mEg, If you didn't take offense, then why is it necessary to imply I'm dumb with the term "duh"? It would seem if a piece of work touches someone positively then its okay to bathe the author in accolades, however, heaven forbid someone should 'take offense' to someone's writing. I guess if I was black and someone used the 'N' word I shouldn't take offense. And if I am, I should hold my tongue. Otherwise, I'll be percieved as not 'getting it'. If the Blender Board is here only for pats on the back, then perhaps Kirk should secure it. Give only the regulars the password so that poor, ignorant fools (who aren't 'with it') don't fall into here by accident with opinions of their own. I didn't attack you. I didn't even attack the work. I simply wondered if you had taken the time to step back and wonder if it was YOUR fault for picking the same type man. The work didn't say that but I guess I was just suppose to know it. Tell you what. If egos here are that fragile, I will refrain from making any more comments at all. Again, Peace.
Megs, Thanks for the Long Island Ice Tea toast, chica! I still haven't checked my ICQ mail. When I do I'll send ya a lengthy reply, filled with details! Okay...my favorite "In Love" song: "Crimson and Clover" by Tommy James and the Shondells "yeah...my my such a sweet thing! I wanna do everything...what a beautiful feeling!" And my favorite "Sad Love" song: "New Kid in Town" by the Eagles "you look in her eyes, the music begins to play... hopeless romantics, here we go again! but after awhile you're lookin' the other way...it's those restless hearts that never mend!"
Paul -- aahhh the age old question of negitive feedback, someone once had the balls here to say they thought part of Misti's screenplay (which seems to have stalled -- will it finish Misti?) was cheesy... I'm all for the constructive stuff, however you may be lynched by the mob at some times. dee
Dee - You hit the nail on the head! Thank you. But the debate that took place over Misti's 'cheesy' scene was one of the most interesting reads in the blender. And negative comments are just one person's opinion. If the critisism is helpful then use it. If it is not. Ignore it. You've restored my faith....I just may keep reading.
Dee, Yes, it will finish! I've got 20 scenes left to write. I don't have writer's block, I'm just usin' all my creative energy on poetry and journal entries and e-mails! And Paul has helped me out tremendously...he has sent me revisions that have made me laugh out loud. I'm a very hard person to amuse, so from me he gets MUCH respect. The reason I was so quick to jump to Meg's defense is because I identify so strongly with the submission. And I guess I disagree...I've dated a lot of losers and although I'm the common denominator in my lousy dating history, I think I've been used and abused by a lot of misogynistic jerks. There ARE some good guys out there, I know...Paul, Kirk, mojave, Kevin, the guppy, my brother, my grandfather, George Strait and Pierce Brosnan, just to name a few! Thank you again, Miss Dee, for creating my web page...the results have been astounding! I owe ya BIG TIME! :)Misti
Paul - just don't you dare say anything of mine sucks. LOL. Misti - you're a tough critic to please, thanks. dee
umm... Misti, that didn't come out like what I meant... what I was trying to say is that artists are always harder to please because they have a picture in their head of what they want, so I am pleased I could produce something you where happy with. (to put it the long way around.) dee
All right, ask a goofy question, get a goofy answer.... Absolute all time favorite love song, happy variety---- Unchained Melody----Oh, my love....My darling..........(Shivers every time!) Sad song: The One, Elton John... " ...when sex and love no longer jells-----" And the song that will make me cry every damned time--- "Tears In Heaven"----Clapton..........
Gala, Kev, dee megs thanks for your comments on my poems. This has been a real spew month for me. But it helps so much to come here and get feedback. So forgive me everyone if I have been the poetry spammer this month lol. Hmm, music. Well Tchaikovski's Piano concerto #1 does it for me for both happy and sad. And I am a dunce about modern music--but I have been recently introduced to the Cowboy junkies and I love their Lyrics. I think the words of one of the songs goes "I think I will fall into a pair of eyes tonite." I love that one! And another called Rock and Bird is my fav sad one. Tok
Hey Paul... Please do keep reading...onve recently I ventured out with a comment found to be critical, and seriously thought I would be lynched, tarred and feathered, and possibly have my eyes put out with hot pokers... The souls who inhabit this place are really rather sturdy---but we hate to lose even one, and personally, I'd be happier if the critics were a might bit tougher---on my work in particular. As far as your comment is concerned, I think you were centering more on the "All guys are jerks" theme----and you were not incorrect. But I have read not a few postings that suggested that all women were the word that rhymes with witch... Suffice it to say that maybe someday men and women will speak the same language, and the same dialect where love is concerned...until then...que sera, sera.......... Gala
Gala, Which is exactly the point I was trying to make. It is too easy for the author to skim the surface and blame their current rantings on the entire opposite sex. I disagreed with the conclusion of the work. So I tossed out some food for thought. I tried to buffer my comment but the standard operating procedure here seems to be to attack anyone who doesn't completely agree with a piece. Had someone made such a blanket statement about women I would have come to their defense as well. I wonder if Kevin realizes just how pompous his statements came across when he implied I only read poetry and didn't write. Or that he saw women in a different light as opposed to other men. It was an amazing feat to see someone type without error and still pat themself on the back during the entire comment. Bottom line is: If 100 people read your work and only 1 likes it, you've still found an audience. It would be impossible to write something that everyone agreed was perfect.
Paul---- Suggestion? Write something. Put it out for comment.You are entitled to like or dislike whatever you choose. You're even entitled to comment. But if you're being critical, why are YOU so damned afraid of criticism in return? Attacks for the sake of attacking is snert behavior, pure and simple. Gala
Gala, I am NOT afraid of critisizm at all. I wrote, directed and produced my own play in Dallas that was ripped apart in the Dallas Morning News. I submit screenplays yearly to screenplay competitions which are disected to bits. Are you suggesting that anyone who is able to read should not have an opinion? Misti said she identified with the work. I didn't. Why does that make me such a bad guy? Do you want me to post a screenplay? It would take up a lot of your precious space but I would love for you to comment on it! Are you te
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LadyE, Forgive me but I haven't a clue what pdw is. Anyway, I just gave Gala her wish....have at it.
Well Paul, you certainly caught the deep emotion that tears at the heart. Experience leads to pain~~where is the solance?
Okay Paul: Interesting syntax.....slightly discordant rhyme, but that can work....Honestly? Show--don't tell. Make me feel the hunger you remember..what is vivid to you isn't showing. Not a bad piece---but no one else lives in your soul but you... Oh and P.S.---Never did a screenplay---but did take third place in a one act competition---was a real kick to see my characters become real.... Gala
Thanks Gala, It was lyrics to a song I did when I played in a band. So I was forced to fit the words with the music. And I agree with you about the 'characters coming to life'. Outside the birth of my sons it was my greatest personal achievement. I look forward to doing it again. Now see...that didn't hurt.
Gala, P. S.... The reason for "show" and not "tell" comes from my screenplay background. I was taught that if you can say 2 lines with one, you do it. If you can say a line in three words, you do it. And if you can show it rather than say it, you most certainly do it. The phrase 'I love you' is worn thin in movies so it is emphasised upon us new writers to come up with creative ways to SHOW the feeling. It's too easy to simply say it. Wouldn't you rather your lover show you how much he loves you rather than simply say it? I can tell my wife I love her and it sounds trite after a while...but when I leave a rose on her pillow when I come home from working all night...it says far more than those 3 words ever could!
Paul: You weren't giving me a "critique" of my submission - you were trying to give me a "critique" of ME (see what you wrote). I laugh at the idea that you were slapped on the wrist for just giving an opinion... you were trying to dig at me cause my submission really pushed your buttons. You told me that "I" am my PROBLEM.... Remember? (to quote -- from Paul's post) "Now, please, don't take offense but....the one common demnominator in all this is YOU." That's a shade different than giving me a critique of what I submitted. You don't know whether that submission was fiction or real.... you don't know what the "all of this" really encompasses... Thanks, Paul. I'll be sure to remember that I have to disclaim all my writing with the statement that I am the reason for any negative relationships in my life. Will all others follow? Will the "do not generalize or say anything that will offend anyone" police please raise their badges so that I can be sure to defer to you for personal insight on my love-life.... real or on paper. I don't consider you the arbiter of what is trite, over-used, appropriate OR..... TOO GENERALIZED. Perhaps, as I stated earlier, it's SUPPOSED to be dramatic? To have a sense of ..... "typical frustration".....perhaps the inspiration for writing that wasn't my own relationships but the after-glow of an evening hearing friends bitch & moan about men for 4 hours? Perhaps it has nothing to do with me (the common denominator to all of "this"). Obviously, you are pretty sensitive about the whole male-bashing thing... I will say loud and clear.... I adore men. I love them. I love playing, working, laughing and living with them. I love all things about men. But unfortunately, even in the modern attempt to be open minded... to not offend "sensitive men".... the honest fact is there are some guys who are pretty messed up.... to OVER UTILIZE a word... they are complete "jerks". There are women like that...hell, people all over the world are like that of every sex,etc...... but guess what? I don't have to write about them. I decided earlier I wasn't going to write anything else about this particular topic, but things change. I hope that you, Paul, are reading every submission and letting individuals know from your analysis what their "problem" is... I'm not slapping you on the wrist for having an opinion. I'm saying that you can't tell diddly about me from that submission. I just think in an effort to give me some analysis, you forgot that not every work of prose or poetry on this site is pulled from personal experience ONLY. I love men and I'll continue to write about my experiences with them. ((( AND HOPEFULLY THE FUTURE RELATIONSHIPS WILL BE NEITHER DISAPPOINTING........... OR TYPICAL....... AND hopefully all my girl friends will find fabulous men and stop bending my ear for hours on end with complaints)) Typical, mEg
mEg, Uncle. You win. I'm really not trying to start anything here and I was only mildly offended. But I would think you would have to expect that from someone simply because you can't please everyone. Let me ask you something...does the fact that Washington named their Football team the Redskins bother you? Well I'm part Native American and it doesn't bother me BUT I'm sensitive to the fact that there are those who are bothered by it. I would have enjoyed the work more if it had came to a different conclusion. That being, YOU are in control of who you date. If that wasn't your aim, so be it. Misti loved it. Several others liked it. And it aroused me enough to comment. Are you telling me that there is absolutely nothing that can be written here that would offend you? That as long as it is presented as art you wouldn't be bothered? I read your 'venting' and I came up with that question...did you realize the common denominator here was you, and you responded - yes. Most work such as this comes from personal experience. I assumed yours had as well. I wish you nothing but the best.
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Yeah, he went THATTA way. Last time I saw him, he was on the bar imitating the Rock. He has the eyebrow thing downpat! Yeah, he IS a "gud" boy! Very well-behaved, for a drunk simian! Hope you don't mind, but I bought him a Shiner Bock and fed him some spicy peanuts.
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Paul- Actually, I DID realize my comment was pompous, even before pressing the "submit comment" button... But your criticism (personal as it is) is duly noted, even if you only sent it indirectly toward me. I probably would have been better served by an admonishment to resist shooting from the hip. My statement about your comment, was not specifically directed AT YOU, but rather at all the persons who are guilty of projecting generalizations upon the opposite sex. I suppose that means I too was guilty of what I was condemning. Certainly your criticism of mEg seeded my excesses of the day... If I gave you offense, I apologize. k
Kev, None taken and if I stepped over the line I am also sincerely sorry for it....I do admire how your group comes to the defense of each other. Honestly...mEg needs little help! I would not want to fight her but I did enjoy the debate.
Hi, Paul Only two things to say... I don't need defense...and I bet you are pretty good in a weighty discussion over coffee (or in my case, shots)... Aren't those fun sometimes? Especially when immediately followed by a rip-roaring night out dancing with all the buds! Yes....oh I love those kinda nights. SOmething for the head and the soul. Forgive the legaleeeeeeeeeze of the following, but it's my work style when responding on specific discussion points. A) Per your post "Let me ask you something...does the fact that Washington named their Football team the Redskins bother you? Well I'm part Native American and it doesn't bother me BUT I'm sensitive to the fact that there are those who are bothered by it." So you are saying I have to write poems, prose, etc so as not to offend anyone? I have to write with sensitivity? If that's the case, that's waaaaaaaaay too much effort and planning and I just won't submit anything. I can't write so as not to "offend".... This is rhetorical, but it's 5 "Something" AM and I'm just shooting from the hip on my thoughts. 2) As per your post "I would have enjoyed the work more if it had came to a different conclusion. That being, YOU are in control of who you date. If that wasn't your aim, so be it. Misti loved it. Several others liked it." Actually, it's not control over who I date....what we are talking about is control over what I WRITE. Two different things completely.... who I date and what I write..... Jeeze if they were related, I wouldn't be dating at all. All that said, fodder for that submission was just frustration on ePaper. For example, I have more fodder...the reason why I'm up at this ridiculous hour. I had my 3AM call from my Atlanta Friend -- oh I've written about him before in submissions.. lots of them... couldn't get back to sleep and thought I'd read the new stuff. My Friend telling me about getting thrown out of a club.... his love life, his desire to be a dad and had decided if we had a child someday he'd be the president. But (to quote)..."if it was a girl, she wouldn't be president"... when I asked "why?"... His reply: "Cause girls cry." My response: Laughed my butt off and said "Bless Your Heart, she'd be ruler of the world." Aren't old lovers sometimes a good shot in the arm? All those old memories come back.... and you realize how smart (or not so smart) you have been? Funny, but 3AM is a real pain in the butt time to get a call --- I used to think it was cute. Now it just makes me think too much. Night, Paul, keep posting & submitting & livin'. tkg
I'm in a "B" mood tonight. All things "B" are alright with me. If you'll notice, all those poems I just submitted begin with the letter "B"! Cool, huh? Now here's this: Beware! Freedom of speech also includes the freedom to be misunderstood. ~Ashleigh Brilliant
Nope! I didn't say you have to be P. C., I'm only saying you have to be prepared that someone, somewhere will be offended or bothered. If you take chances with your work, some will accept it, while others scoff. Go ahead and take chances. I brought up the common denominator input because as soon as I changed my M. O. and stopped dating blondes and girls with the long 'e' sound at the end of their name I suddenly found happiness. But I will forever be attracted to blondes and all the ladies with names such as, Tammy, Debbie, Vicki, Laurie...... But I'm on the wagon now.
I am so relieved that my every day name doesn't end in "y" or "EE".... Just an observation Kirk---but I whisked back in time this morning to my first submissions back in 98---and was astounded by how much the Blender has grown! I used to think Front Page Pick was great when subs were in the dozens---but it's gotta be in the hundreds by now... Out of curiosity---how many is an average month t0hese days? (total subs, not counting editorials, and of course, stupid quizes? Gala
Understand what you mean Paul...when I was editing a little mag, my staff would fight for the priviledge of reading their own pieces (We weren't supposed to know who wrote what, avoiding the "popularity contest" issue). The thinking was that a poet could give something to their own work, with their own voice that no one else could----true to a degree---but not the point. Poetry is written word that must stand on it's own----without the impassioned voice of it's author, or the melting, smouldering look of an actress or actor...and it's been my observation that if it works on paper---it'll be even better read aloud.... Just my spin...............Gala
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Calypso, "Treading Water" is a great poem! It is so subtle! The not being able to breathe under deceptively calm waters--all those images saying so much. Well done! your friend Toke
Wow......happy Sunday everyone! I stop by after a couple of days of ghosting, and it seems I missed one fiery debate. After some serious consideration, I have decided not to give my two cents, which realistically id probably only worth a half a cent today. Anyway.... I read the question about the love songs, and after racking my brain, I've decided that I can't actually pick a favorite. Everytime I hear a love song, whether it be happy or sad, it evokes newer feelings of being my 'favorite' and saying exactly what I was looking for, so you see my dilemma. Off to read the new subs, and perhaps post a few of my own. More to follow later. Lanna
Back sooner than I thought. Surprised?? Ok, so here's my take on the new stuff. I do so love offering my opinion when it hasn't been asked for! (Guess it's just one of those days!) Misti..'Be Still'I feel is one of those pieces that any one can read (well maybe not anyone) and see the reassurance that is there. Believe me, this week, I need to know that there are others who require the same reassurances that I do. Great job. Mojave...You know my story so much better than everyone else. 'These Days' hits it just right, you know? Especially your line about time either destroying or making it stronger. Stop reading my mind, dammit! :)
hmm... phhhfffftttttt..... I would comment, but hell there isn't alot left to say... <shaking her head> Like I was saying in an email to Paul -- I think critisim of the work on the blender would improve the quality of the poety, but would it improve the community spirit?? I don't think so Tim. dee
Dee- I was so happy to get your letter sounding all Dee like again. *Giggles* Reply coming back atcha. Dee is back YAY!!! Also I have been watching this lil debate unfold between Paul and mEg and even a shot at Kev and I wouldn't be me if I didn't put my comment in...so I will. I agree with Dee on the Blender community spirit. I think the reason people submit here (or at least the reason I do) is because we are finding "poetic friend" who we can share our work with and share a lil about our lives with. When I submit a poem here its like I am showing it to a best friend who loves poems too. And if someone wanted to critique me they have a write to but DAMN poems are so personal and I try to say everything in MY voice and I can't say I would just go..."okay you think it sucked that is cool." Does that make sense? And Paul- You seem like a very intelligent person. You have every right to say whatever you feel about a poem. BUT a bit of gentleness in any criticism (especially that which in essence attacked a person as well as a poem) is never a bad thing. Or maybe I should shut up and mind my own. Misti- Watched "Forces of Nature" last night and though I have never met you I imagine you as something comparable to Sandra Bullock's character. Which is a good thing. *giggles* Later Controversial Kiddies- Megs
Just got back from seeing "High Fidelity".... recommend and got some great laughs over John Cusack's character (Rob). The love song question is a good one..... "Let's Stay Together" Al Green (the happy times) "Soft Place to Fall" Allison Moorer (the not so happy times) mEg
Megs, I thought the same thing when I reviewed "Forces of Nature" for the paper! I hated the ending...I felt so sorry for the Sandra Bullock character!
Hi Tokie, Thanks for your comments, I'm glad my poem communicated what I intended. What can I say about your poems? It's hard to pick my favorite, but I think it's Bonfires. Exquisite as always. Cal
A small favor all? Nobody ask me what that last one was about...ever. Gala
Calypso- I really liked Prairie Storm. There was a lot in those lines. A nice work. :)
*grin* Paul me thinks you are just stirring for the hell of it, and enjoy the bites you are getting, I notice quite a few other people can also see this and are just skimming over you... I beat that really spoils your fun. dee
or maybe what I just said without the spelling mistakes. dee *wicked grin*
Hey, I'm new here. I'd love some feedback on my submission. And maybe some advice. Thanks.
Eric- (if you ever find the Blender Board) I agree that Untitled and Unfinished is the best amongst those. Sometimes you sound so angry dear...I worry. But I won't let on that your my cousin. WHOOPS secrets out. Hehe Megs finally brings one to the Blender. Oh and Misti- Calvin is incredibly jealous of you. He wants to go to WWF and he DEFINITELY wants to have Mankind's autograph. Ok buh bye now... Megs
OK ... I've just got back from lunch with a very charming gentleman, which included several glasses of wine -- and made us both and hour and a half late back into the office.... what a perfect cherry on top to see I've made the front cover... *grin* kirk I looooove you, and Gala, *highfives* way to go you and me girl... and Kev, and gup and megs and misti and ... and.. everyone else...*giggles* ok so I maybe tipsey... but hell I'm not up to the drunked proclaiming of love stage, I was just tricking. I personally thought 'I'll come to your mountain' was the better of the 4 'time related' pieces I submited earlier this month... the last one.. 'at least you didn't' was just too funny in the light of day. ramble ramble ramble .. me me me... wine, charming men, *sigh* life is uncertain but sweet. dee
I'm just a sittin' here sippin' a glass of Hardys, a South Eastern Australia chardonnay. Tried to open the bottle the conventional way but I couldn't pop the damn cork. Finally broke the neck over the sink. I knew I shoulda gone with the six pack of Shiner Bock instead! Congrats to Dee and Gala and Megs and the guppy and Kevin and all the other front page picks. I was hoping to see the Complicated Goddess poem on the front page for obvious reasons, but that's okay. I'm going to head over to Create Uh Pages right now and make a mojave page. Create Uh Pages is idiot proof, in case you're wondering. Check out my newest page at http://www.oe-pages.com/ARTS/Blues/jimjamjo. Hurry, it'll be gone soon 'cause I'm not going to pay for it. If you love mojave's poetry as much as I do, go to http://www.geocities.com/mojave7299/poetry.html. And sign his guestbook, please. Thank you. Buzzin' on cheap wine, Misti the Ebullient
Megs, Thank you for the compliment...it really was unfinished...but i think that it's better that way as for the poems you told me to go see, i still haven't found them....heck, i just found this.... but no matter what, i'm sure they were great poems you have a gift for writing, which, i'm hoping runs in the family ;-) later
I like Complicated Goddess for sentimental reasons but my favorite poem by mojave is Dot-Dot-Dot-Dash. I love all his poems. I know I'm biased but believe me, his website rocks da Casbah. Check it out, ya'll.
April Blender is here. I'm toying with opening up the Ramble/Review to volunteers. It's basicall writing 4 or 5 five parapgraphs about romance, the craft of writing, or a review of some romance related piece. Would people be interested in doing things like that? Galadrial: A typical month is in the 300s. A lot of that is from a small group of people; on the one hand nurturing a poetic skill takes a long time, and it ties in with the little village of the Blender Board. On the other hand I don't want this place to become *too* insular. For the record, I think the Board could stand to be a tad more critical, but really I'm not a frequent enough contributor to bend it to my will ;-)
-Kirk I'd love to volunteer for some reviews or a ramble. Topics open or assigned? Email to you or submitted on site? BLENDERITES- Also, i tend to agree with Kirk's statement about "more critical" One of the things writers have a hard time with is criticism of their works. In fact, this fear can be so great that many authors quit writing because they are so afraid of what the "critics" will think. There are so many talented writers here and i think to some degree, there should be a sense of responsibility from the knowledgeable to give "Constructive" feedback and criticism to those starting out and specifically those asking for some feedback. With that said, honesty and tact prevail...If it sucks, let them know why it sucks and offer a suggestion...If you like it, try to describe what about the poem reaches you and why. I've been reviewing and editing written works for much of my adult life and i've learned one thing, you can't please everyone, but you can try your best to be helpful, honest and informative in your critiques. Congrats to the April picks. I truly enjoyed all of them...and i will try to get back in to the mode of feedback as my pace slows down from the current transition and so i can live up to my own suggestions above. -Crystevin
An Almond Joy would taste really good right now. I can't remember the last time I was this drunk. Chase, you bastard, I miss our two hour sometimes three hour long telephone conversations. Why does sex have to ruin friendship? Why were 70s sitcoms the best? Why doesn't the Decatur Wal-Mart sell Ben & Jerry's? Why wasn't I born up north? GODDAMMIT. I hate not having a fish aquarium. I hate that I have to find a job. I just want to stay home and write.
Oops. My last submission, Sports Fans...too many "at"s. So sorry. My ego is such, I don't care. If anyone has ever heard "Don't Try Suicide" by Queen (a "B" side)...please e-mail me at ebullientchica@icqmail.com. This is not a plea. I'm simply drunk.
Sorry for the double submission. Okay, I'm going to bed now! I've caused enough trouble! Ha!
Bravo Misti. "Forever Frenzied" was well said. But being rather new in the site, I wonder.....Oh well. Nevertheless I was quit impressed indeed. Again. BRAVO!!!
Deeva, I swear I wasn't trying to stir things up! But mEg and (I hope) I have passed olive branches. Her work inspired me to stick my nose into her personal life. Misti...next time you have a problem with a bottle that has a cork in it, just take a knife and push the cork into the bottle...my God girl...breaking the neck on the sink. You are going to end up consuming glass! And sorry..didn't know you liked Almond Joys..I put a Hershey bar in the box with your screenplay revisions.
Morning ALL! Okay---no false modesty KIRK, I LOVE YOU! I have never been quite as emotionally invested in a poem as I was in Erotic Imaginings/Waterfall. I know----BAD GALA! Breaking Gala's rule! But I loved writing that piece---and Dee's painting was the icing on the cake! Strut Dee Girl---Waterfall is awesome! For it to be a front page pick---especially considering the competition this month---Yowza! Kev: I make much around here about the ability to do the job with just a few words...Adoration really strikes a chord...thanks Eloquent One... Dee: When you posted 11:38, I jumped on it, ate it, and nearly wept...and I'm no push over... MEGS? Is that you? WITH TWO Blender picks? Oh high five, and Fairy dust all around! Toklas: You amaze...that simple! Madison---You rock, pure and simple...and are publicly forgiven for outing my Silly Wench! Guppy...for a little fish, you sure know how to make waves my dear! And for everyone---Mojave---some of the newbies--- thank you guys...you floored me on a daily basis... And Mr. Blender Keeper Guy? Despite my horrible record with spelling, I'd love to try my delicate paw at a ramble sometime---hint hint...Pretty please? With sugar on it? I will consider bribes of baked goods to influence your decision---I'm not proud! What will it be? Brownies? Cookies? Please? Oh and by the way---I LOVE EVERYBODY TODAY!!! ALL CAPS........ Gleeful, Giddy Gala
Paul, I tried a knife! Didn't work! Never again will I drink an entire bottle of wine alone! For the record, I never buy Almond Joys. I usually buy SKOR bars. And Hershey with almonds bars. You did good, man! Sorry for the drunken e-mail I sent ya!
Kevin, Thank you! What do you wonder? Let me know and I'll fill ya in!
Oh---BTW Misti---- Your latest stuff has been way good.... something agrees with you, girl! Gala (grinning)
Gala, Thank ya much! Must be the cheap Australian wine! Ha! (I'll never tell...not while the sun's shinin'!)
Hey Mojave--- The fool who invented kissing.....thanks for pitching that one into the pot.... Kissing is probably one of life's great goodnesses...I suggest it frequently...rate it highly...and spend time thinking about it when I'm not actually engaged in it.... Gala
My dear Gala... Thank you, dear. You strike MANY chords within me... Megs- I TOLD you! Misti- Check your E... Kirk- I would be honored to write some prose... feeling poetically challenged right about now anyway... verse is just not flowing... Must be some form of early Spring fever... Blenderites- April is National Poetry Month... WE ALL ROCK! k
(thinking that some post-scripts deserve a place all to themselves) Gala- You are SO right. There is something so deeply spiritual about kissing a lover, that it is impossible to overestimate the value of a great kiss... k (as in kiss)
Well I was definitely excited when I logged on and noticed the April issue was out. I was EVEN more excited when I noticed that one of the first and most personal poems I have ever written was included on the front. I'm very critical and unsure about my writing, and "Seduced by No Emotion" was a poem that I felt I should remain anonymous. It was very personal to me and I was afraid it wasn't good enough, but I submitted it anyway. Thank you Kirk for putting that on the front page and making me feel more confident in not only my writing, but in some of my feelings. Have a good day everyone!!! ~*Ashley Skye*~
Me??? On the front page??? Hehe...nah I am being modest...those poems kicked ass *giggles* Truly considering the competition I was amazed and so proud. Now if only my momma could stick the monitor on the fridge. The picks Kirk made were sooooooooo consistent with my faves o' the month. Dee's and Kev's and Gala/Dee's collaboration. And Misti's and Gup's...what a great front page we have. Kev- I got your Yahoo greeting came before I saw the Blender. I was a TAD confused. Hehe but I loved it :) Eric- Check out the poems on the front page (click on April issue) The rest are in the Heart On Sleeve Corner. Looks like you are going to become a regular. I am going to go read the TRILLION new subs I missed in one night. Geez kids we ARE productive here.
While I am strutting my stuff there...BAD COCKY GIRL...I should be mentioning some of my new faves. Ash- I liked the Diary of Your Night cause I have been there kiddo. Misti- Lots of yours from the Wine Purge are good. For What its Worth is my fave... Mojave- I have read "The First Kiss" thing somewhere before. But I really like it this time too. And the latest poem to your "chica loca" well...I want someone to write ME poems. Will you write me one for fun? Hehe... Anyways I am submitting like Misti now...toasting Tequila Sunrises...didn't the Eagles write a song about those? Yup Yup they did... Hehe...We are a silly drunken bunch lately. Toasts Dee and Misti- Megs
Megs, You little lush! Drinkin' tequila on a Tuesday while the sun is still high in the sky! Like Shelly says in the "Twin Peaks" pilot..."It's happy hour in France." Ha! Aw, hell...far be it from me to steal anyone's sunshine, especially yours! I have another guestbook for ya to sign! Go to www.oe-pages.com/EDUCATION/Primary/purplechiclet. I'm lookin' forward to readin' your drunken poetry! ~a hung over chica loca who needs to find a J-O-B
Misty...Yours is the writing I seek out first every month (I almost feel like a stalker) I only can wish to write like that one day. Kevin...You melt my heart; Whomever the lady is that gets to hear your beautiful words every day is very lucky... Megs..."From His Eyes" was absolutely beautiful. It reminds me of someone long ago... Toklas...Kirk was right when he said you make writing look effortless. Another equisite piece on the front page. and Kirk...congratulations on your engagement...isn't it wonderful to know you've found the one??
Thank you Kirk for liking and choosing 'reunion d'amour'. . . and thank you Gala for your sweet comments. You rock, back. This month's poetry was absolutely phenomenal. I'm not sure I've ever seen so many good writings turned in during one month since I first discovered the Blender. It just keeps getting better.
Tonya, wOw, thanks! That's awesome! I'm going to submit one of my old poems so you can see how my poetry has kinda evolved over the years. If I had submitted poems back in the early 90s, people woulda said,"Bless her heart. How pathetic!" which is what people will mutter beneath their breath when I submit this next poem! ************ just woke up from a weird nightmare...I dreamed that I submitted this poem filled with typos while drunk last night. No one said anything about it!
Dee - holy hell girl.. hot..hot... hot!
Morning All--- Hey Dee...it getting a little er...tropical...in your neck of the woods? Loved the last two---think "orchids"... I'm trying to hold back a bit this month---last month I was utterly shameless...and while I will still be around, I feel the urge to try my hand at other topics as well...and while I know that Kirk doesn't mind the occasional tangental anamoly, I am too much a purist to take up room with something that isn't romantic in nature.... And being an ego maniac, I will no doubt submit something---but love for breakfast, lunch and dinner...? I gotta sink my teeth into something else from time to time, least I become the Jackie Collins of the Blender... like I said, I'll be around.... Write on! Gala
I love your site and I am a huge fan of the HEART on a SLEEVE page. However I do personally think that you should have a newsletter that you could send through snail mail (regular post). I unforunatly do not have the opportunity to use the internet everyday and I think it would be useful to have post through Blender of Love. Keep up the great work!
BTW---Michelle? The cost of maintaining even an inexpensive newsletter is boggling---it also takes a lot of time, and the postal rules for bulk are unnerving... Kirk can answer for himself, but my guess is that if he wanted such a venture, he's have gone for it by now. I have worked with newsletters---and if I'm lucky will never have to again! So says Gala...
Guppy-- subjective morphology, NOT to be ignored.
ummmmm... oooohhh goodness I don't know what I was thinking when I posted those two yesterday. Well actually I know what I wast THINKING.. but you know. Michelle, I do dtp and designwork for a living and work on several newsletters a month, even for something simple it can sometimes be a huge task to get something that looks even remotely professional. and for those of you that I missed off my bulk email... here is a repeat, I am just so hyped that I need to be peeled off the roof every 5mins. A while back a guy I did some freelance HTML work for expressed and interest in my paintings and the Window Displays I used to do and asked if I'd be interested in working with him on a photoshoot, maybe doing painting and/or draping a nude model with a theme 'erotic landscapes' ... YES PLEASE! Anyways -- he has asked me to work with him and a male model this weekend, (there is a possibility I'd do some posing too -- bit nervous about THAT part) BUT... the GOOD part is, he wants me to do the 'Art Direction' on a shoot over Easter -OHHHHH MY God!!!!!! <whhooooooosh>
Guppy- Haiku spree. Loved Toesies lots. Just made me smile and that is all my criteria for critique. Same to you Debra with Sugar or Equal? Its going to be another good month. Dee- Got your mass mail of happiness. Congrats. From the sound of your latest poems *wink* and your email all is looking up in Dee land.
Congrats to all the front page Pics! Tonya, Gala --thank you for your comments. Kirk, I appreciate you finding my lost poem! And thank you for including my work on the Front page. Gala and Deevaa, I was especially glad to see your collaboration there--I love it! Kev, I think adoration is one of the finest things you have written! Madison, the storm in reunion-I liked how you used one image to convey a lot of feeling Megs, delighted to see your work on the Front page. What I am liking about your poems is that while they are first person narrative--the choice of voice for most young people's poems-- they give me enough specific details to make the reading experience real to me. The first person poems that are of the "l love you kissy face" kind have a sameness that don't do it for me. But reading yours is like reading a journal of a young life that is quite vibrant. Thank you for that! Misti, Translucent Gold, as I think I told you before, is one of my favourites of yours. Glad to see it on the Front page. As far as criticism goes, I really appreciate inciteful comments-- but just "I don't like it" does not help much. We all have different personal taste in styles of writing and there are many styles here. There are poets whose writing I can appreciate for its craft even though it would not be to my personal taste. I would love comments that said they liked a whole work--but that one word stuck out and did not belong--that sort of thing would help. Toke
<gasping> gupp... you better be planning on telling me the WHOLE story, and it best be SOON. dee
Hey everyone, I've read some great poetry on here...amazing Makes me wonder why I keep trying to be better, when there is so much talent to be better than... However...no one, except my dear, dear cousin Megs has written ANY comments whatsoever to me and none to speak of about my poetry...everyone just emails me....i feel left out of your "blender world" ;-) but...i digress Misti, I'm still reeling from my "coolness", thanks again, i'm trying to re-outdo myself i'll talk to you all later, much sooner than that I hope ttfn
debra and megs---thank you both for the compliments...glad you liked something that came out of my little whirlwind mind today dee---story?...what story? happy stuff, gup
kirk---wow...i'd certainly volunteer to do a ramble for your page i'd even go so far as to use correct capitalization and sentence structure...and i'd even stick to the romance topic no guarantees about punctuation though...ha gup
Eric, Okay, instead of an e-mail...here's this. Welcome to the Board! I just read your newest submissions and was especially wOwed by *Each Packaged Separately*! I've never been good at dissecting poems and explaining in scholarly terms why I like them...the poem just WORKS, which means it ROCKS. You have a unique voice. I like the way you word things. I just sent Megs an e-mail tellin' her I think ya'll must have the "poetry" gene. Oh, damn! The cookies are burning!!!!! ~misti, a frazzled chica loca who favors Jong and Bukowski
Yeah, the Blender is pretty much an online only thing. (Hell, I've been sadly neglecting the email notification- whoops...) People interested in doing a guest ramble or review should e-mail me at loveblender_kisrael@alienbill.com . I'm happy to hear we have three volunteers already! I can't make any promises in terms of guarantees I'll use any particular thing I'm sent of course, but given my lazy nature and the writing abilities of people here, I think people's chances are pretty good.
I try really hard to be a some one for my lady give her the world.But it seems like I am in this world of my own trying to pull my girlfriend with me she doesnt understand me alot like the people in this world poems come to me like dreams to people I cant stop. I feel things that make me write potery. I dont know who to express my self I dont know how to pull Vicktoria into my world......
I think I was just massively complimented---by the Blender Keeper himself! Thanks Kirk---do you want to send us a topic, or just free-form-as- it- takes- us-through -the- tulips- meandering? Chomping at the bit here! Love, Gala
Paul, Just received the box of goodies! Ramen noodles! Yay! Makes me all nostalgic for my college days! The candy bars are all melted (damn Texas springs...it's already in the mofo 90s!!!!)but that's okay! Stuck em in the freezer. I'm not gonna read the scenes til I write five new ones. Thanks for lightin' a fire under my ass! You're the best. Lookin' Forward to the Moet Celebration, Misti
Kirk- What a nice thing to say! Thank you! I intend to write something after I meet a deadline next week... Eric- Don't feel left out... Any relation to Megs is a friend of ours! Besides, it is not a competition here... You ought only to seek to express yourself as genuinely as you can. Don't try to be better than anyone but yourself, that is the road to self-improvement (as a writer and as a man)... Well, have to dash back off to work - UGH k
hey all, how is everyone? i kinda submitted a lot yesterday, but it'll probably be a while before the next one kevin, i know it's not a competition, but it's an internal thing, i'm not trying to do better than others, i think i worded my submission wrong, sorry about that, i totally agree with you though about the growing thing and...better man....whatever you said, it was right lol have a great day everyone later
Ashley- Front Page! You definately deserved it! And all the new ones... amazing! Still wondering who the "mystery man" is.. but what can I say, you always have been good at keeping secrets! -Jenna-
Jenna- Thank you soo much!! I know, and sometimes it is hard keeping the secret myself, but it's better doing that, you don't need to deal with any problems, and we are best friends, so it works out good. Thanks for all the comliments, boy are we going to have fun in creative Writing next year!! Can't wait!! Love, Ashley
Amanda- Hey, I like your cookies poem. You have fun with the language, which is how it should be. Take care.
Braeden- I loved the poem "It's the dreams that break me". It is soo true, everything seems soo much better and more perfect in your dreams. Jenna- I loved "Blindly Breathing" so much!!! You are just awesome!!! I did not expect that ending at all, I didn't even know it was love you were talking about!! It was great!! By the way, I just saw your mom and Justin, I was all excited, I haven't seen your mom in a few weeks!! Miss her and I AM going to miss working together all of us this summer. It is not going to be the same!! Also, Justin forgot for a second that he was going on the cruise with me, when describing my dress to your mom, he asked me what it was for!!! That's Justin for you!! Talk to you later. Ashley
Toklas- You compliments mean lots because I know they are not sprinkled around carelessly. I tried my hand at a lil third person...tell me what you think but if you are going to be critical do it in an email (I am a fan of the Kinder Gentler Blender Board) Misti- Poetic Gene and neither of us can do a somersault. Eric is also the man I can thank for introducing me to Calvin so he must be a good guy. I live on Ramens...Picante Chicken is the best. OH and how psyched was I at the new scenes in your play? AND the Erica Jong poem said EXACTLY what I was feeling last night and it absolutely gave me chills at the uncanniness (Megs word) I LOVE Erica Jong and one of my favorite quotes is hers: About love being the only thing that is worth the risk...but I can't quote it at the moment. Ashley- I really liked Untitled. The lil change in style fit you well. Eric- Also yours with the "Packaged Separately" title. I very much liked that. Woohoo go poetic gene!!! All giggles and a glass of orange pop... Megs
Hey Megs I cannot tell you how happy I was to hear you say you liked Untitled. I was so completely unsure about it, I regretted submitting it at first. It was 1 o'clock in the morning and the words just came out with really no thought. I do like the weird styles, but I wasn't sure it fit me. Thanks for reassuring me!! it's great when people you look up to give compliments, and that's how I feel about everyone here. Thanks!! Also, I am loving ALL of the new submissions, so many and only the 6th day of the month!! Have a good night everyone!! ~*Ashley*~
Megs, Seriously, Green When She Cries....absolutely beautiful...I am proud to be related to you so much right now...that almost made me cry...and that's rough... Love ya
hey, guppy... i definitely detect a Schultz influence in *bleedin'through*...Lucy is so obviously the "diurnal goddess." Hehehe. :)misti
oops! shoulda been SCHULZ. as in CHARLES.
This is quite a venue here. I've seen a lot of talented people and I'm learning some things as well. I tried out my first prose (I think.) It's called "Moments With You". Could someone critique it for me? Please be honest, I want to learn.
Megs, I just read your latest submissions. Your writing is remarkable. Deb
Misti Sorry 'bout it takin' so long to get back to ya. Not had a chance to come here till now. Work has been chaotic, to say the least and I've bee utterly exhausted by the time I get home. My apologies, once again. What I meant by "I Wonder... was "Forever Frenzied" painted a very clear picture for me. I picked up on a rather very insightful "YOU." It felt as though you were saying that you were being moved upon much too quickly. That the feelings you were begginning to feel was not enough for the one you were writing about. Yet, didn't (or couldn't) want to say. You wanted, at the very least for it (love) to be the masterpiece you have (or had) desired for a long time. However, you were bewildered by the strength of feelings coming from the "other". I felt as though the person you were speaking of had other ties or maybe other commitments and you, so very much, wanted (or wished) them gone (the ties or commitments, that is). I felt that (in the poem) this person was also a somewhat new acquaintance, known for a rather short period of time, but had made such an impression on you that you were willing to discard some of the front that we are all guilty of when meeting someone new. The ending is what grabbed me the most. Your words "A million words to tie us down, One kiss to glisten in the crown" said more to me than the words themselves. I felt that you were weary of words and now wanted action. All it would take is that one tender, loving kiss. Even if it was to be one last kiss, you would feel the same about that "someone" FOREVER. Could there be a future? "The Kiss" would tell all. Passion 8
Eric- Awww hun. That was more than a compliment and it made me all the happier that I wrote those thoughts. You can understand it better than others since you know who the "he" is... And Debra- Thank you. I feel like I am growing here as a writer and as a person. Maybe I should throw in a thanks to Kirk as well...since he made this site/emotional refuge for me and my lil girl thoughts... I am happier right now than I have been in days. Mojave- I noticed your new email address and even though you don't email me anymore...do you have ICQ now?
Oh nooooo! In my newest submission I left the first "r" outta surprise! Sorry 'bout that. Kevin, Yes. Right on! Thanks for the clarification. Your perception of that particular poem is eerily accurate! Your favorite part is mine, too. You know, maybe I should buy another bottle of wine. I really do think it helps! Thanks again, dude.
Hey Misti Thanks for getting back so quickly. But do me a favor, would ya? When opening another bottle of wine, PLEASE DO NOT break the bottle. It may taste good goin' down, but it's the comin' out that may HURT LIKE HELL. (LOL) Also, I kind-a would like a critique of my stuff. Been thinkin' 'bout goin' public, but still have some doubts. I have a total of 52 to date, with words poundin' on my head. Sometimes I can't keep 'em straight. Hope to write more soon, but as I said work is killin' me. Passion 8
mojave...great job with the poetry...like your style i offer some friendly advice about love...don't tear yourself up because of it...love is a good thing...enjoy it while it's there, because nothing is guaranteed...i do know the whole stir crazy, chain smoking, drinking too much, freaking out thing that sometimes goes along with being in love...i've been there...and i've been in the long distance thing too...it's not easy to be far from the one you're going nuts about...just relax, be cool, be patient(as much as possible), and remember that being in love is good...being stressed out is not... take care of yourself, man... later, gup
I've had fun with words here lately. I'm really ashamed of my last submission and all the stuff I submitted when I was drunk. From now on, I'm going to be more careful about what I submit. My life is such crap right now. I have been consumed with the Internet and haven't been looking for a job like I should. I've been enjoying things too much and feeling like Brenda or Kelly from "90210." This is just to say that I know who I want and who I love and am in love with and from now on, it's all about me improving myself to become the kind of woman he deserves. From now on, it's all about him. Hope this isn't too cryptic. But HE knows, and that's all that matters!!!
Hey everyone help me out, Go to this site that my friends and I are working on: Thenuttman.com I know this doesn't have much to do with poetry, but we may put poetry on there eventually, it's just funny for now, and if anyone likes what is there and feels a funny bone in their body and wants to contribute, email: webmaster@thenuttman.com Thanks Everyone, You all rock
Meg, "Third Person" --very clever! what an ingenious use of a comment.
The Guppy- "you to you," "me to me," and "bleedin' through" all very awesome imagery. Always do love your posts. Ashley- Yeah, we definately are gonna have fun next year. Hopefully I get it, they wont know until they make the master schedule. I may have to give up all my Honors courses just to get it! Hopefully I wont though. Thanks for the compliments on my writing, and yeah this summer defiantely wont be the same! But we'll always have the memories! Keep Writing, it's worth it! -Jenna-
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I hate to harp on this issue....but the more you go to thenuttman.com, the more often there will be new articles and new stuff....always changing... Book mark the site or make it your homepage, then i won't have to keep using this as my forum thanks a lot later
I know this is a comment form but you know your move blender Gif I was wonderin if I could perhaps use that one my email?? I dont know if you own it or not so Im asking Thanks Debbie deb11@swbell.net
Jenna...just read Flashback. I know what that's like, I can relate. You took the pain and transformed it into an amazing poem. Thanks for sharing.
ok, hands up who missed me? hmmmm... thought as much, everyones life has just moved on. *giggle* I'm off to soak up some new subs. dee
Is It A Crime? (3/31/00) Is it a crime to love you with all my heart? Is it a crime to love a girl as beautiful as you? Is it a crime to love a girl that is so smart? Is it a crime to be you? No. Why? Its just something about you that drives me insane, Without you my heart is filled with pain. What I tell you is straight from my heart, If we ever get together I hope we never part. Because the love I want to share is true, And its all about you. SO WHAT YOU GONNA DO?
You ppl have no idea how happy i am to see one of my works on the front page of the issue I FEEL SO GIDDY NOW!!! :):))))))))))
Meg, we all learn from each other. Somewhere between my carefulness and your beautiful freedom lies new experiences -- I share "Lost Lagoon" with that in mind. Toke
uh.......i just NOTICED something.........what did that comment at the bottom of my poem mean? "As much as anything i adore the title".. hmmm.........somebody ENLIGHTEN me!!! im kinda on the paranoid side.........
Toke- Thanks for the comment on Third Person. I found out in those experiment pieces how hard it is to stay out of my usual pov. I really loved Lost Lagoon..."collecting me in his smile pockets" and "love like I am sixteen" VERY nice.
Braeden- Thanks for the compliment on my poem. Just read "Our movie" I have a few of thoes memories to relate to. Keep Writing. -Jenna-
Toklas, *Lost Lagoon* is beautiful! It works. I especially like the last two lines.
Thank you blender and the loving Souls that let "US" feed into their emotion by writing work that Give Words a Face, A voice.... A life... LEt it breathe into unknown pages of life and fill Passion into hearts with each turning page.... Emotions runs High.. Emotions runs Low... hmmm I'm not alone... *Smile* Liz
Misti, Megs thank you for commenting on Lost Lagoon. Mist, I think that is the first one of mine you liked. Interesting how we all write so differently -- I enjoyed trying a new voice. Toke
Eric(thenuttman) i just read one of your passages *A Certain Path* i might add..that the content was rather good in accordance to everyday life something that you KNOW..you just need to be reminded.............. kickass!!
Am I enough? How do you know that he loves you and only you..? Is it normal to run each time you start to fall deeper in love? Each time my heart yearns for more. "Run baby run" plays in my head Is it normal to pick apart a relationship in hopes to find something wrong. Past failures inhabit me as I sit and wait for them to repeat. Is it normal to need reassurance in his love? Can someone Help me?
Niya, thank you for your compliments...I'm not sure if i really know life that well, but...i try my best everyone else, go to thenuttman.com it almost always has new funny stuff, or attempts at funny stuff...bad attempts.... Thanks
is anyone else getting sick of hearing about the nutterman.com???? this is the LOVE blender....
YES, NUTTER, i think we've got the message!
Eric(thenuttman).....if you have any comments about my work feel free to express your opinion ....What does not kill me only makes me better.....:)
Okay Gang---- Desperation station---have given up cigs for a while----am accepting suggestions for compulsive substitute...must be legal in public, not fattening and inexpensive..... Help! Gala----
Gala, well, umm how about hugs and poetry????? Toke
Thank you Toklas! Bless you for taking pity on the poor nicotine addict..... I'm supposed to be intelligent---how the hell did I get myself hooked through the back like this? Gala (gibbering a bit)
Jenna- Unbelievable new submissions, I love each and every one of them. They always keep my interest. You have a wonderful talent, keep it up. By the way,the haiku was NO sad attempt!!! love ya, Ashley
At risk of being gushy----- Dee----------the last two demonstrate you uncanny knack for sliding you hand softly into the shirt, find the main heart string, and zap!! Houston, we have ignition. Kev---You still make me "ahhhhh"...tis an awesome thing. Meg, Tok----have some mercy you two....I surrender!
Morning Crys---- Love what you did with last----undernourished lips---why is it that kissing seems to feed us---and it's lack is like hunger---bone deep...also like chinese food. The kiss of an hour ago is history....... Thanks for what you've done---and why are we all so unsettled, I wonder....I love you/missyou/wish you were/wish you would drop dead....Ah Spring! Gala
Gala- Thanks for the praise, loved your kissable take too. You're right, it must be spring for the kisses def started flowing---on paper anyway. Unsettled? HA! I'm the most unsettled person i know and i'm hoping it's temporary. Kevin- Liked yours too, and i agree with your statement about kisses. Braeden- another kiss poem, I think it all starts with the first kiss.
Taking a brief respite from the vagaries of wage-serfdom... Toke- I didn't yet acknowledge your compliment from a week ago - thank you for your kind words... I rather liked that poem (adoration) as well... Niya- I noticed that no one answered your question... I too liked the title of your poem that Kirk picked... the moon is like love in that you cannot steal what is given freely... At least that was MY thinking... Gala- Thanks for your continued kind words... It is pleasing to know that ones words can continue to evoke images and feelings in others... Crystevin- Thank YOU for putting us (Blenderites) back in the right direction (and for your comment). Kissing your lover is TRULY one of life's greater pleasures... as far as poetic comment... guppy- I liked your Bug Bunny references (even though *I* have personally never seen the dude here in the 'Burque)... and the texture of "subjective morphology" brought back some memories of how hard love can be if you are not tuned to each other's wavelength... it happens sometimes in every relationship. Gala- as someone who has been four-eyed for the last 27 years, the Clark Kent thing is not to be overrated! <wink> In fact, my sweetie started looking better to me when SHE started having to wear prescriptive eyewear (I say ALWAYS make passes at girls who wear glasses!)... Toklas- I absolutely adored the lines "I love you like I am sixteen-- / We die in each other's arms / Dancing on poems"... Would you sell me the map to that "Lost Lagoon?" Megs- Miss ya girl... I have to say (I know I've told you this already) that I could not have loved "Green When She Cries" any more than I already do... Except that each time I read it, another wonder presents itself... Thank you for sharing it with us. k
There is a cartoon this week that I think (unintentiallly) parodies the Blender at it's very worst - http://www.hotendotey.com/ - it's not for the easily offended. (And it won't be at that URL next week)
Yes, Kirk at its very worst. Cracked me up:)
Kirk---- Sputtering laughter---do you WANT to get me fired? I work in a library---doesn't really do to have me laughing out loud in the stacks! Bad Kirk----but funny!
Very thought provoking poem by Echolocation..."Remembering to Forget".....not much to say...except....I understand.
Kevin- You are right about love being represented by the moon. When the world has broken down your soul.....nothing is left but what can never be taken.....Your moon will always be with you. Nothing will ever change that From now....and until the end of time but even time is infinite in its own being.....
Kirk -- in the nicest possible way, you rock my world! Kev, Gala, Toks, Megs, et al... I'm sorry I've been so remise at offering comment recently, my head and heart are in a turmoil and ones off in one direction while the other is somewhere else (and don't even ASK what my body is doing!) ... my stars sum it up nicely "just because the path looks familiar it might not lead to the same place, he might not do what the last one did, give him a chance." and to the sweet man who left the message in my inbox this morning, these must be the most romantic words I've heard, ever... "I would bet your heart is the same gold that angels halo's are made from" -- please play fair! dee
Dee, That's appropriate, actually...you're a Libra chica, and my favorite astrologer (Linda Goodman) wrote that Libra, Gemini and Aquarius chicas are the "Angels" of the zodiac! :)Misti
mojave - well done, all of them.
I'm Oct 18, 1973 he's March 17, 65... apart from his way with words do we match?
hang on hold that.. he is 34 does that mean he was born in 65 or 66? 66 yes?
Dee, Yes, definitely! First of all, there is something magical about a Pisces man and Libra woman in love. I'm using my sister (Autumn, a Libra) and her first love (Juste, a Pisces) as a reference. Even though my sister is engaged to another guy (Jeff, a Capricorn), Juste still cares about her. He actually called my mom to see if Autumn is "really happy"! Beyond that, your Libra sun trines his Aquarius moon, which is an awesome aspect. And your Cancer moon trines his Pisces sun! That's powerful! You also have strong Mars-Venus aspects. His Mars, which is in Aries, trines your Venus, which is in Sagittarius. That's way good! And your Mars, which is in Taurus, squares his Venus, which is in Aquarius. Square aspects denote tension, but in this case, it is obviously sexual tension. A little bit of that is always muy bueno! Oh, and your Jupiters like each other! Your Jupiter in Aquarius trines his Jupiter in Gemini. In short, the stars are twinklin' for ya! Have fun! :)Misti, an eBuLLient Aquarius chica loca IN LOVE with a Libra dude
hehe, thanks Misti, now all I have to do is to work out how to get him to move closer, a puzzle I am sure you know all too well. dee
Kev, there is a real place called Lost Lagoon. I am painting it at the moment. But need better weather to get anywhere. The real Lost Lagoon has a fountain in the middle and is surrounded by willows. It is in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada) where I live. Thank you for your comments! Toke
Smoldering, your Honey poem is great.
Umm....dear "damnit!" & Crystevin Sorry to offend you posting a link to my website, but I LOVE it....so since I LOVE it...I put it on the LOVE blender. Besides, I only said it two or 3 times, is it that hard for you to just NOT READ what i wrote? Come on, I came here to share poetry and to talk with people, that's why this is a board to share stuff... And I thought everyone was supposed to be nice here, most people have been so far...till now Anyway, thanks for being rude, I'll stop writing about my website, I was going to put my poetry on it, other people tell about their websites in their comments, so i figured I'd put my poetry on there. But nevermind, I won't do that now.
Ummmmmm Eric, nutter, the man, look man, don't be offended, we were just stating that we know about the website now, it's great that you are excited about it and yes you are free to post whatever you want. I was simply in agreement with dammit that i got the message already. Most people on here are really nice...sometimes i'm even one of them. -Crystevin
Eric -- hey "damnit" is normally a great chick, most folk love her even (maybe she's just got her period or something) BUT -- you got one thing wrong, this is a site for ROMANTIC love and until such a time as I see you taking your site out for dinner, buying it flowers and the such... I'm sorry, can you stop harping abou tit? deevaa, misti and Mojave all have sites that they've posted on this board, but they mentioned it ONCE, and not every time they commented. Hence not buggin' us with it in our face the whole damn time - hey theres an idea, why don't you try it?
Eric dear---- Meg's fairy god mother here....ease up. The Blenderites ARE nice people. If anything, they are overtolerant. Thin skins belong on onions. And Meg says you are a doll. So there. Gala
Calypso, I love *The Man and the Mermaid*! I tend to use a lot of mermaid references in my own life. Until recently, I always thought I was way too "deep" to ever find a man who could understand me and not be afraid of my depth. Hopefully my story will have a happier ending! **********clarification: mojave has never used this Board to plug his website...i plugged it for him! and he has a link to the Blender there. Come on Come on Come on Get Happy! :))))))
hmmmm, because i was very bored today, i went to dogpile.com which is a great "search the web utility" site. They search all the biggest search engines at once and find what you are looking for.....okayyyy to the point. I happened to type in my name and some of those other regulars here, pretty scary results..check it out kev, dee..LOL We're famous..
*Snickering a little* WOW I know everyone wants to burn this guy Eric at the stake...ummm...oh I already claimed him as my cousin? Damn! *giggles* Now seriously...I DID tell him I didn't think it would be too harmful to mention his site on here so blame me. Mea culpa :) So turn the dogs on me...sorry :( I have been totally away from the Blender for days...could there BE anything more boring and more time consuming than my stupid law class. Sorry THAT isn't romance related now is it... But I am going to devote a lil time to checking out the new subs...so...
Calypso- WOW The Mermaid and the Man...beautiful. Something about that mermaid made me think... Everyone's work on the subject of "The Kiss" were wonderful and nice to see different points of view on the same subject...Braeden I particularly liked yours. Misti- I loved Star Route because it helped me feel some of that new found starry eyed joy that comes with new love. Hard to recapture. Dee- "And we danced"...and I loved that quote you said the Pisces guy sent you. As a Pisces myself...my romantic side was completely swooning... Mojave- loved all your works. That is nothing new. You also seem to be an inspiring muse :) You must be one HELL of a guy to make someone so happy. Oh and Kirk...your cartoon made me laugh out loud...great pick there Did I forget anyone? It could be a bit of a week before I get back here...so a kiss blown to my fave Fairy Godmother and Uncle Kev (who owe me emails) and a toast to Misti (as usual) and everyone else...live a stress free weekend for me cause I have a 20 page paper (am I harping on that?) *groans* Back to reality
Of Eibhlín A country girl with eyes of brown And sunshine in her hair A love so sweet has ne’er been known Or a beauty quite as fair A caring heart she doth possess Her kindness doth abound The lips of friends form into smiles When e’er she is around He lips and eyes and freckled nose Entrance the wandering glance For when one sees true beauty’s glow They can’st but be entranced
Braeden- "Her Kisses" You did it again... speechless. Ashley- Thanks for the compliments... Hope to see some of yours up again soon! -Jenna-
heya heya... Megs thanks for the compliments on 'when we dance' and I'll pass on the compliment to my "Mr Rooooooooooo-mantic" (in the words of the guy that can send shivers up my spine any old time "He's Mr boombastic, my Mr Rooooooooooo-mantic, my fantastical romantical lover-lover.") hehe.. oh that is sooooo much 'in your dreams deevaa!' Crys... I know, its spooky huh? I've had to find a new name for my deviant alter ego in-case I get recognised!! <gigging and dashing off to cause havoc> dee
Megs and Jenna, thank you for the compliments. They mean even more coming from two poets whose submissions I always enjoy reading. Eric/Nutterman, don't stop submitting poems, man! Submit whatever you want to. You keep it real, bro.
I just wanted to tell all those writers out there, keep writing, I have read alot and finally submited a poem myself. I have been writing for a long time but writing is a way of keeping it close to yourself, no-one needs to understand you, but yourself.
Hey everyone, has the heat died down? sorry about all that, I won't speak of ....anymore.... um, and blame Megs lol j/k Ok, I posted a new poem, and I was reading some of the new submissions, it's been a while for me, good stuff, I tell ya...and "dammit", if I woulda known you were a lady...I woulda not said a word ;-) haha Ok, enough out of me tonight, hope you like my new one everyone
one more thing the line, "still the memory plaques her " ...my bad supposed to be plagues her...of course....sorry
Gala- I LOVE the end of "The Chaos of my Day" And don't I understand...well the chaos part at least.
Misti and Megs and Toklas Thanks for the feedback, delighted to know my poems touched you in the right places...
Hey Megs---- The "chaos"is when every moment of your day has someone elses name on it----and you would kill to enjoy the simple pleasure of drinking your morning coffee---and not having to do six things at the same time. What can make love making sweet---even when you're old like me (very evil grin) is that you can't do anything else at the same time. You HAVE to enjoy every single moment...YES!!!!!!
Gala- Well I tossed in my own verison of chaos. Amongst the (in retrospect) rather lackluster contributions made today. I thought submitting would calm me down a little...but instead the perfectionist vibe that is making it IMPOSSIBLE to write my damn legal studies paper is attacking my creativity too. Maybe I should have written that in the email I was about to compose to you...whoops :) Consider this in your inbox instead...I have to run Sorry fairy godmother :(
I just wanted to say that I love tie site. I'm not sure if you take submissions, but here is a sonnet I wrote for my English class. It's the best thing I've ever wrote, janet Walking in a dark forest full of crows Memories of waves hitting the ocean Watching the river as it swiftly flows Looking at you I lose all of my speech The past months with you have felt like a dream It felt like heaven when we first embraced The smile on your face, it just seems to beam Your love could never ever be replaced Thinking of you is making me rejoice My love for you will never start to fade I realize I have made the right choice You mean more than any ruby or jade Friendship has evolved into something more When I am by your side, my heart, does soar.
Megs, *Welcome Interference*...yes! You sum it up so well, and the ending really caught me! You have a gift for putting poignancy and humor and depth and insight in a blender and making poetry that is the equivalent of one mean top shelf margarita! Salud, chica! :)a bLiSsed out chica loca, drunk on LOVE
AMALIA........... KICKASS!!!
SORRY!! Yikes! Sorry for the outage- my bank got merged, my old debit card was cancelled, and since I had two web accounts charged to it ( kisrael.com and loveblender.com) I hit their "two month and we cancel" limit in a single month, so I just got the one "please call us" message and no other warning! ezpublishing.com , who are generally pretty good, are undergoing transitions with their billing systems, so this kind of stuff falls through the cracks. I apologize again, I'll try not to be so remiss in my Blender-Keeperly duties.
Kirk, I forgive ya, you probably got about 3 million emails nagging ya, do we need to send donations? dee
Wow talk about a community pulling together in "tragedy" I have about 100 emails in my inbox about the absence of the Blender *grin* Glad to know we are back... Sorry for the minor panic Kirk... Megs
misti... my stars today made me think of you! "The Moon is in Virgo. You love being talked into doing things. You love being around passionate, wildly exuberant people. But, you're not in the mood to get your hair all messed up now. Actually, it's a better idea to run wild and free tomorrow and/or Sunday, anyway. " hehe.. I don't wanna get my hair messy cause I got it cut yesterday!! It is actually Saturday here today, so this is my stars for yesterday or something, I get confused! dee
Dee- Nah, no donations. Let it just me by way of paying the Internet back for A. being so darn cool and B. giving me a job letting me earn far more than I'm worth ;-) But for someone out of debt and doing quite all right financial wise, I seem to have more than my fairshare of credit card problems-- most often because up until a month ago I never used credit cards, just bank debit cards that end up having random credit limits. (well, more random after my bank changed-- grr)
Dee, Those crazy stars! Ha! They say the darnedest things, I swear. Cool coincidence: The moon was in Virgo when I was born! Since I was born at 6:29 p.m., I also have Virgo risin'! Here is what Linda Goodman has to say about THAT: ...The "Virgo the Virgin" stuff is only symbolic, so you may as well forget it and come to terms with the fact that she'll leave you for someone else if you don't love and appreciate her in return. She wants romance as much as any of her zodiac sisters, but she expresses it differently. Her passion commingles with devotion and unity. She is what she appears to be: determined to pursue solid, lasting happiness and the simple things in life. (from *Linda Goodman's Relationship Signs*) :) a loony Aquarius chic still bLiSsed out in LOVE with an awwwwwwesome Libra dude!!!
I just wanted to finally write to you all. I have been a long time reader. I use to write a lot of poetry. There are very few people that have ever seen it all or even some of it. I love the work that you all do, I am always very touched by Misti Velvet Rainwater and the Guppy. Both incredibly talented. I hope to someday (soon) be able to access that part of myself again. A broken heart and lost soul has taken it away. But thank you for the inspiration. If I ever do post, I would love your feedback on my work. thanks for this, and for reminding me that love is possible.
Misti~"A Rorschach That Resembles a Cartwheeling Nymph"...Girl, WHAT TALENT!!! :)))
smoldering~"Honey"...hehehe, I liked this very much:)
Kevin~"home", sweet,sensitive, in depth kinda poem...so typically you Kev :)
Kevin~"kissing you"...again:))) *SMILE* Im reading bottom upwards...
jenna~"My Haiku"..nice haiku, jenna:)
Braeden~"absence of scribbles"...I found this one to be very matter-of-fact...good work:)
Gala~"Jelly In My Knees"...Gala sure has a way with words...'botany with attitude'...'damned milquetoast spring'...:))
Thanks Angel--- Always find myself longing for the next season...right now I would kill for a pound of those fine North Western Cherries---black as olives, and sweet as a small secret sin... Galadrial Sorry for spelling---old age....
Eric- "Tragedy" really hit me hard, it gave me chills. The feelings were so true and honest. Thank you for sharing that. Ashley Skye
Echo~ glad your muse is still speaking to you. Mine's been sort of quiet lately. "Remembering" well done. Very memorable/poignant last line. Thanks for letting me play off of it. ~Tanq
Hey, i found a bug in the submission thing- if there was a " in the title or author field, it would probably not work, because it would put the title or name in a hidden field, and the quote mark would confuse it. I've gotten a few e-mails about a failure of submission, sorry I lost the e-mail and don't remember from who, but maybe this fixed it. (Incidently this is also a plug for a new work "Hi--")
Food for thought. Someone said they thought the blender was for 'things they loved' while someone replied it was for romantic love. Which is it? I personally believe that the only true love in this world is that which exists between a parent and a child. That certainly would NOT qualify as romantic love.
Ashley, Thank you...it's a true story, probably the reason for the realness...thanks for enjoying it, always love hearing that Later all
Tanq -- I've followed your postings with pleasure (not to mention recognition of the feelings therein, but then isn't that why we're all here?). Well done and I hope to see more. Thanks for the credit -- I'm pleased (and humbled) to think that I could inspire something in someone whose writing I respect. Hope your muse graces you with her presence soon. BTW, nice to see someone else finds bits of E.A.Poe romantic!
Kirk, Loved your "Hi" poem. My comment on my submission was cut off. it read "inspired by Kirk's "--Hi" and his comment about "In verse" relationhip between romance and writing poetry. Anyway Kirk, loved your piece. Toke
Toke and Kirk- I had almost forgotten what that feeling was like before you two expounded on it in verse. Thanks to both of you... Have not felt very poetic the last few days and you flooded the poetic plain... Gala- Thank you too for the reminder that the spice of life is all around us if we are attentive to it. We have to cook it ourselves sometimes; it is not available at any drive-thru... k
Toklas, you caught the (one?) field I forgot to put the quote-protection on. Also, I finally got around to restoring "Hairpins" to its place in the April Heart on Sleeve corner.
Kirk, thanks for finding and reposting my lost poem:) Toke
I saw a mention of mojave's web page but didn't catch the address....anyone know it? Thanks!
Mojave's website address is http://geocities.com/mojave7299/poetry.html.
OK, I am going to be VERY naughty and very shameless... (gotta adore that about me!!!) A cafe in town has contacted me and said they'd like to show some of my paintings on their walls, and I know I've mailed everyone on my work mailing list, and posted a plea at MyFamily... but PLEASE, I'm after opionions on which paintings I should get framed for the showing? Even if you don't think you know anything about art -- just look at my site, pick any that you like and let me know, (deevaa@paradise.net.nz) I'm wanting 'general appeal' paintings rather than 'high artistic value' paintings. I'm thinking the 'recline series', and maybe 'mermaid', 'the dancer' and one other -- at this stage, maybe 'blue water colour dreaming' ... if anyone has a free moment http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~deevaa/ <grin> Even if you read this board but have never emailed me in your life... help me... please! dee
Angel- Thanks for the compliment on "My Haiku" always a boost of confidence coming from you.. Erin- "Vicious Circle" I relate so well to that, thank you for posting that, aside from inspiration it also gave me strength. Toklas- "In Verse" Those moments are so rare... awesome... awesome.. -Jenna-
Angel, Thanks so much for the compliment, chica! I never thought I could write decent poetry while bLiSsed out in love, but maybe I can. This requited love thing is a trip, I tell ya! I love him, he loves me. I give to him, he gives to me. I always hoped and prayed and dreamed about and wished for the Real Thing but I don't guess I ever thought it would happen to me. Go to myfamily when you get the chance and check out my latest comment! :)Misti
Oh, god. That almost sounds like the Barney song. Forgive me.
Sonnet 1 Oh what dreary days are so swept away, Thick of dust and clouded with hope in mourn, By the uplifting light your eyes do sway. Such that death is forgotten and life born, Anew each moment felt in thy presence. Tommorow, my dying wish, must be met To experience thee, or else I will tense, A torture my soul cannot bear nor let... Thy glistening light preserves my courage For this life's unexpected challenges. Sweep my days dust, and in return a wage Of an eternal love my heart pledges. Know that my love is strong beyond this earth, And will continue after e'ry birth... By Lenny Souza lsouza@lvcm.com (put my email if you do that) thanks.. or if you even want to publish it hehe
ehehe oops.. Im just figuring this out.. sorry :) will post under the other area
he phoned me on my cellphone cause he missed me ove the weekend and couldn't wait for me to get online.... <swoon>
All right---I've lost my mind....If anyone happens to be in the area, simply toss me some raw meat, and don't get too close to the bars of the cage.... There is very little gossamer happening here...and yet I feel like I just pounded out an anthem for those of us who will just as soon take as be taken.... whatcha think folks? Gala
Your poems are the dumbest things i have ever read you need to come with some new ones!!
It took TWO people to say THAT? Huh. Gala, Props for the latest, chica! In the words of Janis Joplin,"Get it while ya can!" Take it! Grab it! OWN it! ha
Hey look its me... And everyone is saying hmmmmmm...who is Megs? I think I remember that name. Ok so first the Blender disappeared and then I went in to hiding to compose the paper from hell. The damn thing really is just 15 pages of bad luck. You will not BELIEVE everything that could go wrong in the process of writing one paper. Highlight of my evening was while putting the finishing touches on pg 12 lightening struck and God decided I needed to start all over. But its DONE now and I can't wait to turn the Godforsaken thing in. So that's MY excuse... And there are about a hundred good new subs that I totally took the morning to read. Toke- Your 'In Verse' is just perfect. I loved it. I have BEEN there. Wish I could have thought to describe it like that. Gala- Nice work with 'Carpe'...There are so many good little lines...you rock FGM :) Kev- Ummm I would complement something you had written especially if it was an email to me...:( Misti- I love your website...and the latest poem is great...you can TOUCH the radiance coming from this girl... Let's see I KNOW there is lots more but these were notable in my head and quite frankly my fingers are burnt out on typing. After my class I am going into 24 hour hibernation. Someone who looks like Megs...but doesn't feel like her
Sholanda and Ranita, Those who can't like to play Siskel and Ebert. Put your prose where your mouths are. Gala
Thanks for mojave's address, Misti. Can I have the address to your website as well? I've been checking out this site for months now and your works are some of the most original and thought-provoking that I've seen. I always look forward to reading your new subs. You are very talented.
Megs- you think YOU've been busy? pull more than just a few all nighters, THEN we can talk! <wink> Seriously, I have been busy AND dry (poetically speaking). I owe ya one... Gala- W O W ... <deep breath> very nicely done indeed. -k
I think this is a great web site and I love all the poems I have read! I hope my poetry is enjoyed as well. Feel free to write me, I love receiving email and I love poetry!
N.P.- wOw, thanks! I was having a crappy day and then I read your posting. I appreciate your kind words. You'll find the site that mojave created for me at http://www.geocities.com/mojave7299/allmisti.html. Thanks again!
In reference to Shonita and WHO? (not worth noting i guess) ,"It took TWO people to say THAT? Huh." ,MISTI!!!! You crack me up girl :)))))))
heya heya all!! its the totally confused babe! <mutter mutter> Where to start? I've done my 'new subs' duty -- hehehe... "Hi–" and "in Verse" yes yes yes... you have both got this girl thinking, same theme different tune, its all bizarre I sware! "tangled" by Kiwi nice... (is that Kiwi as in NZer? if so, another kiwi chick in da house! whhoooohoooooo -- if not.. well, um hi!) "Carpe Darling" Gala -- you just rock, way to go girl. Now, Autumn -- I don't normally give negative feedback, but you did ask, and well this one did hit me, I generally love erotica, especially poetry, but you've managed to write in ever sexual cliché -- "firm fullness of my twin towers"??? All the line about jutting breasts glowing in the moonlight needed was it to say 'streaming in the window' and it'd be the perfect cliché ... I don't profess to be the best erotica writer in the world, but I know good stuff when I see it, and sorry, this didn't do it for me. But thats ONLY MY OPINION. dee
Angel, My day keeps gettin' better! Ha! I am here to amuse and confuse. Yup yup! :)))
I forgot one thing: THANK YOU for the kind words, Angel... Guess I am getting wrapped too tightly around the axle to handle the props... Or maybe I am so broke, I can't even pay attention (naaaaaahhhhh)... (Can you say STRESS???!?!?!) k
Hi Kirk--- At least one of the pieces lost to snafu was mine---when I realised it was eaten, I tried to backtrack---but puter wouldn't give it up...(sigh) I'm sure it wasn't an opus...but it still ouched...no copy! Gala
Oh Guppy...Madison...Dee!!!!!!!!!! Gup---it's amazing how you peel back the skin in and let us in for the soul's inner dialogue----I love the effect sir---I just hope it doesn't cost you too much to get there... Madi girl---stained glass, yet again...imagery that is verdant lush---overlaid with rich tone and flavor and leaving me with that "AAHHHHHHHHH" that makes me wish to God I'd written such a thing........ And Dee---yes I know you liked the other one better---but What I Want is also soulscape---capturing longing and the bone deep in such a way--- My personal definition of poetry is communicating something profound, true, and universal about the human condition ina form that is not merely read---but felt. You did that Dee---and that is what caught me... Brava Dee---Brava Mad---Bravo Gup! God I love you guys...............
All right Dee--- The Phone Call is also Happening....ain't it something when the bottom of your gut just vanishes? Gala
Kirk, You need a search area. I am trying to find a poem by the name of "August" and I cannot remember when or where I saw it. I have been a fan of the Blender for years, and I just can't simply remember where I saw the poem last. If you had a search area, I could possibly find it. Keep up the good work. I love the site. Mallorie
*blushing* thankyou thankyou Gala! Misti -- "When you say nothing at all" MMmmmmmm.... it reminds me of something kinda funny. When I was in Ohio last year with my online sweetheart, Unit305 we where driving to German Village and he was playing me a CD by his favourite singer Alison Kraus (who I'd never heard of, she hasn't made it to NZ yet) and that song came on. Later when I was back in NZ I heard the song on the radio by Roland Keating (ummm... I think, or some other British 'boy' band) and it brought back such vivid memories of being with Unit that I email him about it, asking if that song reminds him of our time together, and he responded saying, sorry that it doesn't at all.. but another song did. Then about 2 weeks ago, I was in a store buying clothes and that song is playing -- the 'boy band' version... and the exact thought that popped into my head was "oh, its that song that doesn't remind Don of me." Hehehe, when I got home and phoned him to tell him he was laughing so hard I couldn't get a straight word from him! Now when ever he hears the song by Alison Kraus he says he chuckles to himself about my stupid thoughts! I hope it doesn't put you off the song.. but I always get a laugh out of that.... dee
First of all...Misti...I sooooo just downloaded that song the other day and was going to submit the lyrics because I LOVE it LOVE it LOVE it. And seeing as I am on some emotional binge I cried just reading the lyrics. Madison- Your latest poem is perfection...Gala so is yours :) Could I PLEASE have some inspiration??? Sprinkle it over here along with the fairy dust. And Dee- since I am in tune with everyone ELSE...I went to read your "What I want in a man" submission and hello? I was WRITING that this morning except with a few variations. See there is this guy and well...its all more an email story. ANYWAYS I was gaping while reading that cause does it all come in one package? One day I will submit again... Megs
Megs -- I haven't met him yet... (well except this one, be he like lives in an impossible place).... there is one out there for me though. dee (having faith)
Three words: Gala: Illumination = Awesome. More words to follow. ~**~* Thanks Megs & Gala :)
Dee, I love the Alison Kraus version, too! And the version that plays in "Notting Hill"! Maybe the song didn't remind him of you because you never stop talking! Ha! As for your search for "Him"...believe me, it all begins with a list! How well I know. To quote from one of my own poems (actually, this is the poem in its entirety!): you gotta keep on casting that bread upon the waves love sho don't keep but, oh, love saves! Megs, I hope they were good tears! That song has always had a powerful effect on me. I've never had a "song" with a guy before. I'm convinced that 2000 is the year for many firsts in my life! You'll be getting an ebuLLient e-mail soon!!!
Misti -- I never stop talking **ouch** BTW when I got in the car tonight on my way home from work, the first song that came on, 'When you say nothing at all' by Roland Keating... spooky. The song that DOES remind him of me, 'Angel Eyes' by Jeff Healey. <grin>
Both the Whitley and Krauss versions are wonderful. Alison has the voice of a sweet angel though... I still kick myself for missing her live (she was out here about 3 years ago, and Union Station has since experienced some turnover)... k
Misti - <grin> yes that song does remind me of Dee because that is the first song we listened to together. Oh, and yes she will stop talking....you just have to keep her busy <hehe> Dee - nothing is impossible sweetie!!
Psssssssssssst! Hey guys----I know she's too modest to say anything, but Jenna Holland is being featured in the YinYang Cafe----so drop by and check out her stuff----there's a link there from Dee's web site------- Way to go lady!!!!!!!! Gala
no matter how many times i come back to the blender, i am always amazed by the new and wonderful submissions that appear. who says love can't be expressed? i see it here...all the time. :) a sometime submitter, mostly a reader...mj.
Braeden & Angel, Thanks bunches!! I feel a little out of place since I'm a rookie in this land, but this writing is like an old suit. Still fits, mostly. Its nice to get some feedback. So anyway, I've been browsing for a while, but I really like what I see here, and I think the Blender is on my daily agenda. Thanks again.... smoldering
Hey gang- A lot of you are interested in dreams and the like- I think. Anyway, I just found a cool site: http://www.nonDairy.com/slow/wave.cgi The idea is people submit dreams they've had, and then they are illustrated- very well- in a 4 panel comic form. It's very effective. It's neat seeing the weirdness of other people's dream narrative- it's both strange and oddly familiar.. be sure to check out the archives.
Thanks, Kirk! I just checked it out and submitted an old dream of mine about living in a concentration camp with my family. There were Walt Disney sheets on the beds. Most of my dreams are about tornadoes and spiders. I don't usually enjoy my REM experiences.
Dee- I have always loved Angel Eyes :) There are so many good songs out there...How is the painting thing? What was the final decision? Misti- Good tears? Kinda. Lots going on here in the ever going struggle to balance out commitment and love and personal growth. Anyone going to take bets on what will win? Waiting for ebullient email. Hmmm...waiting...still waiting. I am SOOOOOOOOO happy that Papaw hit the jackpot. Calypso- Submitter of Mazzy Star songs. I love Fade Into You and its totally on my list of "thoughtful" music...anyways made me smile to see the lyrics cause I have been in a pensive mood and listening to all sorts of such stuff. Eric- I noticed your latest poem (complete with subtle plug for website *grin*) Is this about someone we have discussed? Ok kiddos- Off for now- Megs
I must try to remember that Unit305 sometimes checks the blender... hehe.... I always get caught out telling tales!! <smiles> Unit, babe... sometimes they seem that way though huh? dee
I just typed "crazy people who could care less" into the search engine at Yahoo and I stumbled upon a site that contains true rantings by anonymous nuts. The one at this address made me laugh so hard that my stomach ached: http://oasis.ot.com/~white//rantings/zen.html Keep in mind that the ranting was written by a madman...but sometimes madmen and madwomen have the most brilliant moments of clarity. I have a weird sense of humor, you might not appreciate it. Parts of the ranting are really tasteless, but overall, it's truly hilarious. Check it out!
hey...check out my new poem, standing in a fountain. Please feel free to comment on it. Thanks Sharon
Megs, Not sure if we talked about it or not...I wrote that a long time ago...but when I re-read it the other day it just made sense again (that girl you saw me with before your PolySci class)...yeah later
can i bring a poem up on my screen?how?
Oh Kev---- Your "NET" worth just tripled! Gala
Mojave- You've seen me... Stars Fell on Alabama? Jimmy Buffett does that song well...is anyone with me on the Buffett thing? Ummmm or maybe not *grin*
Sorry Guys..... My favorite "Stars Fell..." cover ("...my heart beat like a hammer..." love it!) was by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong... Gala- thank you! glad my "net" worth has skyrocketed... <giggle> I did NOT invest heavily in those Internet IPOs........... <wink> Good thing I ran off with the circus though, huh??? k
To: Gala Carpe Darling... What a ride! I liked it alot!!
happy Good Friday!! whoohoooo.... 5 days off work, I LOVE Easter!
Why thank you Smoldering---Twas kind of you to notice! Happy Easter, Passover, or Vernal Equinox, Y'all... Gala
Marble Lady painting by Jaisini In his art, Jaisini insists on overcoming of the dehumanization, the suppression of sensuality. In every historical period there are ideas and problems which are expressed and will not come to pass. Jaisini seeks to identify this idea in the present, excavate it from the past, and invent it in a new way for the future. In the murky, anxious world of ours, in the midst of the soul's confusions and the multiplying moral losses, the artist seeks and always finds some big and small islands of "eternal truths," and asserts the indestructible age-long parables that reveal these truths in the new light, in his own system of sign-images. I realize that the more you look at "Gleitzeit" works and think, the more you see, feel, and understand, but never completely, as given work always has too many aspects. There is always some kind of "space" in the painting, on which the observer feels free, without a persistent prompting of the artist, to use his own system of perception. To me, "Marble Lady" seems as a late modern modification of the Greek myth of the sculptor Pygmalion, who used his illusionist skill to satisfy a private fantasy of the ideal woman. Disappointed by the imperfections of the opposite sex, he created Galatea out of marble and during a festival in honor of venus, Pygmalion prayed for a woman as perfect as his statue. Venus answered his prayer by bringing his statue to life and eliminated the boundary between reality and illusion. In Jaisini's "Marble Lady," the object of the intense desire remains alluring, yet perpetually distant. Desire of the others is often imagined in terms of a fetish. The so-called civilized man can be considered in his delight of female form. In "Marble Lady," we find the two types of spectatorship: the masculine and the non-masculine. Therefore, an image of the woman is defined through the desire of both spectators, the unmanly poet and the savage who may well be a subscriber to "Penis Power Quarterly." The statue of Galatea was and still is the symbol of fictional perfection, a result of the search for ideal woman that parallels the artist's own creative urge. Post-feminist culture has found a way to reinvent the woman as she once was: eager to appear The "Marble Lady" enables male domination by being unreachable and desirable. The construction of such a female identity fiction can inspire both high and low natures. In all of his works, Jaisini unites both of these principles, integrating art into the material life, breaking out of art's ivory tower. "Marble Lady" is a compact, pyramidal composition of the "trio." As in all of his works, Jaisini subdues the figures to the articulation of line and its rhythmic connection between forms in space, a sort of analytical process, based on the line swinging which starts up ideas, shapes, and colors. The line arabesques are these highly individual textures of Jaisini's art. A decorative role of the painting's color is to create the temperature contrast of the heated environment with the marble-cold statue. In modern and postmodern times, there are increasingly fewer outlets for sensual urges and desires which lay at the origin of human society that imposes restrictions. Sexuality remained beyond the scope of most art history. Interaction between male and female is still responsible for the continued functioning of the universe. by Yustas Kotz-Gottlieb Thank you for reading Marble Lady (Oil painting) by Paul Jaisini, New York 2000 Text Copyright: Yustas Kotz-Gottlieb ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
I am Ahmed I am 17.5.I look 4 an intelligent and pretty girl
yustas...define "soul" and the glamorosity of your exponential prophetic rantings about universal constants might, just might, make sense...i illustrate by reflection... gup
<looks up -- blank look> huh?
akfjakdjf!@@@ akfkfjkdlaj!!!@@# you now enter Twilight Zone there no such thing as "soul" here no such thing as "eros" here here, so much nonsense is rule of day no news is good news
Yo, man! I subscribe to the "Penis Power Quarterly"! You got a problem with that???
Hey All--- What landed at the Blender last night? Just to remind newbies---we're not a dating service! And art criticism? Yah! Okay---different....
Yup some kind of full moon voodoo in those last few comments. INTERESTING :)
Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin' down the bunny trail! Hippity hoppity Easter's on its way!!! Yay!!!!!!!!! ~misti on an Easter candy/LOVE high!!! :))))))))))
Happy Day Before Easter--- (Or Happy Easter too Dee) Hope y'all gorge yourselves on Candy and dye your fingers funny colors *grin*. College Easter just doesn't have the same impact...:P Peeps and Jelly Belly Beans... Megs
Happy Easter everyone. I hope someone will read my latest poem and comment on it.
ohhhhhh Easter morning with a 2 1/2 year old is AMAZING... I love this boy! My folks gave him an egg with chuppa chups in it, and a pair of gumboots (cause with winter coming he needs them, and if you combine gumboots and easter eggs you've got a BIG morning!) While TK was stomping about in mum&dads room with his little egg they got him, I hid this BIG chocolate Easter Bunny in the lounge (abit cold and wet in the garden this morning) -- then made him find it... you should have seen his little face when he saw it amongst his teddies!!! I've got a whole house full of warm fuzzies to share out if anyone needs some!!!! <wide motherly grin> dee
sorry.....i have been neglecting my loveblenderly duties. Please forgive for the absence of submissions..... but nevertheless Happy Easter to all of my beautiful people!!
MAN YOUR POEMS SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Easter Everyone!!!! Hope the Easter Bunny treated you all well! -Jenna-
Happy Easter...
Happy Happy Easter Kids- Hope you are all happy on a peeps high. Just thought I would mention to anyone I missed in the email I just sent: AOL deactivated my account :( due to some "bulk mail" I supposedly sent...long story. So anyone who emails me any time soon will have to send it under Megangel25@yahoo.com. (this should serve as a reminder to people like Kev who owe me a mail *grin*) Sugary Jelly Bean Kisses and Easter Bunny Hugs- Megs
Hey Gang---- Hope no one has a "PEEPS" HANGOVER TODAY! HEY Dee--FYI---a peep is an american non food substance that begins with corn syrup...the rest is a secret but they're stick white mallow-y stuff that they then roll in brightly colored sugar--- I've just heard that POETFEST is running two more of my pieces (unlike Miss Jenna, I am not too modest!) so check it out for another view of moi---though there I write under my true identity---look for my first name....don't think there's another in this set! Just trying to wake up, and shake the can in gear! Bye y'all.............. Gala
Congratulations Gala! No sugar comas over here in the desert... Easter was pretty mellow... k
BTW, mojave... Today's poem was brilliant... We all ache for that "moment when all hunger is fed." k
Mojave...what can I say? Your poem got to me...
Monday - April 24, 2000 Hi Blender, Did I tell you I do a weekly dating and love advice column from a manly perspective in SingleSites and SinglesStop plus two newspapers; The Coast News in Del Mar and La Jolla and the Madera County Times? May I send you some articles? I know you will find them both fresh and entertaining. Why am I doing this? To interest you in a weekly column that will build traffic to your site. Every Internet magazine says you must change your site frequently if you want to keep people coming back. Unless you have consistent traffic to your site, you are going to lose money. Why? Because hits are the name of the game. By mailing you a new article every week, I will refresh your site. All you do is copy and paste once a week for one minute. I guarantee you will get more hits because my articles bring out emotions (you don't care if they love me or hate me as long as they come back!). Your goal is to get every single guy and gal into your club so they can give you money - only a controversial weekly column will keep them coming back. There are 36 million single straight men over eighteen in America alone. I am the only love doctor whom they can talk to - there is no competition. Ask yourself if Dear Abby or John Gray could write this: "After Tom talks to Caprice, he must say, "What is your home phone #? Even though he is dying on the inside he must get those six words out of his mouth. Her answer will tell us: that she is going out with Tom because he got her number, or that she isn't going out with Tom because she is moving to Montana to get her head together. Tom must test Caprice to find out what her Interest Level is in him ASAP. As my cousin Fast Eddie Love would put it: 'Nothing starts without the woman's home phone number.'" Whether Tom is in Mexico City or Quebec, Hong Kong or Katmandu - the principle of closing is the same. " Remember guys, "You gotta' ask for the home phone #." No contracts and no cost. What have you got to win? Please prove to me that you do not hate money and say, "Yes!" Thank you for your time and consideration. Have fun, DOC Thomas Hodges AKA Doc Love doclove@doclove.com www.doclove.com 800-404-2644 603 Seagaze Drive Oceanside, CA 92054 P.S. Doc Love is a Talk Show Host, Entertainment Speaker, and Success Coach for hundreds of men at his seminars. For the past thirty years he has asked thousands of women, "Why do you stay with one man versus another?"
fjasdkfdskl!!! kasdjfdksalj!!! koko loko need help, doc love! me love girl monkey named sue sue! how koko loko impress sue sue so sue sue come swing trees with him? don't say open her coconut for her already try this, no work sue sue no like coconut
kiwi - "In the Dark" - wow. Well done.
doclove...can i have your home phone #? sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh... blah blah out, gup
last month I submitted a short one Something Unexpected By Jim Hutchins. What happens after that first kiss......... and this month a longer one Julie By Jim Hutchins james_p.hutchins@virgin.net. Visited by Gods........ anyone time to comment? regards Jim
OK... first several non-poetry related comments.. Number 1: in big capital letters. Guppy baby -- I LOVE you, like in the deepest most sincerest way... you rock, you make me giggle when my days are grey, even when your maths homework sucks, you make me smile for all the best reasons and you are the most ummm.... freaking wonderful 'friend that is male' alive... bar TK of course. Thankyou for being everything and for being you. (and no, he didn't do anything special to deserve it, I just wanted to share that amongst my friends) Number 2: Thankyou Gala for explaining a peep, I was planning on just smiling blankly and pretending like I knew what was up.... <giggle> it gets me through most other things. Number 3: Kev, Gala, Meg, Kirk, Angel, and assorted others who brighten my inbox and KNOW I didn't mean to leave them off the list.... thankyou for being wonderful, amazing supportive friends even when I've been useless. Number 4: I've not read any new subs so there IS no poetry related stuff.... Number 5: Men can be useless and forget that other people can't read their minds, but I've learnt in the past few days that its my attitude that counts... <smile> and hell, I'm smiling, I may be single, but I am LOVED. dee
wow i sent the poem to the wrong place, now dont i feel like a moron!!!!!!!!
Braeden- "Roses for my dearest"... I do love that movie, but I'd definately take roses over it. Great poem... -Jenna-
Gala- Ok I've thought about it and I think that some of my blonde genes are kicking in (I am strawberry-BLONDE) cause I am definately lost (sorry!)... But congratulations on your pieces! -Jenna-
Well Everyone! Happy belated Easter. I know..it loses something when it is past, but it's the thought that counts. I have only read a few of the new subs (i'm really sorry)...but it seems that everyone is getting better and better. I wonder, does it ever stop? Made it back from my trip ok...and Mojave is probably the only one who knows what I am talking about. It was fabuluos, although what will come of a long distance relationship that started on the internet, I have no idea. Who knows? Life is funny sometimes. Keep loving, everyone...and maybe I'll have some new work soon!
The muse is a madman pounding on my door. But the door is double locked and it's time for a corn dog and some Coca-Cola spiked with Jack Daniels, so no poetry tonight.
my eyes are bloodshot and my apartment is a wreck and i have five minutes to get ready for work but i am the most insanely bLisSed out chica loca in the world right now! <sigh>
i hate you
These poems are really lousy - it's amazing how many people think they can write!
lousy?...as in full of lice?...i'll be the first to admit that i've written some louse-filled poems...but, what is art without a few macroinvertebrates sprinkled in?... gup
...and what is a vastly generalizing critic with either a god complex or a low self esteem complex without something to criticize?...happy?...tolerant of others?...blah blah blah? the latter, usually gup
Love your work Misti
guppy :) haHAHAHahaha you're too cute.
Hey gup! Maybe the annoynymous personage only likes picking nits, not fully hatched macroinvertebrates! Or perhaps they were thrown out of critics school...
OH! Gala- very nicely done... who wouldn't want the inevitability of THAT??? -k
Lots of good works here... Gala- your latest was wonderful...and I sent you an email thanking you for my Easter goodies yesterday so don't be mad at me...AOL kicked me off for umm "too much mailing" Whatever. :( So now I am all about yahoo! Dee- Thanks for even including me in your list of happy items up there. It made me smile. I sent about EVERYONE an email yesterday sooooo I should have a full inbox of replies. Have I been the LEAST creative person lately or what? I have no inspiration...zero. zip. Grrrrrrrrr...some little idea has to be bouncing around up there. It would probably be an errrrrrrrr...lousy poem anyways *grin*.
Oh and Mojave...YOUR latest was also perfectly wonderful *grin* Sorry I forgot you.
OK, I've just been knocked of my high... the bank turned down my loan application for frames, no frames means no exhibition. *^#&^@!*#@*#)@!!!!!
madi---too cute???...ha...i wish...i'm just cute enough to get by :) kev---i hear ya...you know, i don't mind people offering critical opinions...but i think they should be about specific things...people that say things like "everything here sucks" probably wander around saying that about everything in the world...there are a great many things in life that suck far worse than an open-submission romance poetry website such as this...i guess some people love blindly, and some people hate blindly...i prefer insight dee---wow...thanks so much for all the friendly praise...*blushing*...no idea where that came from, but thanks...you're a true friend enough of this chit chat...i've got math homework to be humiliated by...ha...later folks gup
Hello, fellow Poets...& Poetesses (not a true word I am sure, but it fits the mood I am in, so I beg a little leeway for my abuse of the English language). Well, that was certainly an interesting take on the genaralization of sucky poems...although me personally...I prefer to have one poem suck than the whole damn lot of them... :) Alas...everyone is a critic (whether good or bad....) On to the Poetry...there is a lot of great stuff out there...I am forever amazed that you guys can write such touching pieces, and then come back with something more moving than the last. Sorry for the generalization, there, but I happen to think that this bunch of people is great, and so is their work. That's it from me for today. Having a problem with inspiration...don't know where it went off to, but I am sure it lies somewhere in the heart of Texas.... Later....lanna
I love to take tests. Not math tests- fun tests. I just found my dream website...www.Emode.com. Lotsa tests. The "Are You a Sex Goddess?" test revealed that my inner deity is Hera, the goddess of devotion. The celebrity matchmaker test revealed that Harrison Ford is the man for me. Harrison is great, but he ain't got nothin' on Mad Dog, I tell ya. I'm going to submit some mushy stuff now.
Hey Misti--- Took the test----says I'm Demeter...always figured myself for the Earth Mother type! Gala
Gala, Cool! Sounds about right. I'm interested in what kind of results the other goddesses of the Blender find. Megs, Dee, Angel, Lanna, Madison, erin, etc.! Ya'll check it out when you get the chance! ~Hera (really, I'm Mnemosyne! ha!)
<grin> I just took the test .... <drum roll please>the results? Am I a Sex Goddess? "Heavens above -- you are an absolute goddess in bed! Your powerful nature and strong sensuality drive men crazy with desire. The Goddess Athena is your inner deity, and she guides your every move. " my email address is deevaa@paradise.net.nz all single men between 25-40 may apply. <wiggles out>
*laughing* Dee-you needed a test to know that? *wink* Jaisini-dude, find an art site! "all rights reserved" Gup-you're killing me! LOL -Crystevin
Crys -- ohhhh but it feels so good to have proof! <wiggles out stage left>
I've weeded out some of the longer bits of cruft from the last few days of the Blender Board, 'cause I'm in an ornery mood ;-)
kirk- nothing is ornery about a little weeding... sometimes the weeds threaten to choke out the flowers if you do nothing... and there you have it - blender beautification! k
i loved at first sight because it touched my heart. i believe in love and love is what i am looking for but have not yet found. i have a poem that isn't about love but is about life and what is meaningful to us all. Life: Life is what you live; Never to forget; That someday you'll regret the life you never lived. short but to the point, alot of times i write poems and i want to send them to a place that will publish them for me, but i have not yet found that place yet.i will some day!
Ok Misti- Thanks cause I really NEEDED such an awesome distraction right before finals week. Though I have made little headway on my english analysis I HAVE found out that I am Athena (go us- right Dee?) Bow down and worship the sexual goddess *giggles* Though I at the age of 19 I am amazed there is so little room for improvement already *winks* Calvin was THRILLED with that by the way. My "true color" is green...and I will be married on Auguest 31, 2002...WOW how can this NOT be more productive than studying...all life's answers lie at emode. *giggles* GALA- Are you mad at your godchild? I wrote you an email...love me again puh-lease...I am going to continue eating peeps and getting fat till I hear from you again. *runs off to take more tests-WHOOPEE!!!* Megs
hehehe...in my past life I was a leopard named Lola...just thought that one was worth sharing. These tests are way too much fun. I HAVE to get serious. Oh and Dee- Still no show? I read that in the comments up there but I am hoping you have come up with something??? Growl...Lola
Megs, I KNEW I knew you from somewhere! I just took those same two tests and I was a leopard named Lola, too! My color is blue, though. And my superpower is that I can blend in like a chameleon. <zooooooooommmm!!! off to blend in with the inmates>
a weed-eater, my kingdom for a weed-eater...or better yet, my kingdom for your kingdom, and your kingdom for a weed-eater... a garden without weeds is like a hippy without...well...weed...(funny how that bit of wisdom worked itself out) eh well...yesterday lice, today weeds, tomorrow probably weeds with lice on them... me=cannot wait gup p.s.---happy thursday everybody...
Happy Thursday Everyone! On a day that I was sure was going to be a total loss as far as days go, I have been saved by the people at the Blender! Misti!..thanks for the test site. It is confirmed...I am a Goddess....Venus is my name....gotta love those tests!!! And Gup...you are absolutely killing me! I am rolling with laughter at your unique take on life....it's a good laughter though, so please don't take offense. More to follow later, fellow goddesses...and there is a sex god test too, you know. Let's go guys, I wanna know.... Back to work....lunch is definitely too short. lanna
Angel, there! It took me long enough huh!
Megs -- something might have come up, and her name would be 'Fairy God-mother'. dee
Gup- I NEEDED that laugh! Here, take MY weedeater, it is toothless, er, stringless? Haven't used it myself since it let its guard down... Do weedeaters have more levity that we do? Less seriously though, can you actually GET lice-laced weed??? I have been out of that kind of horticulture for a while... Maybe my metaphors are just on acid, I don't know... Naaah! I know! We are on a nature kick this week, so my metaphors are on 'Shrooms! k
Misti- Ahhhhhhhhhh...I am a chameleon too *grin* AND Harrison Ford is my celebrity match (as if I needed a quiz to tell me that) Well hell...this is destiny...hey email me your email address again...it got lost in the AOL takeover :( I want to be sure of it 'fore I add it to the new Yahoo address book. Dee- Took me a minute but I figured out what your last comment meant *grin* Fairy God-mother to the rescue? I am 'fraid she doesn't love me anymore anyways I haven't heard from her in DAYS. Whoever talks to her tell her I am one sugar buzzed little kid. *grin*
Back out of the hospital(s) again ... good to see all of you still hard at work ... I will never catch-up with reading these verses it seems. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That's life and love, Kirk ... weeding and sweeping ... sometimes! ...... Rennie
Oh Oh Ohhhhhh!! need to, HAVE to, WANT to say... a BIG huge "I am so, so honoured" to Gala, aka FGM -- the poem you wrote inspired by my paintings is so, wonderful, amazing, wow, wow.... thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. I didn't know if throwing out thank-yous here would be begging attention to myself, but hell, who cares cause....really Gala -- you are <deep breath> fan-freaking-tastically special, and I love ya. dee PS - oh and gup, that last one was so warm it made me just a little flustered.
Damn it! I'm a dork! I just wrote "I clutch my fists" in my most recent submission. I'd already clenched my fists in one of my poems awhile back so I guess subconsciously I was thinking,"I can't do that again." So...clutch it is, I guess. Ha!
I am looking for a poem. I used to have it and have misplaced it. The last two lines are: love like you've never been hurt; dance like no one's watching. Help! Do you know where I could find this again
Denise Anderson- I don't know where you can find it, and I dont know if this is the whole poem or not, but it goes like this: Work like you don't need the money; Love like you've never been hurt; And dance like you do when nobody's watching. Hope I helped! -Jenna-
thats an add for something here in NZ -- can't think what though!!! dee
Actually...I thought the quote was from a song...I am not even sure who sings it but I remember the first time I ever heard that was on one of my Mom's tapes...and the chorus went..."You've got to sing like you don't need the money, Love like its never going to hurt, Dance like nobody's watching, its got to come from the heart if you want it to work" Or something like that. Anyways there is MY two cents worth.
HEARTSONG....IT'S YOU!!!!! I'ts REALLY YOUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!! Missed ya sis *SMILE* YOU BETTER HAVE LEFT A POEM!!!
Awwwwwwwww , Heart...*sniff*sniff*....'until' by heartsong...made me cry...<angel handing Kevin her wet hanky cos that's all she's got handy> (((((heartsong)))) WB *smile*
here's the quote about "dance as if. . ." http://formen.ign.com/news/13130.html Misti - really enjoyed your new poem "Your Pictures"
:o Oh! I just realized (fuzzyheaded waking up from afterwork nap) that quote search popped up on a Men's "Babe" magazine haha And here's another one I found: http://zeus.slais.ucl.ac.uk/ibrown/gentle/plst9.htm Think I'm going back to sleep - had way too much fun last night.
yeah it was in a song last yeah... I thought it was called 'the sunscreen song' or 'everybody's free, to wear sunscreen' ... but I it was put to an add here
Angel, You are the sweetest peach in all of Georgia! Love ya!
thanx..and I like those new frames for the viewing of recent submissions.
Good Morning! Hey Misti.....I just wanted to say that I was reading through some of the subs, and the 3 pieces you submitted together...Starstruck, On a Roll, and Space Cadet....Great play with letters. I love it, and I'm sure he does too. And thanks again for the test site. Apparently I am a bassett hound destined to be married on August 24, 2002. Which is somewhat ironic, since I vowed that I would be married by my 28th birthday. hmmm.... Later Lovies......gotta clean
I have penned a couple of poems, in the blender. Let me know what you all think. I owe all of them to a man who continually in and out of my life. What can I say ..I like the inspirations he gives me..don't know if he'd like it though..lol.. get back with me on what ya'll think of them.
Madison and Lanna, Thanks so much for the compliments. I have an exceptional Muse! The inspiration is neverending. Lanna, I'm a basset hound, too! I don't like the way we were immortalized in that Elvis song. I'd rather be a Beagle like Snoopy. Ha! Hope things work out with your Texan. Is he a native? Native Texans are a tough lot! :)Misti, a crazeeee native of the Lone Star state
Hey all! Every once in a while, a poet will write a piece...and the more they read that piece, the more it grabs at them. 'A Warning' is one of those pieces, and the more I read it, the more it grabs at me, and makes me realize how many moments I look back on and wish I could do differently. Hopefully, I won't have so many moments this time around. Just had to get that out...sorry all. L
Chris, I'm going to listen to my "Imagine" soundtrack CD now and think of Us. I love you so much, darling! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
my stars today say "Libra, The Moon is going from Pisces into Aries, Mercury is going from Aries into Taurus. With a little work, you could produce fabulous art. Are you a poet or a musician? Practice whatever talents you have and don't stop. It's not going to be easy, but you won't forget what you learn now, through experience. - " I'm having lunch today with an artist I meet on ICQ --this will be our first meeting, and he is older, but I think he could be very a great inspiration to push me to experiment more... things are working out well for me and the exhibition now, thankyou Gala, thankyou Kev! dee
The song that that quote is from is a Kathy Mattea song, but the original quote was said by Mark Twain. I know only because it's one of my favorite quotes. By the way, I finally have a new submission, haven't written in awhile, maybe because Ive been going through a lot lately, but Im back!! Have a good night everyone! ~*Ashley Skye*~
<sigh> I was wrong... I was so sure those words where from the sunscreen song, so I found them online and I got it all wrong, the lyrics are similar to the quote but not the same "Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it or of what other people think of it. It's the greatest instrument you'll ever own. Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room. Read the directions even if you don't follow them. Do not read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly."
Molly Peacock *~* MY GOD, WHY ARE YOU CRYING? I absolutely love it!!!!