From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

i'm going to attempt to comment on trust and waiting and healing and whatnot...<BR>
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if someone does not trust someone else they will usually not reveal themselves entirely to that person...they feel there is some part of them that they need to protect...just what that protected part is varies greatly from person to person...not wanting to be hurt in a way is also not wanting to be known...a pledge of waiting forever for a person to reveal themself to you can be dangerous...the only safe way of entering a pledge like that would be if you were comfortable with idea of nothing changing...in which case there would be no longing for change...and no issue...<BR>
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how long do you wait to get what you want?...either until you get it, or until it is no longer what you want...hopefully those two never mix<BR>
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about healing:   did you ever try to help a wounded animal?...even bunny rabbits will kick and scratch...you can get hurt...if you choose to help any creature, you should do it for the sake of them, and not for the possibility of ownership or thanks or any type of gain on your part...the whole conflict of interest thing...if you really want to offer healing, you have to be selfless<BR>
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"'hold onto your memories', said mick<BR>
'for you cannot relive them<BR>
and remember, when you're out there trying to heal the sick<BR>
that you must always first forgive them'"---Bob Dylan<BR>
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gup 
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From: Danny Oribe, [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

AFTER LIFE<BR>
(In Memory Of Me)<BR>
<BR>
I know this will all come to an end<BR>
Where me will gonna be a faded history<BR>
Before I light those can dies for me<BR>
I would like to thank you all in my surroundings<BR>
Before I pull this trigger on my head<BR>
I’ll bring with me those memories once I live<BR>
The love and anger of my parents, brothers,<BR>
Sister, Relatives, Bestfriends and Friend<BR>
The joyfull and sad part of being inlove and being  broke<BR>
The times I’ve shared to those who helped<BR>
And put down me as I try my life to live to the truest<BR>
Now is the time to bid goodbye to all of you<BR>
And whenever I may go please don’t cry<BR>
Cause those fears just bardens my journey<BR>
In seeking the unknown that once <BR>
I haven’t found in these sorrowful world<BR>
Farewell.. Farewell… you’ll all  remain <BR>
To my heart and in my mind……..<BR>
Even in after life…<BR>
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From: Danny Oribe, [email-masked] " I wrote this poems after my gf broke with me without any reason..<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

AFTER LIFE<BR>
(In Memory Of Me)<BR>
<BR>
I know this will all come to an end<BR>
Where me will gonna be a faded history<BR>
Before I light those can dies for me<BR>
I would like to thank you all in my surroundings<BR>
Before I pull this trigger on my head<BR>
I’ll bring with me those memories once I live<BR>
The love and anger of my parents, brothers,<BR>
Sister, Relatives, Bestfriends and Friend<BR>
The joyfull and sad part of being inlove and being  broke<BR>
The times I’ve shared to those who helped<BR>
And put down me as I try my life to live to the truest<BR>
Now is the time to bid goodbye to all of you<BR>
And whenever I may go please don’t cry<BR>
Cause those fears just bardens my journey<BR>
In seeking the unknown that once <BR>
I haven’t found in these sorrowful world<BR>
Farewell.. Farewell… you’ll all  remain <BR>
To my heart and in my mind……..<BR>
Even in after life…<BR>
<BR>

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From: Christopher Lake<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

As I write this it is just barely August 24th--a day that marks six months of Misti Velvet Rainwater being in my life. We've each had--and still have--a lot to overcome to be there for each other, but we're doin' it... We have no illusions. Relationships are hard, and marriage is even harder--but she is the first woman I've ever wanted to call my wife. I can think of nothing more appropriate for what we share. I knew I loved her from that cold day last February right up to this sultry August night with the sound of peepers outside my window... And I will always love her.
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Date: 24 August 2000<P>

jeez thanks whitney
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

Chandra~ 'Love is Silent' was beautifully written, and a pure delight to read...thank you!<BR>
terry
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Date: 24 August 2000<P>

edward hightower...way to go, man...i'm impressed, and that's saying something. i usually attack people out of frustration at the sheer stupidity and terminal lameness of this site...but you're really onto something...keep up the inspired work!<BR>
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Date: 24 August 2000<P>

so you like rather pedestrian unoriginal copycats?  what is that?
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From: dreamheather<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

 My comments on trust and loving...<BR>
  Crystal-  i understand. i have been there.<BR>
            in the end this is what I discovered.<BR>
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            the most selfless act of love, can sometimes<BR>
            be...letting go.<BR>
            your love for them will never stop,<BR>
            so you take that love and turn it <BR>
            inward, and that in turn causes you<BR>
            to be loving also, to yourself. <BR>
            Some things are just not meant to be.<BR>
            acceptance may be your greatest act of <BR>
            LOVE.          
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From: galadrial60<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

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Hank----<BR>
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        That's it buster....i've pleaded..I've begged...I've asked for mercy on behalf of the blenderitesof my sex, who melt into gooey little puddles at the thought of a poem in french...<BR>
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        So no more. I refuse to be impressed in the future....but this one was WONDERFUL.<BR>
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        You are cruel and mean.....<BR>
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                                        Gala<BR>
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                              (Who turned down the air conditioning?)
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From: Michael (crystal eyes I've never seen)<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

Crystal ~ I've carried a torch for 1/3 of my life. And I think that if he can't love you completely and put aside -- not forget, just put aside -- that love he has for her by now, I don't think he ever will. That's just my opinion. I put my torch away for a while and was able to start walking down that path. I'll put it away again soon.
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From: Hank   [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

Madame Gala,<BR>
     I am quite honored to have you call something I created 'wonderful' given the esteem in which I hold your great Art of Words. As to my use of French; I attended an Eastern University and then headed west toward New Mexico. Out here French is rare indeed and I attempt to write French simply as a means to stay somewhat fluent. I love reading the classic philosophers in their original language whenever possible, and eventually plan to hit the West Bank some day.<BR>
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Take care,<BR>
*Hank* (about the least mean cowboy ever :)
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From: slug<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

kevin - your series of three are marvy - my favorite is "before poetry" describing love's texture continues to be the greatest challenge of my life :-) good job.
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

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Oh Kev...<BR>
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           Once again, with elegance and economy you make me feel like a wordy wench.......<BR>
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           Wish I had your skill ...and I am flattered that yoy were inspired to "bounce: off a poem of mine.........<BR>
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                                           Gala<BR>
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From: The Frosted One<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

Hey everyone! <BR>
<BR>
Well hello Mrs.Bootiehead, I didn't know you came to this site. I welcome you sister. I knew who it was the moment I saw The One and Only Mrs.Bootiehead. You are the only one who could fill that postion in my life, no one else. Well I'll talk to you tomorrow. Keep in touch you know my number. :)<BR>
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Always <BR>
The Frosted One<BR>
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P.S. Zero #1, you need to start writing again! I miss all of your work! 
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From: The Frosted One<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

***James*** The Ring is great. It is a true romantic peice!  <BR>
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Always<BR>
The Frosted One
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From: Kare Bare<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

**The Frosted One**--What loving you is like--i love it very much.  I know that i haven't been the best lately and I know that I will get through this,  but for the time being keep up your writing and loving him.  Don't let that go he is THE ONE for you!!  <BR>
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Love ya sis!!!<BR>
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Kare Bare
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From: The One and Only Mrs. Bootiehead<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

~ThE FrOsTeD OnE~  HEya SisSer!  WhaT aRe yOu up To LaTely?  I'm aM glAd thAt I DeciDeD To vIsIt thiS siGhT.  YeAh, You'll Be SeEing a Lot Of me!  So FaiR wornInG.  For ALl The ReSt of You, Hey!!  ThiS is ThE FrOsTeD OnE's scarY EvIl TwiN!!  hAha, You KnOw i'M pLayIng GuRlIe!!  <BR>
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~KaRe BaRe~  HeYa My OthEr SisSer!! How Are you?  I juSt waNt to SAy tHat I am So SoRry For What HaPpeneD WitH You and You Know wHo...SomEtiMes ThE whOle "LoVe ThiNg" Is JuSt tOo ComplIcAteD.  I am TrueLy SoRry!!  YoU haVe mY # anD You KnOw You CaN CaLl AnY Time ThAT YoU nEed ToO!!  I LoVe YoU ToO my NoTheR SiSser!!<BR>
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As For The LoVe BleNder...LoVe In My LaNe Is The BeST Yet!  I HaVe FoUnd thE bEsT guY in The WorLd!!  I LOVE YOU ALWAYS LEE!!<BR>
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I WiLl SuBmIt My PoEms The FirSt ChaNcE I GeT!!<BR>
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LoVe To AlL,<BR>
ThE OnE aNd OnLy MrS. bOoTiEhEaD
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

Archangel~<BR>
   Just read your short story. Is that Sikes Center in Wichita Falls? Just wonderin'!<BR>
:)Misti
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

heya all,<BR>
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done a mammoth 'new subs read' (its been awhile)<BR>
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I've got a few favourites....<BR>
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Calypso  -- "campanile" what wonderful imagery!<BR>
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Toks, "Fishing for Metaphors.... very cleaver.  <BR>
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 I have a nomination for your collaborations page.... Chris W and I made front cover with one this month, thats one I'm really pleased with, there is also several more joint works on my homepage... I've joined with guppy, Kev, Isolde and Crys as well as Gala and Chris w.<BR>
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Speaking of art and poetry... Gala --  "In your absence" caught my eye, I can see it next to Dali's painting 'time in the persistence of memory" (I think thats what its called... the one with the melting clocks over the branches)<BR>
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"Lover by lightening", I liked alot.... I liked its crazed frantic pace at the end, and the gentle way the words build up to it.<BR>
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Kevin "Math" was lovely.... the first time I read it my mind substituted the last line as 'math of us' ... it kinda works.<BR>
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Terry.... what a lovely story in  "Trip to the market"  hehe.<BR>
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Take care of your hearts.<BR>
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dee
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From: Kare Bare<BR>
Date: 24 August 2000<P>

**The One and Only Mrs. Bootiehead**  hey ya.  I know that you are truely sorry for what happened and i don't expect you guys to be down for me.  i'll be alright in time.<BR>
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As for those poems**can't wait to read them.  i know that mine aren't that great and i like reading poetry.  Love ya sis!!<BR>
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**The Frosted One**  You know that i love you poetry.  that why you and you know who are great together.  you are soul mates **plus** you 2 write GREAT poetry!!  Love ya always sis!!<BR>
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These are two of the greatest friends anyone could have.  The other one doesn't have a computer!!! <BR>
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love ya all,<BR>
Kare Bare
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Date: 24 August 2000<P>

Kare Bare, Frosted One et al -- don't ya'll have email? Do we really have to sift through the "I'm sorry's " the " you and who knows who's", and the "I love your sis's" ----- mail it. Comment on the poetry and don't fill the board meant for the group with personal chit chat, that is why we have email, and if you are all so close, here is an idea, go out for coffee and stop wasting space in a poetry forum.
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