BookRix

Nice book to read... this took me to younger days...

I was having oreo cookies and milk for 'desert' - i think its dessert.

sorry! i'm not nitpicking. found this while reading.

This book really is a masterpiece. It's simplicity makes it more beautiful

I can only wonder what kind reveries surfaced as he gazed into the ocean...was it missing a loved one,...suicide...or he just wanted to swim! I think I'll find out what happened in this intriguing story.

please make a second one its awesome

This was a lovely contrast of youth and age, and it blended beautifully. You have a beautiful touch!

As usual, you bring joy to the reader. This was a charming story told through the eyes of a young girl. I wish you the very best with your contest. You are always a winner.

Amazing short story, John. I don't always have the time to sit and read as much as I like, but I try to make time for one of your shorts! I'm never disappointed. You did such a great job with this one. All the best to you in the contest. There's no rust on you.

That was excellent. Tender and well-written, and you do a good job of using the voice of a child. You haven't lost your short-story touch at all. :)

An heart-felt story of love & hope. Thanks for sharing, John.

I truly wish you the very best with the contest.

Rust? I don't see no stinkin' rust...holy cow, John, this is perfect! A brilliant gem without a single flaw. The length was perfect, the progress of the story engaging (and perfect), the perspective - everything about this makes it one of the most wonderful (and perfect) short stories I've read in a long, long time. Best of luck with the magazine - the editors would be insane not to print this! Thank you for giving me such a beautiful start to my day!