Hero

16 thoughts on “Hero”

1. Was it not F. Scott Fitzgerald that said “Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy.” A fine verse.

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   1. Thanks Charles. That’s a very thought provoking quote.

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2. Some days we all feel the tug on that line, and the distant wamth. Really wonderful piece of writing.

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   1. Indeed we do. Thanks Simon.

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3. Stunning prose.

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   1. Thanks!

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4. the details tell the reader a lot about the father and sons. wonderful subtlety in images such as “hint of red in the sky” and “Silver bullets.”lots of care shown in this piece.

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   1. Thanks Michael. He was quite a guy.

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5. I’m on the front side of this Chris. Navigating this long passage with my Father now. He’s everything to me. I’m ever so grateful for this… xxoo

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   1. Oh Jana. I’m so glad I posted this and it offered something for you. What a journey… and how fortunate we are to be loved and influenced by people who mean so much…

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      1. You know it…!

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6. Excellent writing Chris.

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   1. Thanks Mark.

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7. You have cast a bittersweet enchantment here…I feel like a voyeur on the banks of a lovely, modern, yet nonetheless daunting River Styx…

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   1. That’s an interesting and thought-provoking take… thanks Carrie.

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8. To some it just doesn’t matter
   Simply beautiful
   As always Sheldon

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