From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=918">Jenilee</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

I took a stab at a bump to BeckyAnne1110's I'll Heal......Its my first try so I would like to know what you think.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=918">Jenilee</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

    I just wanted to say that of everything I read tonight I must say "The girl I used to be" (LYDIA) touched me in a way that I havent been touched in a long time.  Its real, and its something I feel everyone can relate to at one time or another in their lives.  <BR>
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Its funny how, somehow, thats just what I needed to read to feel not so alone and I thank you for that.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Thanks Rennie; Lately I just hop scotch in and out of here. Have not had the chance to read a lot. But I hope to catch up soon and make some comments again as well. Been doing the mind and body thing hikeing all over the place. Glad to see you back here.<BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Rennie,<BR>
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I am new to this site...All your works are incredible, but for some reason...yesterday your submissions stirred within me...<BR>
How you Left Me, Ogden's Dragon, Tell Me How, etc --- I kept thinking....Rennie can't top the last one and then you did...i can't wait for the inspiration that you will submit again this week....Of what i understand (by reading the comments) is that you have been away...I believe that the loveblender is reaping the rewards that you are here...I know I am.<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Zero Love,<BR>
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<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.27.00.45.15967">sleep world</a>, how clever!  And I thought only God was watching the night...Sometimes when I am wide awake at 3 AM, my aim is to ponder positive.  Then other times I am tired and get frustrated.  Thanks for sharing your quote because I will watch the night along side of you.<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=614">Lydia</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Wow, <BR>
thank you so much Misti and Jennilee for the comment on my submission.  It really helps me when I know that others are feeling the same anxieties as I. My self-actualization meter is so skewed...that was partly a plea, partly an acknowledgement.<BR>
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Such praise.  I don't know if my delicate emotional state can handle it.<BR>
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Lydia
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=660">Vishal</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Misti, may I recommend The Dead Zone, also Stephen King. Don't let the title put you off, takes the whole pyschic thing one level further. I've always loved because its such a completely sad story.<BR>
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Vish 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Dear CryingShame (and others),<BR>
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I am still working toward getting moved and going sailing. I've tried to check the board often, and post often to get back into the feel of this community. Thank you for what you wrote, CryingShame, that means so much to me to be praised by peers. I am also grateful for the inspiration here. I was taught to write poetry for myself to unwind. I am amazed, grateful and happy with someone else enjoying it or moved by it enough to comment. What was also nice about this community in the past was some of us shared e-mails with further comments about postings. I am too swamped to do that now with trying to go sailing .. so I keep it on the board here often. The sharing was never restricted to just this website. Seems friendships blossomed here, and looks like they still do. In all the difficulties and joys in life, it is good to see a place like this where posters support each other. So I am very glad to be back, CryingShame. My husband was killed, and not long after, I nearly died from cancer and the treatments. I haven't been up to posting since the website changed to using passwords. Comments like yours make me glad I am coping enough to post again. Thanks again, every kindness and encouragement helps as further inspiration for me and I am sure for others here. I cannot read as fast as my heart desires on this site, but I have enjoyed all the posts as I go and try to read all that each poet has written. This way I try and get a better feel for what each writes ..... Rennie 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=685">Sil</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Galadrial ~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.27.04.29.27115">Maxfield Parrish And The Crazy Nymph</a> was wonderful. Thanks.<BR>
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*V*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=620">Varda</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Rennie: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.26.12.11.9626">HAIKU ADIEU FAUX HAIKU</a> is super! *grin* I like it a lot.<BR>
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*V*<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=620">Varda</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Yes, Sil is me too. Whoops. ;)<BR>
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*V*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Sil~~ Just read your Untitled work (is time what our love's about) ... poignant and so true about any old love we never really leave .. good lines and work ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Bk~~ I actually know where the Bluebird and Loveless are in Nashville. Maybe you can round-up some Blenderites (1st Annual Southern Division Blenderite Reunion/Convention?), this winter or next spring when my fella and I are in Tennessee, and all of us meet for Bluebird's Writer's Night and a Sunday Loveless breakfast buffet ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=717">zero love</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

CryingShame58~~ i'm glad u liked it, and i'm glad u watch the nite wit me its boring doing it alone<BR>
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thanks<BR>
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ZeRo LoVe
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=69">Savannah Haze</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Ooh, ooh, I'm in Memphis!  A Nashville get together would be AWESOME! I haven't been to the bluebird in YEARS!!!<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=888">prezioso</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Foolish~ Your words define most of what I hide in my days. I appreciate the submission and take it for what it is worth.<BR>
I have done much in my life to deserve to be alone. And I would willingfuly choose a life alone instead of having to endure another heartache. Though the thirst, the taste still remains. Love. Ever since that first abberating bliss, that first prolonged kiss, I have been left with a hunger that will not subside. So precious is the heart, and yet easily conquered. I truly believe that when love lives within, and then love leaves, it leaves the gate open. Trespassers, perpetraitors, imposters. I never knew there were so many as countless as the stars. And this is the only story I know...<BR>
 "Love is the hearts eternal thirst to be completely known and all forgiven". Oscar Wilde
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

BK and Savannah Haze~~ sounds like fun. Would be nice to visit the sites in Nashtown again before I sail off to become part of the South Pacific Chapter of the Loyal Order of Blenderites (or some such) and have to float my poem submissions in a bottle to Kirk. We need the Blender t-shirts! ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

How about the first Blender South bash??? Any and all blender poets welcome. What say you all? <BR>
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bk <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Hey how do y'all post pictures here?  I saw some art of a beauty named TJ, thought it would be cool to post an occassional one myself.  Where are the directions for this darn thing, I can't seem to make it work!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=902">spaded</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

cyan_ infatuation junkie...I really got it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=902">spaded</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Foolish- Regrets Only..good read.<BR>
Inflatable sushi-In this life, i don't think I totally agree.  Maybe it is unconciously, but the reasons why not, most of the time (because of course there are always exceptions)we choose. Then we even kick ourselves in the arse for choosing them.<BR>
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spaded
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 27 August 2002<P>

Gala --- ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.27.04.29.27115">Maxfield Parrish And The Crazy Nymph</a>  love it. *smacks lips together*<BR>
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Yip.<BR>
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Sushi, The painting of TJ was by me. You have to upload the image to your server, and then use HTML to add it. Be sure to click the HTML button on the submissions page though, cause sometimes it'll come up a little wonky if you don't.<BR>
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Take care of your hearts,<BR>
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dee
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