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Week Sixteen Monday, December 15, 2014: Confessions
Parker Owens commented on skinnydragon's story chapter in Week Sixteen Monday, December 15, 2014: Confessions
Hard to believe Alex is over. Alex took all that so much more calmly than I anticipated. No histrionics, no hurricanes or tidal waves. And her comment that they have to get David back with Twoey? Incredible. But at least it's done. But Gary is beginning to scare me. What's his game with questions that shouldn't be answered? And Twoey certainly seems happy with Erik, even if everyone else isn't. Maybe David should let Donny show him a few benefits, and help him forget Twoey, as Twoey certainly seems to have forgotten about David. -
This is such a searing and dark tale. I was hooked right away. Your storytelling just gets ever better, Tim. How do you stop a man like Jack? Really, what would end his pathological violence and abuse of Tom? As you so skillfully show, Tom isn't going to do it. You pose a dreadful dilemma, and John's solution is horribly messy. But the question remains. Perhaps another snapshot of this tale deserves to be told.
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Very, very nice. Corey and Jason had a great rebuilding experience, and Corey is finally beginning to articulate a desire to see their friendship more fully repaired. Perhaps that's a sign of maturity in both of them. The hand on the back gesture from Jason was priceless, IMO, and if Zach had seen it, well, there's a pretty good trigger for a jealous ex reaction that you painted so well. That man is a dark cloud on the horizon threatening a nasty storm. Great chapter, and looking forward to another...
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Week Fifteen Sunday, December 14, 2014: Who Are You?
Parker Owens commented on skinnydragon's story chapter in Week Fifteen Sunday, December 14, 2014: Who Are You?
David is confused....not surprising, given everything that had gone on for the past 15 weeks. The questions from ch 104 remain here in 105. Will David be able to repair his relationship with Twoey? Even if David figures out his sexuality, can he pull it apart from the flashbacks and dreams of a terrible childhood experience to be of any use to anyone, whether it be Alex, Donny or whoever? If David survives Telling Alex anything, perhaps telling his therapist would help, but the geometry of relationships in David's brain is beginning to take on graduate-level mathematics. Still kind of wondering what Donny's game is...and Danny's warning continues to re-echo in our minds...need another chapter, right away. -
No Prompt: Third Date Part I
Parker Owens commented on Timothy M.'s story chapter in No Prompt: Third Date Part I
Bello, molto bello, Timoteo. Bravo. -
What a thrilling chapter. Can't get the picture of the hunting camp out of my mind, or of Liam getting ready to slay Roger with his hands. What happens to Josh? His story and role in all this must be murky, even poisoned, from Liam's point of view. And what will Galen think? Will forgive you the cliffie...this once...on condition we get the next chapter ASAP.
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Sending you love today, for your words, for your strength, for your life. This is an important strain in the voices that must be heard.
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National News Evil, masquerading as righteous religion, released a blind and senseless rage. Weep, now. Recall and mourn our friends and those we loved; ease uncomprehending pain, and stand against evil. Perspective Private grief in time of public horror paints one dark dot on a canvas black with trouble. And yet one's own secret sorrow causes equal overwhelming pain, coloring all things.
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Eric has nobody to talk with, nobody to share with. Yet he has powers of description, and a need to write. His journal is the only outlet he's ever had. Services are out there, and often sufficient for the needs of individuals in trouble, but often enough those individuals must apply for them, show up for them, make themselves known. Eric has no wish to be known or noticed, quite the opposite. And he's perfectly content to be forgotten if that means he can be left alone. Thank you for your comments and thoughts today...
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Thank you for speaking what is in my heart.
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Deep self hatred, deep bitterness, deep rage, all on display. It is painful to read, yet all too real. In a month it is still raw, still only beginning to mend around the edges. Perhaps. Was. He really worthwhile, ever? Was he ever loving and lovable? I think so, but I'm waiting for more story in the story. Thank you.
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And another little penny drops. A few more nuggets of information. It drips out like water from a leaky faucet. Well done.
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Time heals, they say. But not at our desired pace, not as we might like. And, no, now is not the time to reread.
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You paint despair and bitterness in deeps shades of black so well. This writer has my sympathy, empathy; I want to bind up his wounds, help him heal.
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Week Fifteen Friday, December 12, 2014: Sigmund Seagull
Parker Owens commented on skinnydragon's story chapter in Week Fifteen Friday, December 12, 2014: Sigmund Seagull
David begins to interview himself, through Sigmund the Seagull. A very good monologue it was, too. Of course, there are plenty of unanswered questions. Reading Demian can't put them right, either. How sad he is that Tommy wouldn't really love him, yet so many people have this fear. The real fear I have is that there is still a malevolence out there waiting for him, waiting to hurt him. -
Delicate Situation is turning out to be a delectable diversion. Am enjoying this. Thank you!
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Citrine. - a lovely name, and a well-crafted Tanka to go with your new aquatic friend. Very nice.
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Thank you, Def. these were a nice departure from my often melancholy mind. It must be all that vitamin D I get in the sun......I appreciate your kind response...many thanks.
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Thanks for your kind words and thoughtful review, Emi. I took a very long time with the 'downpour' Cinquain, and with the final Cinquain. The 'breakfast' one seemed to write itself. And I love your review wrapped up in a verse, too.
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Dear Gary, I am so glad you liked this set. A warm day in the garden together with one's best friend, made perfect by the front coming through...my idea of a lovely day.
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Thank you, Dugh. You made me feel that I'd done well distilling Andy and Zander to these few words. The two boys haunt me still.
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Thank you so much for your review of this set. The second moved me a great deal, too. There is fear in Zander's observation, but his love for Andy predominates. I appreciate your comments, as they parallel my own feelings.
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Thanks for reading these, and your response is very gratifying. You can tell I have some dirt under my fingernails most days.,,
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You're quite right; and I wrestled with the desire to pack more images (adjectives and nouns) with the wish to be less choppy and more lyrical. This time, the former won out. I am glad you enjoyed these nonetheless.
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Thanks for your really nice thoughts, Val. Almost better than a day at the beach...
