From: Misti<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

I like to cut stuff outta magazines and make collages on posterboard. I had one hanging in my apartment in Bridgeport that featured a sign that read,"It's time for the army of conformity to let down its weapons and let the Freak Flag fly." I think I got that outta SPIN magazine.
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From: B.K.<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Gup: David Crosby said it well. Was the song called 'Almost Cut My Hair'?  <BR>
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Slug: 'Wonderland' gave me a smile to wear. Thanks  Confusion is like hic-ups. They both stop, only to come back when you least expect em.
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

slug~ 'Wonderland' was a wonderful, whimsical, and yes hopeful piece. But there is also an underlying thread of sadness that tempers the whole just right!<BR>
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it doesnt matter~ 'trust' says what I have longed to be in the position to say and do. very  good work...<BR>
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sarah~ I loved the imagery of 'frozen song'...<BR>
"i imagined myself the drop of frozen dew on the grass <BR>
yesterday morning, and here i am, i am that frozen drop<BR>
and i wonder if someone will come and step on me"<BR>
...that line stayed with me all evening.<BR>
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Angel~ 'Gripping'.....wow, who turned up the heat?...lol<BR>
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Madison~ 'xicara' was beautiful...is xicara a brazilian hot pepper? or do you use the term to refer to a place?<BR>
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Kevin~ 'Always the Words'....heartwrenching.<BR>
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terry<BR>

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From: terry<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Misti~ All your posts are so.....real. From the gut, which sounds tacky, but is meant in the best way. I really  liked 'tacky residue'. Best wishes chica hermosa.<BR>
t.
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From: Madison<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

thank you Angel & terry, and to answer, xocóatl was an elixer, a libation: circa 1519 or so (we call 'em Rum & Cokes or Colorado Bulldogs now)  but anyway, they were only allowed to be sipped by the rulers of the Aztec society.  The drink was served in a xícara, an elaborate gold goblet set (on a base covered with jaguar skin).
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

terry~<BR>
  thanks, chico. "gutless" is one of my favorite Hole songs, btw. i try to write from the gut and speak from the gut but sometimes i feel like my words are just bones bare bones.
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From: B.K.<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Misti: You shoot straight from the hip, (lip) and hit the target every time. Keep your Misti flag flying high!<BR>
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Gala: Dream Catcher is my favorite. The feelings just pour off the words. You are a master of this art that I just found and love so well.
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

ohhhh Misti, I ,too, cut out pics from mags...very small pics in coordinating schemes and colors (I love pinks and lt. greens)...then i take the pieces and dip in a thin flour paste and afix on wine bottles i have managed to collect *SMILE*...when I am through, i give several coats of Polyurathane and *Walla* a beautiful vase. I also make salt dough wreaths and various ornaments...i do these things when i am bored with writing...and YES...I do get bored alot...I'm a Gemini!<BR>
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Thank you ,Terry...and I was born that way *SMILE*<BR>
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Dee~ I wanted to thank you for doing 'Angel in the Crosswind' (Painting of me :) I thought it was wonderfully eeiry the way you depicted my feelings in that painting with such accuracy though you have never met me personally. The frail arms, shedding of wings, crosswind...all work so well together to depict me as of late. For those of you who havn't seen it...it is posted on poetic Friends awaiting some verse to possibly be posted here. For anyone who hasn't a password yet for poetic friends and would like one you can email me at [email-masked] and I will gladly send you an invite. Dee, YOU are a fabulous artist!
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Oooooh Terry...was 'floating' written for 'Angel in the Crosswind?'...regardless, it is wonderful:)
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

wow---<BR>
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I mean, WOW...<BR>
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greeted this morning by some unbelievably wonderful work.<BR>
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Terry-<BR>
yes, a good "thought", that one (and thanks for your kind words)<BR>
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Madison-<BR>
the imagery of "Camisole" is so vivid, I could even see the mist...  Beautiful work<BR>
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Gala-<BR>
you epitomize everything that is good about this place, with all the encouragement and guidance, and yes, the wonderful poetry.  It is almost daunting sometimes, as a poet, because after reading works like "Dream Catcher" and yesterday's "No Fear," I feel as if you've raised the bar...  But don't you dare stop!<BR>
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Dee-<BR>
you may not have been completely satisfied with your representation of our resident Angel (waves, *hi, Angel!*), but I find that the painting has an fascinating story to tell (and given the subject, it is fitting).  Good work...<BR>
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k
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

oh, and a happy birthday to the greatest lovebug in the world...  Hope it is a good one, Nikki...<BR>
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&lt;smile&gt;
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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Slug- Loved Wonderland...a sweet hopeful little piece.  <BR>
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Gala- Dreamcatcher is beautiful.  How do you always say it best?<BR>
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Madison-  Choosing my Camisole.  What a way with words...what a picture...*sigh*<BR>
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You all make me just WISH I could write...
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

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Blue Today?<BR>
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          Mr Shaving armpits lack a certain sensitivity...<BR>
longing is something awesome in it's scope, and it's sad that he will never get there.....but you rock, girl!<BR>
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                                             Gala
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From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Almost Cut My Hair---David Crosby<BR>
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Almost cut my hair <BR>
It happened just the other day <BR>
It was getting kind of long <BR>
I could have said it was in my way<BR>
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But I didn't and I wonder why <BR>
I feel like letting my freak flag fly<BR>
And I feel like I owe it to someone <BR>
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Must be because I had the flu for Christmas <BR>
And I'm not feeling up to par <BR>
It increases my paranoia <BR>
Like looking into a mirror and seeing a police car <BR>
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But I'm not giving in an inch to fear <BR>
Cos I promised myself this year <BR>
I feel like I owe it to someone <BR>
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When I finally get myself together <BR>
I'm gonna get down in some of that sweet summer weather <BR>
I'm going to find a space inside to laugh <BR>
Separate the wheat from the chaff <BR>
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Cos I feel like I owe it, yeah <BR>
Said I feel like I owe it, yeah <BR>
You know I feel---- like I owe it yeah to someone <BR>

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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Angel- "Gripping" I was getting a little chilly until that one hit me! <BR>
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-Jenna-
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Gala~ 'Dreamcatcher' was wonderful to read a line at a time, savoring each one like a fine wine on the palate. It goes to the very heart of trusting your lover fully. You really are an artist of the highest class.<BR>
t.
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

oh guys........<BR>
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          You sure know how to make an old girl feel splendid....Megs...Kev....Terry.......<BR>
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                            Oh, I am blushing like a fool!<BR>
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                                 Gala the pink!
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Angel~'Floating'...thanks, yes that was meant as a bump to the 'Angel of the Crosswinds' post. I liked the visual element where the angel seems to be floating on the water, and this one seemed more elegant than the wordy attempt posted with the art.<BR>
t.
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Grrr....I HATE being nagged and rushed! I don't have a computer in Austin so this will be quick:<BR>
B.K.~<BR>
   thanks for the kind words. Just read all your poems. I like 'em. Your voice is singular. Muy bueno.<BR>
(by the way, I'm not a fan of French...Spanish is by far the most romantic language!)<BR>
Angel~<BR>
    the vases sound gorgeous! I think all air sign women are like that...easily bored and intensely creative. We've got the air trine pretty well-represented here. Libra...Aquarius...Gemini...we all rock.<BR>
:))))))
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From: blue today<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Gala**Thank you for your kind words. Just a re-hash of why it never worked the first time. 
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From: Hank   [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Nadia~ 'L'envie' is very nice...if you do not mind I will translate your words in my rough way for our non-french speaking Blender friends. Please excuse any mistakes.<BR>
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Envy<BR>
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"Ah, the envy that you inspire in me.  I envy your hands that have the right to caress your body, all over, when you take your bath.  I envy your lips, that themselves rub together all day, knowing the taste of your mouth.  I envy your thighs, that sleep every night one against the other.  But I do not envy your eyes. They do not have access to that mirror image. I see you as you are, handsome before me.  With my eyes I will keep and benefit from loving you at a distance till you allow me to hold your hand, to taste your lips, to squeeze your thighs between mine… Speak then, Do you have envy?"<BR>
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*Hank*<BR>
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From: deevaa  ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Heya all -- excuse my sniffles and sneezes, and the dark rings under my eyes....  spring has truly sprung in New Zealand, and heyfever and lack of sleep (due to my son being a sick little boy) has really taken its toll on me recently....  <BR>
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Gala --  'No Fear' was lovely -- I personally LOVE lip nips.... as for 'Dream catcher'  amazing... wow, loved it.<BR>
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Madi  -- 'choosing my camisole', wonderful imagery.<BR>
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Angel -- I'm thrilled you are happy with your angel, when I first said I could make you look like Claudia S. I started on a picture then, and it just wouldn't work.... so when you told me that you'd be happier with something closer to the 'real' you, it started working straight away.... I'm glad there are things that you can pick up on as being 'you' in there -- I must say however, that I never really meant for anything symbolic... I just did what 'felt' right, and as a poet, I'm sure there has been times when you've not really thought about the words they've just come... well thats what happened this time, and the parts of the angel that I tried to force, just wouldn't work, but the things I allowed to happen look lovely.<BR>
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Terry thankyou for your words, you and Gala inspire me each and every day -- for you to write something for my paintings is always a  boost to a tired spirit -- and Kevin thankyou -- and happy birthday for tomorrow (kiwi time).... TK will be three... and spoilt, I know it.<BR>
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Take care of your hearts<BR>
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dee
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From: it dosent matter<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Gala<BR>
        Dreamcatcher was lovely  
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From: Nadia ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Hank - thanks for the translation - its a nice idea.  However I've fine-tuned it a bit to reflect my intended meaning:<BR>
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Envy/Desire (same word in French)<BR>
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"Ah, the desire that you inspire in me. I envy your hands that have the right to caress your body, all over, when you take your bath. I envy your lips, that rub together all day, and that know the taste of your mouth. I envy your thighs, that sleep every night one against the other. But I do not envy your eyes. No, your eyes will never see you as I do.  They only have access to an image in a mirror. I'm the one who sees you as you are, so handsome before me. So I'll keep my own eyes and use them to love you from a distance until you allow me to insert myself between your hands, to taste your lips, to squeeze your thighs between mine… Tell me, do you desire (it)?"
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From: it dosent matter<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

ummm nadia?<BR>
                          YES
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Nadia -- wow, I liked Hanks translation.... and you made it even better... YUM.
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From: Nadia ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

'it dosent matter' - <BR>
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"of you" is beautiful.  I especially like the following lines:<BR>
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and in the song of the birds around<BR>
were the melodies i knew to be yours<BR>
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the beauty that had ever rested in my heart <BR>
made flesh in the presence of you 
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 19 September 2000<P>

Throwaways was inspired by Akash's 'improper distribution', which is what I meant to say.<BR>
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John Goodman~ 'Spiraling Down' was very well written. You captured the anguish of emotional isolation frightenly well. And also put into words a brief point in time we all feel at one time or another.<BR>
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terry
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