Review: Touching glimpse of life after loss.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 14, 2014
I don’t usually read short stories but I took a chance and really enjoyed this one.  Rosebud by Vikk Simmons is a slice of life that could be almost any single mother’s experience.  Not enough money, kids outgrowing clothes and bills to pay.  And loneliness.  Life as a single parent is not easy as Vikk was able to convey so well with the written word.Rosebud speaks of loss and adjusting to life after a tragic event and provides a realistic glimpse of life after a loss.  This story is so well written, the reader can almost feel Carla’s pain as she tries to find a balance in her new life.  As this story evolves, Carla finds the strength to do what needs to be done with the help of her husband’s last gift.  The ending made me smile and cry at the same time.