Wow I certainly didn’t expect that ending. How old are you? (Rhetorical question) I remember being in the 4th grade when that tragedy took place and never did I think I’d find a specific reminder here on Ficly. As always, great job!

Thanks Robert! I was in the 8th grade, watching it live in the classroom the day it happened.

This was one of the times where I was really challenged by the text limit. I wanted to make it more visceral, but in the end, decided that most people know what happened, and to bring the story inward. As always, I appreciate your comments. :)

Wow you guys are so much older than I thought you were! Please don’t take that as an insult, it was merely a statement of surprise! I love both of your collective bodies of work (robert and jessica.) I guess I just made the assumption that you were my age, because of the way I connected with your writing.
Jessica, this is beautiful. I don’t remember it, but it rings true anyways.

Thank you so much Amaris! To be honest I was surprised to find that I was a little older than Robert…his work has a depth and maturity that really appeals to me.

And I have no problems with my age. I see it as a reward for surviving. I wear the number with pride. :)

I remember video of it.. so I had to look up the date. I was too young to understand when it happened. This is a beautifully written piece!

wow, its just.. wow…this might be the winner.. owo

Very gut-wrenching and nicely set up to tie a general reflection to something specific and historical.

I loved it. Nothing to add. Great Great!

Simply masterful.