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  1. Parker Owens
    There must be so much that Dante is thinking, yet cannot immediately express. You’ve given us a deep sense of his state in this chapter. Thank you.
  2. Parker Owens
    Can I borrow that phrase for my classes on Monday? The mouthfeel of mathematics! I love it. Thanks very much for reading and for commenting.
  3. Parker Owens
    Thank you for letting me know about April 16 and 17. The latter was pure fun with words; something which, in these so serious times, I forget to pursue. It was fun to puzzle out April 17. Thanks again.
  4. Parker Owens
    Thanks for your kind and encouraging words. I won’t rant, but I have to say that deliberate misreading of religious text for political gain makes my teeth grind. Labels may be convenient, but they mustn’t be used to deny anyone’s essential humanity and value. Thanks again for reading these!
  5. Parker Owens
    I’m glad you liked Sun Ray. It’s sometimes hard to remember that hope in dark days. Thanks for your encouragement.
  6. Parker Owens
    You’re very welcome. Thanks for accompanying me.
  7. Parker Owens
    You're very kind. Thank you!
  8. Parker Owens
    Thank you. It's sometimes hard to believe in hope without affirming it.
  9. Parker Owens
    April 15 Old Holidays On the porch The Christmas Lights remain hanging from the rafters yet unlit to wait for a warm day and a tall stepladder when perhaps gentle hands take them down or choose to leave them up until June. Easter eggs long ago pierced and blown out, and colored with layers of wax and dye in complex patterns known best by a childlike mind now occupy a place of honor, laid in Mom’s crystal b
  10. Parker Owens
    Thank you, tim, for reading and for letting these steep. I’m hopeful these reach you in good ways.
  11. Parker Owens

    Spiraling

    Parker Owens commented on JACC's story chapter in Spiraling

    I am moved by this poem. I offer you a hug and hope for better days.
  12. Parker Owens
    Thank you!
  13. Parker Owens
    Thank you very much for reading these. It should not matter what colors you wear or what banner you fly, yet some people make a huge deal of it.
  14. Parker Owens
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts and reactions to these. How hard it is to escape the influence of labels and expectations! And the self-appointed enforcers of these rules and labels seem ever more cruel. Thank you again.
  15. Parker Owens
    Thanks a million for your kind and encouraging words.
  16. Parker Owens
    @drsawzall Thanks very much. I hope they prove to be memorable.
  17. Parker Owens

    Chapter 1

    Parker Owens commented on Valkyrie's story chapter in Chapter 1

    I really liked #2! I want to read it over and again. It’s something I’d want my students to read and think over.
  18. Parker Owens
    Awesome. I really like the simple, powerful story you tell in this poem.
  19. Parker Owens

    Chapter 1

    Parker Owens commented on CountDickula's story chapter in Chapter 1

    I like this very much. It’s a great poem to shake off the shame and welcome rightful pride.
  20. Parker Owens
    Christopilists was a fun word to construct for this poem. And you’re definitely right that they need to be challenged. Thanks for all of your thoughts and comments.
  21. Parker Owens
    I enjoy collecting kisses. Thanks for reading!
  22. Parker Owens
    I doubt very much that such an unfortunate cliff-hanging individual would fuss about the gender identity of any potential rescuer. Thanks for framing things that way.
  23. Parker Owens
    Diversity Studies We all know labels can mislead us, for what’s in a bottle may not bear much resemblance to the details on the sticker, yet we often let their messages lead us to miss treasures before us. So it was at the corner wine shop where I had met friends of many kinds, but none like them stocking shelves with new vintages, intriguing in their androgyny and willing to meet up after work; That first kiss,
  24. Parker Owens
    Poetry for the Anthology in Diversity, 2025
  25. Parker Owens
    You’re very kind in your comments, and I appreciate your encouragement. I can’t help but agree that it’s more important than ever to focus on positives rather than negatives. Thanks again.
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