Comments on: Rift

By: Laurita

Laurita — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:08:32 +0000

I am in awe of your ability to create such beautiful and haunting works. Each new story from you becomes a favourite.

By: Eric J. Krause

Eric J. Krause — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:05:16 +0000

Excellent story. Very well written.

By: Cecilia Dominic

Cecilia Dominic — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:19:10 +0000

Wow. Rifts and births and deaths… What a powerful piece!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:43:26 +0000

Wowee, what another incredibly evocative picture of humanity you paint with your words… makes me reflect on the depth I miss in those near to me. Thankyou for this epiphany story.

By: Cathy Olliffe

Cathy Olliffe — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:14:12 +0000

There’s so much I want to say about this story. But no words will come close to describing how it makes me feel.
The story is so Real.
The writing, Perfect.

By: Deanna Schrayer

Deanna Schrayer — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:32:34 +0000

Unsurprisingly gorgeous Simon. I’m always anxious to read your stories because they’re so beautifully told. I can only echo what everyone else has said – lovely lines throughout but I believe, if I had to choose, my favorite is “..her tears fell into the gap like a blessing…” So telling.
Bravo!

By: Jen B

Jen B — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:40:55 +0000

By writing the entire thing where they only converse via notes, it’s heartbreakingly distant– and saying he doesn’t know his neighbour’s wife’s name, whereas his neighbour knows his… more distance. I feel sad for this MC. This story is beautiful and wonderfully pivoted around this strange and simple event. Well done. I’ll definitely come back and read more of what you write.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:03:52 +0000

Great writing – such a sad story.

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:06:32 +0000

Do you see me applauding? You’ve done it again – Bravissimo!

By: Laura Eno

Laura Eno — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:45:07 +0000

There are many kinds of rifts. How sad to be so close to reaching an agreement, then life propels you in opposite directions. Your story was beautifully written, so full of symbolisms.