From: Zero #1<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Well, thanx everyone for the comments on my work. I haven't had a lot of time, with work and all, plus my life is having some ups and downs right now,,but I'll pull through..I'm a big boy. I'm still trying to keep up on everyones latest submissions..may I say to all of you, "Without you, my tears would have no inspiration." Thanks everyone and keep up the great works. <BR>
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Laurel~~~ Thank you madame! I had a blast wring WATER, I'm glad it brought cute little smiles to your face =) Completely Uncomplete..well, I might need to talk sometime,,but I'm not for sure right now...=( (I'm confused)<BR>
but thanx for the offer hun.<BR>
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Guppy~~~  don't worry about what everyone else says, take it my way,,read "WATER" I submitted it yesterday, and it will tell you how I feel about Raindrop Kisses. You're very talented and know how to bring that other person right the tip of your fingers. Keep up the good work, and remember:<BR>
 "A man is only a man, when he learns to take consideration for what others are to ignorant to take care of themselves."<BR>
..and don't forget to smile once in a while! =)<BR>
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Shimmergloom~~~ I can understand your views on Raindrop Kisses and it's actually a nice pleasantry to see some different point of views on works,,,makes everyone the better for wear. Your works are good too, and I hope you keep submitting them for our pleasure..but don't you forget to enjoy it too..that's what it's all about man.<BR>
Keep it real<BR>
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The World's Most Favorite Zero,<BR>
Zero #1
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

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Hey everybody!<BR>
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Kevin Urenda-------"Uncle Kev" to some is appearing in the Summer 2000 issue of Poetfest!<BR>
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If you like his stuff here, check it out!<BR>
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And can we have a huge round of applause from the modest guy from the South West?<BR>
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Way to go Kev! We're proud of you!!<BR>
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                                      Gala
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

modest guy... Gala oh please, I hear you've got FOUR works in the same issue.... who is modest?<BR>
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dee<BR>

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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

by the way I had to run over to google to find the URL of the poetfest site... so to save your fingers... here tis: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/7101/summer2000.htm
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

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Deevaa!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR>
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Dammit girl--------didn't want to steal Kev's thunder..<BR>
thanks heaps.......<BR>
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                                    Grumbling Gala
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

&lt;sigh&gt;<BR>
thanks for stealing my thunder, Dee (winks)...<BR>
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That's right, not only does Gala have FOUR works in said publication, but she has been published there several times.  My poem there was kind of a lark, a stab at art apart from matters of the heart...<BR>
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Thank you, Gala, for your encouragement.  And for pointing me in the right direction...<BR>
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k
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Also...<BR>
I had started some comments yesterday before having to dash away (as usual)... Here they are...  More will come later.<BR>
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I am still about, just not a good enough steward of my time to fit in decent commentary (though I have been reading, and was current through Friday…).  I have been so busy, my muse has gone on walkabout…  Ah well…<BR>
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Now that I have a little time, I have a few things to say…<BR>
First of all, <BR>
to lydia, thanks for your kind words.<BR>
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Starr- it is good to see you back around the Blender, AND happy…  and I will try to catch you up (you were gone a while!)<BR>
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Terry- thank YOU sir for your compliments…  <BR>
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laurel- thank you for seeing something I wrote as beautiful.  Sometimes the words just fall correctly (like the aligning of the stars or something).  Usually, it is not so easy, and lately I have been SERIOUSLY poetically-challenged.  I hope that will improve, these things are cyclical…<BR>
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Gala- thank you for everything.  I am amazed at your support of the talent around here.  You must have a poetic green thumb, for everything you touch just grows and grows…<BR>
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And to Claire- reading your commentary on the poetry of everyone is a sheer delight.  You are a blessing and a boon to us all.  But your comments on my poems "Soul Mates" and "silence" (the latter in particular) just knocked my socks off.  You had an insight into something even I, the poet (in my own work!), had not seen.  That is an amazing and enriching experience, and I thank you for it.<BR>
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k
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

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Kev, as usual, you give me too much credit---<BR>
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Kirk as the Ring Master gets most of the bows---it was he who formed this happy little village, and maintains it, and acts as our Chieftain when the Mountain God gets angry, and demands a sacrifice.<BR>
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Dee keeps things hopping, and is sort of the Den Mother, trying to make sure we all play nice, and don't run with anything sharp.......<BR>
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Me? Just a saucy old broad, fairy godmother class. If I encourage folks, it's because I know that for poets especially, there is precious little encouragment---and that's sad.<BR>
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I am proud of a lot of you-------amazing growth in poetry---and I suspect personally as well......(you listening Nikki girl?)<BR>
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So Thanks Kirk, Dee, Kev, and all the rest that have made this place my very favorite resting spot on the Net.........<BR>
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Love to you all..........and write on!<BR>
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                                         Galadrial                            
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From: Rennie Lorca<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Dear Toklas,<BR>
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Again, thank you for your work ... I am sincerely honored. You are a total creative soul. It is a special treat knowing you and watching you blossom.<BR>
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And, Kirk ... found your links the other night ... thanks for enjoying my Wedding Wish enough to post it there ... congratulations and always best wishes for you in your life .... Rennie
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From: Akash<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

I remembered you...<BR>
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As I drove down home from work one fine evening, I looked at the vast stretch of land, as my as my eyes could reach, the changing colours of the sky from pale yellow to orange, the clouds making patterns on the sky, the faint sun light piercing though the clouds to reach the earth, everything seemed to be filled with some kind of divine transquility, and in the midst of all this, I remembered you and thought if you ever remember me the same way, I wonder if you ever take a walk on your backyard, I would fall on your forehead like the first drop of rain, drip down your nose and onto your lips and if you would ask me where I have been all these days, I would tell you my story and if you want, we could go up to the heavenly skies.
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

sinneD~ 'someday' ripped right through my heart with a passion. Touched a longing there even I had forgotten...thank you.<BR>
terry
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Gala~ 'Craving For Sweets' was a delight to read. Every road trip as a child was not complete without a stop at Stuckeys. lol what memories...<BR>
t.
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From: Dawn<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Hello All!  Trying to catch up on the New Subs, but those I have read so far were extremely well written (as is everything I read here).<BR>
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Zero #1 - "Water" stayed in my mind long after I read it.  I spend alot of time on the water and enjoyed the choice of words.<BR>
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Gala - "Craving for Sweets" made me hungry...HA!<BR>
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ZoE - "Smiles" was excellent!<BR>
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Chris W. - "Yield," I loved it!  Ironically my "Lips of Color" was posted right after it.  Naughty...<BR>
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Keep up the great writing all.  I look forward to getting home from work tonight, sipping some wine and reading the rest.<BR>
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Take care~<BR>
Dawn<BR>
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Swtliz~ 'When Do You Know' was heartbreaking and well written. <BR>
"Looking inside my heart I found you.... Looking inside my tears I see you..."  -  such simple words that create such a profound image...well done!<BR>
terry
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Chris W.~ 'Arthritis'....I really    liked the concept of this work. And you followed through well...<BR>
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"left me melting into soulful dissonance" - beautiful words and image...<BR>
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"she and I were not growing together, <BR>
and our discord was abrasive" - an excellent description of a relationship beginning to tear apart, and so true at times.<BR>
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'Carressed By THe Wind' was pure written magic...<BR>
and 'Meandering' was a pretty deep look inside that you communicated very well. You writing is becoming richer and deeper...<BR>
terry<BR>
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From: laurel ahlfeld<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Hey all! I haven't had a chance to write much lately. I don't know why. Ah well, I do have some comments and such!<BR>
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*~ZoE~* Wow...put the sex on me was completely amazing. I'm so glad I'm not the only one who feels that way about the "L" word! hehe...it's just like any other mental disorder though, completely enjoyable! <BR>
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*~Freddy~* Once again, a piece that hit close to home.<BR>
Friday night in Wellington really got to me. I hope you know how awesome you really are.<BR>
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*~sinneD~* Someday was a lot of fun to read. Its always interesting to find something that is like you're reading your own mind. Well, anyway, I just really enjoyed it!<BR>
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*~Zero #1~* Sir, you are too kind for words. My smiles are rare, and less than cute! haha! Confusion rules the world. It has since the beginning of the world.<BR>
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*~Kevin~* I have determined that beautiful people write beautiful poetry. It is just a relection of what is inside. Sometimes the mirror gets a little foggy though...you seem to always find the Windex when it comes to pen and pixels...<BR>
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Well, I'm going to try to write something decent. Hope to please someone's eye!<BR>
Love always,<BR>
Laurel
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From: Starr<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Laurel...<BR>
you are so right about kevin!  he is such a beautiful man!  he went out of his way for me last fall when i was suffering throught the relationship blues & then became my night in shining armor a little while back and helped me find my "lost children".  his poetry sings beutifully poiniant songs of the intricacies of the human soul.  i am ever so greatful that i ever met him.<BR>
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Kevin...<BR>
babe, if you are evr down, print that (what i wrote there to laurel) out in a huge and glossy font & stickit like wallpaper all over your house!<BR>
*big hug*<BR>
*bigger kiss*<BR>
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ml<BR>
-Starr
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From: ZoE<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Thanks for your compliments, LaUrEl and DaWn.<BR>
-ZoE
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From: laurel ahlfeld<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

*~Starr~* Hey girl! I looooooove all of your new stuff!! It's faboo. I must say sleepwalker gave me chills though! Caught was enjoyable as well. I've just made a batch of brownies. Those works deserve a few!<BR>
&lt;offers them to her and anyone with a chocolate craving&gt;<BR>
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*~Frosted One~* Standing there was incredible! You're great! <BR>
Go ahead and take a few brownies yourself.<BR>
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*~Kevin~* You deserve a few batches! LoL...I better get busy!<BR>
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Toodles!<BR>
Love always,<BR>
Laurel<BR>

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From: Starr<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Laurel...<BR>
you rule girl!  i really liked your new stuff there too!  full of tenderness, and sadly enough, heartbreak.  are you remembering?  or is this something you might want to vent about over tea?<BR>
*takes a big bite of brownie*<BR>
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!<BR>
deez arr lyyk vewy yummie!<BR>
*speaking with mouthful of chocolate*<BR>
*drinks big gulp of tea*<BR>
wow!<BR>
brownies & a cool new friend!<BR>
i'm not doing bad here at all!<BR>
*big hug*<BR>
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ml<BR>
-Starr
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From: Freddy<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Starr - Sleepwalker, When We Play and Pictures were amazing.... Especially When We Play hit home for me. I could recognise myself in it...<BR>
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Thank you for those beautiful pieces.<BR>
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Freddy
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From: Toklas/medusa<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

dee, I will change your name before gallery opens.  <BR>
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Thank you for your comments on "Weeping Woman" Lady E. That actually has a painting with it @ <BR>
http://home.talkcity.com/EaselSt/medusaccc/woman_weeping.htm<BR>
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and thank you also to the opti/pessimist and others for their comments.<BR>
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Tok/MEd
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From: ZoE<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Starr-'Sleepwalker' was awesome. I just loved it's dark feel.<BR>
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-ZoE
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From: Starr<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

Freddy...<BR>
when we play was written about some dificulties that adrian and i were having recently.  i needed to vent all of the sadness i felt over it.  i am glad that it was good for you.  i hope that it was helpful too.  <BR>
*warm smile*<BR>
if you ever wish to contact me about writing, or just to chat you can find me at [email-masked]<BR>
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Zoe...<BR>
thank you for your praise.  your works are beautiful too.  <BR>
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ml<BR>
-Starr
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From: Starr<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

When We Play just reminded me of my situation a lot... I guess actors are just not meant to have realtionships :o)<BR>
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Freddy
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From: chris w.<BR>
Date: 24 July 2000<P>

laurel:  you write with such an eloquence that i am taken aback...i loved your new subs, especially heaven's caress.<BR>
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sarah:  you take your reader on such a ride with your down-to-earth, yet emotional imagery.  your poems are like "a day in the life of my emotions."  they really get the point across.
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