From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=385">Vandalarius</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

First off a word to Neon.  I just want to know what in the world you are talking about, because you have confused me.  To all the others, thanks for the comments.  Do not worry I do write love things as well.  Those will come probably today.  As you all know as fellow writters we all hit a point in our lifes where our writtings just are a certain way.  Right now I am depressed for many reasons, so my writting seems dark.  But do not worry I will post things more to the liking of the room.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

Vandal ~ <BR>
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I am enjoying most of your stuff too. I think Neon Screams maybe is reacting to what is happening in our country right now???  So I guess your fine work is being read by the FBI, who are probably scratching their heads trying to figure out the national threat hidden in your words! LOL!! Anyway, you mentioned posting things to the liking of us here at the Blender...post whatever you like, but just be sure it's not off topic. That means is has to do with LOVE/ROMANCE (or the lack thereof) in all it's guises and effects, that's all Kirk the Blender Keeper asks of us. We generally stay on topic here (though the last couple of days we got rather patriotic/angry/fearful, etc. and smidged a bit). Those who CONSTANTLY get off topic tend to be chastised, and if they don't correct themselves, I've seen them be ostracized here at the Blender (heee heee!!! little pun!). <BR>
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Anywhooo, welcome to the Blender. (if a REALLY cute FBI agent knocks on your door send him MY way!!)<BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=390">Hidden Poet</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

this is just to say hi to yourwintergirl. Look at the new submissions and tell me what you think ok
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

Teej,<BR>
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          You shameless hussy! Cute Fibbie my foot...<BR>
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          Take a number wench...and bring your own hand cuffs...<BR>
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                                            Gala
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

Hidden Poet~ 'Disregared' was exquisitely written...Well done...<BR>
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Love and liberty, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

Just wanted to let you know I've now heard from my friend who was in the WTC when the attacks happened, he is safe and well and has now been transferred to Philadelphia to resume work on Monday.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1">Kirk, Blender-Keeper</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

Neon-S: FBI? What are you talking about.<BR>
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Just a reminder of my typical policy: really offensive stuff (which vand's stuff ain't) risks being deleted ASAP.  For other off-topic stuff, I reserve the right to unceremoniously dump when I assemble that month's digest.  If a poem has other redeeming qualities, there's a fair chance I'll let it be. But, frankly, it's up to me, so make sure you have a backup of any non-romance related stuff that you post if you want it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

Dee ~ That's wonderful news. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

Hidden Poet ~ So, did ya like it? (your submission was good!) Nice meeting ya in 'Seattle'. Talk to ya soon.<BR>
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-TJ HOLLAND*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=74">Echolocation</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

Re Vandalarius -- perhaps it was "Untitled" that struck a nerve with Neon?  It's perhaps not a very tactful time to post a poem that talks about killing people.<BR>
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On the other hand, "Unremembered", while I'm not sure I see the romance element, is quite good.  I particularly like the last line, about "we paint our lives in chalk."  Sometimes that's not a bad thing; there may be things we are glad to erase.  Sometimes, though, things get smudged or lost when we wanted very much to keep them pristine.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=148">Neon Screams</a><BR>
Date: 16 September 2001<P>

Thank you Echo, of course thats what struck a nerve. Any red blooded AMERICAN who has just watched over 5000 of her Countrymen and Women be murdered in streets and buildings that she has walked with her family in should react to such callous behavior from anyone. It was as wierd as it gets. I read it through for content and then re-read them and found them to be as cold-blooded as it gets. This is not the Stephen King Poetry room and I am sure he wanted the attention which I just gave him but DAMN IT. If he were my kid I would Box his ears good and think he thinks of no one other than his own ten fingers and toes in light of one great atrocity. As for whether I called the FBI, well thats what he has to worry about hey.
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