From: Rodney Ronquillo ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

Terry, thank you soo much for your kind compliments! It's soo appreciated!  I feel encouraged to continue writing and I'll continue with the work.  Thank you soo much!  Hope we can keep in touch!<BR>
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Always,<BR>
Rod =)<BR>
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From: lydia wilson<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

well, its christmas eve, and i thought id come and sit and read some poetry by some very talented artists. im sorry i dont comment on all of them, its kind of like rummaging though a magazine, just reading what keeps youre interest. so here i go....<BR>
*niki-loved orange juice-sigh<BR>
*bk- okay im still trying to get over the amazement that is your writing...<BR>
*guppy-well ive never left a comment that hasnt had youre name in it, and i have to say, wow to "who's a flake"<BR>
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merry christmas!<BR>
suga-<BR>
lydia
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

Merry Christmas to all...<BR>
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but especially to Terry, scqueen, shady (SHADY!!!!!!!), and Gala for the kind words they imparted over the last week.  Times have been difficult here (my New Mexico has not been enchanted, but rather cursed, of late), and your every kindness is greatly appreciated.<BR>
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Michael, thank you for remembering any old poem of mine (on the subject of forgiveness, no less!)<BR>
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Merry Christmas to Guppy (hope your father is doing better - I know a little of what it must be like, for my mother was in the hospital late in the summer for cancer surgery.  She is, thankfully, doing well this Christmas)...<BR>
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Merry Christmas to Sarah - hope your loved ones too are soon on the mend...<BR>
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Merry Christmas to Angel, Dee (be safe!), Misti and Kirk, as well as all my friends on the Blender...<BR>
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Merry Christmas to heartsong and Sympathi, and thank you both for giving my one (and only) poetic roadtrip its destination...<BR>
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But lastly, Merry Christmas to my friends Jenn and Isolde, both of whom I first met because of this oasis on the web.  Best wishes to you both - wherever you are...  You are both sorely missed...<BR>
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k
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From: Riggs<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

Dee<BR>
<BR>
sadness comes a creepin was brilliant, as always you create such sharp images with so few words...<BR>
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From: B.K. (again)<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

Jenna and Lydia: Thank you both for the kind words and Happy Holidays to you and yours.<BR>
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I was running back and forth last night from computer (upstairs) and oven downstairs making cookies..LOL I think I missed you somehow Kevin..Merry Christmas to you and yours.<BR>
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Terry: I just woke up and already I want to go back to dreams..LOL Your last two posts were just wonderful Darlin! <BR>
Hope Santa was good to you!<BR>
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Riggs: Wow, You are at it again, 'The Emotional Spendthrift' was great. <BR>
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Love and Hope to everyone! Stay warm or cool, where ever you are!<BR>
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bk  
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From: Elaina [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

me aka niki~<BR>
i know exactly how you feel.  you don't want to shut off your feelings for someone because of past heartache, yet history is known to repeat its self.  thank you for the nice words, and hold on, everything happens for a reason.  all i have to say is:<BR>
You can't change the past, <BR>
you can't predict the future,<BR>
all you can do is live for today.<BR>
have happy holidays and i'll make sure to read your work.<BR>
xoxo<BR>
elaina
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From: Elaina [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

me aka niki~<BR>
one more thing, i loved "I Knew". your instincts are the strongest forces you posess, fallow your heart.<BR>
xoxo<BR>
elaina
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From: deevaa ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

Merry Christmas everyone!<BR>
<BR>
I got a few very special gifts this year, most of which will live only in my meomory<BR>
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I was given love, and welcomed into homes with open arms -Gala and her daughter treated me like someone precious, and my friend in Rochester showed me the sights and pampered me, and allowed me to sleep when that was really what I needed most.<BR>
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Unit305 gave me love, unconditional and with passion. His daughter gave me kisses and cuddles, that made me yearn for my son.<BR>
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My Greek friend with whom I am staying now has brought together friends of many cultures who, like us are apart from our families at Christmas, I guess the spirit of togetherness has really touched me.<BR>
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I spoke to my son who is with his Dadda in Ireland, meeting an uncle and aunty and two cousins that he's never met before, and who his Dadda hasn't seen in over 7yrs, and although I am sad not to have him with me, I know it is important for him to know their love.<BR>
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Last night, Terry phoned me and the fact that he'd travelled so far to be with his family at Christmas, but the fact he still thought of me, and was worried that I'd be lonely gave me the biggest smile.... so this Christmas, although tinged with saddnes that I can't be with my son, my family or my lover.... has still brought me more than money can buy, love and understanding.<BR>
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So I want to wish every blender heart a very Merry Christmas, and love and peace in the new year.<BR>
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I'm thinking of each of you that have touched my heart.<BR>
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with love, and thoughts<BR>
<BR>
dee<BR>
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PS and Riggs, my Aussie mate -- thankyou.<BR>
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From: me aka niki<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

to lydia - Thx for your comment on Orange juice, you realy made me smile...have a merry X-mas...
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

FIRST OFF&gt;&gt;&gt;HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\<BR>
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thendontre~ 'So very close' and 'what's beyond' were fantastic. I loved them very much.<BR>
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Terry~ All of your stuff is wonderful(understatement), I really loved 'Wait for Me' and 'Dreamd Another Dream'...absolutely perfect. Take a bow, my dear.<BR>
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Niki~ 'Do you know'...wow, wow, wow...just amazing...and I've been there, dearie...it hurts...'what hurt the most' was awesome...and 'I Knew' was terrific...we are all blind, in love. "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind. And therefore, winged cupid is painted blind." Love is blind. Anyway, great stuff!<BR>
             Love and Cheer, Ali
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

Elaina~ 'Behind My Wall'...very, very good. And there is no need to explain it, b/c it's its own explanation...we all have walls, I know what you mean.  Wonderfull.<BR>
                     Love and Light, Ali  
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From: Elaina [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

Ali~<BR>
I love the new ones.  All of them!!!  I especially enjoyed 'Trying to Find' thank you for the kind words.  i hope you're having happy holidays. and that the season brings good inspriration.<BR>
xoxo<BR>
elaina
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From: me aka niki<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

2 Ali~ Thank you so much for your comments, It made me so happy<BR>
everytime people like my poems I just smile...<BR>
"from your lips" I also realy liked that one!!<BR>
The end was awesome<BR>
Again thank you<BR>
and I hope you had a mery X-mas!
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From: paige Z.<BR>
Date: 25 December 2000<P>

how do i know its love when we're so far away in another country and all i think of is meeting the baby blue eyes, pearly white smile and hearing his australian ancient? uhhh
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