Ernest Hemingway

With loaded gun...he gave up!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 1/2/2010 4:27:00 AM
That is so sad. He had something called Bronz Diabetes that has more treatment options today. It leads to dementia if untreated. That had to be really difficult for him. Since I have a grandson with Huntington's Disease, I can somewhat grasp what he was going through. You have given a good short Epigram of his end. Sara
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Date: 12/26/2009 8:49:00 AM
Dramatic way to share the sad end. You sure know how to pack a punch with a minimum of words. Your talent shines in this one! Keep up the good writing. You have Soup Mail! Karen
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Date: 12/26/2009 6:11:00 AM
Thankxxx for a wonderful contest Raul and for making it challenging and interesting with your six word story... although Disenchanted did not place I relish this experience of competitiveness... anxiously awaiting your next contest... Happy New Year ... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie..
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Date: 12/26/2009 5:36:00 AM
Excellent Epigram Raul, and so many have taken this path >> James
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Date: 12/26/2009 4:52:00 AM
Brilliant example of 6 word epigram. Raul, I wish to thank you for all your support in the last year and the inspiration you have given me to be a better writer with these terrific contests you sponsor. Wishing you all the best in the New Year, Lainie
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Date: 12/26/2009 4:41:00 AM
Powerful epigram... some lead such sad lives with sad endings... thankxxx for sharing this epigram and the reminder of a brilliant life wasted by his own hand... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie... wishes for a very Happy New Year and many more creative words from your pen in 2010...
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Date: 12/26/2009 12:07:00 AM
or, 'with loaded gun ... he decided! either way he was an interesting man. Thanks for your kind words re: my competition entry. Merry Christmas David
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Date: 12/26/2009 12:05:00 AM
Raul thank you for a lovely Christmas present of the encouragement in your contes.Happy New Year .Rgds Brian
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Date: 12/26/2009 12:02:00 AM
I can't read this and not think of the great Novel"The Old Man and the Sea". Ernest Heningway,a big man indeed..Yep He had it all.Women, travel,Success,Best Of writers..He lived life to the full..yet in the end his world was changing,,His accident,the tragedies of family and friends,i bet His depression took over...yet He ll always be a monument in History..Indeed a great writer,,One i admire so much..great write Raul--Charma..
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Date: 12/25/2009 11:36:00 PM
He sure did! A very sad ending. Well written Epigram, Raul. Thanks for sharing and happy new year 2010! Caroline.
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