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A.P. Murphy's avatar

Mystic gnarliness, trying to unravel it but not really bothering that much as I like the cryptic bits just as much as the apparent bits.

Jon T's avatar

gorgeous, i can feel this like I'm picking gravel out of my knees

Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks Jon! Make sure you get all that gravel out, don’t want that knee getting infected

Jennifer James's avatar

I read this over so many times, and each time there was something new.

Absolutely beautiful.

Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks so much, Jennifer! Glad some new things come up with each reread

E.L. Zeitgeist's avatar

I read this through a few times, peeling the layers to understand it, until I got to a point where I just wanted to appreciate the pungent stench of whatever magnificent, quiet tragedy perpetually exists here.

Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks for taking the time to peel this onion, Katie!

Michael Edward's avatar

Your descriptions are divine! So vivid. So evocative. So good!

Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks Michael!

Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Brilliant. Like--brilliant!

J. Curtis's avatar

Will - beautifully written. I’m not sure I understand it all (maybe I’m not supposed to) but I like it

lindsey peters berg's avatar

killer first sentence

Will Boucher's avatar

thanks lindsey!

Sandy Stuart Shaller's avatar

Will, "School Day" is blisteringly beautiful. The opening lyrical poem sets the perfect stage for what follows. I got very sad at the end. 😊

Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks for checking it out, Sandy! Always appreciate you reading :)

molly's avatar

this is so awesome Will

Will Boucher's avatar

thanks so much, Molly! I’m glad you liked it :)