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Dia Lupo's avatar

how you make something tragic/fun/romantic at the same time, i do not know. master

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

I just write life as I see it, which usually is some kind of wonky mix of the three. You know the vibes.

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Leslie Senevey's avatar

Beautiful. And proof you were always a dreamer.

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Frank Bard's avatar

Lovely. You wordysmith you. :)

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Thank you Frank!

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Ikageng Pheko's avatar

I've had this on my saved for some time now. and I'm glad that read it today, because it somehow found me at the right time. Just beautiful!

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

it was special for me too :)

thank you so much for reading

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John Niedermaier's avatar

Reading this through again, it reminds me a little bit of William Saroyan's writing style only substantial with a truly personal sublime tenderness. An even more so simply evocative tone (vibe).

Be careful with the hook. You might pull your reader's heart right out.

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

John, thank you for your kind words on this cold February morning.

Admittedly I have not read any of Saroyans work but now I’m intrigued. Where do you suggest I start?

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John Niedermaier's avatar

I’ve only read The Human Comedy so I can’t speak as to recommendation.

Be well.

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Cole Rom's avatar

Through this essay, your grandmother lives on and inspires us all to be more romantic!

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Thank you for your kind words Cole

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M🎀's avatar

This is so sad and so funny 😭

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

that’s what I was going for, thank you dahlia 🥰

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M🎀's avatar

Loved it LOVED IT ♥️♥️!!

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Carla's avatar

Hot damn. I cried and laughed reading this.

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Then my work is done :)

Thank you Carla

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Carla's avatar

Thank you for sharing 💛

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Tender and touching, just the right amount, Sudana.

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Thank you Jim, appreciate your kind words

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briffin glue's avatar

beautiful piece sudana, really did knock some stars out the sky w this one

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

thanks Griffy, worried it might be a touch too treacly but then again so am I

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briffin glue's avatar

be treacly!

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mariam's avatar

incredible. i adore

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Thank you Mariam ❤️

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Vince Roman's avatar

So beautiful 😍

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Thanks Vince

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Bradsroom's avatar

This made me teary eyed, so beautiful

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

me too! I think that’s alright, given the context :)

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George Kalantzis's avatar

This

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

I think it turned out alright

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George Kalantzis's avatar

Yes , good use of what we talked about

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C.S. Mee's avatar

My whole body shivered

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

aw CS (mine too)

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Erin Shetron's avatar

crying in the hair salon. I love this.

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Yes you went with the hair appt!

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