From: nikki<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

Hello Lovebugs...<BR>
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1st, I hope you will all forgive me, but I have to get a gripe out of the way...As much as I love to read poetry written by newcomers, I would much prefer to read it with the other poetry, and not on the board...please remember that is why Kirk made the place for submitting...again, I apologize if this offended anyone.<BR>
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BK, I'm glad you enjoyed My Addiction and ....I can't remember the other one you said you liked...I definitely need to get some sleep.  Anyway...Thanks!<BR>
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I need to sleep (Ialready said that) and then I will catch up on all of the stuff I haven't had time to read.  Comments on pieces will follow late tomorrow.<BR>
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g'night Lovebugs...exhausted,,,nikki
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

oOMeStiZaOo~ Thank you so very much...I've very glad you liked that poem...and thank you for the encouragement.  i have a huge grin on my face now. =)<BR>
                           Love and Dreams, Ali<BR>

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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

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Hey Gang,<BR>
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         I know the world is caught up in mourning John Lennon---surely a sad waste, and I take nothing from his memory...but a dear friend sent me a Harry Chapin collection that I'd never heard. I've been buzzing around today with my portable cd player---and oh wow...<BR>
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         I knew Harry's music...admired his devotion to erasing the blight of hunger from the human experience---<BR>
but there were a few songs I had never heard,and then his voice talking about music, and his life...seems sad and impossible that he's been gone these years.<BR>
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         So if you haven't heard of Harry, or just know him from "Taxi" or Cat's in the Cradle, expand your horizons a bit. He wrote about life and love for real people, you know--- normal folks. I'm a little sad today---Harry Chapin was a wonderful person, and his music is a monument to an ordinary man who lived an extraordinary life...<BR>
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         We should all be so inclined.....<BR>
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                                          Gala
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

RE: POETIC CONSTIPATION~Ohhhh I know that soooooo well , Kevin...try a few Calvert and coke and an all night reading session...other's works generally inspire me.<BR>
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Kevin~"in the making" was wonderfully unconstipated :) I loved this line: 'deep from the heart of November <BR>
the blue of crystal clear seeps out of every pore...'<BR>

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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

ALI~ "A KISS", was very descriptive and sweetly stated. There is a whole lot riding on a kiss. I say...if you can actually feel the stickiness of his lips and smell what he ate for lunch while he is kissing you, you are not being swept away...A GREAT Kiss will make you feel as if you are making love with your lips...which is exactly what a romantic kiss should be.
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From: Stands With A Smile<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

Sorry for the long silence, gang..it's been a very busy week and lots of work going on.  I've looked at every thing when I had a chance, and am again so amazed at the talents among us.  So many wonderful writers, so many open hearts and willing smiles..I am blessed to have so many inspirations!  Please don't stop the flow..you are all so great.  And for those of you who remember, I'm finally going to get my Christmas wish!  Stand by for the fireworks, lol..SC will light up that night!<BR>
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Dee..remember to yell at me while you are in the states..and Gala..don't stuff her will all your wonderful cooking.   <BR>
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Eveyone take care.<BR>
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Stands
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From: Savannah Haze<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

danny<BR>
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it wouldn't take much to make me love you<BR>
again.<BR>
you say i expect too much<BR>
but i know i don't.<BR>
i only want you to<BR>
touch my face,<BR>
sing me a song,<BR>
take a walk,<BR>
reach for my hand in the car,<BR>
call... anytime, just call.<BR>
just once open your eyes when you kiss me...<BR>
and when we make love.<BR>
at least let me believe it's me you're thinking of.<BR>
say my name when you say you love me.<BR>
let me run my hands through your hair.<BR>
listen.<BR>
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just one of these will do.  two will make me forever yours.<BR>
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i don't need diamonds or roses.  <BR>
just you.<BR>
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i'm drowing in your inattention.
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From: Savannah Haze<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

i know that wasn't just a comment, but i'm hoping he'll see it.  
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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

it doesn't matter ~ "Caught"... very captivating. i also checked out your poems on achase.com - what a fun site. i submitted one for next month's contest.<BR>
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tj ~ i will be adding "Ocean Bound" to my collection of 'sea poems'. i really liked it.
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From: [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

Emergency Help wanted.  <BR>
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This is a request rather than comment. I have been given the all fearing job ( well all fearing for me ) of reading out a poem at my sister in laws wedding. It is taking place in Feb in a huge church full of hundreds, well an awful lot, of people. Help, i haven't got a clue what to read. I need something romantic, but something thing that is about love/ marriage/ life rather than directly to someone special. I don't want anything too long, but then it can't be too short either. I would like a fairly modern poem but not overly surreal. Fussy I know, but do you think you can help at all? From a panacking fan.
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From: TJ Holland<BR>
Date: 9 December 2000<P>

I am loving all the poetry here this month! And all the talk and sharing between poets. It's fufilling, is it not? Feedback and LOVE! Whew!! Fantastic!<BR>
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Riggs~ you're my favorite pastime right now. I have a folder on my desk top just for you to live in!<BR>
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scqueen~ I love the ocean soooooo much. I think I feel my primal source come out when I am with the sand and surf and the sound of it all!! especially the pebbles that roll across each other under the waves and if you listen REAL CLOSE that is THE main sound of the ocean shore! Oh it is so POWERFUL! Thank you for your comment on my poem. I like to hear it all, good or bad! Do you have some sea poetry you'd be willing to share? Does it tie into the theme here at this site?<BR>
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All of you~ keep writing, save the world! hee hee!<BR>
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TJ
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