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Father's Day, by Malvina Perova

15/11/2024

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Editor's Choice
This touches on so many raw nerves – Editor
Iya’s favourite subject has always been art. Today, she drew black houses like caries-corroded teeth, moon craters on Earth, and falling stars that didn’t make her dreams come true but brought pain and distruction. When the teacher asked her to add some cheery trees, she said, "True artists never lie." There are no trees left in her street.

The teacher nodded and clapped her hands. “Okay, children, tomorrow is Father’s Day. We’ll make postcards for our beloved dads. Bring felt tips and colourful paper.”
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Iya gathered her pencils and album and threw them into her bag. Tomorrow, she’ll skip school.
14 Comments
Marjan
15/11/2024 11:34:22 am

Thank you, Malvina for sharing with us your beautiful and descriptive writing. You are truly gifted. ❤️

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Dawn Knox link
15/11/2024 11:50:17 am

Ahhhh, very poignant.

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Gordon Lawrie
15/11/2024 12:53:46 pm

Мені здається, я розумію, про що ця історія. Дякую і люблю вас усіх.💛💙

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Krystyna
15/11/2024 02:31:21 pm

Truly hurts the heart. Excellent writing, as always, Malvina.

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Dee Lorraine
15/11/2024 04:00:15 pm

Thank you for another powerful story, Malvina. I pray and hope for better days.

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Myram H.
15/11/2024 08:28:55 pm

Powerful and poignant.

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Tom Baldwin
16/11/2024 04:20:22 am

Tugs at the heart-strings and the tear ducts.

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david milner
16/11/2024 10:37:56 am

Remember Father's Day. Bless you, Malvina.

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Don Tassone link
16/11/2024 01:24:20 pm

Hard truth, so artfully conveyed. Thank you, Malvina.

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Jim Bartlett link
16/11/2024 04:33:46 pm

True artists never lie, indeed.
Their work, like this story, speak from the heart.
And grab at it as well.
Jim

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Cheryl Dahlstrand
17/11/2024 03:49:29 pm

War- fought on a broad canvas, touches all at a personal level.
Well expressed!

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Louise Arnott
17/11/2024 05:34:14 pm

The pain comes through - great piece of writing.

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Robert
18/11/2024 12:38:27 am

Great story, Malvina. Touching, tender, and has the power of a punch to the gut. Well done. Congrats on Ed Choice.

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Mike Henry
21/2/2025 02:04:22 am

I agree 100% with all your other fans - beautifully written and tugs at the heartstrings.

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