From: distant moon<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

Tara J Holland<BR>
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That is not strange at all.  Thanks for reading, I wasn't sure if people read things that non-"regulars" wrote...I'd like to become a regular...anyway, that's beside the point.<BR>
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Thank you, yeah, the lonely spaceman has been the character of many lyricists and such, i.e. Bowie's Major Tom, it's a big metaphor and I like it a lot because we all feel that way sometimes wherein we all feel alone at times and distant from the world, encapsulated in our space suits...I've written hundreds of poems about space and that same astronaut, those I wrote specially for the LoveBlender, though...<BR>
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But, so as to not take up more space...just, thank you for reading them...I like writing stories in poetic form...and I can't wait to show you more and hope you like them as well
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From: S.B.B<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

I told myself Never again,<BR>
but I've slipped in this unforgetable<BR>
Sin<BR>
<BR>
I told myself never again,<BR>
but I can't walk awa from this beautiful<BR>
sin<BR>
<BR>
I told myself never again<BR>
but I'll stand with this wonderful<BR>
sin<BR>
<BR>
I told myself never again<BR>
but I've falln in this trap of blissful<BR>
sin<BR>
<BR>
I told myself never again<BR>
but you taught me how to love without<BR>
sin<BR>
<BR>
-S.B.B.-<BR>
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From: S.B.B<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

I told myself Never again,<BR>
but I've slipped in this unforgetable<BR>
Sin<BR>
<BR>
I told myself never again,<BR>
but I can't walk away from this beautiful<BR>
sin<BR>
<BR>
I told myself never again<BR>
but I'll stand with this wonderful<BR>
sin<BR>
<BR>
I told myself never again<BR>
but I've falln in this trap of blissful<BR>
sin<BR>
<BR>
I told myself never again<BR>
but you taught me how to love without<BR>
sin<BR>
<BR>
-S.B.B.-<BR>
<BR>

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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

Gala~ I loved 'The Phoenix Connection', it was great!<BR>
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Terry~ 'When time stands still' and 'More than a cute name' were wonderfull.  I love them.<BR>
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Love and Sunshine, Ali
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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

zero #1 ~ I really liked 'Traces'.<BR>
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guppy ~ what's the word on your dad this week?
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From: Ali <BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

my_fallen_angel~  Thank you very much. I'm happy that you like my writing.  Made me smile.  Love and Wishes, Ali
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

Ali~ Thank you so much...those two mean a lot to me too. Having you call them wonderful really made my day! I continue to be impressed with your own posts too. Keep up the excellent writing...<BR>
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May the pure light of love itself continue to shine upon your path in life,<BR>
terry
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

distant moon~  I agree with your comments about the image of an astronaut as a subject of isolation and separation. Thanks for your posts.  And as far as being unsure about your work being read, the Blender itself, if you pay attention to the counter on the front page, is now averaging several thousand 'hits' daily. Few of those people choose to comment about the writing, and probably fewer still take the time to post their own work. But those writes who do contribute regularly, end up getting more feedback  after they have  posted on a regular basis for a while. Suddenly then you start to feel like a 'regular' yourself. I read everything posted here, as do several friends of mine. There just isn't enough time in the day to comment on it all. And I admit, when time is short, even though I read it all, I only make an effort to comment on the writers whose work I have grown to love, and the occasional exceptional line of phrase that blows me away. This is a lazy and bad habit I admit, and it is good to be called on the practice every now and again. So thank you for the reminder.<BR>
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terry
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

Akash~ 'Slience and You' has a  wonderful tranquil feel to it. It certainly put me in a reflective mood when I read it....thanks<BR>
<BR>
t.
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

Gala~ 'The Phoenix Connection'...WOW...that one peels back all the layers and goes straight for the center of your heart. The images you conjured are amazing, and very apt. Thank you for sharing something so naked and personal. Again, WOW.<BR>
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t.
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From: Alexandra  anstanley1@home.com<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

2 Akash--- I really like your peom. It is so pretty!!!<BR>

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From: Hillary    rcoombs@cyberzone.net<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

 Rosa Parks was very brave,<BR>
She tried to stop the slaves.<BR>
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           Could you help me out with a endig to my begining? 
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From: floppydisc2000@aol.com<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

Hi sexy girls if u what a nice time email me please or if u what a nice meal.
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From: Akash (Holywaterofganga@hotmai.com)<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

Terry and Alexandra, thanks for your appreciation - Akash.
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From: Akash (Holywaterofganga@hotmail.com)<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

Here is the ending:<BR>
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Rosa Parks was very brave,<BR>
She tried to stop the slaves,<BR>
Untill she realised that she was dreaming,<BR>
In the garden of the graves.<BR>
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From: it dosent matter<BR>
Date: 6 December 2000<P>

or mayhaps this<BR>
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rosa parks was very brave <BR>
she would not act  the slave<BR>
when they tried to force the mold <BR>
she caused the world to change
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