Whoah. Thanks the very kind feedback, everyone.
Think that's not just because of *what* you wrote, but *how* you wrote it, building to an ending that convinces us of the depth of Lois and Clark's love.
Thanks, Carol. That means a lot to me.
But this story still managed to end on such a hopeful note that for the first time ever I truly buy into the concept that love can survive so many years of loss and that all that wasted time is unimportant.
Wow, if this little vignette managed to do that, then I'm very flattered. Thank you. I'm not sure it's Kerth-worthy, but I'm very happy you enjoyed it.
Excellant blending of multiple sources of inspiration.
Thanks, Tank.
WOw so sad and yet hopeful.
Glad you feel that way, Laura. I didn't want it to be overly melancholy and sad, but the subject matter does not lend itself to fluff. So I'm happy that you, and the others, did find it hopeful, rather than depressing.
OMG, that was...painful, but they found their way in the end. Thank you for that little piece.
"Painful"--wow, that's a strong word, but very apt, I think. I'm glad you still liked it.
Answering a technical question real quick:
My only question - was her byline on the story Lois Lane Kent because they actually got married or just because she wanted to pay him that tribute?
They didn't get married. You'll notice that the lettering on her office door just said "Lois Lane."
SNL and MrsMosley wrote:
I would love to read a sequel and maybe a prequel about that sad day when the tower fell.
I would love to see more, either a prequel/sequel or just simply in this emotional vein.
There won't be either, I'm afraid. I've said all I wanted to say.
I have written a few other vignettes, which I suppose might qualify as being in the same "emotional vein" as this one. You can check them out
here .
Shayne said:
The obvious allegory lends it power, but because it IS an allegory, it removes some of the pain. I liked it...a great deal.
This vignette has many different layers and meanings. It is, as you point out, an allegory and a drawing of parallels, but I will leave the interpretation to the reader
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Thanks again, everyone.
C_A (who will go back to making music vids now)