Awedly Penned vs. Oddly Pinned

Admiration is both the title and the first word in an essay that Gabriela recently wrote in school. During a scheduled and routine conference today, Gabriela's teacher shared with us this unexpected expression of wonderment. Here is the essay:


Ari's preferred mode of narration is a bit more abstract. He often sits at the computer and crafts short poems, and once in a while he engages in mesmerizing displays of performance art. A few evenings ago, while tidying up the kitchen, I turned around and found myself face to face with a provocative portrayal...a curious chronicle of Ari's relationship with Daniela. He too was providing support, literally and in his own way. Upper incisors anchored in the retral portion of the styrofoam neck...lower incisors delicately balancing the bottom of the bust, he just stood there. I asked him to hold the pose, and quickly woke the camera napping on the dinning room table. Here is the exposition: