From: chantae <BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

crystal,<BR>
      I have only been in this room a few times, but I have noticed your work. I can truly say "I feel you girl". your work hits right at home, it helps me feel the things I try to forget,an even though it makes me cry I feel better in the end. keep up the writing skills.<BR>
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From: Aaron... [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Ali- I just read your new poems.  I think they're wonderful. I don't think you're crazy though.  I think we all ramble from time to time, and they do make sense.  I always seem to get the message in your poems, but uh yeah.  Thanks for sharing your intelligence and thoughts with the rest of us.  I hope to be posting some more poetry soon, but I'm stuck right now.  oh well.  Just remember to notice the coincidences.
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Ali~ Bravo! 'Unseen' and 'Under the Bridge' were both wonderful. Keep posting your heartfelt writing...I  know it is not easy to post such honest emotions at times.<BR>
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terry
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Gala~ 'Maison pour les coeurs...' was divine on its own, but to be translated to French?..WOW....and 'Spirit Soul Melding absolutely took my breathe away. You should be required to have a permit to write that way...lol.<BR>
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terry
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Misti~ 'Medley' was filled with a wonderful stream of conscious style writing. Very  good!<BR>
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terry
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From: Shadygirl   [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Hi all, if I don't get in here again before, I just want to wish everyone the Happiest of Holidays!<BR>
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Misti - GIRL! You owe me a detailed letter! :)<BR>
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Kev, Gala, gup, dee...all of you, sorry to be so absent lately. Hope everything is well!
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

(sputter---coffee across the room)<BR>
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      Shady---GET YOUR BUNS BACK HERE, YOU!<BR>
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      And what happened to we-must-get-together-since-we're so-close-in- miles?<BR>
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      I got to see Dee first...ahem......<BR>
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                                               Gala
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From: Gala (grinning at Terry, cheekily)<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

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   Why thank you sir...I got a meter...and I ain't afraid to use it!<BR>
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                                          Gala
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From: Nadia ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

I have a question for everyone out there.  Has it been your experience that it is more difficult to share your writing with your friends and family than with strangers?  Is that why the Love Blender, and other sites like it, flourish?  I recently sent out a link to my postings on the Love Blender to some of my closer friends and family members and this gesture was met with dead silence.  I don't think my writing's THAT bad, and they're certainly not literary critics, to be in a position to judge.  It was, I think, an embarassed sort of silence, perhaps because I was letting them into an expression of thoughts that most people keep private?  Maybe they had a hard time separating me from my writing and understanding that when we write we sometimes (often) over-dramatize and embellish.  Sharing my writing is a new thing for me and I am just wondering if I have dead-beat friends or if others out there have experienced a similar phenomenon?  Thanks for your feedback,<BR>
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Nadia
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From: deevaa <BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

(grin) heya Jack, sorry to break your heart but unit did get me first we've known each other for close to 2yrs now... you should see him in his uniform... mmmmmm-mmmmmmmmm!!<BR>
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Shady, nice to see you back! I've not read any new subs yet, and doubt if I'll have time, I don't have ready access to the net right now.<BR>
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Gala, Terry.... and the rest of my dear ones... Merry Christmas to you all!<BR>
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I'll try and  mail each of you personally when I get some time alone with a computer.... it makes it much easier for me to reply to mail rather than search for the addresses, so do mail me! I should be able to check for mail about once every day or so.<BR>
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Take care of your hearts,<BR>
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dee<BR>

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From: Shadygirl  [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Gala - *wiping coffee spittle from her face* geesh...:-) I know, I'm horrible, I'm horrible...you'd think I'd make the effort if we are only like 3 hours away and I'm in your neck of the woods every few weeks anyways...ok, next time I visit the general Philly area you will be the first to know...it may be a couple of weeks from now...<BR>
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Dee - hope the trip to the states is treating ya well! Met any new hotties on buses again yet? <BR>
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

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Ms. Nadia---<BR>
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             No dear...that's common. My daughter is downright embarassed by momma being a poet...and you are familiar with Galadrial's Garden? :)  Well it's been up for several months...and my HUSBAND has never been there....<BR>
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             But we appreciate you dear...happy christmas....<BR>
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                                           Gala
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

unit305~ your writing is truly wonderfull...'Tje longest drive' really was amazing...all your stuff is great...keep writing!<BR>
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Dreamsome~'Contradictoria' was so great!  I know someone who is like that...I really enjoyed it! <BR>
                       Love and Daydreams, Ali<BR>
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From: Ali (again)<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Ria~ 'Just Friends' that was really good...it can be frustrating(i know)to want to be more than friends...but, hang it there, things have a way of working themselves out...writing always helps, so keep it up!<BR>
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Laurel~'Silver Plated Love' was just beautifull..that's all I can say, it was beautifull...i really loved it.<BR>
                Love and wonder, Ali
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Aaron~ Thanks you, my dear...and we all get stuck...it happens...you'll find something to write about soon, an idea will just pop into your head...look inside yourself, and you'll find yourself writing, in no time.  I hope that I will see more of your stuff up here. When you do post something, I will be sure to read it...I don't know if my brain just isn't functioning properly today, but what did you mean by, "just notice the conincidences"? Well, now that I have written a novel, I think I'll go. Byes.<BR>
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Terrry~ Thank you! And your picture was amazing...you're just full of talent...again, i am amazed by you.<BR>
                           Love and Starlight,Ali
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From: Dreamsome<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Thank you very much to those (Gala and Ali)who commented on my poem, "Contradictoria"--it was comical, ironic and seemed easy to write.  Ali--"Goodbye", really touched me I must admit...I had that all too familiar lump in my throat when I read it.  Great work.  I have got to really try to get on the conversation board more often!  Seems like everyone here is so encouraging of many different types and ideas of poetry.  It is so inspirational that I want to keep submitting my work.  Thanks,<BR>
Dreamsome  
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From: Dreamsome<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Thank you very much to those (Gala and Ali) who commented on my poem, "Contradictoria"--it was comical, ironic and seemed easy to write.  Ali--"Goodbye", really touched me I must admit...I had that all too familiar lump in my throat when I read it.  Great work.  I have got to really try to get on the conversation board more often!  Seems like everyone here is so encouraging of many different types and ideas of poetry.  It is so inspirational that I want to keep submitting my work.  <BR>
Thanks and Happy Holidays,<BR>
Dreamsome  
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From: Kare Bare<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Hey everyone!!!<BR>
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It's been a while since i have been on here and i found that i missed it very much.  <BR>
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**Scott**What can i do--- It was a wonderful piece filled with great meaning.  You are a great writer.  Sometimes i wish that i could express myself in a way where everyone could understand.  Keep up the writing!<BR>
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Kare Bare
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From: Sarah<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Tatiana-Gabriel-- Uh, William Shakespeare didn't write "Shakespeare in Love".  Tom Stoppard wrote it many, many years later.  So those weren't Shakespeare's words, Joseph Fiennes just said them while playing Shakespeare.  For Christmas, please ask for a copy of Shakespeare's complete works.<BR>

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From: Elaina [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Ali-<BR>
how did you aquire such wisdom?  whenever i have a bad day, or i feel no one understands i simply come here read one of you pieces and i feel 1,000 times better.  you  always comment on how you're rambling or how you're crazy, but everyone feels that way when they write a heart felt piece.  it's not the words that are crazy that makes perfect sense, what's crazy is that we are opening ourselves up for complete vulnerability.<BR>
thanks for the comfort<BR>
xoxo<BR>
elaina
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Elaina~ I think that is one of the sweetest things anyone has ever said to me...Oh, I just don't what to say, except thank you.  Thank you very much.<BR>
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Dreamsome~ Happy that you liked it...this is the best place for anyone who writes, b/c everyone here is just great...I hope you stick around.<BR>
                Love and Smiles, Ali<BR>

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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

scqueen~ 'Don't' was so great...I really liked it very much.  Wonderfull.<BR>
        Love and Dreams, Ali
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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

ok, it's obvious that someone changed my spelling tonight after i posted the e.e.cummings poem twice. didn't get it right either time after proofing it! thank god tommorrow is my friday...heading to san diego for the holidays and i'll miss you guys. will be home on xmas eve. hope everyone has<BR>
the merriest.<BR>
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Ali~ glad you liked 'don't'.
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From: papillon ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Hi everyone, this is my first time posting on this boards. I just wanted to say that I am so happy to have found a place to share my stuff with people who can relate. I've been coming by for months reading just about everything you all have to offer. So much of it is just amazing....I have never had the guts to submit my own. But, I finally posted a couple, and would like to know what you think of them. <BR>
Anyway I just wanted to say hi...and to tell you all to keep it up. I can't wait to read more! 
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From: Michael (no muse for me)<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Merry christmas everyone. I've been uninspired. Sigh
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From: Hank C.<BR>
Date: 20 December 2000<P>

Dee~  It is wonderful to hear you having such a good time in the States, though it is a pity you never made it to New Mexico. It is called The Land of Enchantment you know.<BR>
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And as a matter of record....Unit 305, a lot of us will mind very much if you keep the deevaa. However, having read your poem and seen the huge smile on the lady's face and spirit put there by you...well...as long as she is happy your castle will not be breached by this dark knight.<BR>
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Dee, you are loved and missed, and I for one am very happy that you are very happy.<BR>
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*Hank C.*
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