The Blender Board

From: Snow Leopard  leopard99@hotmail.com
Date: 1 July 1998

Hey everyone.  I've been taking a vacation and trying to 
organize my thoughts.  I've got about fifty things a minute
going through my mind and It's kindof hard to think clearly.
I'll talk to you all later.

    § Snow Leopard §
   § Live  and  Love §

From: alison
Date: 1 July 1998

eve 
thanks for the comments !
i've really enjoyed reading your work as well.
regards,
alison

From: Eryn 
Date: 2 July 1998

I am desperately trying to find something to let a special 
man know I have been thinking about him.  Do men enjoy 
recieving flowers?  Any feedback would be appreciated, thank you.

From: Just L
Date: 2 July 1998

Dear Blenderees:
As a hopeless romantic I peruse this site whenever I need 
a lift.  Thank you all for your splendiferous contributions
and taking the risk to give of your soul (exception- that 
ugly ongoing personal chatter which should be banned
from this place as it stains the purpose of this site).

Now I need your help:  I have been asked to do a reading
for my dear friend's wedding celebration (she will be
married in a kayak downunder, but coming to the States
for a proper celebration). She is 30 years old, adventurous,
an avid outdoorsy nature girl, world traveler, believes in
magic and history and all of the soulful pleasures of life.
Underneath it all, she is still an "Atherton" girly girl.
She is Irish heritage, he is from New Zealand, a helicopter
pilot. They met in Antarctica. 

Any non-biblical, non-typcial (Apache prayer, etc.been there
done that) suggestions would be appreciated. I'll check
back. Bless you!
 

From: overmaa@alleg.edu
Date: 2 July 1998

Do you display all the poems that you receive and then 
categorize them in the journals or are only some of the 
many that you received put in the journals?

From: Just L
Date: 2 July 1998

Desparately Eryn,
Since the Blender Board is quiet, and well after 35 years I
have some experience with men, I will venture an answer
to your plea. Flowers are indeed appreciated by men. 
Appeal to their ego, have them publicly delivered somewhere 
(with a cryptic note).

I would suggest you skip the typical and go for something original. 
What says "you?" All white: orchid, freesia, snap dragons. 
Exotic: delphinian, tiger or stargazer lilly, iris. 
Sunny: One big sun flower! Carefree: A huge armload of wildflowers, 
carefully arranged to get than messy, euro-chic
look. If you must give roses, mix them with berries or an herb, like rosemary.

If flowers seem too serious, consider a cutting out magazine
letters for a ransom note, or mail him one clue a day (an 
object that starts with the same letters of your name or 
green m&ms) over a two-week period or whatever says I 
am thinking about YOU!

If you are willing to take the beyond "thinking about you" risk, have 
flowers delivered with an invitation to meet you
somewhere .. the cemetary for champagne? Intrigue him.

What is he interested in? Let that be your guide. Be creative, be witty, 
be confident... just don't be a stalker.

Good luck.

From: mark u
Date: 2 July 1998

Ok i've written poems a lot of poems
to the love blender and only one's gotten
picked to for the monthly issue.
Does this mean i suck as a poet and i should quit
writting poems cause they aren't good, because well 
the people i know like what i write but it doesn't seem
like the loveblender person likes them?

From: Janelle
Date: 3 July 1998

I'm just wondering where our beloved poet Tony K. went.

From: Pam
Date: 3 July 1998

i used to come here to read a pick something 
sweet to send to my sweetie...now my sweetie 
as broken this heart and I don't know if it 
will ever be the same again...love at fourty 
hurts more then love at fourteen...maybe time 
will help this broken heart of mine.

From: TruLeigh
Date: 4 July 1998

Dear Kirk,

Loved "Daisy Love.  Please do it again...so a picture
really is worth a thousand words...and those spoke
volumes........Yours truly, TruLeigh

From: Rennie Lorca
Date: 4 July 1998

Dear Kirk,

Once again, thank you for including my verse on your
picks of the month.  I am glad that you enjoy my work.  
I appreciate the opportunity you give me, actually all 
of us, to display our efforts for all to see. Gracias.

Most sincerely,
Rennie Lorca

From: Patty D. (Meow@1st.net)
Date: 5 July 1998

L. Penney,
Loved two of your pieces that were on the front page of July's issue.  
Especially your funny one.  

Kirk, 
Loved you mentioning fireworks.  I have a 
strange fascination with them, I look forward 
to July for two main reasons. My birthday at 
the end of the month, and July 4th, for the fireworks.  
This year, I got to watch them with my long-time steady, 
leaning up against him, melting in his arms, as the 
pretty sky lit up will sustain me for awhile.  *s*

From:  Sweety sweetymoon@hotmail.com
Date: 5 July 1998

Kirk,
 Thank you for seeing the beauty of the love in me, 
for the man I never had, but still love very much!
                                 SweetyMoon

From: Janelle
Date: 5 July 1998

Dear mark u,

just becoz you weren't featured doesn't mean that u suck as a poet.  
Poems are a way to express your feelings.  And yours alone.  Don't 
ever give up!  Instead of giving up you should be more determined 
so that maybe your wish might come true..

Janelle

From: Snow Leopard  leopard99@hotmail.com
Date: 6 July 1998

Mark U.

  Janelle's right.  I havn't been featured in about three or
four monthes, which is about as long as I have been
submitting stuff.  My stuff doesn't suck.  Your stuff
doesn't suck.  Janelle's on the other hand could use some
word :)  Just kiddin Janelle.  Later.

    § Snow Leopard §
   § Live and  Love §

From: Eve
Date: 6 July 1998

Tru Leigh,

RE: Lost Soulmate
The world does more then wobble
on its axel. It pitches and heaves.
The pain unbelieveable!! 

Tears fall at any given moment.
Your soul screams! Can feel each 
of these words now, there reality!

OUCH :(

From: Janelle
Date: 6 July 1998

*chuckles* @ snow..

ha-ha.. So mark.. just because your poems weren't picked, 
doesn't mean that u suck.. As long as you think you're good 
then that's all that matters.. 

Oh and snow.. About that email that I sent u earlier.. 
What do u think?  what should I do?? 

janelle

From: Janelle
Date: 6 July 1998

P.S. 
Mark u, I just read your poem The Confused Girl.. I really like it.. 

Janelle

From: Rennie Lorca (for TruLeigh)
Date: 7 July 1998

Dear Eve,

Few people have insight on why an author actually is moved
to write a certain verse...let me give you some information
that will drive that home to you.  A verse, although 
written about a certain event, may have been sparked by
another..."LOST SOULMATE" was just such the case. Although
I had always been interested in the soulmate phenomenon, I
did not start to write "lost" for that reason. This verse
was written after I came home and found my husband of more
than a quarter century, dead on the ground from an 
accident.  His eyes and mouth looked as though there was
one more question for me...never to be asked or answered.  
The earth did wobble for me at that instant...it shuddered, 
it came to a screeching, roaring stop...and then I felt peace. 
I came in and put those words to pen, and to each who reads 
them, there may be a different
interpretation...that is the nature of verse.  Although very 
close, my husband was not my soulmate by any definition.  I 
have since found, or we have found each other, my soulmate 
and I.  You will find that verse as "GRATEFUL TO MY HEART"...
and a few other verses that are dedicated to the love we share. 
A soulmate should not make you miserable...that is not the 
nature of a soulmate.  If you are unhappy, then look again 
for that person who will make you grateful............Rennie Lorca

From: Eve
Date: 7 July 1998

Tru,

I have read all your work...
and will continue to do so! 
They are rich with the events
and emotions of life!

I knew of your lose when I read,
"Always Beloved"
Your pain, in "Where are you now?"
My heart went out to you!

This man, perhaps not your soulmate.
But you loved him genuinely. Reflected in
your words.

God bless your union with your soulmate!
Few in life, will ever know this depth.
My pain, comes from a choice I had to make.
For my childern, not my heart...
And if the 'soulmate theory' is what 
it is...when God/Life permitts... I will 
have him again! Sacrafice what we are
now, for what we will be...
                        thank you Tru...

From: l/leslie 
Date: 7 July 1998

thanks kirk---was true kick, and loved the quote!

From: mark u (purexcape@hotmail.com)
Date: 7 July 1998

Can we use the "F-word" in poems submitted to here? Because
I have a poem that uses the "F-word" in it, 
and it kind of uses the word a lot, kinda like in every line of this one 
stanza. If yes i will submit it, but like I will use the 
#$#@ notation instead of using the actual word, if not I won't submit it.
thanks,
mark u

It would be polite to include a warning in the "brief description" however.

From: AdrianaIosubCaras ciosub@pcnet.pcnet.ro
Date: 8 July 1998

Would you like to make a link with my web poetry published in Belgium.
Congratulations for your site!
Prof.Adriana Iosub Caras

From: l. leslie
Date: 8 July 1998

Hi Kirk, and Blenderites,
         Was very happy to be included in July issue, 
but just wanted to state that my husband and I are 
real people. We don't just sail around in a pleasent 
pink mist, and getting to where we've gotten has taken 
time, work, patience, and a lot of love. We are totally 
different kinds of people---I'm a writer of sorts, he's 
a scientist with the soul of an artist. Feel the pain 
of love that has not panned...have been there. Just 
not there now, or lately, so please don't think I'm 
being smug or superior.
    Write on folks---it gets you through the harsh stuff, 
and is that which makes us, and keeps us human. Au Bientot!

From: Jennifer, jar02116@aol.com
Date: 8 July 1998

I simply adore the Kyle Parrish poem, "as it happens."
As it happens, it captures such a perfect snapshot of
the stoppage of time, the complexity of beauty and
suffering and desire and honesty. I can't stop reading
it. It strikes a particularly sonorous chord that
keeps me trembling. This poem makes me happy to be
alive so that I'm around to read it.

From: Lewis
Date: 8 July 1998

If I had a woman and left poems on her makeup table, they
would be poems that I wrote myself. I might also leave
Cool Water scented Elvis Presley and Rod Stewart lyrics.
Ex.- "Little sister don't you do what your big sister
done" by The King or "You're every love song ever written,
but honey what do you see in me?" by the Rodster.
 Here is a little something i thought up while sitting on
the toilet one full moon night back in '79:
     some girls bitch 'cause I can't take 'em
          to Spago's
      some girls whine 'cause i won't feed 'em tacos
        but one girl i know
     just goes wit da flow
    and that's why this white hombre
       loves her so

From: TK
Date: 8 July 1998

Lewis,

HA! HA!  That little poem was hilarious!!!!  :)  Made me
laugh and thought it was a great change of pace for this
place!

Thanks for the break!

- T

From: Christine cj@spyral.net
Date: 9 July 1998

Eve;
Thank you for the kind remark in regards to "Moment of Love" 
last month. I am relatively new here, and learning to find 
my way around here. I "tripped" across your comment. Thank You!

And to all the others here, I've enjoyed reading the works by 
so many posted here, I've seen Hearts and Thoughts expressed 
here without boundries. Words that manage to gently reach out 
to touch a heart, dry a tear, to well with laughter, to silently 
reflect on one's heart. Thank you for the gifts.

Imagination, creativity and heart are the things that lead us to 
moments, chances, and possibilities in life.  Enjoy!

From: Lewis
Date: 9 July 1998

Thanks, TK. Glad you enjoyed my goofiness. Here's a little
something I wrote not too long ago. This was inspired by
Beanie Baby mania:
   
      some girls like roses and bottles of perfume
       some girls like cars
            that go ZOOM ZOOM!!!
          but that's not my girl's idea
                  of a Valentine
       buy her Beanie Babies and she'll be just fine
            She got Snort and Baldy
              Waves and Peace
         Roary and still her desire don't cease
           says she's got to have Velvet
       and that damn kangaroo
      pretty soon my girl will have her own zoo
                 now she's got me watchin' QVC
               and surfin' the Net
        for all the Beanies she has to get
        

From: Lewis (again)
Date: 9 July 1998

No, not all my poems start with "some girls". I KNOW someone
out there was probably wondering about that. Check this out:

         lonesome on the oil rig tonight
         just me and the coyotes
           and a bottle of Bud Light
          with me in West Texas
            and you in Montana
          my only diversion is a hooker named Anna
            unlike you
           she has a tattoo
         and that's why this country boy
            feels so blue
          
 So, as you can plainly see, I am a diverse poet of intense
talent. Am I the only Blenderite who thinks "You're the
Reason God Made Oklahoma" is the best friggin' love song
ever written? I can't find it anywhere, not even in
Wal-Mart. Yet another reason to suck my thumb and cry.

From: Honeybun
Date: 9 July 1998

Lewis, you knock my socks off! And believe me, that is no
easy FEET!!!!

From: Karis Allison
Date: 9 July 1998

Don't cry, Lewis. Have you tried Hasting's or Target?
K-Mart, perhaps? I love that song but I don't think it's 
the best love song ever written. I think that the best love
song ever written is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, "Purple
Rain" by Prince. Not The Artist Formerly Known As Prince.
Prince, dammit!! PRINCE.

From: Lewis
Date: 9 July 1998

Thanks for the pun, Honeybun. But I am so sorry, I am
engaged to be married. I'm not sorry that I am engaged
to be married, that is, but sorry that I knock your socks
off and nothing can be done about it. You must feel the
way Paul McCartney's fans felt when he married that Kodak
chic.
  And Karis, I'm sorry, but you are wrong. How can "Purple
Rain" even begin to compare to "You're the Reason God Made
Oklahoma"? How can lyrics such as,"I never meant to cause
you any sorrow, I never meant to cause you any pain" (WUSS!)
even begin to compare to lyrics such as,"The Santa Monica
freeway sometimes makes a country girl blue"????
   And I already tried those places you mentioned, but 
many thanks.

From: Raven
Date: 9 July 1998

You  people are idiots. The best love song ever written
is "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica.
    SO CLOSE NO MATTER HOW FAR
     Couldn't be much more from the heart
        forever trust in who we are
    AND NOTHING ELSE MATTERS

From: Amy Short
Date: 9 July 1998

Odd,
 I LOVED "You Said It". Do you write songs? Are you in 
a band? I always said if I ever started a band I'd call it
Emerald City Exiles. I would be Dorothy Devastated.

From: Chase
Date: 9 July 1998

The best love song ever written is "The Man in Love With
You" by George Strait.
     I may not even be the dream
      you wanted to come true
      but I'll always be the man
        in love with you.

From: Juste Ashley
Date: 9 July 1998

Here is my nominee for The Best Love Song Ever Written:
      "Rosanna" by Toto.
 Maybe because when I first heard it on the radio I was
in love with a girl named Rosanna. Cool, huh?

From: Dirk Diggler
Date: 9 July 1998

The best love song ever written is that song in "BOOGIE
NIGHTS" about the roller skates. Yes, my penis really is
that long. Be scared. Be VERY scared.

From: Puck
Date: 9 July 1998

The best love song ever written is that one by the Pet
Shop Boys 'cause it played while me and Rachel were hangin'
out in Frisco on "The Real World".

From: Krista Blevins
Date: 9 July 1998

You people better be careful or else your asses will get
sued. Everybody knows that you aren't really Dirk Diggler
or Puck. I wouldn't mess with that Puck guy, he's lethal.
   And you are all WRONG. The best love song ever written
is "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel.
      

From: Frank
Date: 9 July 1998

Let them be who they want to be. It's all in fun.
  

From: Tami Law
Date: 9 July 1998

Krista, I SO agree with you!!! That song is the best.
No contest.

From: Tawnia kay
Date: 9 July 1998

Another good one is "Eyes without a Face" by Billy Idol.
    Now all i can do
   is love what was once
     so alive in you

From: Nina
Date: 9 July 1998

i can't believe nobody has mentioned "donna" by ritchie
valens. that song kicks booty.

From: Trad
Date: 9 July 1998

Ritchie Valens died in a plane 'cause he was too much of a
baby to wait for the bus. And he didn't even write his songs.
 His brother wrote them.

From: Annie K.
Date: 10 July 1998

well all of you got good songs for best love song, but
here's the Best Song ever-"Unchained Melody". not the leann rimes 
version though, the one in Dirty Dancing.

From: Annie K.
Date: 10 July 1998

well all of you got good songs for best love song, but
here's the Best Song ever-"Unchained Melody". not the 
leann rimes version though, the one in Dirty Dancing.

Hey Guys--
I finally got around to (hopefully) fixing the word-wrap problem of the comments page, in a way that should work in both MSIE and Netscape browsers.

Here's the deal: you no longer have to press RETURN to end each line-- instead, the browser will wrap the text for it automagically. Then when the text is displayed, every time you pressed return, it will show up as a line break in the text.

The upside is that I no longer have to put all comments in <PRE></PRE> blocks, giving it that funky typewriter look (though I could get that look back with <FONT> tags) and we should no longer have that "line going on and on" problem.

The downside is that all whitespace except linebreaks is ignored, and that the text expands to fill the width of the browser (helpful hint: when reading wide text in a page, decrease the width of your browser window, this makes it much easier to read.)

Well, i typed a long comment mostly to see what it ends up looking like...
--Kirk

"Unchained Melody" doesn't play in "Dirty Dancing"- it plays
in "Ghost". And I think "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is a million times better.

Rat Boy-
I enjoyed reading your poem. You should submit more
stuff.

Ritchie Valens's brother did not write his songs!!! He drew
sketches of cartoon characters!!! But I don't like "DONNA"
or any of his other songs. 'Cept maybe "La Bamba". When I'm
drunk. But Ritchie didn't write "La Bamba". It's an old
folk song or something.

hey Lioness,
why don't you growl just a little bit louder.
GRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey, Annabel Lee-
Did you know that Edgar Allan Poe wrote a poem about YOU?

An amazing feat, considering the fact that Poe kicked the
bucket about a century before I was born. But I know the
poem you're referring to, Bo. Duh.

ok ok, i've got to add my two bits to this love song debate.i think that 'love song' by the cure is my number one favorite. not quite the run-of-the mill sap-filled-slow-dance, but a keeper nonetheless. also high on my list is 'romeo and juliet' by dire straits. ah, melt my heart.

Have you ever considered creating a cd or a bulk download of all the work and charge just enough to cover creation costs? Or would legalities make it too much of a pain?

I think the legalities are ok. Not sure if there's enough demand, however...

I think the best song is "Love Hurts"by Jon b. I know most of you won't know it but just listen to these words:

VII: Some people will tell you it's the best thing for the heart.
But what they fail to tell you it can tear your life apart.
It's as sweet as summer rain.
But it can hit you like a train.
And fill your heart with Pain..

Chorus: LOve hurts and it don't. Love don't always work.
Love ain't all it seems. It feels good but it stings.
Love hurts and it don't.

Bridge: When you know you're alive coz you feel so much pain.
When you feel you can't survive but you make it anyways.
When it feels too good to stop, but it hurts too much 2 stay.
Then you know, yes you know, you gotta know, love hurts.
It hurts and it don't...

I don't care what anyone says.. That song will always be the best in my heart!

Sweet Angel

A great love song is Aerosmith's new song "Don't want to miss a thing". So much love pours from it. Wouldn't you like to be the woman that song is for?

Love songs.

The most beautiful love songs are rarely recognized as such. They are rarely heard. The most beautiful love songs are those which are composed by hearts in love, covered up by confused minds, and silenced by bitten tongues. The most beautiful love songs are silently composed everyday by millions.....unwittingly.

Love songs amount to nothing but a thin thread of what is heard, stretched over a vast ocean of what falls on deaf ears.

- T

Hey, Janelle...I keep forgetting to check the board, so I just got your message...
Just wanted to say, you go girl! I'm glad I'm not the only one. :)

As for the love song debate, how about the Dance by good ol' GB? That's Garth Brooks, for all you non-country fans. A great song...full of loss, but also gratitude for having the oppurtunity to love in the first place. Great song for when you're feeling like you wish you had never fallen in the first place. I love it. :) It seems to fit what Ruby was looking for in a way...a strong I messed up, it didn't work out, but I'm grateful that it happened voice, so Ruby, if you're out there...that might be good therepy for ya.

Take care...love to all. I love this site. You might be getting some actual work from me again soon...I'm hoping that I'll have some new stuff to submit.

Reamaining,
innocent rose.

Kirk-
Since you fixed the thing about pressing return on the comments page are you going to do the same for the submissions page, or no?

-Jenna

Yeah, I probably should. I many need to figure out a way to respect tabs, or groups of spaces, though. Once I get that I'll switch over that submit script as well.

Keeping in line with the best love song ever.. I whole heartedly agree with TK, often what is the best one is something composed often,heard by few,and always with heart. The ideal love song is the one that reaches each of our hearts, brings something to the surface, and emotion, a memory, a moment.

For The First Time Kenny Loggins (One Fine Day Soundtrack)

Are those your eyes?
Is that your smile?
I've been looking at your forever
But I never saw you before
Are these your hands holding mine
Now I wonder how I could have been so blind
For the first time
I am looking in your eyes
For the First time I'm seeing who you are
I can't believe how much I see
When your looking back at me
Now I understand what love is
Love is... for the first time.
Can this be real?
Can this be true?
Am I the person I was this morning
and are you still the same you
It's all so strange
How can it be?
All along this love was right in front of me
For the first time
I am looking in your eyes
For the first time I am seeing who you are
Can't believe how much I see
When your looking back at me
Now I understand what love is
Love is.... for the first time
Such a long time ago
I had given up on finding this emotion
Ever again
But your here with me now
Yes I found you somehow
and I've never been so sure........

or John Micheal Montgomery "Love the Way You Love Me"

Many songs, many moments, and each says something different to all of us.

Rat Boy, loved the poem. You should submit more.

As far the love song debate, every song means different things to different people. It depends on where you are in your life at the moment you hear the song. In love, out of love....the same song means different things at different times.

Innocent rose,

what's goin on with yah?

All:

I agree with Sweet Angel.. I have heard of that song b4 and I luv it! I don't usually listen to rick but I luv that song by Aerosmith :I don't want to miss a thing..Amazing.

I'd say that one of the best songs ever written was Lately by Jodeci.. and maybe "The one I gave my heart to"by Aaliyah.

Janelle

*wonders where Tony K. is..Why are you hiding from us?*

TK ~

Is that you Tony? If so welcome back- im glad to see you are back to writing!

-Jenna

Jenna,

Had the same thought.

Tk-Tony? Is that you? We have missed you and your poems.. Just read your poems at lovestories and I luved them.. Give us a sign tolet us know that you're back.


Janelle

P.S.And whatever happened to Eric?

I was right! I was looking at the new submissions page and saw some of TK's poems..hmm.. They are the same poems in lovestories.com..

Welcome back Tony.. sorry to blow your cover. I know you have a lot of fans and people out there that are supporting you. Hopefully all the drama as ebbed and things are back to normal. If there is such a thing ;)

It's good to see you writing again. I would hate to see one of best poets I have ever seen disappear like that.

-Janelle

Okay, okay. You got me!
I had to take a little break (for reasons obvious to some). Just thought I'd keep a little lower profile so as not to draw too much attention/drama. Hopefully, from this point forward, we can keep things focused on just poetry. ;)

- Tony
--------------------------
"I am two fools, I know,
For loving, and for saying so
In whining Poetry."

- John Donne (c. 1572-1631), English divine, metaphysical poet.
--------------------------

Glad you're back Tony. Keep writing. No matter what. Talk to you later.

§ Live and Love §

What's up with you Janelle? You alright out there? Write if you feel like it. Live and Love.

Does anyone else out there know a good web page where I can
submit some of my other poems. If it could be small that would be great. I got a few poems I want to put up on the web but most don't have to do with love. Tnx. Later.

§ Live and Love §

Dear Snow,

You can go to one of my sites and find plenty of other
sites to submit...just The Love Blender is my favorite.

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/1250/index.html
DRAGONHAIME: The Poets' Refuge

http://members.tripod.com/~WindFall_Haiku/index.html
LINKS to Haiku from WindFall Haiku

Snow Leopard,

Try Spyder's Empire at <http://www.spydersempire.com/poetry.htm>

It's quite a large site, however, the page is incredible...
Writers can get feedback on their work right on the page.

But still, not as homey and cozy as the Blender. ;)

I don't recall who it was earlier who asked for sites of strong role models... but I've found a site that brought that request to my mind.

<http://www.spydersempire.com/empirezine/spotlight/published/april/maya1.htm>

This page is a feature article on Maya Angelou, a poet, historian, author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director. There are links to more about Dr. Angelou... I hope you find her story and her contributions as inspiring as I have.

"...You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise...."
--Maya Angelou

Infamous/Undeniably/Absolut TK,

We are still watching you and your lame poetry. I guess
you have not changed your materialistic writing style
(based on the contents of your new poems). There is no
reason for us to stop laughing at you.

You are "Infamous" for your large, shiny forehead. You are
"Undeniably" narcicistic. What does the "Absolut" stand
for? You must be drunk on yourself.

Droopy Eyelids,

You are a slanderous idiot who obviously has self esteem issues that you would vainly attack someone else in that way. You do nothing but show the world what a small minded jerk you are.

- Kerri

Mark honey. I love you and miss you. Why don't you call anymore? You're poetry is amazing, and you know i've always thought that. You're poetry doesn't suck, just be happy that you made it to the top of the blender at least once, like i did.
I am very grateful for that.

As for all of the talk about the best love song:

The best love songs are the ones that you carry with you in your heart.

Hey Janelle,
What's up with you? Got anymore poems? I liked your poem I Can. It was great.
Hey Tony,
What you been up to?

§ Live and Love §

Droopy Eyelids,

Get a life, you pathetic, no good, idiot! Enough with the drama please! If you want to insult Tony then do it face to face.. What r u so afraid of? I bet tony could kick your sorry a$$. The rest of us don't want to see this garbage anymore..
Do kirk a favor and leave Tony alone. I don't think he appreciates you writing this slander...ok?

We don't want the insults to start again...

P.S. Thanx Snow.. I haven't had time to write lately..

hi everyone!
really enjoy reading the work here at the Blender...been watching for a while, just kicking back. I was hoping that some of you might be willing to give me a little advice. I have a love problem. (shocking, huh?) The problem being that I am in love. I think. I say I think because most of the time I am, yet there are times I wonder. Most of my uncertainty revolves around the lack of romance and passion in my relationship. My love is a pretty practical type of guy, not prone to effusive amounts of affection and thoughtfullness. I thought that this was a silly thing to worry about, perhaps a bit shallow? Yet I find myself really wishing that just once, he would put forth a special effort for me. Am I being silly? Is it worth risking love for something superficial? Please help a confused girl....

janelle,

If you think Tony could kick my butt then you have no idea
how scrawny he is. He has a girl's build. Even you could
kick his butt.

Sigh. At what point should I start exercising more editorial control on the comments page?

I too have been sitting back and watching this "saga" unfold before all of our eyes. It would seem to me the easiest way to end this nonsense, is to simply not comment on it any further. I believe that the person under attack here has appreciated those that have stood up to remark, comment on their behalf, and has excused and or ignored any further inflammatory comments by others. I would suggest we do the same. When we fail to take the bait of their words, then there is no fuel to further the fire.

Words as we all know are powerful tools, but only when we give ourselves to them.

May I suggest another topic to discuss? What is your idea of Romance and how important is it to you and your heart within a relationship?

Hoping all your hearts desires are soon realized....

Hey everyone.
I've been reading the drama that has been playing out again over Tony. I am asking you; Droopy Eyelids, Janelle, and Kelli, please start emailing each other. I like to read people's comments on Blender Board. I've loved the discussion on favorite love songs and all. Please start emailing each other and leave such comments off the board. I would like to appologize to everyone for this.


Merlyn,
Hey. Love is never a problem. At least I like to hope so. I don't really have much advise to offer you. The one question I have is are you happy? That is what love is. Each person shows their love their own ways. I know that probably sounds cliche but it's true. Just look closely at him and the way you feel about him. I know this probably isn't much help. Good luck

§ Live and Love §

I agree with Snow..

Merlyn,

Snow's right.. See, snow? I told u that you had a way with words..
Merlyn.. look at the little things.. He might not show his love by bringing you flowers and writing magnificent poetry but by listening to your problems and supporting you when things are rough just shows that he cares.. :)

To everyone:

Sorry about that little thing with Droopy something or other.. I won't lower myself to his/her level anymore ;)

Janelle

Romance is doing whatever you can to make the other half of your heart (if you don't know what that means just ask Janelle) feel as special, safe, loved, and complete as possible. It's when you make them feel like they are the world to you. And both you and her (i'm using the girl pronoun because I'm a guy:)) know that it is true. That she is the world to you. Romance is being there with a box of flowers, a bouque of chocolate, or just being there yourself when the other half of your heart needs you. Of course romance is like beauty, measured in the eye of the beholder. Other people's views on romance might just be holding your hand, or just being there. Each person has a different view on romance. And each view is right. No one is wrong.

§ Live and Love §

Snow,

You go boy!


Everyone has a soul mate.. I believe that God gave 2 people one heart to share.. He seperated them and sent them to live on Earth, each living different lives. Then those 2 people have to find each other to make their half of a heart complete..

-Janelle

I disagree. Love is everyewhere. A spark of posibility exists between almost everyone, but it does take something special to make it really work. A soulmate is the result of work as well as fate.

Romance... the creative, imaginative, heartfelt emotions, thoughts and actions, the ways in which we converse with the heart closest to our own the many ways he touches my heart, my world, how he creeps into my thoughts, offers colors and beauty to my world. Romance is the laughter, the passion, the love, the playful, the soft and quiet moments, that are a part of my everyday world with him. The unrepeatable moments, the silent conversation of a slow dance and or a slow kiss, the joy in the thought of him, the feel of his hand in mine and the overwhelming acceptance,and appreciation for all he is to me and with me, and all I am with him. How important is it to my heart? It is everything,it is simply the only way I know to be.
Living my life with Love, Laughter and Passion and sharing it all with him, because he exists in my world.

I agree with snow, in the thought there is no right or wrong about romance, it is to each of us something different, and fits perfectly for each heart. It is often the thing that leads us to do and say the things we do in order to convey to the one we love all the he/she is, has been, ever will be, and how generous a gift his/her heart truly is.

ROAD

Great imagery! So it is modern, angry, and different to the page. It takes the "language" to make it work. I like it................Rennie

TK,

Pass the bottle! That latest one of yours, "Drink This Wine..." kicks ass!

Keep up the good work.

all i gots to say is that i was surprised that kirk put a poem of
mine (heat) in the new works category instead of the same
old heart on the sleeve, so thanks. a lot.
and could some people send some feedback on my work??
i have about 5 others on heart on the sleeve. i would appreciate
it lots.

snow leopard,
your work " stars and flowers " was extremely sweet. i really
enjoyed it.

Hello. I am the singer in a the Uncle $am Band from Harrisburg, Pa and we released CD last year called "Love in a Blender". I ran across this website by accident and thought it was great to see another Blender related site. Our CD is based on all aspects of relationships. We are at http//:www.microserve.net/~usb for those interested.
Thanks

Hey Leah,

I've never read a bad poem and your "Heat" is a reason why. It was great. You deserved to be on the New Works part. Got any more?

Tnx for the compliment. I can always use more of them:) If want you can critique (I know I can't spell) my work anytime. Not like having my permission is needed :) Talk to you later.

§ Live and Love §

To Rennie Lorca,
I love all of your poetry. I feel it!! Do you have any in spanish? There is a nice site http://www.ciudadfutura.com and you can go to "foros" and check Tablon Poetico. If you submit some of your poetry there please let me know. I really love this Love Blender site and i really admire your talent, the sensitivity and/or depth of your soul. Sincerely, Coral

Dear Coral,

Thank you for your comments and praise. Yes, I have verses written in other languages...and, I don't care for a single one of them at this point. I have only saved them, hoping that I can save them at some time in my life... :).

I want to thank you for the site: http://www.ciudadfutura.com
I checked out your work...bravo.
For others who want to check the site, that is:
"Si mas bien recuerdo . . . . "

If you like, see more of Rennie here:
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/1250/LORCA.html

As for posting anywhere else, I have more than enjoyed this site that Kirk blesses us with each month. It is about all that I have time for at this point. Again, thank you for your comments and site information................Rennie

to: Chris
Smith, aero something or other
From: me

strange question perhaps, but did you ever submit to a college mag called Avant, say back in early 80's. Your name and style are familiar.

I Clearly See by R Hammans


She doesn’t think she’s pretty,
that she is quite plain.
I tell her, " No you’re beautiful,
and every time I see you I fall
in love again.


She thinks her voice sounds funny,
she says it’s like a child’s.
I tell her I think it’s sexy and every
time I hear it, my passions they do go wild.


She says her eyes are such a strange hue
The color is hard to discern.
I say that makes them magical and to be lost
in them I yearn.


She says she’s not a young woman. Her
hair is no longer dark. She knows little about
love and she’s not sure how to give her heart.


I run my fingers through her hair and tell
her I do not care if your hair is no longer
dark and we’ll learn about love together.
I know you’ll do your part.


She says, " I’ll try your patience. Sometimes
I can obsess." I just smile and say, " No…I never
would have guessed."


She looks into my eyes and smiles, then snuggles
into my arms. She says, "You must be quite blind
and mad to think you love me so. I’m afraid one day
you will clearly see and then you will go."


I kiss her forehead, my smile pressed into her
white hair and say, "I may not be sane, I never claimed
to be but," I whisper, "For the first time in my life….
I clearly see."

Kirk,
Yo! Whaddup? I noticed, that while browsing around Alien Bill, there is some sort of problem with the cgi script that serves up the humor archives. Might want to check it out.

I'm doing pretty well. Destiny's Darlin' is good. Erica is awesome. I'm working at TCCS for the summer. You know, decent pay, low effort, relaxing.

See that you're still w/ Mo, if the site is up-to-date. Coolness. Glad that's working out.

Let me know what's up, eh?

Todd
tchapin@emerald.tufts.edu

Hey Todd, thanks for the heads-up, the script didn't make it quite intact to my new Webhost, fixed now...

Just rediscovered the BB board here.. anyways, thanks to Crickett for the comment about my piece! I'm wondering what other people think of "The Caramels"?

To Rudy- I know how you feel; I think it's sad that many female friends of mine are in that predicament after a breakup whereas their ex-male-components just live it off after about a week. But.. that's probably not too helpful too hear, is it? *g* Anyways, I think it's a matter of having support & lotsa company (lotsa love, friendship, family, blah blah blah) at first, and then ultimately time will be the panacea to cure all your wounds. You'll meet other people! He's *not* the only one!

-silent

Just remembered a great romantic quote/paraphrase-

Barbara Streisand & her beau are spooning ("cuddling like spoons" in case any misunderstands ;p) in bed, half-asleep in that drowsy dreamy sort of state, and her beau says, "Barbara, I don't want to fall asleep..."
"Why?" She sleepily asks.
"Because I'll miss you..."

Isn't that sweet? I'm a sucker for romance like that. Unfortunately that kind of thing seems to only happen to *other people* *g*.

Another great real-life story- a young boy was in a concentration camp decades ago, and one day he was walking around, and saw this girl from across the metal fence. There was something attractive about the girl, so he, this tall thin boy by now, walked over to her. She had an apple so she tossed it over the fence to him. And every day after that she would come by and toss another apple over to him until one day when he told her not to come anymore. "Why?" She wondered. He replied that he was being shipped off to another camp. So the little boy and the little girl parted ways...

The war was over, and the man emigrated to the United States. Some time later, his friend set him up on a blind date. So he went along, met the woman, and liked her. They got along to talking about their pasts, and the woman said that years ago, she used to bring apples to a little boy in a concentration camp... he realized that this was the girl from so long ago, and exclaimed- "I was that boy!" He proposed right that night because, as he put it- "I was never going to let her go again." They've been married ever since and are not growing old together happily.

:)
-silent

To the author of "lifetime"

Keep going!! What you've written is a great start, and I can see that the writing juices are really flowing, don't be afraid to try.

kate,
thanks for the feedback, much appreciated...i wrote that yesterday, and sent it in before anyone else read it, i used to come here and just read, but i hope i will be inspired to write more, thanks again.

kinda quiet here.. where is everyone? hmmm..must be all sleeping or something.. :-)

I think we've hit a bit of a summer lull-- hopefully everyone's out doing summer stuff, or away from net access at school...

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