From: Paul<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Meg -<BR>
   I just read DISAPPOINTMENT.  And I guess I took offense to you lumping so many males into the catagory.  Now, please, don't take offense but....the one common demnominator in all this is YOU.<BR>
<BR>
Peace
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From: mEg<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Paul....<BR>
<BR>
Dear.... <BR>
<BR>
I take no offense as I was being dramatic<BR>
and was writing it as such at the time.<BR>
<BR>
I was "VENTING".....expressing frustration<BR>
and disappointment at a particular moment of<BR>
time.<BR>
<BR>
I know I am common denominator in the<BR>
document I wrote - DUH.<BR>
<BR>
When I point a finger, I'm intimately acquainted<BR>
with the fact that four are pointing back at me.<BR>
But that wasn't the topic of what I wrote... I'll<BR>
save the "mEg self analysis" for another date...<BR>
<BR>
Cheers and Chill out (Hope you look for all the lumps<BR>
in life)<BR>
mEg<BR>
<BR>
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Meg,<BR>
  I was just wOwed by *Disappointment.* As someone who has been dating for the past 11 years, more or less, I can tell you...I identify!!! I don't know who this Paul is when he's at home, but you are NOT a "common denominator." Yeah, yeah, I get the analogy all too well, but someone who writes like you do is NOT common! <BR>
  
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Oh gosh...I just realized I have a friend named Paul who drops by here on occasion. Hope this is a different Paul!!!
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

mEg-<BR>
I was not put off in the least by your poem.  Nor, strangely, by that first comment.  My first thought (other than "how typically male" - but then I guess I just see women in a different light than most men) was that some people, even if they LIKE poetry, just do NOT 'get' how deeply personal the act of putting yourself on paper is (or your emoting electrons in the ether).  To become too entangled in the words themselves is to forget the whole idea of context. <BR>
<BR>
A true artist always has a deeply introspective element, whether they point a finger in the mirror or not.  Many poems spring from all of that, whether they bring catharsis or not, and as a fellow poet I thank you for the demonstration...<BR>
<BR>
k
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From: [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Okay---a desperate plea---does anyone have the lyrics to the dick haymes standard---"You'll Never Know?"<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                       Gala
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

more month-end poetic commentary:<BR>
<BR>
Channy-<BR>
I adored your poem "Exquisite Requisite," as I am DEFINITELY not made of the same stuff as some stud muffin...  (but I am handy to have around the house!)<BR>
<BR>
Dee-<BR>
every time I even THINK about your poem "for you," I just want to reach out and hug you...  <BR>
<BR>
mojave-<BR>
must be SOME muse you have there, friend...<BR>
The point of "You Were Right" is well-taken (I am continually told that I err too much on the side of worship, when all I want is for her to KNOW down to the nucleus of every cell of her being that I ADORE her).  And the first three lines of "After a Night of Reading Your Poetry" struck me hard - right in the gut...  But, to borrow a Kirkism if I may, I only WISH I had written "just let me."  That is poetry, epitomized, sir...<BR>
<BR>
Toklas-<BR>
I cannot tell you the myriad of images that "Bonfires" evoked within me...  all were quite striking and pleasant.  Much like the soul that would create such a poem, no doubt.  Thank you for sharing.<BR>
<BR>
last, but never ever least<BR>
Megs-<BR>
it is quite true that the pain of life enables us to grab a little more clarity with which to see how things truly are.  That you possess a wisdom far beyond your years is almost too trite to say to you.  Belittling, in a way, after reading "All You Know About Love."  When I mentioned above how deeply personal (and private) the act of writing was to a POET, I suppose I was thinking about your prose in this work...  You are braver than I could ever be to share your life with everyone this way.  Thank you...  for everything...<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Gala- <BR>
just e'd you those lyrics...<BR>
<BR>
k
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

&lt;raises a glass of riesling, toasting Meg&gt;<BR>
Five stars, two thumbs up and You Go, Girlfriend!!!<BR>
(your Self Analysis kicks some major booty!!!)<BR>
:)Misti
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Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Misti-<BR>
    "Cross my Heart" was actually the first song I ever heard by George, which made me fall in love with him!! Also, at the end of your comment, you called yoruself the lonestar Lolita of texas, It caught my eye because Lolita is my mom's name!! How ironic is that!! She used to live in Corpus Christi and loved it, I can't wait to visit there one day.<BR>
<BR>
  Megs- <BR>
    You are gonna hate me when I tell you this, but last August, I MET Tim Mcgraw.  I got 2 autographs, and A blown up picture of him and I in my room!! What a good-looking man!!  A close runner-up to George!!!<BR>
     Well have a great weekend everyone!!<BR>
               ~*Ashley Skye*~
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Thanks Kev---could rememebr exactly half the song---couldn't brak it free from my brain until I knew the other...<BR>
<BR>
Dee? How's You?<BR>
<BR>
And where the heck is Madison? What girl? You give us up for Lent of something?<BR>
<BR>
Don't even get started on Shady----<BR>
<BR>
Megs? Read your mail, honey---and hang in there!<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                                              Gala
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

My picks for the front page:<BR>
*Dot-Dot-Dot-Dash...* by mojave<BR>
*mEg's self analysis* by mEg<BR>
*medusapedophobia* by the guppy<BR>
*Madness!* by lanna<BR>
*Wine Tasting* by Megs<BR>
*Serendipity Doo Dah* by me (just bein' honest! i like it)<BR>
*a fighter for love* by kevin urenda<BR>
There have been MANY kick ass submissions this past month but those are my favorites.
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Oh, and *Erotic Imagining* by Gala/Wench<BR>
and *Rosia* by S. Fisher<BR>
and *Not a Question of Heart* by Channy<BR>
(sorry!)<BR>
:)Misti
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

~Ashley Skye~<BR>
  "Reflections" After reading: -I know you so well, yet know nothing of you- great poem!  Glad the inspiration is back!<BR>
<BR>
-Jenna-
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From: Paul<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Yep, Mist, it was me...looks like I got my wrist slapped for having an opinion.  
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

OK everyone... I am fine thanks for all being concerned.<BR>
'He' phoned me last night from work and I am certain our friendship remains intact,  our time hasn't come and for that I am thankful.<BR>
<BR>
I am however blue and maybe a little tenderhearted, and all these kind words keep making me cry, so could you stop trying to ruin my staunch image and just lay off.<BR>
<BR>
dee<BR>

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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Paul,<BR>
  Sorry, dude! Do I still get the McDonald's coupons and help with my screenplay? <BR>
:)Misti the Jobless Waif
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From: lanna<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Well, all, another month gone by.  I can't believe how fast this year is passing!<BR>
<BR>
I just wanted to say that I am so very impressed with the work that's been coming out.  Of course, now I am stuck and can't write a thing, but I'm sure given time, it will change....(we can always hope.)<BR>
<BR>
Not gonna comment on any one in particular today.  Just know that you all have touched my heart, my soul, andmade me think.  Thanks for sharing your thoughts and emotions.<BR>
<BR>
Talk to you all later...and keep up the inspiring work.<BR>
<BR>
Lanna
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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Toklas- Thanks for the kind words on "All I Know.."  It means a lot coming from you considering how much I admire your work.<BR>
<BR>
Kev- Same goes to you of course but you already know I love you to death.  You are right about the coming from the heart part...I am learning to wait more so I say EXACTLY what I want to straight from me. Email waiting for you.<BR>
<BR>
Gala- Email for you too...I just read your big long reply and it made me happy and sad at the same time.  ((HUG))<BR>
<BR>
mEg-  I got confused reading Paul's comment at first...hehe...I was like what did I do??? Then I remembered you and ran off to read your works which I loved both.  Self Analysis was VERY nice.<BR>
<BR>
Ashley- Ahhhhh Tim is a hottie *Woohoo* And I have seen that movie where he sings "I Cross my Heart" and I love it...awww...<BR>
<BR>
Which prompts me to make my own Blender Inquiry ala Gala:<BR>
I am wondering what everyone's favorite "In Love" song is...as well as there favorite "Sad Love" song.<BR>
With all the poets gathered here I am interested to see what kind of a list we come up with.<BR>
<BR>

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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 31 March 2000<P>

Whoops...<BR>
One more to Misti (even though I dashed off an email to you earlier with many ???)  I LOVE the woman I am because it says in essence something I have been trying to say...anyway it hit home.<BR>
I read your last email and I am a bit confused...need details.  <BR>
<BR>
Till then a cyber toast with Long Island Ice Tea-<BR>

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