From: Michael (still wearing confused)<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Zoe ~ what did I submit? I went and looked at your stuff. Good stuff. But I still I don't get it. I do wanna be an oragami boy. Paper likes me. I've performed poetry for paper. Paper has filed me in her WinCE rolodex. Paper has given me papercuts on my heart. They sting wonderfully.
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Brandi~"fild of flowes", was perfect baby:)))<BR>
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Gala~"zero to sixty", took me for a spin!:)<BR>
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Zoe~" loved 'em all, welcome back...hows the little sweety Des?<BR>
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Dee~Don't sell "Peppermint-pick-me-up" short...you're your worst critic!<BR>

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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

I just wanted to say that the most recent posts by everyone are great.  Maybe later I will comment on the ones that really caught my eye, but right now it is too much effort to even breathe, let alone think or feel or anything....<BR>
<BR>
yikes...sorry...just one of those days I guess....<BR>
<BR>
night all, nikki
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Nikki~<BR>
  I can empathize. I had one of those days today (yesterday), too. Began with a phone call from my mother. Pleasant chat. She asked me why I was still in bed and asked me if I had cleaned my apartment. Asked me if I think I can handle my new job as a restaurant hostess. It's so great having a mother who specializes in making you feel like you're retarded. <BR>
  Then there's the long distance romance thing. It's hard.<BR>
But I guess you know that. <BR>
  <BR>
Chris...<BR>
  Garth Brooks is evil. Oklahoma is evil. Go check out candyman's guestbook. Mickey Mouse and Richard Simmons and some doctor dude signed it.<BR>
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

oh man...just remembered *Translucent Gold*...I guess it's okay to write more than one poem that has the word "gold" in the title.<BR>
<BR>
"make new friends but keep the old...one is silver and the other gold..."<BR>
(a song i learned in girl scouts)
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

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Lythande?<BR>
<BR>
             Like the piece---but the name! My favorite character by Marion Zimmer Bradley---god rest her! Is it really your name, or a homage to the queen of Darkover?<BR>
<BR>
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                                                  Gala
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

MVR-<BR>
Oklahoma doesn't suck, hon...  Without Oklahoma there'd be no ME...  as for Garth, well..........<BR>
<BR>
k
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Kevin~<BR>
  Sorry! You're proof positive that at least one good thing has come outta Oklahoma.
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Kevin~ Thank's for your comment on "promise" :-) I really like your latest few as well... the whole road trip idea... inspires me. :-)
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From: Michael (papercut)<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Misti and Kevin ~ Oklahoma rocks. As long as you're into wide open spaces, long stretches of highway , pretty gentle people, and not a lot to do..I hope you're doing good today kev.<BR>
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Misti ~ Infinite gold is awesome. I feel that way too sometimes. But my face is not a pretty anime face.<BR>
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Gala ~ Marion Zimmer Bradley Rocks!<BR>
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Dee ~ Peppermint pick me up is great..We're all too down on ourselves.<BR>
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Angel ~ I used to feel that emotion.."It's only him you want." Of course it wasn't a him, but..<BR>
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Nikki ~ "It can't rain all the time." And trust me. I live in Seattle. I love that movie. Call me dark. <BR>
<BR>
I'm late for work again. Bye<BR>

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From: Calypso<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Hi Kevin,<BR>
<BR>
Glad you liked the new installment in my "ocean" series. I think I'm stuck on it for now... 
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

ZoE~~  You're back!! How is life??  How is the little one?  I was just thinking about you the other day... I was reading some old poetry and I came across some of your old stuff... great stuff.. and it looks as though not much has changed!  Anyway, Im rambling, so... Welcome Back!<BR>
<BR>
-Jenna-
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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Hey all...<BR>
Might have LOTS of creative time on my hands.  Got fired.  For "Immoral conduct"  What I did was not immoral but hey...to each his own definition.  *grin*  I am taking this well really.  Its been a screwy summer.<BR>
<BR>
Kev- thanks for your comments on my poem, I am the queen of the heart on the sleeve.  <BR>
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Zoe- I don't know you well but I have read your old poems and love them.  I am excited that you are here and I can have a chance to get to know you. <BR>
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Till Later-<BR>
Megs  
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From: [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Its' gonna be one of those days like a see-saw. (hmm.. do you guys call them see-saws? let me know if you have no idea what I'm talking about)<BR>
<BR>
I went out of my way to go to this cafe that does the most amazing muffins, (raspberry and white choc... mmmmmm) normally around 8 in the morning they are still warm from the oven, but this morning they where still in the oven, so I was bummed, but I ordered a mocha, and while I was waiting I saw that the govt has just cut the 19% trade tariff on women's lingerie.... which means lingerie will be cheaper here in the future, and for someone who is a fiend when it comes to lingerie thats GREAT news (hey Megs!)<BR>
<BR>
hmmm... where to start.... <BR>
Thankyou angel and Michael for your kindness on 'peppermint-pick-me-up' the person who inspired it liked it also and I guess thats what matters.<BR>
<BR>
Megs -- sorry to hear about your job, I've been meaning to respond to your email for about a week now, but there is this 'special someone' who keeps distracting me. I WILL do it tonight -- I wanna hear about your lewd conduct. &lt;grin&gt;<BR>
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Kevin -- thankyou, because it was a sweet thought  even if...<BR>
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Michael -- do you like umbra's angel? I hope you don't mind sharing... <BR>
<BR>
I swapped that painting with someone online, and like the only other painting I ever swapped for something -- the something never arrived, I guess I am a sucker. (although it wasn't umbra that I swapped with, I think if it had of been him, I'd not have minded so much, it kinda hurts when you send away a piece of your soul and the person receiving it doesn't care enough as a friend to return the favour. -- NEVER again will I give away something that means so much to me.)<BR>
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(((nikki))) for your bad day<BR>
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gupp ... your two latest pieces have been the most lyrical, beautiful read.<BR>
<BR>
smouldering.... where are you?<BR>
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HMS ... ditto... where are you? are do working on HMD? (giggling) thats kinda cool.<BR>
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ZoE ... heya baby! how are you!! wow... long time no see.<BR>
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Kiwi ... 'promises' yup yup yup... liking it alot.<BR>
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Gala ... girl, I can't wait to get moving on the poetry you've sent me for illustration.... mostly because I want to post it here.... you are amazing, you have more talent in your big toe than some folk ever have.... I think I'm about as talented as your right leg. (I hope!).... hehe.... (blowing goodluck kisses).<BR>
<BR>
I guess I should shut up and dance... no I mean work.<BR>
<BR>
(got my new ankle boots and that silver-sweater on (that I wrote about a few months back) and have been told I look 'glam' today.. whoooohooooo)<BR>
<BR>
dee
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Michael~<BR>
   Thanks for the compliment on *Infinite Gold*!<BR>
Chris~<BR>
   I love your newest submission. You're incapable of writing lame poetry.<BR>
Megs~<BR>
   "Immoral conduct"?! Those bastards! Have you ever worked in daycare? I think you'd be awesome with kids. I miss working in daycare.
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Oh it wasn't lewd it was 'immoral' weeehay, even better.. bring it on girl!
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From: ZoE<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Hey GuYs-<BR>
   Wow. I am so happy that I was so warmly welcomed. Hey MiStI, JeNnA, DeE, AnGeL, MeGs and all my favorite poets who's work just keeps getting better and better. Thnaks for the compliments. DeZ celebrated her 4th birthday in October. Yay. I am 19 now and working as a secretary for a furniture refinishing company. Dezzie is happily attending pre-K. Sadly, ZoE is single. No man to help me pay my bills. All I got is angsty poetry to show for it. LoVe YoU gUyS.<BR>
-ZoE
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From: Michael (papercut)<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Dee ~ I love it. And I like the poem that goes with it!<BR>
I need to get back into drawing. I could sort of draw once.<BR>

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From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

zoe---loved the latest two subs<BR>
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gup
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Zoe~ wow.  i love your poetry! i'm in awe. :-)
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

ZoE -- supermarket whore... wow.<BR>

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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Kev - I'm right there with you about Oklahoma.  I was born there.  Tsk, tsk Ms. Rainwater!!!  And as for Garth...I NEVER have been able listen to contry music.
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From: Michael (Awed)<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Zoe ~ wow.<BR>
Gup ~ wow.<BR>
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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Deevaa-  Oooooooooooh buy me some too.  I bought new undies yesterday to cheer me up.  And Steve Madden sandals for just $20...so you know...the new undies will help me when I am being "immoral"<BR>
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Misti-  Its a big crock.  All KINDS of drama going on about my firing.  But I MIGHT get the job back...its just a super long story.<BR>
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Zoe-  Your new poems rock.  Email me sometime...I am 19 too and a sorta poet [email-masked]
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Ashley~ "poor mother" made me cry. if there's anything you want to talk about, feel free to email me, i am a good ear.<BR>
i offer my cyber shoulder, and my understanding... i have been there.
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From: Kiwi ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

and hey guppy~ i really liked your last.<BR>
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wow... 19 is a popular age. me too. :-)<BR>
im going to kill myself!  i am so sick of finals, i think i might throw something at someone soon... i keep slamming my mouse on my desk... maybe i should go for a run.. yeah.. i'm going... catch all you blenderites later.
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From: kiwi<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

dammit all to hell... in my last one, it's supposed to say<BR>
"the soul CAN feel" i'm such a moron.
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Paul~<BR>
  I should be ashamed of myself. "My people" come from Oklahoma. Cherokee Nation and alla that. &lt;sigh&gt; For a Texan I sure am snobby.
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From: Ashley<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Kiwi-<BR>
    Thanks soo much for the kind words about my new submission.  And I absolutely LOVED "The Day is Broken", I can totally relate.<BR>
                 *~Ashley*~<BR>

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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

*fitter happier*...hmmm. i liked it except for the part about the cat.<BR>
saliva is great...dry kisses don't do much for me!<BR>
<BR>

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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 8 June 2000<P>

Nikki~<BR>
  Just wanted to clarify something 'cause I know you'll wonder. In my *We Got a Crazeeee Kinda Love* poem I mentioned "Nikki Nikki Nu Nu"- this is my mom, believe it or not. When she was a little girl she called water by this name. Sometimes when I call my mom and Joe(her husband)answers, I feign a Chinese accent and say,"This Kim Wu...I calling for Nikki Nikki Nu Nu." Well...I called Chris's dad tonight by accident. I'm still wondering how this happened. I still don't know how I could've mistaken his dad for Joe, since his dad has a New York accent and Joe has an East Texan accent. Anyway, I went through the whole Kim Wu spiel and his dad just kinda chuckled and said,"There's no one here by that name." When I hung up the phone and looked at the number I had just dialed I realized my error. I haven't been that embarrassed in quite some time.
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