From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

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Why thank you Tanq...<BR>
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             I have admired your work in the past...and I am flattered that you enjoyed my ramblings.<BR>
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                                          Regards....<BR>
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                                           Gala  
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From: Rodney Ronquillo ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

Brandy: Thanks so much for the compliments on "By Your Side!"  It was an emotional song I wrote years ago.  Hey, can't wait to Collaborate! ;-)<BR>
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Kevin: Hey, thanks so much for helping Brandy with the Mp3 issue!  <BR>
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Terry: How are you doing? I still dig your work! =)
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From: Rodney Ronquillo ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

Ali: I read your poem "Heaven Help Me"...Wowzers, I really connected with it.  It is beautiful! It reminds me of what I went through last year.  <BR>
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Just thought I'd let you know..
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From: Rodney Ronquillo ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

Terry: Oh Wow! "To the Heart of the Matter"...I dig it! I connected with it--it's also an experience I've went through with someone just recently...I miss her sometimes.<BR>
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Good stuff!<BR>
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From: Rodney Ronquillo ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

Brandy: Wow! I just read Distorted Memories! definitely empowering! and it's so original--it's got a first-person feel and experience to it--amazing!<BR>
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From: butterfly<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

squeen, im terribly sorry. loved your poem anniversary.  see my comments for terry, they were for you. 
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From: butterfly<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

sorry squeen, dont want to marry either you or terry, just want to have that kind of relationship.  forgive me again.
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From: [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

I will wait of you in Heaven<BR>
I will wait for you in heaven , i will gied you thru the night.<BR>
I will wait for you in heaven ,i will not let you out of my side.<BR>
And whenever you cry , i will try your tears with feathers of my wings.<BR>
And whenever you are sad , i will fly to you and but you to sleep while i sing.<BR>
I will wait of you in heaven, i will protect you as mnuch as i can.<BR>
I will wait of you in heaven, you will see me again.<BR>
And whenever you feel down, look up to the sky,because i will love you forever even from here so dont you cry.<BR>
You never will be alone, even if i cant hold you in my arms.<BR>
I will blow kisses with the wind real mild,that i prommise you my child.<BR>
I will wait for you in heaven forever and ever i do...<BR>
I will wait for you in heaven for that i am your MOM , and i love you.<BR>
I hope my english is not to bad....<BR>

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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

butterfly ~ no apology necessary! i'm glad you liked my poem. we all like to tease terry, so i just couldn't pass up the opportunity :-)
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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

Riggs ~ i thought "twinkle twinkle stolen diamond" was going to be my favorite of yours this month until i read "going through the motions" - boy did that one capture something i'll bet everyone feels from time to time. when i see a new post by you, i feel the excitement of unwrapping a gift and anticipating what's inside! keep them coming!
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From: me aka niki<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

2 Ali~ thank you<BR>
Unspoken words is something that realy happend<BR>
And I don't knowwhy but that is one of the things I never forgot that happend<BR>
And your new poems are also WOW...
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

Rod~ Thank you! I'm glad you liked it...means a lot to me.<BR>
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Niki~ I'm happy u liked it...and your lately written poem was good.<BR>
      Everyone, keep up the beautiful writing!<BR>
             Love and peppermint, Ali
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

Mirabeau - "Ingestation" gave me a great feeling.  I wish mine was a Gemini ;o)<BR>
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-Jenna-<BR>

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From: distant moon<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

whatevers cousin - i really liked "Insert Gulp and Swallow"  I don't know why but it made me smile.<BR>
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BK...sorry for the mixup...but, online, the similarities of the two of you are UNCANNY!<BR>
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Riggs...thanks a bunch for the comments...I was completely in the zone writing King Me...words that I SWEAR TO YOU, I did NOT know were coming out of me...lol...but regardless, thanks...I'm flattered that you would enjoy that<BR>
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Kirk, blender astronaut, thank you for answering...and if I had my own site to run I'd keep my hand in it too, but why don't you just make it 50/50....50% democratic and 50% supreme rule from you....average them and then take the top ones...i've watched this site for some time, and although I LOVE the cover, let's get some revampin' goin on in here...voting and stuff would rock...1,000,000 hits? HA! Loveblender breaks through with 80,000,000 a day...of course half of that is me refreshing....don't mind me..i am just talking...oh, and I like Dusy Moon too, in it's own right<BR>
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MOVING ON<BR>
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Tanqueray Cowboy - thanks for your comment...I don't write to make it easy on the reader...thought provocation is my goal most generally...I always LOVE it when I let someone read a poem of mine and they say "whoa, that's deep"  it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside lol ;-)<BR>
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I know this is long, but now I have to give my Bravadas to those people who wrote poems that I read and enjoyed, and...truthfully I haven't read many...<BR>
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Riggs - Going Through The Motions = awesome awesome awesome<BR>
3 whole awesomes and some clapping as well<BR>
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BK - Audiovision - not only is the title great (cause I love making interesting and poems-within-themselves kind of titles)  but the poem is excellent, i clap towards you as well<BR>
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Sarah - prelude to sadness: part III....wow, i..that was really sad...no prelude there, just sad...I haven't seen part I or II but...I can't wait for IV<BR>
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ok, i'll finish here so I don't waste anymore room on the board, sorry for it being so long.  Later everyone, sorry if I didn't respond to you or didn't comment on your poem<BR>
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From: Mirabeau<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

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    While it is my habit to refrain from comments, I must take a moment to thank the lovely individuals who have seen fit to remark upon my work in a supportive, and positive fashion.<BR>
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     I also thank Kirk for the Front page pick---i was quite honored.<BR>
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      My life has been complex in the extreme in the last year---else I would have taken the time to comment on more of the material here. Truly---there is a vast amount of gifted writing---a much large proportion than I have noted at other poetry sites.<BR>
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       So for the lovely souls---Sc, Jenna, Kevin and Terry---and any I might have missed, a very happy new year. I wish you love---which may not be the only thing in life,<BR>
but certainly gives taste, form, and texture to all the rest.<BR>
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                                       Mirabeau
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

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Oh Guys!<BR>
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         I am dancing for certain now---you all may recall that last month our very own Jack Rhyme was a featured poet on a website called  achase.com....and we were proud as punch...<BR>
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         Well, a tiny bird whispers in my ear that this month,two more Blenderites have scored with achase....<BR>
Akash has a second place winner! Way to go dear guy! And Terry Leonard is their first place pick!<BR>
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         This is the cut and paste link---http://www.achase.com/book/poetry.htm---please visit and show support for our splendid crew......<BR>
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                                     Love,<BR>
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                                      Gala
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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

Auntie Gala ~ not to whine, but i got honorable mention for "nitemoves"! i wouldn't have thought to check until i just read your post. it's not under scqueen but "Whitney Seals",<BR>
my name.
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From: Crystal aka Angel Face..... [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

Do i ask too much<BR>
when i need your arms around me<BR>
Is it too much to ask for you to care<BR>
How much can it take <BR>
For you to let me know that I'm worthy<BR>
To let me know that you're there<BR>
Is it so painstakingly hard<BR>
To tell me straight up how you feel once and awhile<BR>
Does it kill you <BR>
To make just a little bit of time for me<BR>
Is it too much of a bother<BR>
To take time from one girl and spend it on another (me)<BR>
Obviously it isn't too much trouble<BR>
To keep to yourself and make me feel that I'm un needed <BR>
And not cared for<BR>
All I ask is for a man<BR>
Who will lend me a shoulder to cry on<BR>
Who will wrap his arms around me tight when its cold outside<BR>
Or even if I just need to be held<BR>
I just would like a man<BR>
That loves me for me<BR>
Who is happy with what is on my outside<BR>
As well as my inside<BR>
Someone who is happy with the way I do things <BR>
And if not, then will let me know so I can try to improve what i can<BR>
Without me having to change my whole self<BR>
I don't ask for alot<BR>
Basically just to be cared for and loved.<BR>
Im not asking for money or for a whole lot of your time<BR>
Just let me know that you care and that you know I'm alive<BR>
And if you happen to be that guy, <BR>
Don't only tell me but show me as well<BR>
For taking a few minutes out of your day to let me know you care<BR>
Will mean the world to me,<BR>
And I'll be sure to do the same for you<BR>
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From: Gala (exasperated!)<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

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And SC my dear, how in the name of little green apples was i supposed to know that?<BR>
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But kudos and a hug, my dear!<BR>
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                                  Love Auntie Gala
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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

don't burst my bubble, i was under the impression that Auntie Gala knew all. besides that, i thought i submitted under 'scqueen', guess not!
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

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Whitney dear....<BR>
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        The wee folk do very small magicks...miracle workers are another question! But I'm still proud of you---<BR>
and now everyone will know to look for your stuff too..<BR>
back to the cookies dear...and a happy new year!<BR>

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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

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Oh Slug....<BR>
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           This last year has truly sucked at times. I loved having the chance to meet Dee for real---I have thanked god for the friends I've made, and the special souls who have managed to touch my life in a hundred ways large and small.<BR>
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           I've had dear ones threatened by illness, and known people who faced adversity with such class, style, and grace, that I was truly ashamed of myself for griping. I lost Anna---who I miss especially in time of year. And if I could do one wonderful thing in my life, it would be to ease the awful sting of someone faced with the loss of an especially loved one.<BR>
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            Della sounds like a soul spun of pure gold. I think you said she put the first journal in your hands---that was both sensitive, and wise of her. Thank you dear Slug for sharing her with us. We all get caught up in things that seem important---and tend to forget the ones who loved us best. You always loved her---so you're miles ahead of the pack. <BR>
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            Please know that you will be thought of often,<BR>
and with care and concern. Hugs dear girl---and love from the FGM....<BR>
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                                             Gala<BR>
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                                              AKA<BR>
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                                             Lisa
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From: Kirk, Blender-Keeper<BR>
Date: 30 December 2000<P>

I've decided to try my hand at an online journal thingy, on http://kisrael.com.  I haven't set up all the infrastructure, but you can see the first entry there.  I thought my mentioning it here I'll have more people looking at it, which will kick me into updating the damn thing.
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