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Rilke's poems are powerful. And just beautiful. So beautiful. They speak to me. They touch me. Move me. Even though I do not always know what they are about, they make me feel. Not all of them. Naturally. This letter is something I have not come across, so thank you for introducing me to it. His way of describing the creation of art, of poetry tells me that it will take up a huge space in our lives. More than we usually are willing, or brave enough, or able to give up... I, for one, know that I am not brave enough for it. I'd like to know what translation you use. The translations of my favourite poems online do not really convince me.
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It is so typical - the victim blaming herself for the abuse she suffers. I can only agree with Timothy - the sooner she leaves him the better. She seems to have reason enough but leaving is easier said than done... apart from that I love how Eric is back to gardening.
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Metre Prompt - Sweet Alligator
mayday commented on Mikiesboy's story chapter in Metre Prompt - Sweet Alligator
Lovely. But how did you hit on an alligator? Of all big animals... Hope they'll see'm later... -
Too scared of falling I never climbed trees but always envied those who did and were out of reach, so far above, so away, so much higher up... Now I know better what I envied them for... beautifully captured moments in the past and now, too. I love how you fill those words with so much meaning - separate limbs, advanced seasons - how you capture the promise of youth, of an endless, open future, and how you come back to earth in the end... Thank you.
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To Everything There Is A Season
mayday commented on Mikiesboy's story chapter in To Everything There Is A Season
Clever move of yours to post the last four chapters on two successive days instead of making us wait. I have enjoyed the ending of the story so much. I love the way the whole family interact in NFL and the new perspective for Max. Thank you for sharing their wonderful story with us. And thank you for crafting it so beautifully. -
I have had the same thought fleetingly but remembering that the story would soon be concluded I felt that there would not be room for adding on another kid. What I love about this story is that it leaves us open to wonder and to spin on its threads. There is so much material to go on imagining more chapters... somehow this story is like a healthy tree, growing branches, twigs, leaves and fruit, it has so much to offer.
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GA's Newest Signature Author: Parker Owens
mayday commented on Graeme's blog entry in Gay Authors Archive
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Once more, as I have just discovered some words from Louis that say it all: "I smiled at my little family."
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What a sunny chapter! Full of light just like this glorious day is over here with bright sunshine on daffodils and hyacinths. Thank you for having Maxy fit in so well and more examples of Don's and Louis' love and understanding for him and each other. You have sent a huge ball of joy over here. Thank you!
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That's an easy one. Why should he be aware of that? He seems to know nobody (knowingly) who has been affected. Gay persecution in Britain to him was probably a topic he never thought about. I do wonder if people really discussed gay issues at all before AIDS provided visibility (that sounds so clinical...)
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A pretty low base... yes. Let's not forget that he was a lonely man battling on all sorts of fronts that a lot of us never have to face, especially not all at once: loneliness, severe health issues, cold, poor food, problems moving, seeing your health decline, knowing - before Andy's return after the initial disaster - that things will only get worse with every new year... but one of the aspects of Eric's story is the gradual emergence of his inner strength. How else would he have managed to live on his own?
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Great chapter. so life-like. Eric has indeed become more self-confident. Or maybe he has learnt to show his self-confidence and inner strength. I really like this chapter.
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Hard to bear. You have painted this so vividly. God, this is going to be another intense story of yours. Thank you for sharing...
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I am sorry, but I have to stop now. Have to get up in five hours. Unhealthy, I know. Enjoy your evenings wherever you are in the new world, whether in snow or evening sunshine! em
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Phil?
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well, Hefeweizen is something special. Be careful. It can get addictive!
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not sure you will count as an alien - in spite of being a Canadian or from a land with so much snow to make my thoughts freeze over
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OK. Yes. There has been a story on GA in which one Texan team featured tall - my son - wasn't it? Anyway. I am certainly not the type to bond over ice hockey teams simply because I only know that they exist. I wish all their followers a great evening!
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Ice hockey. Must be an alien sport.
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well, it wasn't me. Anyway I am avoiding Google as much as possible. Not sure it is at all possible, though
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ask for a smooth dark one! perfect after a loooong day.
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Thanks. I will. Wasn't somebody talking about sports of some kind?
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Oh, I quite forgot... must be the beer
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well, it wasn't me who claimed that.... delightful, yes, sometimes.
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not quite sure about the etiquette of names here... Actually I have every respect for him and his posts and I enjoy his cheeky side. sometimes he is a bit too serious, isn't he?
