From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=109">Stephen</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Just some comments from catching up in reading...<BR>
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Misti~~Thanks for posting <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.29.21.09.18759">The Witch</a>, I believe I've read it before somewhere, or read something similar in the past. Nice to see who it's by.<BR>
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it dosent matter(it should)~~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.29.01.33.27742">of thread</a>'s writing was...mmm. Though the meaning was slightly too far for me to grasp.<BR>
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Bridget~~Hah..too many of my friends are going through this situation: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.28.17.00.22451">Damn Boy!</a>      (not with me of course ;-) )<BR>
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TJ Holland~~ Lots of good stuff in the <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.28.17.20.7508">Broken Angel</a> collection, and err, if you keep comparing Cptn. Kirk to god, he may find some unhappy FBI agents after him for making some deranged romantic cult ;-).<BR>
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Galadrial~~Brilliant. So Brilliant...(in reference to <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.27.04.29.27115">Maxfield Parrish And The Crazy Nymph</a>)<BR>
"I want lush, lavish, and multicolored, <BR>
and gauzy drapes <BR>
over creamy flesh"<BR>
mmm.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

You guys!!! I didn't even check the board on my birthday! But many thanks for all the well wishes. I had such a special day. It's great to have such warm friends.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=845">BeckyAnn1110</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Rennie & CryingShame, thanks for the feedback. It's good to see people being kind to each other around here... it's just a bit of a downer when select individuals direct their words to specifically hurt others. I applaud people who don't let this harshness go on. I'm a new member to this community and I'm really glad to be here to share and be shared with! Thanks all!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Hey!  Nobody was fucking being harsh or mean or hurtful.  Jesus christ, do you people not know how to read?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Jack~~ on the "thread" verse, I cried (first time in long time). I have three threads of purple here above a purple heart with two stars ... too many anniversary dates, and one coming up for a medal far more than the purple .. these men left behind here would easily appreciate and understand your verse. Actually, they have with another honor of their own. A coarse diamond star in the rough is now a star of another kind. Semper fi ..... Rennie<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

BeckyAnn~~ Thanks for the kind words. I have seen the worst in man when mankind is unkind. Poets learn far more with a willing heart.<BR>
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Misti~~ I went back to try and read your works from the start of the new format postings since I had managed to read all your works before that. Amazing, in your feelings and honesty in sharing them. I always look forward to more of what you care to post. I hurt for you in the bad times, kick shins and butts with you in the aggravating times, and rejoice when things go well. Hug the Chris for us all.<BR>
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To All~~ Reading as references come up on this board, or I find a poet with a subject I enjoy, and then read all that poet's works here. Forgive me if I fail to comment. Each work means far more after reading the comments board and then reading through a poet's works. I get, and I am sure everyone here, far more out of the poems that way.<BR>
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Gala and Teej, I am doing the same on your works ... so you see, I have weeks of reading in order to do some catch-up so your posts mean even more to me.<BR>
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Jon~~ ditto on what you have written here. I spent hours reading last night, and even hit the last 40 days of the Blender comments to enjoy getting to know you and others here a bit better. Even enjoyed the pictures.<BR>
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jackryhme~~ I have always enjoyed your poetry, but then I know you a bit more from time before you came to this poetry site. I see where you have had something go into publication (if I am not wrong in how I read that). You keep working on your craft. You've already given me some memorable lines ... Thanks ... and Congrats!<BR>
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Inflatable~~ You managed to make "constructive criticism" into an oxymoron here recently. "Criticism" wasn't seen in such a negative light a hundred years ago. But maybe that has been your training or experience elsewhere. I've stood up here and offered a poema to you (or anyone) that needs work, lots of it. IF you want to actually do a critique or hurl criticism on something that needs it. Show us your skills .... hummmm? Maybe teach folks how to do a real critique with CONverse. Otherwise, I don't mind you ripping a hole in anything I've posted since what you say may be either welcomed or inconsequential to me and my life. Just don't mention Godzilla or eggplant. Those are the two things I am afraid of in life. Have at it, dear Sushi, you seem to need the attention. Turnabout's fair play. Post some poems of your own -- your words. We're only armed or graced with keyboards here. I'll post a famous Aldis poem on that and you can even critique her, or some additional Zen. I've got a few tons of that here. You already love us here, like the pup left at the door. You don't want to leave. So how about joining us? Now tell Mum, who hurt your feelings, broke your heart? Otherwise, I'll find where the delete and ignore keys are on my keyboards next, Sush  ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Just as it takes two people for a joke to be funny, it takes two people to perceive "criticism."  If you "criticize" someone who hasn't asked for it, it can be hurtful. It's all about perception.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Kevin~~ like jackryhmes's works, I started reading your poems and followed them off to your xanga site. Albrecht's woodcuts and the pre-Raphaelite's are a fav, so enjoyed the addition of pixs with the poems ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Sushi, I think an objective observer might think you were being a bit harsh; I tried to give you some metacriticism of what parts of your critiques were a bit strong.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

lawyer~~ poignant, I like your Geographically, and have gone back to read it a number of times. I hope to be reading more of your posts ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

sushi~~ when using someone else's words or ideas, you should either give them proper credit and honor their copyright ©, or post the words with "author unknown" or, at the least "anonymous" .. as in the case of "in this life" OR it becomes plagiarism according to such sources as www.dictionary.com :<BR>
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Roughly:  a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work 2: the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's (words or ideas) as if they were your own can be plagarism ...<BR>
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as I have done here to make a point by changing a word, adding words, and some punctuation. You acknowledged the source on the first work you posted here at Blender, but not the second. Nor corrected the error when praised for what others thought was your work ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

You truly CANNOT read, Rennie.  I wrote THAT one, bitch.<BR>
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WHAT THE FUCK IS YOUR PROBLEM?<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

and to JSG...<BR>
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NOPE.  Wrong.  Life isn't about perception.  It is about reality (something y'all lovelorn types forget).    Perception is NOT reality (unless it is EVERYBODY'S perception).  Perception is just a way to marginalize, dominate and control...and NOT take responsibility for CREATING your own reality.  Authoring it.<BR>
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  In your world order, just be sure not to criticize books or movies you see IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE CREATOR.<BR>
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Jeez, what a fuckin bunch of tight asses...<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

to all those who can't just let things be...fuck you<BR>
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i made a vaild critique: one shoulda been shorter, one didn't make a fucking bit of sense (hard as it tried)<BR>
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u don't like it, kiss my poetic ass, k?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

perhaps this is why your relationships SUCK  you're a bunch of stuck up self-important wannabees<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Rennie :  who the FUCK are YOU?  The Blender Police?  who died and made you the Chief Prick around here?  I thought that was Kirk's gig...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

JSG - AND WHO THE FUCK MADE A RULE LIKE IT TAKES TWO FOR A JOKE TO BE FUNNY?  SO SAD YOU CHILLUNS CAN'T MAKE YOURSELF LAUGH.  IT IS EVIDENT IN YOUR WRITINGS.  NOT MUCH HAPPINESS AROUND THESE PARTS, EH?<BR>
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SIMPLE MINDS.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=5">jackryhme</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

hmm childishness?  from one so aged ?  ah bloated fish i am so shocked, heh ya right... i think one of those true colors thingy eh? like you made a comment that was supposed to draw responses of hurt and indignation yet find none of this, only people that actually try to accept you for what you are,  now you feel so insulted by the lack of your favorite response, obviously, and lacking wit or intelligence you fall to the coarseness of your true nature...  ah well...  hey shark what's up?<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1">Kirk, Blender-Keeper</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Sushi; watch it. This is a warning. I'm as in favor of a well placed fuckword as the next guy, but you need to play a little more nicely...and as touchy and "tightassed" as you might think some people here are, they aren't the ones posting 6 bitter comments in a row.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Kirk~~ I long ago removed my "ignore" and "delete" keys, but just found my "Fuck It" key ... thanks for jogging the memory ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

The shark? Whatever happened to that guy? No, sounds more like OneNutJim to me.<BR>
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Sushi,<BR>
You feel superior to this forum and you seemingly loathe the people, so why do you keep coming back? Do you think we will all be enlightened/educated by your bitter rants? If you want to enlighten and educate, try (really hard) doing so in brilliant, original, thought-provoking poems. Your Board comments are pretty much a waste of space. Criticism is fine, but this is the Blender of Love, not the Garbage Disposal of Hate.<BR>
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Rennie~<BR>
Thanks for reading my poems and for liking them. Thanks, too, for the well wishes. I haven't been submitting as much stuff as usual. I feel immobilized by my poverty and depression. But I've finally found a job. Training begins in September. Yay!<BR>
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Stephen~<BR>
You're welcome. I found *The Witch* in What Do Women Want? a book of Erica Jong essays. In Jong's words, Adelaide Crapsey (1878-1914) was "a much-neglected poet" who "often probed women's issues." 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Rennie ~ That was funny:-)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

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Misti~~ (Aldis) not my work here, but I really enjoy this Aldis verse. Among other things, I spent years with the works of dead writers and poets. I even got to meet famous writers and poets along the way. Your Kerouac for one in St. Pete. I finally got a bit less intrigued with these writers already dead, trying to figure out just what they really meant in vague or antiquated references (even when I do this myself at times). There came a time when I realized that I enjoyed the new works of living writers ... even more, the unknowns. A real treat to actually see them discuss their works. I really enjoy the passion of romance poets. I like these things about a writer that Aldis points out here. You are like this in your honesty in writing. You have great wealth in spirit. You may find depression in wanting things to be better, but you will grow and prosper in this. I applaud you and hope you find a balance without losing your edge. I believe you are working to perfect your craft for yourself and the audience you have now. I was thrilled to see the real support Chris gave you here. I hope that you gain an even broader audience, Mistie. My hat's off to you, my applause, my admiration for your efforts and ability to share. Why wait years to admire someone after they are gone? But I also give my admiration to all the poets who care to share here ..... Rennie<BR>
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WORDS<BR>
by Dorothy Aldis<BR>
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Now she is gone/ <BR>
Like a flight of wild birds,/ <BR>
And things that were words before/<BR>
And more than words./<BR>
Courage and Loyalty,/<BR>
Humor and Pride - /<BR>
These are the weapons/<BR>
She used till she died./ <BR>
Love gives life meaning/ <BR>
In a look, in a breath,/ <BR>
But never so truly/ <BR>
Or deeply as death.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=795">muryan</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

What happened to the nice harmonious blender board? This is really sad, I can feel sushi's cynicism just by reading his words. It makes my soul sick. Oh well. <BR>
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To the people who really matter to me!~ I have a new scanner, and as soon as I can figure out how to enlarge my picture I'll post it where you guys can see me okay? Try to contain your excitement. *grin*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

scqueen~~ :-) mermaid honky tonk woman ... been a real treat also reading you ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.30.20.06.12826">My Thoughts</a> <BR>
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: )
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

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<a href="http://www.laloft.com/int1.htm">http://www.laloft.com/int1.htm</a><BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=902">spaded</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

Liz- enjoyed your poetry.<BR>
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spaded
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

scqueen~<BR>
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Hey girl...I was out of town, so I didn't get to say this on the correct day...Happy Birthday (albeit belated)!!!!! (((HUGS))) Hope that you had a great one!! :)<BR>
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Love and sapphire songs, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 30 August 2002<P>

:) ~~ <a href="http://members.tripod.com/~TruLeigh/Ticked.html">http://members.tripod.com/~TruLeigh/Ticked.html</a> ..... Rennie aka TruLeigh
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