My Friend Across the Fence
The hardest lesson I've ever learned33 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
People are damned if they do and damn if they don't: "At first I defended Frankie, assuring the other boys that he was attracted to girls like the rest of us. But one day two older boys approached me and one said, "The way you keep defending Frankie, we think you might be a homo too." This still the case, not a lot has changed: "I just couldn't risk being seen associating with Frankie." This was a poignant story. You have an excellent message. I would give you six stars but I don't have any left I can give you an A+ though.
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People are damned if they do and damn if they don't: "At first I defended Frankie, assuring the other boys that he was attracted to girls like the rest of us. But one day two older boys approached me and one said, "The way you keep defending Frankie, we think you might be a homo too." This still the case, not a lot has changed: "I just couldn't risk being seen associating with Frankie." This was a poignant story. You have an excellent message. I would give you six stars but I don't have any left I can give you an A+ though.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
Comment from muffinmama
This is a beautifully written story about friendship and love and the agony of rejecting a loved friend because of peer pressure.
You have been brutally honest about your 'mistake', but Frankie was right, the world is not always forgiving. You both lost a part of yourselves when the relationship broke apart, but you found it in time to start the healing process.
Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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This is a beautifully written story about friendship and love and the agony of rejecting a loved friend because of peer pressure.
You have been brutally honest about your 'mistake', but Frankie was right, the world is not always forgiving. You both lost a part of yourselves when the relationship broke apart, but you found it in time to start the healing process.
Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Oh, thanks so much for that great review, Mama. Your words touch on exactly what I was trying to convey here. And thanks for the 6-star rating. That's very encouraging too.
Comment from ShirleyT1
What a beautiful, yet sad story. I'm so glad that you reconnected with Frankie. Our world can be so cruel by not being able to see the true person. Great writing and great story of life. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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What a beautiful, yet sad story. I'm so glad that you reconnected with Frankie. Our world can be so cruel by not being able to see the true person. Great writing and great story of life. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Thank you for reading this, Shirley, and for your kind words.
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Justin Tyme,
Nice piece of Biographical Non-Fiction having lucid as well as perfectly matching the theme phraseology, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and beautifully depicting youngsters' sex related complexities.
The last two paragraphs are particularly noteworthy.
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Hello Justin Tyme,
Nice piece of Biographical Non-Fiction having lucid as well as perfectly matching the theme phraseology, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and beautifully depicting youngsters' sex related complexities.
The last two paragraphs are particularly noteworthy.
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Hey there, RP, thanks so much for reading and reviewing this story. Your words cover exactly what I was trying to convey. And thanks for that six star review. That's cool too!
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Justin Tyme, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a sad and heartfelt story and Frankie was right, the world has too much prejudice and we are manipulated and fall into line so that we are not targeted by it. This is an honest and sensitive write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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This is a sad and heartfelt story and Frankie was right, the world has too much prejudice and we are manipulated and fall into line so that we are not targeted by it. This is an honest and sensitive write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Hi Dolly, thanks so much for your review and your kind words on this story. It is appreciated.
Comment from Tpa
Bravo to you on your last sentence of your excellent story. It was ashamed during the previous years, homosexuality was a dirty word. Slowly, they are accepted more by society today than in the past. I'm sorry for the passing of your friend and the pain he indulged. GOOD STORY.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Bravo to you on your last sentence of your excellent story. It was ashamed during the previous years, homosexuality was a dirty word. Slowly, they are accepted more by society today than in the past. I'm sorry for the passing of your friend and the pain he indulged. GOOD STORY.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Hi TPA, thank you so much for reading and reviewing this story, and for your kind words.
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is a well written and captivating true story that is heartwarming and has an unspoken message for today's time. It develops smoothly from beginning to end. There is one line you may want to review:
"I'd only vaguely heard of this concept and it aeemed to throw everything out of whack." Did you mean "Seemed" to throw everything?
Well done. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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This is a well written and captivating true story that is heartwarming and has an unspoken message for today's time. It develops smoothly from beginning to end. There is one line you may want to review:
"I'd only vaguely heard of this concept and it aeemed to throw everything out of whack." Did you mean "Seemed" to throw everything?
Well done. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Hi LJ
Thanks so much for reading and reviewing this story. I appreciate it.
Comment from elchupakabra
I think this is a really important story to tell. I enjoy that you were accountable for yourself and ultimately re-connected with your friend at the end. Really excellent work sharing your story, thank you. Good luck in the contest. Later daze.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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I think this is a really important story to tell. I enjoy that you were accountable for yourself and ultimately re-connected with your friend at the end. Really excellent work sharing your story, thank you. Good luck in the contest. Later daze.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Hi Elchup (awesome screen name by the way), thanks for reading and reviewing this story. And for that 6-star rating. That's also very encouraging.
Comment from L. Kalere
I'd like to think that today, society is ready to accept people's differences, and am always surprised to hear otherwise. This is a difficult story to read, but it's impactful and teaches a valuable lesson. Well done, congratulations.
Linda
I do think your friend would be pleased.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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I'd like to think that today, society is ready to accept people's differences, and am always surprised to hear otherwise. This is a difficult story to read, but it's impactful and teaches a valuable lesson. Well done, congratulations.
Linda
I do think your friend would be pleased.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
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Thank you LK for reading this story and for your kind words on it.
Comment from JudyE
This was a very moving story and I'm sure it's been, and maybe still is, repeated even today. I can relate to being left in the dark about all things sexual. That's mostly the way it was back then. I'm glad you and Frankie had the chance to reconnect. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021
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This was a very moving story and I'm sure it's been, and maybe still is, repeated even today. I can relate to being left in the dark about all things sexual. That's mostly the way it was back then. I'm glad you and Frankie had the chance to reconnect. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021
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Hi Judy, thanks for reading and reviewing this story and for your encouraging words.