Words Hurt
A story of the 60s45 total reviews
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
The dialogue between mother and son about long-haired hippies and the Vietnam War clearly gave information capturing the time period. The hurtful statements of that generation against our military, the individual men who fought and those special women who served as nurses was a slap in the face. As hurtful was how it affected the loved ones of these individuals.
The story read smoothly, met the contest requirements, perfectly illustrated, (loved the ending), and was a great read.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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The dialogue between mother and son about long-haired hippies and the Vietnam War clearly gave information capturing the time period. The hurtful statements of that generation against our military, the individual men who fought and those special women who served as nurses was a slap in the face. As hurtful was how it affected the loved ones of these individuals.
The story read smoothly, met the contest requirements, perfectly illustrated, (loved the ending), and was a great read.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my story.
Comment from Sherry Asbury
My dear husband was Japanese and suffered twice the stones and arrows that was fair. I had such a flag until I married a man who burned it because my husband's race offended him. You have presented a beautiful story here...told in such a heart-tugging way. We must never forget the soldiers who sacrificed so much. You are a great poet.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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My dear husband was Japanese and suffered twice the stones and arrows that was fair. I had such a flag until I married a man who burned it because my husband's race offended him. You have presented a beautiful story here...told in such a heart-tugging way. We must never forget the soldiers who sacrificed so much. You are a great poet.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my story.
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Wonderful story!
Comment from Tpa
A terrific expression of the manner, which the soldiers were treated in that war. Your story was beautifully written and expressed in limited words. I congratulate you and wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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A terrific expression of the manner, which the soldiers were treated in that war. Your story was beautifully written and expressed in limited words. I congratulate you and wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Thank you very much for the six stars. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my story.
Comment from Ritasher
A story with a "punchline" at the end - woah. It's not supposed to be funny, however, but it gives something to think about; I feel like we sometimes don't think much about what we say to children, while some things get stuck in their little heads, sometimes even for life. When it's on such delicate topics, bullies that way can continue throughout generations. Thank you for sharing this - otherwise I wouldn't have known this fact!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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A story with a "punchline" at the end - woah. It's not supposed to be funny, however, but it gives something to think about; I feel like we sometimes don't think much about what we say to children, while some things get stuck in their little heads, sometimes even for life. When it's on such delicate topics, bullies that way can continue throughout generations. Thank you for sharing this - otherwise I wouldn't have known this fact!
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my story.
Comment from Colleen The Garbanzo Bean
Bringing a memorable war into your story is a great way to make the decade obvious by your story. Connecting this to your own life makes the story more believable and powerful. I like how the child connected Hell and Vietnam. His mistake makes a powerful connection between the two, because I imagine fighting in a war feels like Hell. I might be too young, but I don't get the baby killer reference, although I can imagine.
Although everyone is entitled to their own opinion about whether a war is just or not, I agree that Veteran's deserve to be respected for their service and sacrifice.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Bringing a memorable war into your story is a great way to make the decade obvious by your story. Connecting this to your own life makes the story more believable and powerful. I like how the child connected Hell and Vietnam. His mistake makes a powerful connection between the two, because I imagine fighting in a war feels like Hell. I might be too young, but I don't get the baby killer reference, although I can imagine.
Although everyone is entitled to their own opinion about whether a war is just or not, I agree that Veteran's deserve to be respected for their service and sacrifice.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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When the veterans returned from vietnam they were met by protesters who called them baby killers. Thanks for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from rockmann
Excellent story. Well-written. You said so much in so few words. It took me back to my own time, which are memories I live with daily. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Excellent story. Well-written. You said so much in so few words. It took me back to my own time, which are memories I live with daily. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Thank you for your service. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my story.
Comment from Raul1
This story meets the requirements for the contest. I have enjoyed reading your story. It's beautifully written. Excellent work! Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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This story meets the requirements for the contest. I have enjoyed reading your story. It's beautifully written. Excellent work! Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my story.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Bill Schott
This flash fiction story, Words Hurt, has the required word count and brings back those rough times when the country was torn by social injustice, the Vietnam War, distrust of the government. Soldiers suffered on two continents.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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This flash fiction story, Words Hurt, has the required word count and brings back those rough times when the country was torn by social injustice, the Vietnam War, distrust of the government. Soldiers suffered on two continents.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Thank you for your service Bill. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my story.
Comment from Dr. Nad
Thank you for addressing an issue that never seems to go away and maybe never will or should. The justification of war. Each side has a role to play and personal interests to advance. Who, if any, is looking out for the good of humanity? I notice you brought to the fore some of the emotion from both sides. I also noticed that you left us to struggle with the morality of a "just" war. I further noticed that you didn't identify your thoughts as a child or as a seasoned adult.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Thank you for addressing an issue that never seems to go away and maybe never will or should. The justification of war. Each side has a role to play and personal interests to advance. Who, if any, is looking out for the good of humanity? I notice you brought to the fore some of the emotion from both sides. I also noticed that you left us to struggle with the morality of a "just" war. I further noticed that you didn't identify your thoughts as a child or as a seasoned adult.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the six star rating. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my story.
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I finally got the time to check my FanStory page. You, sir, are most welcome
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
This is a very powerful story. Poignant. The finishing line really slaps the forces responsible for the war in the face. I really wonder how the mother must have felt hearing these innocent words. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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This is a very powerful story. Poignant. The finishing line really slaps the forces responsible for the war in the face. I really wonder how the mother must have felt hearing these innocent words. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2021
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Thank you for the six star rating. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my story.