From: optimistic_pessimist85<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

hey,...how's it goin???....i haven't written in a long time, but as always, i appreciate comments and constructive criticism...i'll read through your poetry shortly and will return to the board with something worth reading..hehehe....<BR>
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%Serious Reader%--I understand and sympathize with your                   views, but you should take into consideration that no one is forcing you to read anything. You sound rather intelligent, so perhaps you do not believe some of this up to your standards. But your standards are not the one's that matter. The standards of the individual writing the poetry are the ones that the poetry is living up to. Considering the fact that there is no universal standard for poetry or self expression, please keep your standards and unkind opinions to yourself. <BR>
thanks,..<BR>
optimistic_pessimist85*
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From: Crystal<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Thanks Tanna......<BR>
   It's you people that give me hope, through your words, and just by listening.  It helps to read all the writings here.  I haven't told any of my family or friends yet.  I'm waiting for the news I get Thursday!          LOVE YOU ALL!
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

optimistic_pessimist -- OK.... normally I leave non-poetry stuff on the board alone... but PLEASE... 'Serious Reader' suggested rather kindly that people should check spelling before they submit, a view also shared by Kirk. <BR>
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You say "there is no universal standard for poetry or self expression" you are right there is not, but at no point did 'Serious Reader' say there was -- there IS a universal standard for spelling in English  however, be it 'Queens' English like us New Zealanders use or the US version.<BR>
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Serious Reader's post said that people should check their poetry before they post it -- and thats is HARDLY an 'unkind opinion' ...<BR>
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dee<BR>

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From: optimistic_pessimist85<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

deeva---sorry...i'm just kind of not having the greatest time right now...and i guess i kind of took it out on serious reader...i respect the fact that you chose to defend him/her...that takes strength of character...i hate to be on peoples nerves...i'm here to submit poetry not to start arguements..so i'm sorry if i caused anyone offense...in other words...i feel really bad about it now...<BR>
%me%
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From: Starr<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

hi y'all...<BR>
thanx for another warm reception for my 'less than happy works'.  then again, i guess we all have months like that... *self depricating smile*<BR>
anywhoo...<BR>
all my fondest wishes to the ultra happy(& ultra lucky) misti & chris...<BR>
you two are blessed beyond immagining...<BR>
*starr starts thinking about trying on wedding dresses to jump start her relationship*<BR>
*grin*<BR>
oh...<BR>
before i forget...<BR>
*sets out plate of cookies*<BR>
Laurel-<BR>
here...<BR>
have a cookie and a smile...<BR>
*refreshes your tea*<BR>
mail me soon, hon...<BR>
Kevin-<BR>
mail me, sweetie...<BR>
i'm absolutely dying to play<BR>
catch up with you!<BR>
<BR>
ml<BR>
-Starr 
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From: Riggs<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Whoa! talk about hurriedly retracing ones footsteps...
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From: Chris W.<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Guppy:  You rule, rule, rule.
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From: Crystal <BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

First of all I want to say Congrats to Misti&Chris.  Good Luck! <BR>
     ~meg~ MY Test, wow,  I feel like that sometimes,  are you peeking through the window of my heart?  HAHA!<BR>
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       Deeva~  That site I thought was really sweet...I've been thinking of  a way to let the love of my life really know how much I love him...and you gave me an idea when I needed it most.<BR>
http://members.theglobe.com/SullenGirl25/love <BR>
 He doesn't know about the results, and I'm unsure of how to tell him.  I know I'll wait until after tomorrow when I know more. I want you all to know that it's really hard to deal with this alone, I mean, I know I have you guys, but keeping something from my friends and family,here,is so difficult.  So when noone is around I get on the computer, so I can let all my tears flow smoothly with no questions being asked.  Thank you all for making me forget my problems with your words....... :)
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From: Jessie - [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Hi y'all!<BR>
I'd like to shout out a big "THANK YOU!" to Chris W, I love getting comments on my work *Hint, hint..j/k*
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From: David Cias  [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Running through my mind, <BR>
is the song I felt with you, <BR>
cascading melody, <BR>
the words of love I thought you heard.  <BR>
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But the melody was all my own, <BR>
the song you never knew.   <BR>
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Written in the blindness of my heart, <BR>
not of feelings intertwined.  <BR>
And all I thought was true were lies,<BR>
and all the words that were sweet <BR>
are bitter ashes on my tongue, <BR>
for the love I feel is not returned.
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From: Dave Cias [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

sorry, first time here, submitted in the wrong place :)<BR>
he he... er.. uh.. yea..<BR>
so just ignore that, k?
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From: [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Hey Everyone!<BR>
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Thanks for welcoming me and helping me to feel more comfortable.  You're a bunch of sweethearts:)<BR>
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I don't know who Misti is, but congratulations!  I'm gettting married in December and I know how exciting this time is for you.  Enjoy it!<BR>
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Hope everyone has a great week.  Take a moment or two to walk around and feel the grass beneath your feet and the warm summer sun on your back.<BR>
<BR>
Maria
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From: [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Hey!<BR>
<BR>
Just noticed that there's another Maria posting on the site now.  I guess you can tell us apart by are email addys???
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

congrats to the front-pagers, and Kirk, thanks for picking 'Quitting' one of my personal favorites of my own work.<BR>
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sorry I have been gone so long, but I anticipate it being even longer.<BR>
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I am taking a break from posting for a bit, poetry that is, and I will never be able to catch up on the new stuff I have missed in the past week.  just too much crap going on in the real world.<BR>
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for those of you who know me and we talk (e-mail, whatever) you have my addy, and I just sent a mass mail with my work address, which is the only place I can get online right now<BR>
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[email-masked]<BR>
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congrats to Chris and Misti also.  <BR>
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talk to you soon everyone, unless i am forgotten so easily.  :)<BR>
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later lovebugs...nikki
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

heya heya -- well comments today for 2 newbies and one long time reader, but seldom poster (does that make any type of sense?)<BR>
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P.A. -- 'Only YOU'.... awwww... damn what a heart melter.... you should post far more often, you are a tease... just a enough of a taste to prove you can, and then you merge back into the shadows.<BR>
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Dave Cias - 'Bridge' was lovely.<BR>
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and Nicolas, 'Flames of Love' -- I especially enjoyed the closing... powerfully written, well done.<BR>
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As for me lost my muse again... been writting bites of poems, one or two lovely lines here and there, but nothing long enough to flow, or be considered whole... (grumble) Still there are paintings on my easel, so life isn't all bad!<BR>
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dee<BR>

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From: chris w.<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

kevin:  checks was very cool, very clever.  great poem!
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Deevaa- Really enjoyed "reading the face" ... I sometimes forget how talented you are<BR>
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-Jenna- 
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From: Toklas<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Congrats to all the Front page Pics.<BR>
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Gala. "Aunt Anna's Kitchen" really appealed to me.<BR>
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deeva and chris-- your collaboration is lovely.. Chris, your poem was so dead on with the image.  Your use of language so very rich. I loved it  !  Congrats to you both!<BR>
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Guppy, I thoroughly enjoyed both your poems - Kirk's comments were so dead on.<BR>
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Tok
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From: chris w.<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

deevaa:  thanks for the comment on expedition.  and i can't wait for what's coming in the mail!!!!<BR>
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toklas:  i appreciate your comments on burgeoning...deevaa's work is too inspiring not to be rich with the language, you know?
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From: The Frosted One<BR>
Date: 9 August 2000<P>

Hello everyone!<BR>
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**Tanna** WOW! "If He Doesn't Come Back" is amazing! Don't worry, your boyfriend will be safe as long as he has your love protecting him. It seems like there's a lot of love in your heart for him, he'll be safe. :)<BR>
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Always<BR>
The Frosted One
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