Recent Reviews for Missy Cross
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To My R. (Short Story) - 9/12/2008 12:38:07 PM
What a great lead-up to a perfect ending. I enjoy very short shorts, and "To My R" was a fun read. Thanks!
Max's Redemption - Part 1 (Short Story) - 2/27/2008 5:14:01 AM
Hey Missy,
Another good one. I love your dialogue and description. Is this part one?
Mary
Max's Redemption - Part 1 (Short Story) - 1/29/2008 12:11:08 PM
Very good, Melissa. You have me intrigued. Strong character development and story plot. I don't always like first person stories, so you've certainly had a good touch to interest me anyway. The blind man is a good touch, and he feels frightening and kindly all at the same time...Jerry
To My R. (Short Story) - 11/11/2007 5:30:30 PM
I could not figure out what in the world was going on in your story; however, I knew it was not a woman. You are a writer in your house and the world not just among your cat. I was truly amused.
Paper Girl (Short Story) - 10/29/2007 6:32:55 AM
You write wonderfully. Very compelling story. I stayed with it the whole way through! thanks for sharing!!
To My R. (Short Story) - 10/9/2007 3:01:00 AM
Ha! You had me right up to the point where you were given the keys.
Excellent.
Paper Girl (Short Story) - 9/24/2007 5:57:17 PM
Great stuff! A memorable tale, well-told.
Max's Redemption - Part 1 (Short Story) - 9/24/2007 4:55:17 PM
Excellant story, waiting patiently for Part two....Is it done yet!
Max's Redemption - Part 1 (Short Story) - 9/24/2007 3:32:35 PM
Oh, wow, Missy, I love this! I will be anxiously waiting for more!!
Jean
Max's Redemption - Part 1 (Short Story) - 9/24/2007 3:14:34 PM
Excellant opening to this story with strong well defined characters right from the start. You paint pictures so vivid of each it is like watching a movie instead of reading. I am looking forward to reading more of this story and my only suggestion might be to use a little larger font, and double spacing. Great work Melissa...
Fee
The Final Intimacy (Short Story) - 9/15/2007 11:07:44 AM
Melissa, this just about leaves us speechless! So brilliantly penned, deep and throughly touching the reader and, one really great idea!
R&B
To My R. (Short Story) - 9/3/2007 8:56:54 AM
Hi Missy,
You had me in the palm of your handiwork. I wish I had thought of this super premise. Maybe I can use a bit of it. After all, my last car was a dog. Thanks for your recent comments about "Ain't This Just Ducky". Your thoughts quack me up and have made my day. I invite you to read my article "A Train of Thought".
The Final Intimacy (Short Story) - 8/30/2007 3:42:44 PM
Missy, I am not sure I can add anything to what the others have said. The story was cruel and beautiful and deeply stirring and disturbing. Truly a masterpiece. It had the dark, reflective, spooky feel of Edgar Lee Masters' 'Spoon River Anthology.'
This one will stay on my mind.
Jean
The Final Intimacy (Short Story) - 8/30/2007 1:41:41 PM
What a sensues rapture of life and death, what marvelous metaphorsin metaphysical thought, what important messages in so cramped a space, filled with poise in prose, you are a great artist, but I have to stop now with my effusive blabber for my life is ebbing away.
Have a great day! Jasmin Horst
The Final Intimacy (Short Story) - 8/30/2007 1:39:36 PM
Very intense. Was the man being buried alive, or was that just his soul before it could leave his body? Anyway, it was richly creepy and piercing. I enjoyed it.
Mary
The Final Intimacy (Short Story) - 8/30/2007 12:45:27 PM
Ah yes the good is aft interred with the bones, as is the evil. I will spare a tree, as I will be cremated. Great short story from beginning to end.
The Final Intimacy (Short Story) - 8/30/2007 12:32:22 PM
I reelate... in more ways than I would ever imagine. How wonderfully perceptive of you and your pen. It needs reading again..... and again, but I like it and will bring it to harness.
- Bill
Paper Girl (Short Story) - 8/23/2007 7:44:10 PM
Hi, Missy,
Another good one. I really enjoy your writing.
Mary
Special Delivery (Short Story) - 8/23/2007 2:26:32 PM
What a great beginning. Well written, as always, with excellent imagery and just all-around great prose.
Mary
Roses for Runaways (Short Story) - 8/23/2007 5:36:10 AM
i really enjoyed this short story. the descriptions of childhood when we played outside and in packs, took me right back to my childhood. i could almost see and smell my own childhood. seems to be written with someone who has insight way beyond the author's age.
Comment/review is actually from Elaine Walker
Roses for Runaways (Short Story) - 8/22/2007 3:35:59 PM
Hi Missy,
This is like the best stuff I've found on The Den. I'm no expert, but I'd call this literary fiction.
Mary
Paper Girl (Short Story) - 8/12/2007 12:19:46 PM
Excellent story, Missy!! This brought back so many memories for me-- my own days as a paper girl, and my fear of "going collecting." Had to laugh, people really did seem to think that a late newspaper was some sort of crisis. They never tired of letting me know. I truly enjoyed this and will return to your site often.
Jean
To My R. (Short Story) - 8/11/2007 12:09:17 PM
Say There, Missy!
Boy, did you have me going! You're a riot. I could tell that anyway when I visited your den. Here's to your cat.
Kate, alias Mary Fallon Fleming
To My R. (Short Story) - 8/11/2007 9:22:37 AM
I loved this story!!! A superb write!!! You brought such character to the story. I laughed and yes, was sad where needed, a truly wholesome write. I bet you enjoyed writing every line! This definitely shows through in this story! Great work!!
Smiles,
Dorothy
Elizabeth's Treason (Short Story) - 5/6/2007 9:06:26 AM
Another surprise
Walking Wisely in the World: A Guide to Practical Self-Defense Strategies (Article) - 7/22/2008 12:45:18 PM
Excellent information and a valuable service to many who naively assume that the world is an inherently gentle, well-intended place. I do not have children, but if I did, I would be sure to have them all study the martial arts at an early age, beginning with Aikido (for the internal discipline... a useful starting point for further studies) and ultimately embracing what is called 'combined arts self-defense'. Even Hawaiian Lua is worthy of study. The most important thing is to build self-confidence and the cultivate the ability to project it (exactly that quality you were alluding to) in much the same manner an operatic soprano uses the voice to reach beyond the limitations of self.
It always strikes me as significant to see, when I am running or cycling myself, the great number of women whose situational awareness is dangerously dampened by diversive devices (such as iPods, etc.). Successful self-defense is all but impossible to initiate effectively in such circumstances, when that first few seconds really count. The great 16th century Japanese master of the Sword, Miyamoto Musashi, dwelt at great length on that important point (no pun intended, but it's an amusing one, nonetheless); even today his words have a sharp edge (pun intended).
True (or 'legitimate') practitioners of the martial arts well understand that the critical key to self-defense is self-mastery in a spiritual or internalised sense. In fact, the more one understands the philosophy of defensive arts, the more one understands the fact that a higher level of defensive preparedness in almost all cases obviates the actual application of those abilities. The 'Ki' ('chi') is typically so palpable in such highly cultivated individuals that they are usually avoided entirely by potential assailants. Ultimately, (and perhaps ironically) an individual possessed of such formidable internal strength is about as close to achieving Ghandi's sense of centered peacefulness as anyone may aspire to.
I enjoyed this piece. You stress the critical importance of 'situational awareness', which together with inner self-mastery, comprise the two most important qualities any physically actualised person may possess. This is a message that needs greater circulation among women in general.
A confident person who is equally capable of forceful (but balanced) self-assertion, reflective poetry, and wise awareness is a worthy person, indeed. At least in my opinion. Kudos!
Seeing Red (Article) - 4/19/2007 2:26:43 PM
Liked this serio-humorous write. This freckle faced boy knows exactly what you are saying.
Rusty
Seeing Red (Article) - 4/18/2007 11:09:17 AM
Well said and also informative with a tongue in cheek attitude that says what it has to. Enjoyed this one Melissa.
Fee
Seeing Red (Article) - 4/18/2007 10:17:32 AM
Hi Melissa - i was reading some of your poems yesterday and will try to get around to comment on the ones i thought ace - your speed of pen and control here is fantastic, and i enjoyed this write very much - background of first paragraph not fully understood by a Brit out of the news loop but the rest was pacey, liked the humour with a bite to it, and all in all, a darn good read - cheers, Nicky x
Rescue Me! (Article) - 7/30/2006 9:47:48 AM
Very good story and so heart touching to all animal lovers.
Fee
Rescue Me! (Article) - 7/30/2006 9:38:08 AM
This is a beautiful rescue story! (Just makes you blink away this strange water in the eyes while you read...) Easy to understand how you could fall in love with her so easily. We hope that she will recover wonderful from all her terrible suffering. She definitly is in the right place!
Love and Peace and many cuddles to Cori, B&R
Rescue Me! (Article) - 7/30/2006 7:26:57 AM
Great story! Hard to see Cori, much too large, but I saw enough to know that I loved her. I used to have a female German Shepherd I named Princess. The absolute most intelligent dog I have ever owned. And those eyes. Yes, those eyes. Loved this.
Partisan Summer (Article) - 3/28/2006 11:09:05 AM
You're good! Another fun one.
Partisan Summer (Article) - 7/20/2005 7:39:35 PM
Excellent writing and entertaining. Thank you.
Walking Wisely in the World: A Guide to Practical Self-Defense Strategies (Article) - 6/15/2005 7:16:21 AM
well done
Stunt (Poetry) - 11/27/2009 10:40:18 AM
Such a meaningful and expressive write, Missy; I really like it. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Stunt (Poetry) - 11/27/2009 6:33:43 AM
wonderfully expressed, the action catching and motivating, good turn of words, like your stunt person. Hugs! Jasmin Horst
Stunt (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 9:28:20 PM
good write take care
Archean (Poetry) - 11/14/2009 9:16:00 AM
OH MY GAWD! This is so esoterically surreal. A very well written introspective look at who we are deep inside. OMG! Look in the mirror girlfriend and take a long deep look and tell yourself at what you see. Thanks for sharing.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your den sister, Barbie.
Archean (Poetry) - 10/2/2009 2:55:33 AM
great read, thoughtful, and made me so - good poem, cheers :)
Archean (Poetry) - 10/2/2009 12:09:55 AM
Wow like getting a visit from a long lost friend to see your posting come up this morning, and not sure where you've been or what you've been up to since you last posted but...this poem was definately worth waiting for. The feeling of listening as someone wise in the heart expresses her feelings to the iniverse is intense. The lines are flawless and the flow smooth and even...a definate work to submit for publication Missy.
hugs and we've missed you
Fee
Archean (Poetry) - 10/1/2009 6:09:43 PM
infinitely beautiful from beginning to end. Blessings! Jasmin Horst
De Moi... (Poetry) - 8/21/2009 4:03:48 AM
I like how you develop the contrast in this poem. Excellent!
Sheila
Cosmic Double (Poetry) - 8/21/2009 4:01:39 AM
Playful and inventive. Great writing:)
Sheila
If I Could Be (Poetry) - 8/1/2009 7:51:27 PM
I love poems that ask questions. Good job.
Carol
Tales for Our Times (Poetry) - 5/29/2009 8:28:00 PM
Life IS crazy these days isn't it? Surprisingly, reality and fantasy have passed each other going in opposite directions..hee hee.
Grinned all the way through this one, while yelling-
"go get'em!"
~Z.B.
Cosmic Double (Poetry) - 5/26/2009 6:49:00 PM
Some interesting cleverness and wording in this work. Enjoyed.
Tom
If I Could Be (Poetry) - 5/21/2009 4:48:08 AM
Very nicely penned Missy. It fairly floated into my den......
Anna
No Babysitter (Poetry) - 11/23/2008 12:31:43 PM
This made me cry Mel. This is very heartfelt and dramatizes what drugs can do to the mind, and the consequences that can and will occur. Thank you so much for sharing.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your den sister, Barbie
No Babysitter (Poetry) - 11/2/2008 7:45:08 AM
Heartfelt poem that seems to be so true of this day and time truly touched my very soul
No Babysitter (Poetry) - 9/11/2008 2:13:18 PM
This is a great poem, a keeper. This is so true of modern society especially-the part about who's watching the kids made me think of when i worked in a bookstore and people have this false sense of security in public places and do not watch their kids and then wonder how things happen- this shows what happens when that carries on throughout their lives. Excellent.
De Moi... (Poetry) - 9/8/2008 3:37:13 PM
The French title grabbed my attention, Melissa. This is a fine and meaningful metaphorical write. I send you love and my very best wishes.
Regis
No Babysitter (Poetry) - 9/6/2008 3:01:22 PM
Missy, this poem is stunning in its irony and accuracy. So good to see you posting again :)
No Babysitter (Poetry) - 9/6/2008 1:56:45 PM
No holds barred, tell it like it is, the sad reality...
This one should be read to parents as soon as they are ready to take their children home from the maternity ward. Well done Melissa and good to see you posting again.
hugs
Fee
No Babysitter (Poetry) - 9/6/2008 1:55:49 PM
Raw and powerful; these verses reflect a very sad side of modern society. The theme you express is much the same as one that I have tried to convey in a poem I have posted here at AD. It is titled, "Devil's Bride." Thank you for sharing this timely write, Melissa. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
The Scales of My Defiance (Poetry) - 8/16/2008 9:06:46 AM
Wonderful piece.
Rodney
If I Could Be (Poetry) - 7/26/2008 12:55:01 PM
I would see love in your heart, I would read love in your eyes, so sparkling and bright, I would feel that you are a loving person indeed, I would believe you are a very colorful and exciting person to live with. Good questioning write.
Cosmic Double (Poetry) - 4/12/2008 12:31:13 PM
I'm still sipping Scotch and enjoying this poem a great deal. I'm also learning that I'm not the only one that thinks of such things, though with far less beauty and finesse.
Malcolm
Clouds Across the Pages (Poetry) - 4/12/2008 12:28:24 PM
Having had fist fights with somebody purporting to be my muse, I could identify with this even though no fist fights occurred. I'm sipping Scotch while I read your poems, but I don't think it's fowling up my perception that these are really good.
Malcolm
The Scales of My Defiance (Poetry) - 4/2/2008 7:19:23 AM
Definately an impressive piece to be, I think you have captured your topic and your emotions well, I might have put a little more into the exact nature of the relationship you refer to...is it one with God, one with the unknown or one with a twin spirit you lost along lifes path. Except for that it is beautiful.
hugs
Fee
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