Week 8 - When I Was Young

[streetnights]

He dips his pen in the inkwell one last time, once, twice, before finally writing the words, Love, Sam. Then he blows on the paper, watching the ink settle, and finally folds it up, slipping it into an envelope which he places in his jacket

Comments

[halfshellvenus]

This is terrific historical fiction-- you feel as 'in the moment' as Sam does, and understand why he decides not to run.

And then he sees something else - the hope flickers, dies, but is replaced by something else - resolve
Very well described. Sometimes when victory is unlikely, people will turn instead to 'honor' with equal strength.

[streetnights]

Thank you - I think writing war conflict is one of the most interesting things, not for the brutality or bloodshed but for the humanity that comes out in those moments. Times that try mens' (and womens') souls, and all that.

[kajel]

This is really well done.

[streetnights]

Thank you!

[theun4givables]

You are my favorite. =p

I have a feeling I've said this to you before. ;)

[streetnights]

Your favorite! Such high honors! And you may have. Possibly. To my alter ego?

[theun4givables]

I believe so, yes. :)

[alien_writings]

This was really good!

[streetnights]

Thanks!

[cheshire23]

You do awesome historical fiction. :)

[streetnights]

Thank you!