From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Rainbow chaser - well, shucks *blushes* I'm a bit shy still about putting all this stuff up, I still don't think it's very good.  But its stuff thats in me and has to get out somehow.  Have been through a rather tumultuous time lately, the writing reflects what's been going on.  I must admit I'm somewhat of a cynic when it comes to love, that bitterness is probably reflected in my writing. How bout yourself?  What is your source of inspiration? <BR>
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Keep up the great work<BR>
Empy
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1038">Blue</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

If someone uses the word testosterone in a sentence, like the testosterone between two people or nations, they may mean the machoism?  Is that how it is used?  Does anyone know?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1058">Chances are</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Firstly... If I have offended anyone who is Japanese or of Japanese origin by referring to a great atrocity in the history of the world, not just Japan, you have my sincerest word that it was not meant that way. I know and have know many Japanese people and both like and admire them and their culture. I have yet to visit there, however friends who have visited seem to enjoy going back and sharing their experiences of a wonderful and unique place. I used to have a kimono and I enjoy making sushi. Seriously. I'm not bad at it, have attempted it three times so far.<BR>
NEXT... I'm afraid you're all going to find my sex poems huge let down after the fuss. Well, I guess sex is like that, posting on.<BR>
FINALLY... Sex, fuck are just words to me referring to the act which may be great, brilliant, awful, terrifying, etc. Does kinda infer someone gets sexual satisfaction somewhere I guess? Sex is more a general term, fuck is more a dirty term (which may be a good or bad thing) but then that's just how I see it. Love may or may not be involved in both cases. Dunno why I'm rambling. Time to get on with it...<BR>
Dammit. Do my words get me in the shit or what? Oh dear.<BR>
;  )
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1058">Chances are</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

jackrhyme... checked out some of your previous works on the subject... WOW... is all I have to say. I am in awe - but refuse to be too intimidated to write my own thing. Going back now to peruse... wish I could bombard like that! Specifically 'Can a man have a fantasy?' but I'm reading onwards and backwards (of course, of course). Why you hidin'?  ;  )<BR>
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Chances
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Bridget - your work is great.. I loved 'perfection'.<BR>
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empy
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=969">drew1977</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

empy, i love the latest.<BR>
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And im sorry for all the crap.<BR>
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Boat Boy
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=801">Bridget O</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Zero Love and Empyrean~ thank you both so much! i'm a huge fan of both of yours, and Zero, i for one was shocked to see my name on the front page but thank you:)<BR>
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Bridget
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

All this attention...<BR>
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I feel just like J Lo. Sushi...you used my full name - and spelled it correctly. Now, if I weren't before, I am in   L - O - V - E with you my fine, fin-ny friend.<BR>
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Oh, I am certainly swimming in the pool here (the shallow end), but I can't rightfully take credit for jimmy and all his homofabulousness! I just simply ain't that cool.<BR>
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Great holiday challenge, though. Well Done. Kirk your litle monster and heart guys are so cute. <BR>
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Rhetoric/Jennifer Irene Kayrouz/blah blah blah<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=933">RainbowChaser</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Just like you, this has been the worst year of my life..i don't know if this has been for you. BUt, the man that i loved more than anything moved to ohio, although he promised to stay in contact, we haven't. I have a poem coming up about him later. But then, I stayed single for 3 months, and then met this other wonderful guy, we broke up about 2 weeks ago, we're still talking though, so i'm hoping there's a chance of us getting back together..who knows?  But, my life is my inspiration, my heart tells me what to write, i guarantee i can rip out a poem pretty quick..the words just come to me.  I started this to heal myself, but its ended up becoming fun for me, something i look forward to when i have free time. Also, my friends, and people i've come into contact with. I don't know i just hope things get better..so empy..tell me more about you =) RainbowChaser
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Chances are: heya -- welcome to the blender, I'm a kiwi living in Melbourne at the moment, I've been around for a bit so some of the older blender-folk have been given at least some introduction to the fine art of our slang :-D<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

btw - I meant to ask if you where an Aussie after I read that you wanted to snog Michael H. That was a give away.<BR>
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*wink*<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=744">jimmyallgrownup</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Rhetti confetti! Please don't undersell yourself dahlink: you are more than cool enough to be me. You're not me, of course, but this is merely due to the whims of genetics and heredity. I am glad to see you've mended fences with I.S./COD/Derelict Daisy/1-N Jim/etc. He does seem to be  medicated at least to the point of relative harmlessness these days. Besides, I loathe dissention and bad feelings. There is no reason we all shouldn't get along under the big Blender tent. Even cryptofascist right-wingers! And thanx zerolove, I'm hearin' ya on the Pac thing. As I always say, "A little more Pac and little less Iraq - and this world would be a LOT better place." Word UP and peace OUT.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Rainbow - this year is far from the worst I've had in my life... in fact it's been relatively easy! I've had quite a few hassles when it comes to love, but nothing that I can't(or won't) get over!  In the last two years I've had to deal with the guy with the girlfriend (that I didn't know about), the guy that ran off with one of my best friends, the guy that thought I was too full on (who proceeded to steal photos of me from my house, now who's full on!), the guys that were still hung up on exes, and thats just the ones I can be bothered mentioning!  But I realise that the only one that can look out for me is me - and I'm going to be pretty reluctant to trust anyone again in the near future, I've learned my lesson (do i sound like the cynic or what!?)  Always remember, they're not worth the tears you cry for them!  I hope happier times come for you...<BR>
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Empy
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Drew - Thanks as always.  Waiting for your latest....<BR>
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empy
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=933">RainbowChaser</a><BR>
Date: 15 December 2002<P>

Empy-WOW! You sound like you've had a lot of struggles, how did you get to the point where you decided that they weren't worth the tears you've cried?  HOw do you learn to move on so quickly...when's your next poem coming?  Do you see the similarities in our work?
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