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  1. Parker Owens

    Chapter 19

    Oh, boy. Romance went on hold for Devan; parenthood just intervened. Lucky Jade got found by the right man. And Jesse continues to grow...great chapter!
  2. Parker Owens

    Cider Press

    Thank you for reading this. The transformed apple becomes something amazing, doesn't it? Something wonderful to warm the winter...
  3. And even as the garden dies back, the roots remain vital and alive. Some root vegetables actually need the frost to concentrate their flavors, let alone give life to their seeds. Thank you so much for reading.
  4. No spring without winter; you're quite right. I shall chant this to myself in February. But the rampant, jaded, over exuberant vines will fall prey to the hungry frost sooner rather than later, and the cycle will begin again. Thank you for reading!
  5. So as the garden needs, so does the mind, I think. You're absolutely right about bulbs, too. Yet the passing of this year's garden is sad, however beautiful next summer's will be. Thank you so much for reading these.
  6. Parker Owens

    Reunion

    Having fun reading this story! Wondering how these two will come together...
  7. Parker Owens

    Chapter 9

    Joey's road to something like health and happiness is likely to have the kinds of switchbacks and detours you show us in this chapter. What Allen goes with this new information remains to be seen. But Ticker's family is pure gold.
  8. A grand poem with a compelling story. And now I want to hear more...
  9. Thank you, tim. This time of year, when everything is hurrying to finish going to seed, reminds me how much the coming cold is essential to the beauty of spring. As all things rush to complete their life cycles before the winter, I cannot help but think of this deep, sweet secret.
  10. October Garden I am a garden overgrown, of played out soil and mossy stone, with rampant, stringy, noxious weed where late the fairest flowers were sown. What grows within has gone to seed with grim mutations left to breed and replicate for coming years, infecting those who come to feed. It's hard to set aside my fears, especially as winter nears, when cold must wither all that's green and naught remains but leaves and tears. So in December's shadows mean,
  11. Again the pain of loss, and the mystery of death and its games remains. Is that voice genuine, or the music of The Ruler?
  12. Parker Owens

    Cider Press

    You acutely voice my own doubts. Such a pressing irreversibly transforms, and so we ask if the experience is worth the transformation. I am very glad you find things to ponder in this, that there are questions or images that stick with you. And thank you so much for reading from this collection!
  13. Parker Owens

    Chapter 13

    This has been a wonderful story, full of hope and tension, love and adventure. These are characters I will remember and return to. Beautiful.
  14. You speak for me: for my outrage, for my bewildered soul. What happened to the world we hoped for, the one we tried to build?
  15. You have a point. I cannot say much except that a rather toothless head of state would be a fairly colorless cipher regardless of wherever the seat of power lies. But then, I've never had to take that oath, either.
  16. Parker Owens

    First Times

    I waited a long time for this moment, and it was worth every minute. Wonderful to savor and enjoy. Loved Tony getting grilled by his sister...
  17. Oh, my goodness. What a tangled family tree...
  18. Parker Owens

    Legacy

    Events of my own this summer bring your words in sharp, clear focus. I listen to your words echo in my mind, and let them bounce off the walls of my recollection. And you let me step into a place I could not, would not, go this summer. Thank you.
  19. Parker Owens

    Cider Press

    Autumn is all about warmth. It just happens to contrast with cool, yet the heat remains in all sorts of places. Glad you enjoyed this!
  20. Definitely prefer yours!
  21. Parker Owens

    Chapter 18

    How am I the first to comment on this remarkable chapter? It's all about healing and hope. Devan reconnects with family who love him; Jesse articulates his remorse; Stefan and Jesse develop a better, more mutually supportive friendship; so much is right, even in the harsh world which has left all three men hurt. Beautifully done.
  22. Matt and Parker together as partners in life makes me very happy. For obvious reasons. I wish Parker (and Matt) a joyous and happy life together.
  23. Parker Owens

    Chapter 6

    Joey is at the end of a rope whipping about in a strong wind. He's been smashed against the wall too many times. But now, can Allen be an anchor for him? Can they tie each other down to life?
  24. Parker Owens

    Cider Press

    Thank you for reading this. It was fun creating the appeal to the senses, and if you felt connected to them through this, then the poem was effective. Again, thank you.
  25. Parker Owens

    Cider Press

    Thank you, Moggy. I am glad this brought you plenty of memories and deep-scented warmth.
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