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Parker Owens

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  1. Awesome. I really like the simple, powerful story you tell in this poem.
  2. Parker Owens

    Chapter 1

    I like this very much. It’s a great poem to shake off the shame and welcome rightful pride.
  3. 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.
  4. I enjoy collecting kisses. Thanks for reading!
  5. 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.
  6. 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,
  7. Poetry for the Anthology in Diversity, 2025
  8. 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.
  9. April 10 turned out to be a memorable recipe. Perhaps you’ll try something like it for supper. Thanks very much!
  10. Your smile at we might not mope but elope is everything I hoped for. I’m especially glad April 12 sounded a chord with you. My heart feels stronger to know I’m not alone in my feelings.
  11. Thank you. I really appreciate your taking time to read and wrestle with these. I’m glad you can see rays of hope through the cloudy skies in this set.
  12. Thank you for your comments on April 12. Anxiety can be exhausting, but knowing someone else shares one’s thoughts can make it less so. Thanks again.
  13. Math nerd? Guilty as charged. I’m very glad your favorite springtime things are there to make you smile! Thank you for your thoughts.
  14. April 8 Alien Land This morning I overslept my alarm to wake in an unfamiliar world where domineering power was preferred to free thought, and millions of identical drones painted whitewash over everything. April 9 Short Story Once the sky winked its blue eye and thereby stopped the smart that stings my heart when we part; shadows skewed my attitude
  15. I read this from beginning to end and then again. I remember finding Nifty, and then Awesome Dude for the first time, and in that order. And then I found GA, as it harbored a story and an author I wanted to follow further. It was a very long time before I took the leap to become a member. I'm glad you continue to write, and to share what you write here.
  16. You’re very kind, and I’m grateful for all your comments along the way. I’m also grateful to @weinerdog for pointing you to this story. I’ll add that there are a couple of snapshot sequel stories, each with the word “Observation” in the title. Again, thanks for sticking with Andy through all his travails and tribulations.
  17. Parker Owens

    Chapter 66 Us

    Andy and Zander still inhabit my heart and mind. Sometimes it’s the sense of wonder Andy has, or Zander’s yearning that suddenly hit me. I hope they take residence in your heart too.
  18. Yes. They are indeed beautiful.
  19. The weight of his so-called father is off Andy’s back. He can feel more free than he has in ages. Better still, he and Zander are together, officially, and no Mrs. Chandler can undo that. I’m glad you’ve made it through to see this moment in Andy’s journey.
  20. And unexpected, too!
  21. Andy is becoming part of a great family. They’re making him one of their own.
  22. The preparation is done indeed. But the anxiety can’t be settled so quickly. Deep breath, Andy, here goes-
  23. What’s most in Andy’s way might be that very expectation that something might go awry - or that he’ll stop believing in himself. Thanks very much for your thoughts.
  24. This chapter cleared up a lot for Andy. He may yet have to return to Carlsberg, but there may be less pressure. I’m grateful you’ve continued to read Andy’s journal.
  25. Ambrose appearing must have been heart stopping for Andy. Hope you avoided cardiac arrest. Thanks for your comments!
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