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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.

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Jon T's avatar

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

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Will Boucher's avatar

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

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Jennifer James's avatar

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

Absolutely beautiful.

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Will Boucher's avatar

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

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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.

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Will Boucher's avatar

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

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Michael Edward's avatar

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

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Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks Michael!

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Brilliant. Like--brilliant!

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Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks Sean!!

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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

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Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks, J!

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lindsey peters berg's avatar

killer first sentence

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Will Boucher's avatar

thanks lindsey!

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Sandy 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. 😊

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Will Boucher's avatar

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

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molly's avatar

this is so awesome Will

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Will Boucher's avatar

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

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