Superb writing Victor. Your story was masterfully told, and it flowed easily. I was also absolutely floored to read the Death Art mention of Jim Cummings. I had no idea. Thanks again for sharing - Jim
Sharron, yes it's great. Before I interviewed Jim on Authors Insights, I read a ton of his stories including Cool like Casali and others. Somehow though, I missed Death Art.
"...a moon that once lived a full life slivered" I must say, you have a way with words, Victor. This is a thought provoking piece - a surrealistic gaze at pockets of resistance against an unstoppable force. Whimsical and somber, it tickles the imagination. We readers are the beneficiaries of that spark of inspiration from Mr. Cummings.
Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it. Unstoppable force, indeed. I think that's probably what makes this surreal. Seems the bulldozers usually (but not always) prevail.
Thanks for reading, Jim, and your generous comment. I went back to Death Art a short while back, and that line kept swirling in my head. Thanks for the inspiration!
I always appreciate so much, not only the inspired language, but the open-endedness of your stories, Victor. This story could play out in several different ways. You give your readers credit for being able to think.
Thank you so much, Sharron. I really appreciate your comment. Yes, indeed, I do leave open endings because I believe readers can deal with it; they're smart and able to think. I can also appreciate stories that do it differently, but I remember a movie I saw recently with Willem DaFoe, "Inside", in which I loved the ending exactly because it was open. Many thanks again!
Superb writing Victor. Your story was masterfully told, and it flowed easily. I was also absolutely floored to read the Death Art mention of Jim Cummings. I had no idea. Thanks again for sharing - Jim
May I suggest one other by Jim Cummings - Cool Like Casali. Chilling.
Sharron, yes it's great. Before I interviewed Jim on Authors Insights, I read a ton of his stories including Cool like Casali and others. Somehow though, I missed Death Art.
Thanks Jim. Appreciate your reading and lovely comment. And yes, Death Art is one of my favorites.
Beautiful, economical writing and excellent pacing!
Thanks Ben, I'm glad you enjoyed it. And welcome! Glad you are here.
Thanks, Victor! Looking forward to more of your writing.
"...a moon that once lived a full life slivered" I must say, you have a way with words, Victor. This is a thought provoking piece - a surrealistic gaze at pockets of resistance against an unstoppable force. Whimsical and somber, it tickles the imagination. We readers are the beneficiaries of that spark of inspiration from Mr. Cummings.
Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it. Unstoppable force, indeed. I think that's probably what makes this surreal. Seems the bulldozers usually (but not always) prevail.
"Some had wanted to pretend that the day of decision would never force dawn from its bed; others had burned that notion last fire day."
Your inventiveness with language is what sets you apart, Victor. I really enjoyed this sad little tale. Both of these things are true.
Thank you for the mention, my friend.
Thanks for reading, Jim, and your generous comment. I went back to Death Art a short while back, and that line kept swirling in my head. Thanks for the inspiration!
Another fine story, Victor! I remember Jim's story. Thanks!
Alright! Glad you liked it, James. Thanks for checking it out, friend.
I always appreciate so much, not only the inspired language, but the open-endedness of your stories, Victor. This story could play out in several different ways. You give your readers credit for being able to think.
Thank you so much, Sharron. I really appreciate your comment. Yes, indeed, I do leave open endings because I believe readers can deal with it; they're smart and able to think. I can also appreciate stories that do it differently, but I remember a movie I saw recently with Willem DaFoe, "Inside", in which I loved the ending exactly because it was open. Many thanks again!