A Layer Underneath
An introspective look under the surface31 total reviews
Comment from Janet Foor
Your three desires show an excellent introspection of lies beneath ones persona Jesse. Great trio.
I like your personal quest. The cool summer breeze on a hot day at the beach in the South Pacific. I would love to be there too.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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Your three desires show an excellent introspection of lies beneath ones persona Jesse. Great trio.
I like your personal quest. The cool summer breeze on a hot day at the beach in the South Pacific. I would love to be there too.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 10-May-2021
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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Thank you so much, Janet, for your encouraging review and exceptional rating! You put yourself in my shoes, and I appreciate your empathy and kind comments about this piece.
Have as great a day as you have made me feel!
Jesse
Comment from estory
We all have this secret desire to be popular. Good looking, a good friend, as easy as a tropical breeze. But its all easier said than done. That's where my stories end up coming from...estory
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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We all have this secret desire to be popular. Good looking, a good friend, as easy as a tropical breeze. But its all easier said than done. That's where my stories end up coming from...estory
Comment Written 10-May-2021
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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I understand what you are saying, my friend, but I really don't care to be popular...just a few close friends will do. The other two things will take some work, but I believe are still achievable. Thank you for challenging my quest. I appreciate your candor and your excellent rating. Have a wonderful day,
Jesse
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
A Layer Underneath
by Jesse James Doty
Hello, Jesse,
Nice quest or fantasy....maybe both. Friendship is so important. The context is clear and follows a good structure. Good job.
Gypsy hugs
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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A Layer Underneath
by Jesse James Doty
Hello, Jesse,
Nice quest or fantasy....maybe both. Friendship is so important. The context is clear and follows a good structure. Good job.
Gypsy hugs
Comment Written 10-May-2021
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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Good morning, Gypsy.
It is a quest...there is no fantasy involved. I do plan on going after these three things and achieving at least two of three of them.
Maybe the lean, sinewy body I won't achieve, but I won't stop until I acquire the other two things. They are, to me, necessary for a good quality of life!
Have a good day, and thanks for the Gypsy hugs!
Jesse
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I misunderstood...I thought you were looking for a girl with lean, sinewy body LoL. I know what you mean.
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That wouldn't be a bad thing either.
But no, I meant my own body.
I may not get into that good of shape, but I can at least give it a hero's effort!
Have a great afternoon,
Jesse
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your ultra-concise, personal writing vividly expresses the top three desires of your heart. I noticed you ranked friendship first. I would certainly agree that friends mean more and the other two.
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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Your ultra-concise, personal writing vividly expresses the top three desires of your heart. I noticed you ranked friendship first. I would certainly agree that friends mean more and the other two.
Comment Written 10-May-2021
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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You are so right! Janice, you nailed it when you noticed that I put friendship as the number one priority. Without friendship, you have no one to share all the intimate details and show off the lean, sinewy body for. Life is well worth living when you have good friends to share it with. Thank you for your kind comments and insightful review.
Have a wonderful day,
Jesse
Comment from karenina
You continue to flourish in your prose offerings! (I never had a doubt you would!)
So important for all of us to consider our own priorities! One can map out a journey once it is determined where they are headed!
Friendship, fitness, intimacy...
They fit together like hand in glove!
Love the intro lines...
Nothing is discovered only in our topmost layers!
We must look deep within and own that we are worthy of our aspirations!
Very good write my friend!
Karenina
reply by the author on 10-May-2021
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You continue to flourish in your prose offerings! (I never had a doubt you would!)
So important for all of us to consider our own priorities! One can map out a journey once it is determined where they are headed!
Friendship, fitness, intimacy...
They fit together like hand in glove!
Love the intro lines...
Nothing is discovered only in our topmost layers!
We must look deep within and own that we are worthy of our aspirations!
Very good write my friend!
Karenina
Comment Written 10-May-2021
reply by the author on 10-May-2021
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You say a lot of profound things, Karenina...and one of my favorite ones is, "Nothing is discovered only in our topmost layers!" I am happy that you loved the introduction to my three aspirations. I value your reviews, and they have been consistently favorable about my prose, which makes me feel very good. Thank you, my friend, for the kind words.
Have a great evening,
Jesse
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You bring A fresh insight to human reflection. It is wise. It is endearing.
You have the proverbial way with words, my friend... Karenina
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Wow. Thank you for your kindness. Your words mean a lot to me.
I shall endeavor to live up to your view of me.
Have a beautiful day, my friend,
Jesse
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May you continue flourishing in life and writing!
Karenina
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Thanks so much, Karenina.
I appreciate you as a writer and a friend.
Take it easy,
Jesse
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:)
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Masterful prose--I recall your unfounded trepidation--you've skillfully incorporated poetic imagery in the breathtaking closer. Siamese show cat--brilliant.
reply by the author on 10-May-2021
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Masterful prose--I recall your unfounded trepidation--you've skillfully incorporated poetic imagery in the breathtaking closer. Siamese show cat--brilliant.
Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 10-May-2021
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Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for your kind comments and complimentary review. Your positivity is appreciated. Your words encourage me to go further with prose. Thanks again.
Have a wonderful upcoming week,
Jesse
Comment from kahpot
Under the top layer, Friendship- I believe is a two way street, for people to help you achieve this desire you may have to display it, Intimacy- I totally agree with your desire for these feelings as you have written very nice, A lean, sinewy body- (I had one of those) and honestly as age enlarged it, my frustration, aggravation, and feeling of loss was hard to take, I loved this read as it gave me much to think about, very well written****kahpot
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Under the top layer, Friendship- I believe is a two way street, for people to help you achieve this desire you may have to display it, Intimacy- I totally agree with your desire for these feelings as you have written very nice, A lean, sinewy body- (I had one of those) and honestly as age enlarged it, my frustration, aggravation, and feeling of loss was hard to take, I loved this read as it gave me much to think about, very well written****kahpot
Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Wow, you have given this a lot of thought.
Thank you for your insightful and introspective review revealing your own story and an interesting one at that.
So losing a lean body is difficult to take. I used to be fit, but now, I am wheelchair-bound, and it is hard to exercise, much at all. Friendship is a two-way street, and I believe I am ready to be a friend to somebody besides the one or two I have.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments. You've given me something to ponder.
Have a wonderful upcoming week, my friend,
Jesse
Comment from Wendy G
Love the image, and the thoughts in your writing. The first aspiration really resonates with me as does the third. The second I feel is a bit beyond me - and probably unachievable - but it represents health and well-being, so I affirm that one also. The three most precious gifts one could desire, friendship, health, and intimacy with another, whether physical, emotional or spiritual, or a combination. With those one would be content. Your work is very thoughtful, makes one think and evaluate. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Love the image, and the thoughts in your writing. The first aspiration really resonates with me as does the third. The second I feel is a bit beyond me - and probably unachievable - but it represents health and well-being, so I affirm that one also. The three most precious gifts one could desire, friendship, health, and intimacy with another, whether physical, emotional or spiritual, or a combination. With those one would be content. Your work is very thoughtful, makes one think and evaluate. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Hello Wendy. Thanks for dropping by and pondering my work with me. I love your musings and your reasons for wanting the same things. I am glad I got you thinking and evaluating. Nothing better in the world, than to ponder your thought processes.
Have a wonderful morning,
Jesse
Comment from lyenochka
I enjoy reading your poetic prose, Jesse! I was wondering what the third quality was. The first quality is Friendship, and the last quality is Intimacy. Is the "Lean, sinewy body" the second one? But I would think the quality of "leanness" is a physical one and I thought you were peering "underneath the top layer" (which I thought meant the physical.)
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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I enjoy reading your poetic prose, Jesse! I was wondering what the third quality was. The first quality is Friendship, and the last quality is Intimacy. Is the "Lean, sinewy body" the second one? But I would think the quality of "leanness" is a physical one and I thought you were peering "underneath the top layer" (which I thought meant the physical.)
Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Underneath the top layer of my being, is my truer self, and I admit to myself that I want a lean, sinewy body. Yes, that is the second quality I am after. I hope this explains that better. I am glad you enjoyed my poetic prose. That means a lot to me, Helen.
Have a great upcoming week, my friend,
Jesse
Comment from Judy Lawless
Your personal quest is an inspiring one, one that I'm sure many people share. I'm glad that you put friendship at the top, though. Without good friends to prop you up when your down and share love and laughter with, other things wouldn't matter. Thank for sharing. Well done.
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Your personal quest is an inspiring one, one that I'm sure many people share. I'm glad that you put friendship at the top, though. Without good friends to prop you up when your down and share love and laughter with, other things wouldn't matter. Thank for sharing. Well done.
Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Yes, Judy, friendship is top on my list for a reason. Supportive friends are my number one priority. I have a couple, and I want more. Thank you for your kind words and encouraging review.
Have a great evening,
Jesse