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  1. Parker Owens
    Listen for the cowbird’s Wolf-whistle call, especially on roadsides that cut through woods and second growth. The song of the Robin always makes me smile. Thanks for reading these, and for your comments.
  2. Parker Owens
    The cowbird poem was inspired by watching a pair of phoebes defend their nest from a cowbird earlier this spring. I hear the distinctive whistling call of that bird about the same time as the Robins return and start singing. Like you, I take enormous pleasure in the first spring Robins.
  3. Parker Owens
    Ours is much larger, really a thrush. But it sings so beautifully, despite its odd name. Thank you for reading these. I’m glad you met a new bird in them.
  4. Parker Owens
    It’s an unfortunate name, but irresistible to try to put into poetry. The cowbird is a real danger to populations of warblers and flycatchers and one reason not to let development encroach on woodlands. Thanks for reading these! I’m very grateful.
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    Robins and Cowbirds

    Parker Owens posted new chapter in Birds

    The Robin Now Robin redbreast let’s discuss, named Turdus Migratorius; he’s just a Thrush in bright array, though frequently fastidious. He’s up before the break of day to sing a merry rondelet; and later he will cock an ear to search for worms beneath the clay. Unlike the Jay, he does not jeer, but wishes creatures all good cheer, and later spreads a flash of white in hopes his mate will f
  6. Parker Owens

    Your Part

    Parker Owens commented on Wayne Gray's story chapter in Your Part

    I'm very glad you released it to let it fly to us.
  7. Parker Owens

    MS19 - The Ring

    Parker Owens commented on Brayon's story chapter in MS19 - The Ring

    All sartorial notions set aside, this is a very nice story. I agree with @AC Benus that this could be a splendid way to introduce some brief stories.
  8. Parker Owens

    Your Part

    Parker Owens commented on Wayne Gray's story chapter in Your Part

    I liked this; it’s insistent and compelling.
  9. Parker Owens

    Myriad Hues

    Parker Owens commented on MacGreg's story chapter in Myriad Hues

    I can’t help but embrace this poem. It’s awesome.
  10. Parker Owens
    These. Are. Awesome. Hurrah for your Limericks!
  11. Parker Owens

    GMA XXI

    Parker Owens commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in GMA XXI

    Oh, I think Spencer got his spectacular New Year's Eve, all right. Whew! I doubt I could keep up with Owen and CJ. I'd want an 18-hour sleep flight home just to recover. But what a great way to spend time with our favorite gang. Thanks for all the wonderful scenes in this chapter.
  12. Parker Owens
    Love your ingenuity!
  13. Parker Owens
    Good morning, everyone. Misty mysterious kind of rain this morning. Spooked a heron down by the creek on my walk...
  14. Parker Owens
    Ryan is lucky to be able to break from his Dad and Mum. He has good reason to, and he’s discovering his own real family now.
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    Belonging

    Parker Owens commented on Thorn Wilde's story chapter in Belonging

    You touch a place in my memory and heart with this. You capture my frequent sense of understanding the world.
  16. Parker Owens
    Oh, kiss Azrael again, Diego. I loved what happened when you did it the first time. I’m looking forward to the awards ceremony.
  17. Parker Owens

    Suspicion

    Parker Owens commented on Wayne Gray's story chapter in Suspicion

    Plenty happened in this chapter: Beecher speaks from beyond the grave. The sheriff is made aware of where things stand. And Caleb is Wren’s comfort. Their bond is growing. Thanks for another excellent read!
  18. Parker Owens
    Thank you for reading these. I’m glad you liked the poem about the hill. It’s response to spring is ever beautiful.
  19. Parker Owens
    Thank you, Adi. I’m particularly happy you liked my uncertain poem on Herr Heisenberg. It was my first thought on the prompt about uncertainty. I’d very much like to borrow that broom you speak of! Thank you so much for reading these, and for letting them strike notes and chords with you.
  20. Parker Owens
    You know me well enough to have found the poem that dwells so close to my heart. That old coat doesn’t get out much anymore, but I know its feel and heft intimately. This month worked for me, but I can anticipate that year when I’d prefer to do as you have done. You surely produced a gem the other morning. thanks and hugs - P
  21. Parker Owens
    I’m very grateful you took time to read this last batch for April. That coat in April 27 is getting a little tight and worn, but I’m keeping it. Thank you very much for your response!
  22. Parker Owens
    I’m very happy to learn a new phrase: soul piece. How wonderful to be able to write about the uncertainty principle in poetry. I hope it gave the essence of Heisenberg’s statement. You and I both love the spring. Thanks so much for reading these and responding to them.
  23. Parker Owens
    Such a difficult snapshot of these lives. And probably truer to life than much of what is read, I fear.
  24. Parker Owens
    Thank you, Gary. You're really kind in your response to this installment and to all the earlier poems in this collection. It makes me smile that you can hear my voice speaking in each one.
  25. Parker Owens
    Thank you for teaching us how to build Skyscrapers, and for making poetry come alive for me again. I enjoy writing in the form, and it gladdens me to know these have begun to fill your original intent. Your reactions to April 26 and 28's sonnets are so very kind. I'm very happy you thought the prelude worked.
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