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I regret that the story causes you pain. It is summer, so perhaps it is easier for Stefan to survive. The thing that gets to me is that in suburban and rural settings, people may not see a kid as being homeless. Everyone has a place to go - homelessness is a city thing. Not so, and Stefan's story shows us this.
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A Day Out and City Life
Parker Owens commented on Mikiesboy's story chapter in A Day Out and City Life
Love these, but you probably knew that. Oh, to feel that day out as you did. Watching snails go slow. A beautifully turned phrase for the image. Velvet breezes. I know about those, and felt one as I read. I smiled at City Life. It is so enchanting, feeding birds, hoping they'll trust you. A perfect metaphor for so many beautiful, perhaps timid, people in the city. Thank you. -
This was a great chapter, getting Craig outside of himself enough to talk a little. To charm us, as he's plainly done to Andrew. Dr Pollack? Hmmmmm.
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Week Six Tuesday October 7, 2014: Straight Things
Parker Owens commented on skinnydragon's story chapter in Week Six Tuesday October 7, 2014: Straight Things
Much is happening, and it's hard to keep track of it all. Twoey actually might begin some real recovery. David moving up on Cross Country. And a hint that Matty might make good on his assertion to Twoey about David, after all. At least, in Matty's mind, he's thinking about it. Almost sad David and Twoey will miss their spirit connection. Questions about Sam remain - what does Sam know, and why the mystery about it? And how does Sam know it? All will be revealed someday, but allow the reader a bit of good natured impatience. More soon, please (insert puppy-dog eyes here)? -
Poor boy has had to change identities just to feel a little bit safer. It would be great to see him cared for, but I think he'd settle for a dry place to sleep, and a ready source of food. Blackburn looks like a nice town, but he's already seen that looks can deceive.
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Our boy has plenty of names, but he can't go back to the original. Wherever looks like a good spot for wintering over could tip Eric-Andrew-Stefan's hand. Mrs. Marjorie is a character I've known in composite for years, fictionally of course. She was fun to write about.
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It appeared to be a nice town to Stephan/Eric/Andy, but he's seen a bunch of those, if a good place to winter over presents itself, that could force his hand. But our boy has no reason to suspect anything bad, yet.
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No, he's not ready to trust anyone, especially after Ambrose. And winter is definitely on its way. You can feel it, even in late August. Poor kid has three names going, and trying to figure out what to do may be a very tough decision.
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Poor Eric just keeps trudging to the west. The Amish kid was fun, but ultimately, the thought that he might wind up with a big Amish family just didn't work out. But he's till on the he road...
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That's a wonderful story, Tim. For all the steamy dessert, the best part is David admitting his shortcomings and begging for a second chance. And then Robbie allowing that, yes, he'll grant that. This is a story that goes to the heart of all of us needing forgiveness for the many mistakes we've made over the course of our lives. Thank you for the hope in this story; we surely need it.
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August 28 On Saturday morning, I woke to the sound of a woman singing. Someone had come home. It was unmistakably female. Her smooth, liquid voice made a sweet, sad little tune dance through the barn. I heard the clang of a pail. Footsteps back and forth. Animals. She must have been doing morning chores for the animals. The singing stopped abruptly, followed by a low murmur I couldn’t quite make out. The woman must have been stopping to talk with the llamas or whatever was in the pen. It’s
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Chapter 24- Poetry Prompt 15- Missing You
Parker Owens commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 24- Poetry Prompt 15- Missing You
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How very sad this sounds. It echoes with melancholy, and how well you wrote it. Thank you.
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This is a great chapter. How do Joel and Craig deal with the return? Well, that they begin by talking to each other is a great start. Because, even if a 'disappearance' never happens again, they both know it happened, tend they can never take for granted that it won't happen again. In some ways, it will freak them out for as long as they live. Not a pleasant thought. Thanks for this chapter!
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This is lovely. Ian finally being the wonderful personality Miles knows him to be. Thank you. I still want to meet them!
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A New Friend (All In)
Parker Owens commented on craftingmom's story chapter in A New Friend (All In)
This is a perfectly marvelous short. It is so good to re-engage with Devyn and Michael. Dev is so lucky to have Michael to watch out for him. Just wait until it's Michael's turn to have Dev rescue him. I'd like to see that someday. -
Home and Cold: Two Poems
Parker Owens commented on Mikiesboy's story chapter in Home and Cold: Two Poems
Cold: Absolutely love the imagery here. Flurries on unfulfilled journeys. Galanthus (amongst the favorites in my own garden); trees undressed, and the wind ashamed. I can feel it and see it all. I smile at the images of the familiar, even as I shiver. And the snowdrops make me hope for spring again. Home: My heart leaps at this, and not just because you told us the story behind it. Your line - "You raised me up and kissed me" made my heart ring with joy for you. May everyone be so blessed today. -
I'm a teacher. I supervise study halls. Who says the kids are the ones being bored? thank you so much for reading!
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Poor Eric is really missing Zeus race and the farm about now. This little barn just shows him how much he's lost. It's not a great place to hide, either...
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Thank you for sharing this piece of your life. I wept at the unhappiness you felt, and with joy for your first poem. Isabella was so right. You are a gift to us all.
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Boredom Boredom floats, oily jetsam on time's darkly opaque waters; Veiling all sight of bright day, the mind's dancing obscured; Sings its chant, monotone played to fluorescent fixtures humming. Count each turn the bladed fan makes, number ev'ry full circuit; Reckon up and classify the mottled, stained square ceiling tiles; Carefully map brick-bordered wall cracks; where do they go? I
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How did I miss this? Because this is such a wonderful, tender scene where one least expects it...thank you!
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Week Six Monday, October 6, 2014: A Day of Warnings
Parker Owens commented on skinnydragon's story chapter in Week Six Monday, October 6, 2014: A Day of Warnings
Spooky is absolutely right. Too many bodies and bits of cosmic dreck orbiting David; how can he concentrate on helping Twoey? Or help himself get healthier? Will Ginny take the bait and ask for a re-examination of the base of Twoey's skull, or will that problem resurface when Murpy's Law dictates it should? Oh, what a chapter full of questions! Many thanks for another banner day! -
Eric's Amish savior spoke the truest sentiment in his farewell. Llamas are definitely very different from sheep; and this appears to be a much, much smaller place, in any event. At least Eric has some money to eat with, if he can find a store along the way...Thank you so much for reading and reviewing another 'road chapter.'
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August 26 I ached from sleeping in the plastic chairs at the Suds Bucket Laundromat in Carbonville, but I managed to cram everything back into the pack. I headed out the door as soon as I could see the rain had let up overnight. Have water bottle, will travel. I made slow going of my walk to the west, shambling along the main road out of town. At least the rain had stopped, and my clothes were dry. Head down, keeping west. Mind empty of anything except traffic, I trudged through another tow
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