Thanks so much, Adi. I can't even imagine visiting a concentration camp. I'm not sure I could handle it. "Sing to our children" made me cry, too, as did listening to the song and the watching the emotions of those who sang it. Thanks for the comment!
Bearing Witness
I came to this horrible place
To sing to the Goddess—
The perfect woman who embodies all women—
Devi Puja,
A prayer for the Divine Mother,
But when I sensed the pregnant air,
Thick with restless souls,
I asked “What should I sing to you?”
Into the silence of the barren room.
Sing to our children, whispered the air.
So instead, I sang of Gopala, the child Krishna,
To bear witness and remember.
I take all of your sorr
I know I already gave you a Harry Potter cake, but you can't have too much cake and I couldn't resist this one.
I hope you're having an awesome day! Happy Birthday!
Thanks so much, Puppi I'm a firm believer in second chances. I really admire people like Miguel who give ex-cons a chance at making a good life for themselves. Like you said, they'll just end up right back in prison if no one takes a chance on them. And sometimes they do anyway. Thanks for reading and for such high praise. I'm glad you liked it!
Thanks for such a thoughtful review, Gary. Casey is cautious because of being duped and also because of his experiences in prison. He could have easily become bitter and jaded like Nicky, but it's not in him to be that way. I'm glad that came through and that he's such a memorable character. Thanks for reading!
Whew... I think I need a cold shower now. Great start. I'm intrigued by both men and am looking forward to finding out what's in store for them. I have a feeling it's going to be a bumpy ride. Nice job!
Thanks so much, Adi! I'm glad you liked the story so much. It's not going to be easy for Casey, but I'm willing to bet he'll put in the effort to succeed in life. I can see him in Miguel's position someday. I appreciate the review and your support.
I love this story. It's so thought-provoking and relatable. I also believe that love exists, but I completely understand Brandon's feelings. I hope he was able to find what he was looking for. I'm dying to know what the songs are you mentioned. I have a feeling I'll once I know what they are. lol Great job, Cole
I thought this was a perfect end to the series. You brought everything around full circle nicely and I see a good future for the trio. Nicely done, Adi