tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post4768987360500064845..comments2023-09-22T07:03:03.280-04:00Comments on The Clarity of Night: Entry #47Jason Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851992219298316168noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-38583257306611647322010-01-18T12:08:55.704-05:002010-01-18T12:08:55.704-05:00I'm rereading all my first choices and this on...I'm rereading all my first choices and this one made my eyes fill with tears.<br /><br />Now, I understand, they are stranded and the father is telling the son to take his mind to his safe place that he goes where it is warm.<br /><br />I love this! Don't like it, only that they are dying hand in hand. So sad!!!<br /><br />I'm choosing this for one of my ten!Jean Ann Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-29556385769724784682010-01-17T12:01:04.522-05:002010-01-17T12:01:04.522-05:00I've often thought about how cold it is for th...I've often thought about how cold it is for those birds perched out in the elements. Nicely written.james r tomlinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-14640599656004645212010-01-15T11:22:28.173-05:002010-01-15T11:22:28.173-05:00I'll have to have read again for full understa...I'll have to have read again for full understanding. But I already love the prose.Deb Smythenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-14988601230161792582010-01-14T16:05:17.652-05:002010-01-14T16:05:17.652-05:00Pure beauty. My desktop is covered in tear drops.Pure beauty. My desktop is covered in tear drops.Stephanie Greennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-72125586675284983312010-01-14T13:15:18.805-05:002010-01-14T13:15:18.805-05:00I reread the title and that makes me think that is...I reread the title and that makes me think that is the clue as to why they die.<br /><br />Even more compelling! I'd chose this one.<br /><br />Jean AnnJean Ann Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-72694949071633606292010-01-14T13:13:01.329-05:002010-01-14T13:13:01.329-05:00For some reason, the father is taking them to die?...For some reason, the father is taking them to die? We do not know why.<br /><br />Beautifully written. This reminds me of Abraham and Isaac of the Bible. How Isaac trusted his father. Only the outcome in this piece ends differently.<br /><br />Jean AnnJean Ann Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-86478333477251574212010-01-13T06:31:44.150-05:002010-01-13T06:31:44.150-05:00Very touching; beautifully written.Very touching; beautifully written.Terrihttp://misterri.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-39902729247506897012010-01-12T19:41:19.821-05:002010-01-12T19:41:19.821-05:00the way it split heaven and earth--best line. The...the way it split heaven and earth--best line. The piece blends memory and fantasy, empathy and longing. It would be even better without the first line. Just start with Papa.<br /><br />David BlantonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-84621667864473496802010-01-11T18:29:55.995-05:002010-01-11T18:29:55.995-05:00So pretty and moving. I love this one.
You never ...So pretty and moving. I love this one.<br /><br /><i>You never have to be afraid again</i> made me misty. You're the first one to choke me up so far.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-57082617041550973542010-01-11T16:00:05.371-05:002010-01-11T16:00:05.371-05:00Lovely and poetic to read.Lovely and poetic to read.catvibehttp://www.catvibe.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-78562585834973749892010-01-11T13:20:43.205-05:002010-01-11T13:20:43.205-05:00A moving respectful piece. That is, a respect for ...A moving respectful piece. That is, a respect for the cause of danger, and fear itself.kashersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-26118162982233331722010-01-11T10:05:52.174-05:002010-01-11T10:05:52.174-05:00This stirs such deep emotions in such few words. P...This stirs such deep emotions in such few words. Poignant and beautiful and sad...Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-50555038564965347262010-01-11T07:42:45.811-05:002010-01-11T07:42:45.811-05:00Very beautiful.
Given the odds.Very beautiful.<br />Given the odds.austerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839224877080864005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-43779356866198514892010-01-10T06:03:51.831-05:002010-01-10T06:03:51.831-05:00their relationship is touching. a very sad and mov...their relationship is touching. a very sad and moving piece.SzélsőFahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600289147447182465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-46069618599138221462010-01-09T22:48:10.221-05:002010-01-09T22:48:10.221-05:00exquisitely wrought...exquisitely wrought...laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-50066185709621671772010-01-09T17:25:00.714-05:002010-01-09T17:25:00.714-05:00I didn't quite understand their predicament, b...I didn't quite understand their predicament, but the piece was lovely to read nevertheless!Kartikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067636999700672077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-14156240348935354942010-01-09T04:34:54.478-05:002010-01-09T04:34:54.478-05:00Breathtakingly beautiful.Breathtakingly beautiful.JaneyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951739945670483199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-17624116043991181802010-01-09T04:22:20.449-05:002010-01-09T04:22:20.449-05:00Immensely touching and well paced.Immensely touching and well paced.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344917148662934359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-58846898172149635482010-01-08T18:12:07.270-05:002010-01-08T18:12:07.270-05:00In the very end, when all else is gone, the only t...In the very end, when all else is gone, the only thing a father can offer is comfort.<br /><br />You nailed it. Beautiful writing, clean and noble. Intensely poignant.PJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028687955957107957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-24621441104674207972010-01-08T16:24:20.266-05:002010-01-08T16:24:20.266-05:00Bernita picked my fav. line too.
I lingered over...Bernita picked my fav. line too. <br /><br />I lingered over it a while before I went ahead. And even now as I comment - Its stuck with me. Like others agree - Beautiful writing.Aniket Thakkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311954967682696734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-53047131143445725902010-01-08T15:57:53.106-05:002010-01-08T15:57:53.106-05:00Very lovely and touching image of father and son. ...Very lovely and touching image of father and son. Wonderful prose.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034419617457525778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-42727524334660608922010-01-08T14:38:39.723-05:002010-01-08T14:38:39.723-05:00I'm not sure if they died or found their way t...I'm not sure if they died or found their way to safety, but I love this.Sarah Laurensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252565450452195395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-9898803441605116752010-01-08T12:29:30.788-05:002010-01-08T12:29:30.788-05:00Really very beautiful. Loved reading it.Really very beautiful. Loved reading it.lenahttp://www.thecolorsmagazine.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-54572723464415088492010-01-08T12:28:03.388-05:002010-01-08T12:28:03.388-05:00Sigh.
Beautiful.
Speechless.Sigh. <br />Beautiful. <br />Speechless.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279859240371070699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-10953282182683457952010-01-08T12:10:25.508-05:002010-01-08T12:10:25.508-05:00Beautiful piece, beautiful death.Beautiful piece, beautiful death.Rachel Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048590167153841615noreply@blogger.com