Great story! It was beautifully written and made me tear up. Thanks for sharing!

Oh so sad! Great job!

I don't know why this doesn't have more reviews. It is excellent! Though it is a short piece, it packs a forceful emotional punch. Not only is Michelangelo's pain at play, the confusion and uncertainty of his brothers deepens the sorrow.

The final paragraphs are the most poignant for me. Death scenes can be tricky. You, however, do a wonderful job of pulling it off tastefully with descriptive, lyrical prose. This was wonderfully done-Kudos to you!

This
'One corner of Michelangelo's mouth turned up in an imitation of a grin, his own brand of uncompromising stoicism that no one had understood. Until now, perhaps.'
Sent goosebumps all over my body. I am sitting here right now with them running up and down the entire length of me. What a perfect and beautiful insight into his character. Well done, RC! I hope it brought some measure of relief - :)