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Troy Putney's avatar

Oh. That last line is so unexpected... So poignant.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks Troy! Glad you liked it.

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Lalitha Vatturi's avatar

So much said in so little words. Lovely Reena.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks dear Lalitha!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

So powerful in what, a hundred words? Wow.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you ! Yes exactly 100.

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Brian Funke's avatar

You are my favorite Friday post!

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Aww 🥰 thank you Brian. I appreciate that so much.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

You really need to find a place that publishes micro fiction and submit. I think this one is a true winner that is likely to get published.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Aww 🥰 thanks. Will do because you say so, although I’m the queen of rejection city 😀

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Oh my God, Reena, that last line. Wow.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks so much Sherman!

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Namratha Varadharajan's avatar

Enjoying your 100-word stories. Each one is unique and hits home. Been reading them for awhile and thought of dropping in to say Hi today. Keep them coming! And good luck!

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks so much Namratha! I really appreciate that. I’d love to see more of your sensitive poetry ❤️

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Sukhpreet's avatar

Put across so perfectly...Reena you write so well ❤️❤️👌👌

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks so much Sukhpreet!

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Ivy-Rose Opal's avatar

This is written so well. It went right through me.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you so much Ivy-Rose!

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