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EJ Trask's avatar

james worth wednesday is tender and heartbreaking and somehow the dog is the character I will take with me. how did you do that

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James Worth's avatar

the dog really is the centerpiece here, huh? i don’t know where that came from, he simply arrived. thanks for ur thoughts, EJ(:

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EJ Trask's avatar

if this were an mfa level course I would say the dog is the physical manifestation of the characters’ most childlike feelings of anxiety and confusion. all innocence and no comprehension. but it’s not an mfa course so idk really

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A.P. Murphy's avatar

Match of prose style, here quite stark and simple, there quite rhapsodic and lyrical, with the ebbing and flowing of the intimate and personal to the more, er, transcendental, is masterfully done.

I'll have more to say in due course, I reckon. Feel a lengthier appreciation incoming...

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James Worth's avatar

oh, I’m sure you say that to all your creative collaborators.

I jest, of course. thank you very much, Murph, your feedback is always welcomed here at Just Wonderin’ (:

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A.P. Murphy's avatar

I butter them all up with prose talk, don’t pretend it doesn’t make you hot

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Laggy's avatar

Man this is a good story

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Zani D's avatar

oh James what have you done this time

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iL.'s avatar

Lovely stuff James. I got pulled in by the opening lines and the ending felt bittersweet. Nice piece!

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Rosie B's avatar

Joke’s on you- I wanted to cry today. Heartbreaking. Beautiful.

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Bryan Pirolli's avatar

So so so beautiful. Proof, once again, why we all keep coming back to read your work!

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James Worth's avatar

thank you so much Bryan, this truly means a lot to me.(:

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Peter Smetanick's avatar

James, this was beautifully written. Really really enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing. Also, I know I'm behind, but I do want to dive into your novel! Looks like a lot of people really enjoyed it! Hope you're well!

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James Worth's avatar

Peter, thank you so much! I appreciate this, I'm very happy you enjoyed. been really glad to see you posting again as well, I always enjoy your fiction.

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Peter Smetanick's avatar

This piece was a perfect way to start the day, and Thanks for giving me a read! I'm trying to get back into writing and sharing more...was on a bit of a hiatus. Felt like I had to take a step back.

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ira's avatar

wow

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troy adkins's avatar

was dazzled the first read but knowing heath's name hits different...

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James Worth's avatar

i need to add his name as a footnote so everyone is aware

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Katherine Mansfield's avatar

I don't have the words to properly laude this story. Exquisite writing. I feel like this story settled into my bones and I will forever carry the feeling of reading it the first time.

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James Worth's avatar

my god, what incredible praise. thank you very much, Katherine, this means more to me than I can explain with words.

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Katherine Mansfield's avatar

You’re welcome!

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M.Devereaux's avatar

Wrecking homes and hearts! Great story and artwork.

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Edward.Marlo.Ruiz's avatar

Wordless. I simply love it. Dope work.

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Sue's avatar

The pain, the tenderness, the truth. Beautiful and overwhelming. Exquisite language.

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M.P. Fitzgerald's avatar

I need to report a crime because you just shot me in the heart. I was carried from the first line to the last.

Dammit this is good.

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Nick Winney's avatar

BUT WHAT WAS THE DOGS NAME JAMES…you cant leave us hangin like the poor confused mutt’s tongue

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James Worth's avatar

nobody’s gotten it yet! yours came the closest but nothing has exactly matched how i picture him

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Nick Winney's avatar

sausage or Maurice? what sorta pooch is he? (like for real this dog is now a living being to me...)

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