From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Harem~ Thank you so much...that means a lot to me...*insert smile here*...Thank you...<BR>
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Love and life, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=254">chris</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Good Churchill quote, sweetheart.... Reminds me of Ed Abbey: "Beauty is skin-deep; ugliness goes all the way to the core." ;)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=318">Meggy</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

TJ Holland<BR>
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TJ...I've been a regular reader of the Blender for the past few months now. I have a few favourites that I look out for avidly...Gala...the guppy... so many beautiful words!<BR>
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Tonight I read your latest submission "I'm 5". I will offer no critique about a subject I know little about - poetry... but I wanted to tell you of the affect your work had on me. I danced with you TJ. No other words for it. I am left feeling disquietened, sad, scared, hopeful, knowing...so many emotions provoked. You reached me with your words. And that is what poetry is all about! Thank you. <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Dee......oh girl....He has to say yes! The image of you heart afloat....lovely.<BR>
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And Meggy...<BR>
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            Thank you my dear...been a touch erratic lately, but I do love the Blender.<BR>
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Tanq Honey?<BR>
            I need a new TC poem in the worst way...<BR>
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                                    Gala
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Yes, TJ ~ That was powerful.<BR>
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Oops, I didn't spell 'amethyst' correctly in my last submission...just so you know, I know :-)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Azian-ize; the last two poems you posted were wonderful. Beautiful choices. Thank you for sharing.<BR>
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Terry; 'Tender Touches',Love your Cinquain.<BR>
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SCQueen; 'Ecliptic,' Mimosa smells heavenly when its blooming and what a lovely poem. I could close my eyes and imagine it all. Wonderful stuff!<BR>
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TJ; I'm 5, wow, packed a whallop with it.<BR>
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greysky; 'beast,' and 'candle in the soft' are two of my favs of yours lately. <BR>
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unchained; I love the way you write. "Don't Speak," took my breath away. <BR>
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flash;'What have I learned,' I like your stlye, thanks!<BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Tara----<BR>
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         You GODDESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR>
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         Honey, I'm not 5 is a perfect 10.<BR>
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                                             Gala
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=12">Tanqueray Cowboy</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Gala ~<BR>
My GAWD woman!  What do you think I am?  Some sort of _MACHINE_ that will just fulfill your needs on a whim???<BR>
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&lt;grin&gt;  Just kiddin'.  I'd be happy to, but I've got to check with Ms. Erato.  After all, she's the one in charge and I just do the typing.<BR>
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Thanx for making my day with your request, though.<BR>
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-tc
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=12">Tanqueray Cowboy</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

TJ~<BR>
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I'm 5:<BR>
Clever.  Touching.  Fantastic!<BR>
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-tc
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Sniffle.<BR>
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Tanq.   <BR>
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         Mea Culpa. I presumed. (whimper)<BR>
         Please forgive this forward fairy.<BR>
         (Lip quiver.)<BR>
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                     (One fat tear sliding down cheek.)<BR>
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                                        Gala, the contrite.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=293">Asian-ize</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

I just want to say that I've enjoyed so many of the poems/compositions posted on this site. I joined the blender just recently and I wouldn't be surprised if you guys are established writers. =) Keep it up! 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=12">Tanqueray Cowboy</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Um?<BR>
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Lady Galadrial?<BR>
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You ARE kidding, right?<BR>
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Right?<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Meggy, scqueen, TC, B.K., and Gala (luv ya, hon!) ~ thank you all for taking the time to let me know how you enjoyed <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.08.12.06.35.4016">I'm 5</a>. Your input means more than you know....<BR>
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Gala ~ I already told you, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.08.12.13.34.24634">I Say</a> was perfect! <BR>
"And all I know<BR>
is that I love you,<BR>
no matter what<BR>
I say."...says it all!<BR>
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And Unchained, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.08.12.18.47.13011">Lessons with a Zebco Rod</a> gave me goose bumps! The last part...<BR>
"He had done so much wrong <BR>
for so long<BR>
he finally knew what was right<BR>
with fish and with love.<BR>
He wasn't sure he'd ever<BR>
get the chance at love again<BR>
so he sat<BR>
and prayed<BR>
and fished." ...had so much impact!!<BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Tanq....<BR>
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        Well............maybe a little. (sniffle) But I hold your work in the highest regard. And I didn't mean to come off huffy. I also figured you might hang out a bit more if you know you are in demand!<BR>
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        Yup. Ulterior Motive central.<BR>
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                                     (Honk)<BR>
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                                      Gala
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=274">highpriestess</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Tj<BR>
 I'm 5 is an awesome poem...it shows true feelings...Keep them coming...<BR>
with love<BR>
Highpriestess
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Unchained...<BR>
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          You GOTTA stop....dear god......another solid gold poem...no fooling. Who are you? And how the heck do you do that?<BR>
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                                         Gala, a wondering
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=12">Tanqueray Cowboy</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Gala ~<BR>
There was no huffiness in your request!!!<BR>
I took it for what it was and I'm flattered!<BR>
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Yikes... I'm so sorry you didn't see the big ol'  grin on my face when I replied!<BR>
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I'm never far, but my muse -- truly -- isn't at my beck and call.  It's frustrating... you and so many others contribute so frequently and it's always so good!<BR>
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BTW, "I Say" is a perfect example!  Like TJ, I love that last line... and can identify with it (although that awareness was hard won.)<BR>
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Thanks for the kind thoughts...<BR>
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- The (himself-rather-contrite) Tanqueray Cowboy<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 12 August 2001<P>

Gala ~ I see that you are getting back to your wenchy self... well, Thank God! I've missed you so :-)
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