to side in the secret upper chambers of the sky."
A life fully lived involves accepting the associated risks. William did well for a while on the swaying birdbone thin branches. A sad ending but I doubt he had any regrets. Another brilliant tale, Victor!
I'm glad you enjoyed it despite the sadness / tragedy part. The one word prompts are inspiring for me. Thanks for reading, Jim, and your lovely comment.
This was a beautiful albeit sad story of many human stories all in one.
Thank you Kristi. As you've pointed out, seems like life itself is a mixture of beauty and sadness for many. Glad you enjoyed the piece.
The structure of this story is just brilliant -- a man's entire life in mere seconds. Its complexity makes my head explode.
I really appreciate your comment and I'm happy you enjoyed it, Sharron, even if it is on the tragic side. Thanks so much for reading.
"due to the immense capacity of the human spirit in catastrophic throes to stretch a second into a lifetime" - really good, Victor! Another one hit out of the park! I so look forward to your stories.
Thank you James. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to have fun writing stuff, although this one did creep me out a bit because the accident is based on a true event that I couldn't get out of my head.