From: it dosent matter<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

jus remember familys forgive <BR>
........jack
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From: Michael (see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil)<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Toklas ~ I started writing alternate song lyrics first. Then later I wrote a poem for school. About love. And then I couldn't stop....
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From: Toklas<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Easiest way to write a triolet is to copy paste the scheme below. The words represent what lines have to ryhme with what - and what lines have to repeat.  Use numbers for your lines to get the hang of it. Once you have written the first two lines- copy paste line 1 to 4 and then copy paste 1 and 2  to 7 and 8. Now you just have to fill in the blanks!<BR>
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1. unbound<BR>
2. shoe<BR>
3. down<BR>
4. unbound<BR>
5. ground<BR>
6. dew<BR>
7. unbound<BR>
8. shoe<BR>

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From: Toklas<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Cool Michael, <BR>
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do you still write songs?  and poetry is the incurable disease everyone should catch. One you got it- you got it. 
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

argyle, I was hoping we were gonna figure it out together, I've never writen anything so structured!
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From: Argyle<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Structure?  *runs off shrieking*<BR>
<BR>
Thanks Toklas ;)<BR>
<BR>
Thanks Kirk ;)<BR>

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From: Echolocation<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Tanq -- <BR>
<BR>
A while ago you posted some praise for my "Literary Ladies" and asked why I didn't include Dagny Taggart.  Interesting question and it has made me ponder, hence the delayed response.  The short answer would be, "She didn't occur to me when I was writing it."  However, while that is true, it begs the question -- _why_ did she not occur?   She's a strong female character, from one of my top 3 favorite books, and surely someone whom I admire, so why?  So the long answer is more complicated.<BR>
<BR>
For each of the characters that came to mind, the focus point is a virtue exaggerated by single-mindedness to a fault.  Passion's not a bad thing - it's incredibly valuable - but Cathy's passion was so uncontrolled it caused her death.  Strength of will is good; but Scarlett's, untempered by any sympathy or compassion, hurt so many people.  Patience is, or so we're told, a virtue, but should Cinderella really have sat around passively twiddling her thumbs, waiting for her fairy godmother to save her?  I think not.  Dagny's exaggerated single quality is her love of life, of truth, and of excellence, and her faith that, deep down, all people share that love.  I don't know that you can call that a fault.<BR>
<BR>
I could have put her maybe in the closing stanza, since I do feel a strong sense of kinship with her.  But for those last lines I was thinking about who I'm most like.  She's so idealized, no flaws or foibles, and being so very flawed and foible-full (foible-filled?  foibulous? foibly?) myself...  Had I done so, it would have looked something like this:<BR>
<BR>
But in the end I can try to be Dagny,<BR>
uncompromising and honest and clear-sighted,<BR>
giving my heart to strength, not weakness; excellence, not need; joy, not sorrow<BR>
and in the end I will be uncompromising enough<BR>
to recognize that reality is an absolute not to be faked<BR>
and that the truest form of love is found in our best and not our worst<BR>
<BR>
Instead, Eliza Bennet leaped to mind since I'm chock-full of so many of her imperfections (and the resulting inconveniences they cause her).  Dagny would have been a far more thoughtful and serious ending - less flippant - and I've been known to duck seriousness for flippancy on many an occasion, ask anyone who knows me.  That's the Eliza Bennett in me coming out again.<BR>
<BR>
Thanks for asking and making me think!<BR>

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From: Meilanna (also known as Nikki)<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Well...I've been away for a long time, almost forever it seems.  I think the last time I was at the Blender there was some kind of fighting going on as well, which may have facilitated my vacation.<BR>
<BR>
At any rate, I was having trouble writing, and it took this dquabbling and name calling, people vacating the Blender, to get me through my block. <BR>
<BR>
For those of you familiar with my writing, perhaps you will understand where 'Pool of Broken Tears' came from.  For those of you who I am new to, perhaps you will also understand.<BR>
<BR>
I'll be gone for about three more months.  I just popped in to say bye to everyone.  I am going to Europe, to back=pack around Eastern Europe, actually, and hopefully have some writing come from that.<BR>
<BR>
I will miss you all.<BR>
<BR>
Any who want to keep in touch while I am gone  precious_lana@hotmail.com<BR>
My trip will also be tracked online by a friend of mine.  If you're interested, check out www.hexi.com/knave<BR>
<BR>
Later lovebugs, nikki
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From: meilanna<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

spelling error - dquabbling = squabbling<BR>
<BR>
sorry...nik
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From: Michael T. (lyrically)<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Toklas ~ the problem with lyrics is that they are sometimes crappy poetry. :-)<BR>
<BR>
I've written 4 songs that I'm trying to learn to play. But they words don't necessarily make good blender material.
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From: Toklas<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Michael, nice to see you join the "trioletting."<BR>
<BR>
Nice one.<BR>
<BR>
on song lyrics- one modern band that has stand-alone-as- poetry song lyrics are the Cowboy junkies. I love their work for that reason. But you are right - a lot of song lyrics make good songs but not necessarily good poetry. 
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From: Harem<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Chiming in with those who like famous sayings.....<BR>
<BR>
My favorite of all time is  -  -<BR>
<BR>
" I CRIED BECAUSE I HAD NO SHOES , AND THEN I MET A MAN WHO HAD NO FEET . "<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
+++++++++
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From: B.K.<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

I hope you all will take a deep breath and think things out before anyone goes anywhere. I think it would be a big mistake for anyone to leave. <BR>
<BR>
Terry; Darlin you and I have an exclusive bump contract that my lawyer says is iron clad..lol, Please don't leave us. 
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Tolkas~ I loved 'Gauntlet'...Bravo! It was very good...=)<BR>
<BR>
Distant Moon~ 'Completely Saturated' was amazing...I liked it ever so much...=Þ<BR>
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Harem~ I'm sitting here, surrounded by tissues, and my hands are shaking, I'm surprised I can type...'The RAPE of Harem' was...wow...(((hug)))...<BR>
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Warrior Poet~ I like your writing...=)<BR>
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Love and light, Ali<BR>
<BR>
<BR>

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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Warrior Poet---<BR>
<BR>
        no offense...but threatening a woman with a 9mm isn't really romantic....<BR>
<BR>
                                     Gala
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From: warrior poet<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Gala~ Point taken....But romance was not my subject here.
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From: slug<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

echo: LOVE Ayn Rand - as kirk and i have discussed before. wonderful wonderful stuff. she herself was a woman much like her characters (as she was writing them - later in life i will not speak about...) it's nice to know that other people share my affection<BR>
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terry - I'm with BK - stick around and share with us. you have the right to ignore unpleasantness. you are encouraged to post more art - in whatever form you deem necessary. it would be simply awful to sign on to the blender and find it missing not only Gala (albeit temporarily) and Kev, but you as well.
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From: slug<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

toklas: love gauntlet. fabulous writing. amazing...i've been known to love like that :-)
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From: distant moon<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

ali, thank you for your comments, i was just like, throwing ideas on paper and it came out....anyway, thanks for saying something, gives me warm fuzzies
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From: willtobe1<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

This from a mostly silent, fairly new (but increasingly addicted)Blender reader:<BR>
<BR>
-Power to the Positive Poets, redirecting the course of the dialog!!!<BR>
<BR>
To Ali's quote challenge, here's my favorite:<BR>
"The Moving Finger writes; and having writ, <BR>
Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit<BR>
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line<BR>
Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it."<BR>
<BR>
I don't know it's origin but I got it from Vonnegut's "Breakfast of Champions."  I've yet to learn to live by it's lesson...<BR>
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To Toklas triolet challenge: Sorry, can't help ya there.  I'm definitely no poet.  But more on that later; I've got to go for now.
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From: slug<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Toklas-  i think i forgot to say: i started writing (poetry/prose/fiction) because i learned how to spell. before that i was reciting it to my stuffed animals.
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From: EUGENE    anonymous2001@privacyx.com<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

My world is but a dream my life but a shell<BR>
You are my only reality<BR>
Bright and beautiful<BR>
The light of my world<BR>
Like a never Dieing  star <BR>
My only world my only love<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
This Peom is for the Woman i Love Caroline. i only hope some day i can tell her that i love her 
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

In response to "why I started writing poetry"...I think it started back in 5th grade...I was having a terrible time, and couldn't really express it verbally, so I started writing poetry...looking back on some of my early 'work', I laugh my ass off(it's terrible!!!)...I used to just write when I was upset, but now that's not the case...Sure, I still write, when I'm sad...But, that isn't the only time I write...I write to express overwhelming emotions...There's a poem I wrote, and posted called 'Why'...that says it all...<BR>
<BR>
Love and sea breezes, Ali
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Date: 22 March 2001<P>

OK, three more quotes that I love...<BR>
<BR>
The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart. ~Saint Jerome<BR>
<BR>
The heart is wiser than the intellect. ~Unknown<BR>
<BR>
Do you want me to tell you something really subversive?  Love is everything its cracked up to be.  That's why people are so cynical about it...it really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for.  And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.   ~Erica Jong<BR>
<BR>
Love and smiles, Ali<BR>
<BR>

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From: deevaa (deevaa@paradise.net.nz)<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

I didn't want to say anything these past few days while there was all the bitter stuff on the board, but unofficially argyle has asked me to marry him.... and unofficially I'm the happiest woman alive.<BR>
<BR>
*grin*
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From: deevaa (again)<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Uumm... and Warrior Poet, I had no idea what Gala was talking about earlier today, and i have to say that poem disturbs me also. Threatening women with guns doesn't really say "I love you".
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From: Toklas<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

deevah and argyle Congrats! I wish you all the best!
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Dee...<BR>
<BR>
(I'll squeal and scream for you Later.)<BR>
<BR>
         Right now, large hug...some champers and chocolate dipped berries! Ross, you lug, take good care of her, hear?<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
          COngrats sweets...SQUEAL!<BR>
<BR>
                                          Gala
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From: Tanqueray Cowboy<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

(checking to see if it's safe to leave the flame-proof bunker)<BR>
<BR>
Dark Angel ~<BR>
Many thoughts and good wishes for your health!<BR>
<BR>
Echo ~<BR>
Good answer.<BR>
<BR>
Dee/Argyle ~<BR>
Congrats!<BR>
<BR>
Willtobe1 ~<BR>
"The Rubiyat of Omar Khayam."  Lots more good stuff to be found there!<BR>
<BR>
tc
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

*wide grin*<BR>
<BR>
Toks, Gala, Tanq ... thankyou thankyou!<BR>
<BR>
..... but Gala, will chocolate dipped strawberries post ok, or will you be eating them on our behalf?<BR>

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From: Argyle<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Thanks everyone :)<BR>
<BR>
I've fed her peeled grapes already, does that count in leiu of chocolate-dipped strawberries?
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From: nightofthesoul@aol.com<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Harem, I cannot simply read your work anymore without commenting. Your honesty and open heart astound my senses. I cried when I read  "Rape" and cannot say how sorry I am. Know that this shaded soul cares and please keep writing it out.<BR>
<BR>
*nightsoul*
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From: Argyle<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Just a quick thanks to Kirk for the link to the interview with Juster on the Phantom Tollbooth over at kisrael.com.  <BR>
<BR>
It was one of my staple movies and books as a child, along with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and other similar well-known classics.
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From: Chris<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Deevaa/Argyle--<BR>
<BR>
Hey...congrats, you two... I know the feeling---distance relationships are their own special brand of torture. But when they're worth it, they're REALLY worth it. Love that ring, btw.
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From: Becky<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

New here.  Argyle pointed me in this direction.  (Thank you.)  Just wanted to say that "the phantom tollbooth" is my favorite book of all time.  I remember reading it by flashlight many times as a child.<BR>
<BR>
Hi everyone else.  :)
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From: Argyle<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Thanks Chris ;)<BR>
<BR>
Heyho Becky!
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 22 March 2001<P>

Argyle---you lazy aussie...<BR>
<BR>
                   No. Peeled grapes are a nice touch...but tucking a freshly dipped strawberry between the lips of the woman you love...champagne in hand to tickle her nose...that is LOVE!<BR>
<BR>
                                    So says Gala
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