From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

on handling anonymous insults:<BR>
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ignore them...or address them in a friendly manner...people often say things just to get attention...whether it be positive or negative...just because someone bashes you for something doesn't mean that they themselves should be bashed...while it seems cathartic, it often just serves to perpetuate the problem<BR>
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just a little side note...writing is exactly that...writing...part of the art ties in with the fact that the author can be whomever he or she wants to be..."i" doesn't always refer to "i"...fiction does have a place in poetry...a really big place if you look back through history...poetry is not always just someone's dramatic diary...i'm sure that i could write something pretty convincing from hmmmmmm...hitler's point of view...or mother theresa's at the age of 11...and i'm pretty sure i'm not either one of those people...criticism of an assumed reality is ridiculous...as is feeling the need to explain this...so, i'm done<BR>
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take care people,<BR>
gup
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

guppy~ Astute and right on the mark. I will add an amen to your post.<BR>
t.
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From: Springtime <BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

Loving-X<BR>
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birds are amazing...
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From: [email-masked]    Faith<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

i utterly enjoyed this page, it is so real, i comment all the writers.  Congratulations
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From: from : Elizabeth G.<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

 <BR>
 Terry,<BR>
<BR>
     Mutual feelings regarding Shakespeare Sharing Love.<BR>
 It is truly emotionally captivating and at times surreal.<BR>
 Shakespeare's Sonnets are a favorite of mine! Thanks<BR>
 for your poem! I am a big fan of Shelley as well. So<BR>
 many great poets emerged from our past! Hope I met<BR>
 them in the next life, hope it's not to soon! I maybe<BR>
 43 years old but I still have enthusiamsum for life<BR>
 poetry!
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From: Elizabeth Grieco<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

<BR>
 To guppy,<BR>
<BR>
 You couldn't have said it better in regards to your comments about "anonymous insults" and criticism of an assumed reality is ridiculous! I agree. If a viewer is intent on spilling their guts in a frivilous manner, it will be recieved poorly! So audience, please think before you write!<BR>
<BR>
Elizabeth
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From: slug<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

dawn - Oreos was so cute :-)
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From: dreamheather<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

To our anonymous poster:<BR>
  This site is about "heartwriting". It's for healing, centering, or "wearing" our joy on the outside of our "selves".<BR>
Just the fact that your comments are negative, done nameless, tells me you need to do a little yourself. Self exposure of what's inside for all the world to see, is very humbling indeed.<BR>
  Try it. You may feel better about yourself for doing it!!!<BR>
Stand up face us and maybe you can face yourself.
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Date: 21 August 2000<P>

I'm feeling the love.
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Date: 21 August 2000<P>

fuzzy wuzzy was a bear <BR>
fuzzy wuzzy had no hair<BR>
wuzzy wasn't fuzzy, was he?
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From: dreamheather<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

yeah, well....I'M IMPRESSED.<BR>
anybody else????
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From: Dawn<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

slug...<BR>
<BR>
Thanks for the "Oreos" comment.  Succinct yumminess...HA!<BR>
<BR>
"I Bite Back Words" hit way too close to home.  It was as though you took the thoughts right out of my head, but obviously expressed them in writing better than I could.  Thank you.<BR>
<BR>
Dawn
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

Slug~ 'I bite Back Words' was well written. You caught that internal dichotomy perfectly.<BR>
"I need to share - I need (this fire)<BR>
            to hold you."<BR>
Great line.<BR>
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Elizabeth~ Thank you for the kind words. I am hopelessly hooked on the classics. And I think you expressed your worldview very well in 'Life'. Keep 'em coming.<BR>
<BR>
terry
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From: Tanna  (kind of stunned...)<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

WOW!!!!!!!!!!   Now, being a relatively new blenderite, I understand that my writing is nowhere near some of the talent on this site, but I'd like to think it's better than what was suggested!!!  <BR>
<BR>
Binge was kind of a quick-write (sometimes they just happen that way).  HOWEVER...Watching came from a very personal experience.  My grams (a/k/a Awesome) was diagnosed almost 4 years ago with Cancer and it took her within 10 months.  It will be 4 years next month & over that period of time, I've watched my family-but mostly my gramps-go through a real low spot in life.  Mr/Ms Anonymous, you can not tell me that losing someone you've spent 53 years with is "Whining".  If your answer is Yes, then I feel very sorry for you.  In fact, I feel sorry for you already.  <BR>
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Slug, Misti, Gala, Terry, Gup & everybody else... Thank you SOOOOOOOO much for defending my subs.  I have no idea who this person is, but I would like for them to put their heart out for all to see like everyone here does.  Like I said, I am still relatively new at this, so the feedback from the seasoned blenderites is very much appreciated.  Feedback from anyone who feels the need to personally attack is not even worth worrying about.  <BR>
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'Nuff said.<BR>
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Thanks again all...much love from the Tanna-girl XXOO<BR>
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From: Elizabeth<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

<BR>
  Terry,<BR>
<BR>
  Thank-you for your comments regarding my poem "Life".<BR>
  I'm overjoyed that I can use the internet as a means<BR>
  of getting my poetry out there to the world! It sure<BR>
  beats driving all over to poetry readings. Just wanted to<BR>
  share with you about the "Geraldine Dodge Poetry Festival<BR>
  in Waterloo, N.J.  to be held from Sept 21 thru the 24.   <BR>
  Visit this unique festival website hosting a slew of <BR>
  poets, such as Gerald Stern and many many more! It's very <BR>
  informative! Have a nice evening!
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From: Susannah<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

Terry ~  Thank you sooo much for your comments regarding both my poems. I appreicate your insight and I'm touched that my words were able to come across clear enough for you to feel them. <BR>
<BR>
Michael ~ *smiling*  Thank you...<BR>
<BR>
Kare Bare ~ I'm sorry that you tooo experinced something similair....I wish you nothing but happiness ...<BR>
For I believe that somewhere..2nd chances may bring new beginnings..or is it...the 2nd time..start with a new fairytale??...*smiling* <BR>
<BR>
Susannah<BR>
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

Riggs- "Plastic Princess" .. definately needed that one.. Thanks!<BR>
<BR>
***running off to write... finally***<BR>
<BR>
-Jenna-
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 21 August 2000<P>

Riggs~ 'Plastic Princess was powerfully written...<BR>
"Bitter aftertaste like metallic doubt."<BR>
Wow... great line.<BR>
<BR>
terry<BR>
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