Taylor's Voice

Madeline’s object piece was about a necklace she bought that represented her commitment, and love for her boyfriend, Morgan. It was rose gold and had an “M&M” on it to stand for Madeline and Morgan. She wore it every day until it was so worn out that she could no longer wear it. Now, it dangles on the rear view mirror of her car and she admires it every day.

"Greetings, Madeline. I love the line "looking for nothing, finding everything." I often feel this way when I go shopping with my little sister. I admire your commitment and passion, and I love that even though you can't wear the necklace anymore, it's still beautiful to you and you haven't given up on it. Morgan is a lucky guy. Thank you for sharing this fantastic piece."

Riley’s object piece what about her drumline competitions, and the time Kickapoo won 8^th in the world! She recalls a time that her team prayed before their debut, and later returns to the very same spot for the finals. She exposes the comical and nerve-racking struggles that come with competitions away from home, such as having to such all their instruments into a bus! Yikes! She is saddened that some of her senior teammates will be leaving, because they’re such a great group of drummers and friends.

"Hello, Riley! I can definitely relate with the having to stuff instruments onto a bus. When we have Orchestra contests, it's a huge hassle to pack the basses and cellos. Love that you remember the spot you prayed in, the first time. I often walk or drive past a place that reminds me of something dear to my heart. Eighth in the World is a huge deal! Congratulations! I'm very proud of our Kickapoo drumline and I look forward to seeing what great things they do in the future. Thanks for sharing!"

Jesse’s piece is the most difficult to summarize, and I’m not sure that I completely understand it. I presume that he is telling us about his “third eye” and the good and bad that come with it. He presents his object as a mystery, and leaves it open to interpretation. It seems almost supernatural it me. He comments that this object lives inside of him, and very few people have experienced it other than him. His friend “T” is one of these people. He talks about how is can be a nuisance and can weigh heavy on his shoulders, and sometimes it can make him feel empowered and gives him insight. It’s a very confusing topic.

"Salutations, Jesse. Your opening line does a great job of drawing your reader in. "This object is a mystery." What could THAT mean? I'm bemused. I like how this piece makes me think, and how it challenges me. I had to read it a few times to wrap my head around it. Your question at the end reminds me of the mirror in Harry Potter that shows you your deepest desires. I recall Dumbledore telling Harry that the happiest man in the world would look upon the mirror and see only himself, exactly the way he is. Thank you for adding such a dynamic piece."