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Visitation and Chained
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Visitation and Chained
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Visitation Bedevil me, imagination's sprite, paint visions of my love behind my eyes and sound within my ear his joyous cries, or conjure up his scent upon the night. I beg you, spring of sweetest dreams so bright, from aether clothe his spirit in surmise, that he in arms of Morpheus descries such yearning that no distance can disguise. Yet softly sounds the night upon my ear, I wonder, lest the silence me unmake, for sudden
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Chapter 7 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Parker Owens commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 7 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
I can’t very well call it a cliffhanger... the cliff has crumbled! But I can hear the roar if water... is that a waterfall? -
Chapter 7 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Parker Owens commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 7 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Down the cliff we go! What a time and place to be caught in a mountain storm like that! Incredible! What a description you give us of Boone fighting nature’s attempt to erase him and his animals. And now we have to wait a week to see if he makes it...- 114 comments
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I really, really like this. It's beautiful, and makes me feel the power and beauty of autumn, and the duality of the changes I see happening around me. The last two stanzas are fantastic.
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Rick struggles to find autonomy against Heinrich Senior. It seems the old man can’t be pleased. Yet Rick has a solid reputation and people are genuinely glad to know him. His work is fine, but as you say, the upper management is brutal. Thank you very much for reading, and for your thoughts.
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Rick doesn’t see that losing his father might not be a wholly bad thing. It’s hard to let go of the idea of family, especially in a small town. Yet Heinrich can be maddening. He’s like a dog with a bone, and nothing will make him let go. Thanks for reading this chapter. I’m glad to see your comments.
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Rick certainly puts up with a lot. He’s gotten along so far, but that’s it. The word oppressed is very apt. I’m glad you read this chapter; thanks for commenting.
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You might have alluded to your possible disinclination to endorse the old man once or twice. Possibly. Seriously, Heinrich must be bored in Arizona if he wants to control matters in Eagle Lake so much. Thank you for reading this. I’m enormously grateful for your kind comments.
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Heinrich Senior hasn't stopped trying to run Rick's life in forty years. He's used to it, why stop now? Rick's relationships aren't a private matter to him; they're family strategy. What a good thing the old man never ran a kingdom for real. Thanks very much for your comments, and for reading this chapter.
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Rick has been paying and paying and paying for his summer of Willy Kohler. Heinrich Senior isn't exactly the understanding sort, is he? Even if the old man knew the whole awful story, his response might be less than sympathetic. It's no wonder their long-distance relationship is rather strained. For the moment, what the old man wants is a grandson who can carry on the business into the future. Thanks very much for reading this chapter, and for your comments.
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Heinrich can't let the reins slip from his grasp. Unfortunately, that means Rick seems to wear bit and bridle for the foreseeable future. But you're right; the situation is hardly sustainable in the long run. I'm glad you continued to read the story, and I'm grateful for your thoughts.
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Did you like that epithet? It made me smile to see you'd noticed it. Heinrich Senior has an agenda that puts Rick's happiness somewhere on one of the lower rungs of the ladder. Rick is indeed a kind, good neighbor. Even when he is tired and a bit peeved, he'll go and chase chickens across the neighborhood. I think Mrs. Lee's Labrador is a confirmed Chickenhound by now. Thanks for reading and for your thoughts.
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Rick does many things well that Heinrich Senior takes for granted. But the old man expects grandkids, as well as a business in which things are Done His Way. That’s getting increasingly difficult for Rick. The whole town seems to know Rick’s business - but then again, Rick knows a lot about everyone else’s too. Thanks for your comments, and for reading!
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And here I was thinking of a Wagnerian paterfamilias in titling this chapter. Heinrich Senior can’t stand being out of the action - or being unable to secure the family business into the great beyond. The old man can be pleasant and well mannered except with his son, it appears. Thank you very much for your interesting comments and for continuing to read this story.
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Rick and Mrs. Lee are good neighbors and friends. It’s a pity her chickens get out at inconvenient times. Despite this, she seems to be a better friend than Heinrich Senior, let alone Rita. Thanks for reading, and for your thoughts.
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Rita seems to echo all around Rick, doesn’t she? Thanks for reading this chapter, and for commenting.
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"Okay! Try the hot water now!" Rick shouted up the stairs from the basement where he'd been working. He heard the faint hiss of water running in the kitchen sink above. He waited. "It's working! Oh, that's great!" Rick nodded and allowed himself a small smile. "Let it run for a minute or so, then you can shut it off," he called out. "Sure thing. You bet." The female voice above sounded pleased. Rick gathered up his tools, and the old, worn-out pipe section that had b
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I’m glad you’re here. Welcome home.
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You have Rita’s picture perfectly outlined; she steamrollers with her stream of words, and bulldozes others’ sensibilities like grass and trees at a building site. Rita certainly has a lot on her mind, and unfortunately, Rick seems to be part of it. I’m glad you enjoyed this chapter, and I’m very grateful for your comments.
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The awakening and reckoning now begin. Sawyer knows much of the truth, and may be ready to admit the largest truth: that he cannot do without Jimmy. You show us how much Jimmy loves and cares for Sawyer. How can he tell his mate that he has only a few weeks left to live? And just to let you know we’ve not forgotten, who was the rogue?
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If this leaves you feeling empty, or hollow, then these lines succeeded in their aim. Like you, I prefer warmth and personality. Thank you for reading, and for commenting.
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Thank you for reading this, and for commenting on it. It seems like an experience, but one that is emptied of connection and warmth. I am glad you felt the last skyscraper conveyed this.
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The more I use the form, the more adaptable it becomes to conveying feelings and actions. It's as if one tells the course of the hours in black-and-white photographic snapshots. Thank you for your very kind words and encouragement, and especially for reading this Wolkenkratzergedichte.
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I'm wondering if he's not inhabiting my subconscious. Thank you for reading!
