Parker Owens
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The metaphors pile up so fast, the carrion birds don't know what to make of the wealth. Hope you had fun sifting through them. Thank you for reading these!
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Thank you for picking up on that. One of the things that prompted that line was my mom's memory of a World's Fair - nearly all the structures were intended to be torn down afterwards. And, of course, there is the biblical reference. How often we build something for temporary use, only to fall in love with it. Sailor's Lament languished a long time unfinished, until one day I looked at it and all the lines flowed out as naturally as if I had sung it out from sheet music. Funny how that works. And he is still waiting on the shore... Thanks again for your lovely and supportive comments.
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A sweet story of almost-wasn't-but-was, a story about boys whose very different worlds collide: this is a wonderful and seductive tale. Yearning gives way to a reality that is far better that the dream.
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This short story packs a powerful punch. The dangers of unrequited affection and the need to remain hidden are interwoven beautifully in this tale from the American heartland.
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A certain amount of summer brain rot - one can politely call it 'regression' I suppose - is inevitable. Perhaps I am channeling that, or the waning of the garden. In any case, thank you for reading these, and for your comments. The lover's knot is an actual nautical knot, I believe. Difficult to tie, and harder to re-tie.
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I am glad you liked these. I hope you think them worthy of a new collection - and that you'll be back!
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Thank you, Gary. These two are definitely sonnets for the ending of summer, before the school year closes in around me and makes it impossible to think beyond the next bell. The Sailor's Lament is a kind of metaphor in that, too. I did blush when you said the last line is perfection. That's very kind of you. You nailed my own understanding of Foolishness, too. One can pin one's hopes on such fragile structures, but they are surely destined to crumple. I hope you think these were a good start to a new book.
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You noticed they both have decay as a theme. Thanks for getting that. I wasn't sure anyone would. And I am glad you found them to be interesting. Thanks always for reading!
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Foolishness I built a tissue paper palace grand, an edifice Mad Ludwig could applaud, with crenelated battlements unflawed, foundations built upon the finest sand. No better could be found on hill or strand, yet shame and fear my inward being gnawed, that all my fair construction was a fraud; yet even so, I further building planned. Alas, my engineering was in vain, for though it looked both beautiful and bold, my pretty structure could not stand the rain, nor was it saf
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A second book of poetry, posted in no particular order or schedule. Maybe it's better than the first. Or not.
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Luke took an sizeable risk to meet up with Jackson, and it was beautiful the way you described it. But then so many things went awry - Toby, practice, the video feed, and Ally, too. Her line was telling: did Jackson really ever know her? But then maybe these events will play out all right. It's up to you, isn't it? The
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Delusions of Unworthiness
Parker Owens commented on MacGreg's story chapter in Delusions of Unworthiness
You are quite right in what you say. The image of the noose is really apt. And it is hard to be self forgiving even if one walks perfectly without a trace of stumble. -
Awesome chapter. Cal gets a job, a real job, and on his own. And Davey continues to be a solid boyfriend, completely behind Cal. Looking forward to watching their connection and love deepen.
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Immediate problem: 28,000 paparazzi blocking the gate. Prime suspect: Jazzy. Excellent writing and storyline...why, that's you, Dodger! Now what? Can't wait.
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There is deep love here, and strong needs for both Louis and Donny. The house, the home office, all that was the easy part. Intimacy can't be what it was, but it can be something else. That they are both willing to work on this difficulty is wonderful, and you paint the aspects of that choice so well, tim. This is a beautiful chapter for the love you portray, and hard, for the pain both men must feel.
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Delusions of Unworthiness
Parker Owens commented on MacGreg's story chapter in Delusions of Unworthiness
Very beautiful, startlingly direct, and hitting very close to home. One might wish fervently, deeply to be the object of this poem, for who has not dreamed of redeeming one's faults at least once?- 22 comments
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New poems already are in my new sketchbook. Just saying.
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It is hard to watch the pain you describe so well. But it is solidly good to see Stefan be there for Devan. Maybe there will be a bond to form.
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And I am fortunate in knowing the both of you.
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Just read this. I cannot help but feel a gladness about how you found your love, and that you both can express it honestly and completely.
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Your story must have been hard to tell, yet so many need to hear it. The pain, and your hurt speak volumes to me. Thank you for sharing this and for letting so many know they are not alone.
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And more injury is piled on. Nikolai, Devan, Stefan - they all hurt, or will hurt. Jesse, too. This is a murky, pain filled existence. You only hint there might be exits. Thank you for such interesting, though difficult, reading.
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Leaving stains on the porous fabric of our lives.... what a metaphor. That one will persist in my memory, surely. Hot boiling water poured from a height can eradicate stains, but what a remedy! Even bleach won't get rid of all the DNA left behind, as you say. That trace remains behind to annoy, unbalance, and harass us. This is a poem of weight and substance. Thank you for it. And hugs....
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Oh, I enjoyed it thoroughly. I so identify with Geoff, I could live in his mind. You are good to invite us into the lives of these two people.
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Not an easy story, but one that speaks to the tragedy and inescapability of choices we make. Page turning reading.
