From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=947">Dragonfliez</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Sinned I just wanted to let you know that I think your work is very good!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=925">whisper</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

thanks kirk!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.09.18.14.58.6788">DIE!</a> <BR>
Well that was certainly a fun read.  You know, when some people post here, everyone jumps their shit.  And then, when THIS kind of thing comes along, none of the Rhetties or Rennies say a thing.  Go figure...must be a grrl thing.  At any rate, just wanted to acknowledge what a profound piece of poetry this is...Kirk?  Have the lunatics taken over the asylum?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

By the way, Jessica - there is nothing wrong with having fillings.  Seriously.  I have had a number of fillings since I was a kid!  In fact, I just had a couple of fillings re-done (you know, those white ceramic kind?)  As long as you keep those teeth brushed and cut down on the sweeties you shouldn't have too many more problems with them.  I have fillings, you have fillings, all God's chilluns have fillings.<BR>
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Don't forget the mental floss!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Rennie,<BR>
Cute one about STYX River...A few years ago, I floated the Styx River in southern Alabama...it was beautiful, although the water was a copper color...I never have figured out how those tall southern pine trees can grow in white sand...Is this the same river?<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Hmmm...<BR>
well, I was actually out of town when jessica posted DIE.  But since it was mentioned that I read it - I did.<BR>
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I sense the emotion, but fortunately it is not a feeling I can echo right now. So, I really don't comment unles a post really strikes me. And, I haven't jumped on any posts lately. I have been keeping on the keeping ons.<BR>
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Good to see you floating around again, Sushi.  I thought you had ditched me for another. <BR>
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Rhetty (I LOVE it when you call me that!)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

CryingShame~~ Yep! Some of my fav times have been floating rivers in the eastern states. I had a recreational place off Hwy. 10 for trips south until the hurricane that hit the area. One of my docs teases about keeping me off the mythical "Styx" river. Next "float trips" I do will be on the Pacific. The copper color is from the tannin in leaves. I grow hardwoods, but there are many different kinds of the softwood pines. I am fascinated with the ohia trees that grow in the old lava flows at the place in Hawaii.<BR>
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sush~~ (politely) yeah, it's a south-urn-grrl entente cordiale / Halloween theme type-o-thing. I'm willing to bury the hatchet with ya. Come fish the Styx with me ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Crying...don't be silly girl! Nothing is ever lame where candy is concerned...:)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

From the little Celtic exploration side of me, here is: <a href="http://homepage.eircom.net/~tonymcg/anamcara.html">http://homepage.eircom.net/~tonymcg/anamcara.html</a> a bit better explanation (opinion) of the concept of "anam cara" that I like better (my opinion) than the term "soul mate" ... works more to the "beloved" concept than the "soulmate' term some lovers share with each other. Folks often reach to try and define or provide opinions on what they have yet to grasp in any form: I'd as soon a child try to tell me what orgasm is -- ridiculous ... except that a child is also entitled to his/her opinion in terms of what he/she knows. Happy Couples in relationships often like to be able to define what they have/had to others, but usually stay more busy just enjoying what they have than defining it. Humans like to put things into categories: "good" "bad" "fight" "run" "first wife" "first mate" "you go first, see IF it holds ... " I'm not into control, so being an authority or finding absolute definitions doesn't turn me on, BUT I think it good and interesting to explore anything. There are multiple definitions for the words "soul" and "mate" -- so how can there be one absolute and perfect definition everyone will accept (in English) for a term like "soul mate" when there is no one absolute definition for a feeling such as love that is used in part in trying to do define any of this? You read me, you learn I am into Simple Reality and trust (not control) -- the only way I could spend years dealing with real wolves and other exotics, or the men in my life. Within reason, I think no one right or wrong in their opinions when discussed or debated in civil manner (seriously or with a keen sense of humor) ..... AnnLeigh Clair McGregor aka Rennie Lorca
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

leamas~~ interesting and poignant work on Refresh after reading your previous works again ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=455">frozencharlotte</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Fish food for thought...<BR>
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  "The whale only gets harpooned when he spouts."<BR>
- Henry Lea Hillman<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=902">spaded</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Inflatable sushi- why no work lately?<BR>
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Jon- like your olllllld contradiction poem<BR>
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lots of love, hugs, and one long slow kiss (yeah you)<BR>
spaded
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

sinneD:<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.09.18.23.20.3487">you</a> I just read all your writing and I am glad you picked here to write. It's wonderful. Please write more for us.<BR>
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Kindred_Spirit49: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.09.17.17.50.24180">Beach Sand</a> Beach Blanket BINGO! wOW HA. I love it! Glad you liked my kiss poem too. More please!<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=744">jimmyallgrownup</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Sushiman, you are a card! My thoughts about that poem exactly. And what you said about fillings, well, you had me rolling with that one. Something tells me you'd be a magnificent dinner conversationalist. It's a damn shame that West Virginia is so far from San Diego. I must have a word with God on that one. Someone get me in touch with his people! ASAP! ;)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=949">TimmyLee</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Hi all,<BR>
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Im new to writing poetry, so please hang in there with me.  I have read some of the other poems on this site and know that I am not nearly as good as you all are, but I am trying to express my love for my ex girlfriend.  I want her to know that I will go to any length for her at any time. I would appreciate any input anyone has on my work though.  Thank you all so much<BR>
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Timmylee
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Oh. Too fucking weird. I was on my way back from Seattle today and Dr. Seuss's "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish" was going through my head. So I made up my own, planning to get it to my Mind Blender tonight to solidify it. Then I get on-line and see leamas's <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.09.19.10.44.25305">refresh</a>. I was stunned by the similarities between it and my <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.09.19.19.32.32487">One Fish</a>. "My eyes are old" I used from leamas in my 'bump' as it fit better than the line I originally had. But weird man. Weird.<BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Teej,<BR>
That is my absolute favorite Dr. Seuss book, although according to the letter I just submitted my favorite was Green Eggs and Ham. That must have been a long time ago. Anyway, I love your take on it!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

BK ~ can you say that fast five times?  [2002.09.19.19.47.14234]]  I like this a lot. It goes right along with the book I'm reading right now...'Charleston' by John Jakes.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Can I say 'shit'? <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.09.19.19.47.14234">Sweet Silk Skin Surrender</a>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Spaded:<BR>
Heh, you think I'm a romantic??  Like Deevaa said, "its nice to know you can be an emotional sap at times too Kirk" (suppose she was talking about the K+R Carousel)...but that tends to be the exception, not the rule.<BR>
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Inflatable Sushi:<BR>
I think people tend me more sensitive to crap posted on the board than as a work...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Kindred_Spirit49: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.09.19.17.56.18940">Thirst</a> Nice one thats why I had to bump it and I meant to say it in notes. Keep it up please, you are great for inspiration.<BR>
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SCQueen; John Jakes did the North South series right? Will have to check that one out. Rubber Baby Bugy Bumpers five times fast ha. Thanks, glad you like it.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=909">leamas</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Thanks Rennie (I don't know if I spelled that right).<BR>
I know with the society of poets; of forlorned and misunderstood people that are a dime a million but if you are stuck there and can't get out it is nice to have somebody validate your feelings.  It's nice even though I am the most negative person I know.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=141">wistful</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

Ali ~ thanks for the kind words about "Hollow Air".  My writing is not coming in the torrid volumes it was a year ago, so I really appreciate it when what I do manage to eke out gets a comment. Especially from one of my favorites! (Though, to be fair, I have many favorite writers here on the blender)  <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 September 2002<P>

leamas~~ why "negative" then? ..... Rennie
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