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 The Bench on Mercy Street  Open in new Window. [E]
There was a bench on Mercy Street no one sat on for long
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Greetings, Rick!

What a heartwarming story *HappyCry* I found this a few days ago on the sidebar and thought I couldn't possibly let it go without a review.

I've had a difficult month, between the summer heat and mental health, technology and bad news, projects running on the edges of deadlines, lack of motivation and sheer exhaustion. I spend most of the day floundering, it seems.

Everything about this story is like a Hallmark movie, with vivid, relatable details and a warm balance of love and reality. It shows us what can happen when people reach out to their neighbors with love and kindness. It doesn't have to be a big gift or an eloquent speech, just being there for someone when they need it, steadfast and loyal.

Job interviews... Ugh. I know that intensely. Every one seems worse than the last, without any end in sight. I need someone like Cal in my life, to keep me grounded and optimistic.

Spirituality is a delicate and subtle thing. Simple humanity can do more for the soul than all the pomp and circumstance of an elaborate ceremony. I'm in gentle tears, considering the theme of this story and how it plays into what I've been ruminating on the last few days.

I'll try to give some points of what I liked about the story so this isn't all fluffy unicorns... The characters are relatable and real, rooted in the city streets and apartments of their community. The narration is sympathetic, telling what needs to be told and showing what needs to be shown with a balance that's neither too preachy nor too cryptic. The storyline is simple: an old man and a young woman strike up a conversation and form a deep bond that draws a community together even in tiny ways. The theme is timeless, one we all need to know and consider. I see no errors of grammar or other issues that pull me out of the story. It is well-written and bears the unique mark of genuine humanity.

In other words, it's nearly perfect. Have you considered entering it at "Senior Center Forum" Open in new Window. for an opportunity to receive an award? All you would have to do is add a word count at top or bottom.

Also, I see you have only two genres selected. Three is always recommended for Quill nominations, and I think Writing is not considered one of the nominating genres, though we'd have to check on that. I would suggest Drama, Relationship, Community, Philosophy, Emotional, Family, or Career.

Take care, thank you very much for sharing, and keep writing *HeartT*


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