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Dear Mr.

April 11, 2016 13 Comments

Dear Mr.

By Jeffrey A. Paolano

Mr. Kirshwerer:

Hello! My name is Susanne Farstion. I have to write a letter for school. My Dad says I should write to you. You pulled me from my Mom’s car when she crashed and died. I wear a hat. I am thirteen. I play with other kids. I get good grades. I am in the special needs band. I play flute. I am a flautist. That’s whack! My Dad says you are in trouble now. Your in jail. My Dad says you would like knowing I think about you. I do. Thank you for saving my life.

Your friend,
Susanne

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Comments

  1. Sarah Crysl Akhtar says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:36 am

    You nailed this, Jeffrey.

    Reply
  2. dontassone says

    April 11, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    Oh, my. How moving. Well done.

    Reply
  3. William Shaw says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:04 am

    Fantastic job, some really clever and subtle little touches.

    Reply
  4. Vesna McMaster says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    Different and memorable.

    Reply
    • Jeffrey A. Paolano says

      April 11, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Miss McMaster

      Thanks for your interest.

      Jeff

      Reply
  5. Jeffrey A. Paolano says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    Miss Akhtar, Mr. Shaw, dontassone:

    Thank you so much for your kind words.

    Jeff

    Reply
  6. Jo Patterson says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    What a touching story. Sweet and thought provoking. Loved it.

    Reply
  7. Jeffrey A. Paolano says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Miss Patterson

    Thanks for your supportive words.

    Jeff

    Reply
  8. Barry O'Farrell says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    The unique perspective both surprises and charms. Like it.

    Reply
  9. octotea says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    Love this a lot!

    Reply
  10. Jeffrey A. Paolano says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Mr. O’Farrell, octotea:

    Thanks so much for the feedback.

    Jeff

    Reply
  11. Bobby Warner says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    Man oh man, Jeff. I can truly say that I wish I had written this one–or something as good! Your are the Winner this go around!

    Reply
    • Jeffrey A. Paolano says

      April 12, 2016 at 2:04 am

      Mr. Warner:

      Thank you for the support, I am sure you know how much it means to a writer.

      Jeff

      Reply

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