tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post7408243402023667552..comments2023-09-22T07:03:03.280-04:00Comments on The Clarity of Night: Entry #65Jason Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851992219298316168noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-6726017052805634172008-03-06T15:59:00.000-05:002008-03-06T15:59:00.000-05:00If only trees could record the years-- what storie...If only trees could record the years-- what stories they could tell. I love how the tree holds the memories for Jack. I hope this moment of loneliness is just a moment.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed this.Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-10419038212157213502008-03-04T16:49:00.000-05:002008-03-04T16:49:00.000-05:00It's unusual to effectively deliver a sense of lif...It's unusual to effectively deliver a sense of lifetime in such a short space, but you managed to achieve it quite well. Great efficiency in thought and words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-2556437131130246722008-03-02T15:34:00.000-05:002008-03-02T15:34:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed this. You did a great job showing...I really enjoyed this. You did a great job showing the tree as a central figure in the whirlwind of lives around it.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225859948546847678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-49545480342098475982008-03-01T23:49:00.000-05:002008-03-01T23:49:00.000-05:00The memories are a stark reminder of his bare life...The memories are a stark reminder of his bare life without his love ones - I like how you've tied that all to the tree. Nicely crafted!bluesugarpoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775769108087898456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-73472588509824271672008-02-29T07:26:00.000-05:002008-02-29T07:26:00.000-05:00Oh, this was beautiful. I liked the last paragraph...Oh, this was beautiful. I liked the last paragraph the most, too, but there were other nice pieces elsewhere within. Really nice piece.SzélsőFahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600289147447182465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-16347148523701524072008-02-28T14:14:00.000-05:002008-02-28T14:14:00.000-05:00"leaves as scattered as an old man's memories" Wh..."leaves as scattered as an old man's memories" What a great line.<BR/><BR/>This was a well-crafted remeniscence (sp?). I really enjoyed it.Hoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616427797201977083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-9382659783979743752008-02-28T09:29:00.000-05:002008-02-28T09:29:00.000-05:00Just a really love slice of life piece.Just a really love slice of life piece.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335415338155220244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-32028057756505192782008-02-28T08:49:00.000-05:002008-02-28T08:49:00.000-05:00Lovely connection between joy and sorrow, past and...Lovely connection between joy and sorrow, past and present. A beautiful piece of writing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-73141268770086720412008-02-28T05:42:00.000-05:002008-02-28T05:42:00.000-05:00This is just beautiful, Wayne!This is just beautiful, Wayne!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-12465267989445254052008-02-28T05:28:00.000-05:002008-02-28T05:28:00.000-05:00I think this is one of my favourites too. The tre...I think this is one of my favourites too. The tree and Jack bound together by all the sadness and happiness they'd shared. You have painted a heartbreaking yet uplifting story of a loving father living with a great loss. <BR/><BR/>Poignant and beautiful.JaneyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951739945670483199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-66964309761178190092008-02-28T00:00:00.000-05:002008-02-28T00:00:00.000-05:00this was excellentthis was excellentpaisleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231453820728399262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-53137625789562447382008-02-27T21:33:00.000-05:002008-02-27T21:33:00.000-05:00That last paragraph put the knife in. Beautifully ...That last paragraph put the knife in. Beautifully wrought, Wayne. <BR/><BR/>I liked how so many of the family's joys and losses are reflected in that tree. This one spoke to me.Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-76575198643414906092008-02-27T20:58:00.000-05:002008-02-27T20:58:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness, I wish he were my father. Such a ...Oh my goodness, I wish he were my father. Such a sweet tribute to his daughters. I love, love, love the characterization of the girls - "Susan outgrew it the day it was built."<BR/><BR/>This has definitely vaulted into <I>my</I> top 3!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com