Thank you...especially for picking up on that last phrase, which succinctly describes so much of what I wish to forget about middle and high school. You are very good to comment on these. They are hardly profound, but mean much to me.
How perceptive of you to say that about April 22! It is a kind of self-revelatory poem, if not a complete confession. And I am glad the manners poem made you smile; it could have gone on and on. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
I'm sort I made that typpo. But thank you for catching it! I have corrected it now. As for creative thoughts, you may have as many as you like. They are mathematical in nature, though...
I am very happy that the tension in the chapter kept you interested. Hope your chair is okay. Ellie was called an avenging warrior, or something like that, in a previous comment. She seemed perfect for that role. I wonder what she was thinking when she arrived at Graham's door? Thanks so much for reading and commenting on this story!
April 16
Can you explain why
negative times negative
equals positive?
Signs alike attract, my love,
so it was ordained above.
If I were to add
unlike fractions together,
can I cross-cancel?
Anger rarely works, my dear:
treat your fractions with good cheer.
When I integrate,
what part of the expression
gets substituted?
False are friends who promise much,
better use the simpler touch.
Isn't the tangent
in the unit circle graph
per
Thank you. I so liked the image you brought to mind; and I am sure Ellie would have relished it herself, had she not actually had to go through with firing a speargun at another human being. I am delighted you did not anticipate the ending; at least I can feel good about not leaving you on a cliff, at least. Many thanks for continuing to read this story!
I am especially taken by April 16, and by April 20. April 17 is terrifically powerful, an indictment. My head fills with images and metaphors all from these lines. April 21 brings to mind skies that start out blue, but turn lifeless grey by midday. Thank you for sharing these.
Poor Graham got caught in a predator's trap. He never knew what was up until it was too late. Glad Ellie knew how to use that speargun! Thanks so much for reading!
Well, I hoped you were a little surprised, anyway. Ellie with the speargun...now that's scary. Getting shot with one of those is no joke. Kenny would be lucky to be alive. Then again, after Scott and Graham and Ellie and the police get done with him, maybe he would have preferred she aimed differently. I am glad it worked for you. Thanks for all your encouragement and good thoughts.
Your reaction tells me you were a bit surprised by the turn of events. If you were at all tense and on the edge of your seat for a bit, then I am a happy writer. Thanks for your reading and careful questions. Scott cooperated fully, but did not answer questions that were unasked. Apparently, nobody investigating the murders saw the video. With Kenny down and out (you can bet Graham dialed 911 in a heartbeat), neither Kenny nor Marquez is going to get to use Scott for anything. I wonder if Graham, Scott and Ellie ever got anything to eat!
Everyone survived the pool party, but one wonders if Trey will survive the scrutiny Javier is likely to subject the boy to, and if Michael will die of embarrassment in the process. But in the end, we can have confidence the dads will be good to their son and his boyfriend. Thanks for reading, and for your comments.
Unquestionably, Wally is probably envious and trying to absorb his experience in Javier and Oscar's household. It is alien to anything he envisioned before he fled the dorms, yet this life clearly pulls at something deep in his heart. And you are right that Wally must ache knowing he missed out on what Michael and Trey are experiencing. You ask about happy endings: I cannot comment, except to say that I am not a fan of tragedy. Thanks for reading, and for your patience!
Wally is undergoing development, perhaps. Maybe he's beginning to slough off the shell of his anger and hurt. At least enough to tell most of the truth to an innocent Michael. Thanks so much for continuing to read the story!
You are quite perceptive here. Our Predator may be doing as you say; he certainly is imagining a change in roles. I am glad you liked the aha moment in the sea. Many thanks for your comments...
This exudes nervous tension and excitement; yet it is sad for the clear expectations of failure. You make me want to encourage the speaker, to wrap him in a warm hug...well done!
Oh, I am very glad I could surprise you. Still more that you were riveted for a few moments. Kenny sure surprised Scott! And Kenny got the shock of his life, too...thanks so much!
I hope this had you at the edge of your seat at least for a moment or two. I am glad you liked it. Your comments are enough to make this scribbler blush.