From: Nikki...dedicated to catching up<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Zero#1--'My Own Devil' wow...It set my teeth a little on edge, how realistic it was...<BR>
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(and now you all see how far back I am?)<BR>
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Paul-- 'Accent on Love'..perhaps a wish some would not make, but I think it is a perfectly sweet one...and also written well..<BR>
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Stephen--'Running out of time'..I really realted to that piece...your writing really gets me...thank you for sharing.<BR>
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Starr--'In a Corner'.."promises of something sweet dripping down my soul"..beautiful...reminds me of chocolate syrup kisses...<BR>
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Ok...I think I just realized how many I have yet to read...<BR>
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Shimmergloom, Coda, you both do so well... ZoE..as always, I am in awe of your work.  Terry, you have grown so much in your writing, and in your style...Toklas..another that I am never satisfied ...always wanting more..<BR>
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Laurel..you write such meaningful pieces, at least they are to me...opti/pessi...your name suits your writing...you seem to look at both sides.<BR>
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Gup--forever to entice me with your words...<BR>
Freddy--I don't think I've read much of you...but what I've seen is excellent (time to heal..bravo)<BR>
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Chris W.--I think I will send you an e-mail, if that is ok...your words are .....~sigh~....I have no idea...what I am trying to say...it's a good thing...<BR>
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Sarah--your pieces are always so touching...<BR>
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Gala!!--You never cease to amaze me, woman..I love your style, your topics, and the sweet way you worry about me.  :)  And the Letter...I would take on any man carrying it, love!<BR>
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ok...that's all I can say for now...but I made it through the 24th...so almost caught up....love you lovebugs!<BR>
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From: Dawn<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Deevaa...<BR>
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I'm glad someone enjoyed 'Sleep'.  I realize a majority of my stuff has been mediocre at best, but I'm working on it.  Still a bit rusty.<BR>
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I appreciate the comment; thank you.<BR>
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Dawn
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From: nikki......yes, again!<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

I just wanted to let you all know that I have finally caught up, and am now current, and while I will not comment individually this time arouns, know that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the works on this site. <BR>
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(you know, anyone can jump in here and stop my rambling!)<BR>
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I am feeling somewhat inspired, os I dash off before the feeling leaves me....and I fall asleep...<BR>
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later lovebugs!  ~nikki.....elusive, mysterious....and just plain fun!
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From: Freddy (the TALL really single chick in NZ)<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Dee - I have only lived in Brooklyn since September 99... I love it here though... great place. I don't think I have ever been to Neo, I am a Bodega girl :o)<BR>
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Nikki - Great that you liked 'Time to Heal'... I came home that night and just wrote it down - I felt like a chracter in a book (with a sad ending... sigh)<BR>
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Freddy
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From: Guess Who<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Crystevin, I love your poem.  P.S. You should remember to log off your computer when you leave your office. :)
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From: Chris W. at [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

laurel: thanks for you comments! by the way, i thought fruit flies was so clever.  i love short, meaninful pieces like that.<BR>
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nikki:  thank you as well, and i'd be happy to hear from you via email.  just use the above address.<BR>
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dee:  burgeoning is in the works...i've got a cool idea to work with (that i'm kinda lifting from john donne), but hopefully tonight i'll get to it.<BR>

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From: Dawn<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

*Freddy* - Loved "Audition."  Didn't find it strange at all!!<BR>
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*Nikki* - "Quitting" hit me like a book.  I've been trying to quit smoking for months now.  It's the hardest thing I've ever tried to do.  I just love:<BR>
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"delving deep into that<BR>
moist hot cavern<BR>
drowning in a whirlwind<BR>
of fireworks and melted toffee..."<BR>
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*Rose* - "Shielded Hearts," so true and expressed so well.<BR>
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Hope all is well with everyone.  I think I'm going to try to write something worth reading this evening.<BR>
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Dawn<BR>
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From: Chris W. at [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

rose:  shielded hearts was really well written.  i like your style.<BR>
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nikki:  i thought quitting was witty and expressive.  you wrapped up your idea very neatly.<BR>

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From: Jeni   ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Jillian,<BR>
I read your poem "Once" and I just wanted to tell you that it was really touching. I actually teared up. i am in a simular situation so maybe that's why it effected me, but I just felt I should take the time to let you know.
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From: Starr<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Laurel...<BR>
write me any old time you like.  i am frequently up late at my home computer...slaving away for work.  i'd dearly love to get a non work related mail as i do.  tea, as alway, is given with an open chair at my table; so please feel free to call on me as you will.<BR>
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ml<BR>
-Starr<BR>

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From: Starr<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

ATTENTION BLENDERITES...<BR>
i am posting the rough draft of a love letter in the new submissions area.  i want it to be _perfect_ when i send it.  if anyone is feeling up to it, or could, please read it & mail me at [email-masked] with comments & corrections.  plese make note that it is unfinished, being as i haven't the foggiest notion as to how to make it come full circle yet.  *sheepsih smile*  many thanks in advance and perpetuity.<BR>
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ml<BR>
-Starr
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From: Starr<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Freddy...<BR>
i loved 'audition'!  been there...*lopsided smile*  btw.  i had no idea that you were in nyc.  have you ever been to the korova milk bar in the west village?  i think it was west... maybe it was east... i'm sorry i'm such a flake.<BR>
*grin*<BR>
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ml<BR>
-Starr<BR>

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From: Freddy<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Starr - *smile*... Sorry if that was a bit confusing... I am in Brooklyn, Wellington (NZ), not Brooklyn, NYC... Even though I wouldn't mind going to New York some time...<BR>
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Freddy
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From: French Tickler<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Guppy- why did you take the time to write "ribbit"??<BR>
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Zero #1- "Gossamer" was intellectual, not childish and completely pointless...like other poets..or so called poets on here. Thanks for writing that, it gave me something good and sort of insightful to read after I read..."ribbit"
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

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To The Cretin French Tickler---<BR>
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              Maybe the Guppy isn't writing to you---though the females around here seem to have no problem grasping his meaning.<BR>
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              Deal with your anger elsewhere...or is it jealousy?<BR>
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                                            Gala
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From: Dawn<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

French Tickler,<BR>
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I agree with Gala 100%!  Throw stones somewhere else.<BR>
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D.
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From: Zero #1<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

EVERYONE WHO HAS EYES~~~~ Look, this is the "Blender of Love" so what is everyone throwing hate balls around for??<BR>
FRENCH TICKLER~~~ I can understand why you don't like guppy's writing, I mean, you can't please everyone, BUT, why don't you try emailing him personally if you have quams about his poetry, it would be more productive AND would be less "hateful". Now, can we all be friends?<BR>
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EVERYONE ELSE~~~ being hateful to FRENCH TICKLER makes you no better than he is. Why don't you offer some solutions before naming him a creton?!?!? You don't even know him..NOBODY knows him! Would you like to be labeled? I'm just putting up a little point that would make everyone a better person..including my self.<BR>
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Keep up the good poetry, and keep feeling the "Love"<BR>
   Hatred breeds hate..remember that.<BR>
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Confused much,<BR>
Zero #1
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From: Michael (hi)<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Nikki ~ I like "quitting". And I hate cigarrette smoking. <BR>
Guppy ~ "Ribbit" rules. Kermit is cool. Why be anyone else?<BR>
Zero ~ "Gossamer" is great.<BR>
Laurel ~ I have also meant forever.<BR>
I'll comment more later, maybe. It's all good. Really.
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From: Jessie - [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Hi all.. Me yet again.. Day #2, I have read some of the newer stuff, and I say... "Wow." Keep it up........
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From: chris w.<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

dawn:  i was doing some "back-reading" and i came across perfect martini...very clever!!  i also really liked sleep...short but thoughtful.<BR>

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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Gup - I found before that my 15 minutes of fame comes complete with your very own stalker.  Looks like you found yours.  <BR>
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Frenchy - you are entitled to your opinions but you aren't winning friends this way.  Why don't you discuss WHY you don't like something rather than being so abrasive?
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From: Zero #1 ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Hello everyone. I need to know if anyone knows a good way to get over a relationship...cuz I can't. It was 6 months and one day,, our six month anniversary was yesterday..and she let me go over the phone..if anyone has any ideas,,or can just help me out..my heart is broken and feels damaged beyond repair. For all of you on the "Blender of Love"..I need your help.<BR>
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Broken in pieces,<BR>
Zero #1
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Zero - When you fall off the bike, you get back on it.  Go date.  Find a new woman.  If it was wrong for one of you it was wrong for both of you so don't hang on to it.  Don't waste time letting the right one get away.  She's out there looking for you but won't find you if you hole up in your home.  
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Ok, so my check engine light came on this morning, and I bought a pack of smokes.....but I lasted 13 hours wothout one, so I think I am on my way...<BR>
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Thank you to everyone that commented on 'Quitting'...it was rather surprising to me...that I wrote it...actually.<BR>
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I have no idea where so much hostility is coming from...constructive criticism is one thing, but poetry bashing is another....try to offer something constructive...<BR>
I actually wouldn't mind more...I KNOW I'm not perfect..  :)<BR>
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off to read subs, and do the e-mail thang!!! ~nikki<BR>

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From: Gleiry<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

I just learned about your website and trust me I'll keep on writing poems and sending them. I love to write poetry and I'm delighted to be able to publish my writing and have the opportunity to have others read my poems.<BR>
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This is a great idea!!! I love it!!!
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From: The Frosted One<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

hey everyone<BR>
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***Zero#1*** hey i'm sorry... i'm here for you when EVER you need me, though i'm not the best person to talk to but i'll try. remember when ever you feel like no one cares.... i'll will and always will and i know alot of other people who do. smile it is one of the best parts about you!<BR>
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***laurel*** hey "fruit flies" was great and so is "the after glow" your a great writer, keep up the great work. i try hard to brighten anyone's day, why not yours?!<BR>
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well everyone keep writing and keep the wheels turning. :)<BR>
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always<BR>
The Frosted One
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 27 July 2000<P>

Freddy--'Audition'..not strange, luv..good..honest, and so many people aren't now-a-days<BR>
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maria--'early'the last lines caught my heart..."no song, no poem, no rhythm to explain this feeling of heartbreak before it happens"...I've been there recently.....thank you<BR>
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Starr--I think the basic line of the lettrer is quite good.  I have no suggestions on how to close it though, and once the spelling errors are taken care of, it will be fine.  :)<BR>
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Dawn--'When will I know'..good question..no easy answer to be had...I wonder if I will ever really know?  (before it's too late, of course!)<BR>
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Chris W.--'Drought'You took me there, and lef tme wanting the downpour as badly as you...even a sprinkle would be nice now-a-days, though...<BR>
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(aiyai!  I used "now-a-days" twice...sheesh)<BR>
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Andrew--I like the basic idea behind 'A Candle'...but I have to say that the word "thine" used so often seemed to cut into the flow of it.  <BR>
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Jenna--'Wishful Thinking'...let me be your wish tonight...I love that line!<BR>
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Zero--'The Sunset'..."I found our first kiss more passionate than sex"  moments like that make it all worthwhile, don't they?<BR>
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ok....I think that might be it for a while (don't I always say that?  I bet you all still wished I was MIA...hehehehe)<BR>
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love you lovebugs!   ~nikki
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