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Chapter 55 Frustration
Parker Owens commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 55 Frustration
Yes. Exactly the questions I ask. Why does the fuel that once made conflagrations now sputter? Why is it so different now? How surprised we are by the subtle, organic changes that creep up. Beautifully, eloquently expressed. -
Thousands of thanks for giving us CJ and all these characters. You have created a world for us to live in...
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Yeah; that feeling of excitement that plays on every nerve...did I get it right?
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Tonight's concert program... Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op 34, CM Von Weber Piano Trio #2, J Turino String Quintet, op 77. A Dvorak
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This poem is a real jewel. It's metaphor is perfect, like the rosebuds you recall, like the sunlight that suffuses the whole thing.
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You scared me with Anxiety. That was written too well, from the inside out. Enlightened felt like the calm returning, even as you express fears and misgivings and the complaints of age. But you are not done, nor ever a has-been. You have way too much vitality for that, my brother.
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Sometimes poetry is about anger, sometimes about nature. But here you give me the tears of fear, of reaffirmation, of love. What you give to each other in this radiates hope to everyone. xo
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I do! Just forgot to hit the button! Sorry... Last night's piano Quintet was astounding...
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Each of these bears an intensity and a fire that burns brightly and deeply. Fight, with its common terminal stanza lines, is very effective. And the way Justice strings so many -tion endings together evoked slam poetry. Very well done.
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Back at the Music Festival tonight. Program ... Mozart Flute Quartet in D, K285 C Mallonee Butterfly Effect Schumann Piano Quintet, Op 44
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Thanks so much for reading this. Yes, this poem is a bit tangy on the tongue, isn't it? And the words you noted do seem to drive everything else.
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I blush at your kind words. These feelings have echoed in my brain for a long time, too. I am glad this poem struck a chord with you, however distant.
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Thank you so much for saying that. I, um, took a long time over that word choice. I really appreciate your taking the time to consider this poem.
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Wildfires can be born of such things, they are that hot. Thanks for reading.
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Thank you, Val. Flirting often leaves the whole spirit in a tremble, doesn't it?
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Thanks for taking the time to read Predator. You raise a really good question about Scott. Is contrition enough? I did not want to take the long detour of watching Scott try to make things as right as he can, but the clear implication in the last chapter is that he has been working seriously on it, and doing so on his own hook. Still, it may never be enough, and Scott has to live with that. I am glad you are a sucker for happy endings - I am, too. Love motivates best, perhaps. Thanks again.
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One glance, a smile, perchance, a joke, a wink, a touch, questions with unspoken meaning linger; night thoughts do the work of sweet seduction, truth and wish compounded of flammable craving.
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Happy New Year (Part II)
Parker Owens commented on Rip Skor's story chapter in Happy New Year (Part II)
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Despite Sergei's ugly words, this was a beautiful chapter. Alek showed he had already made the right choices, and Liam believed him. Such a sweet conclusion to what began as a tale with many unhappy possibilities. Wonderful.
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You pulled a whole lot of threads together, and did it artfully. How CJ managed to accept the massage and still placate Ozzie shows that he has a career in the diplomatic corps ahead of him. It's sad to see this era in CJ's life wind down, but I can't help thinking he and the thousands of his contemporaries have only begun to make their marks.
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Number 4 is a standout. Really like the time progression and taut imagery in it. Well done!
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Cinquains, like Haiku, require economy. That's the fun part. The frustration is not being able to use a favorite word in the spot you want. I'm this one worked out.
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Dancing, falling, passion - yes, lots of motion. And you are right that this was meant to make a hundred quick images flash through the mind. Thank you.
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Sounds like you enjoyed this one. There will be more. Thank you!
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It's meant to be a short series, but flavorful.
