From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

I haven't written anything anything worth posting in a while.  Nothing has come to me, and its really frustrating.  I hate writers block.  But I'll sit and wait for inspiration to strike.  That, or pull the rug from under me and then we'll see how things go.  That was for the benefit of anyone that actually ever read what I wrote.<BR>
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Kase - I read your friend's poem... I personally couldn't follow it.. I got lost.  But anyway that's just my opinion.<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
~empy~<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

*that should have been "ever actually".
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Ali; This is lovely Ali,  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.20.17.06.13895">A New Tapestry</a><BR>
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tj holland; How right you are TJ, it’s something you never forget  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.20.17.00.7307">Even Now</a><BR>
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kevin urenda; <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.19.16.57.10005">in the stars</a> and  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.19.16.59.11135">kiss</a> both are yummy. May we have more please? <BR>
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Kareem; <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.19.13.08.23456">The First Time I Saw You</a> Very nice, welcome to the blender.<BR>
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Jon; <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.20.13.28.3284">Reasons</a>  I’ve enjoyed your reasons Jon.  It’s amazing how love will find you when you least expect it. <BR>
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Thank you so much for comments, JWB and ladyinwaiting and Lulu. Glad you liked it.<BR>
<BR>
There has been some wonderful writing here lately. Keep it coming everyone,<BR>
<BR>
bk<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

TJ~<BR>
<BR>
Wow....<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.20.17.00.7307">Even Now</a> is exquisite.  Very well done. I enjoyed reading it very much...:)<BR>
<BR>
Love and quiet sunrises, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

TJ,<BR>
Even Now is beautiful
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Reasons... All are so beautiful and very touching.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

jwb~<BR>
<BR>
Thank you very much.  I am glad that you liked that piece.<BR>
<BR>
Spaded~<BR>
<BR>
*smile*  Thank you kindly.  You have brightened my morning. :)<BR>
<BR>
Echolocation~<BR>
<BR>
:)  Thank you very much for your sweet compliment.  *smile*  <BR>
<BR>
B.K.~<BR>
<BR>
*smile* Thank you dear! I am very happy that you liked.  *smile*  Thanks!<BR>
<BR>
Love and summer folly, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

jwb - Thanks for the words<BR>
<BR>
But I can't go. I wish I could. But I can't. I just can't. Kirk'll have to lock my account or SOMETHING. Maybe then I'll go away and stay away.<BR>
<BR>
Guess you're stuck with me again - sorry for giving you false hope.  :  P
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Hey Teej?<BR>
<BR>
Add my sighs to the growing stack for Even Now...<BR>
wow...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1076">Richard E. Murphy</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Kase, <BR>
I reviewed Wendy's poem. Now I'm certainly no authority nor am I a gifted writer by any stretch of the imigination but here's my quick review of "I LIKE".  <BR>
- First: too many "I Likes" throughout poem<BR>
- Second: What central message is she trying to convey...I got lost trying to decide where she was coming from.<BR>
- Last: I think she could of saved a lot of time and "ink" if she had just wrote something like: <BR>
<BR>
"I don't like a single thing about you...so let's go our separate ways...you travel East & I'll travel West...start out now...no time to Rest"!<BR>
<BR>
But seriously, let Wendy know that writing takes time and patience.  Offer her encourgement but keep her reality based. In conclusion, I really didn't care for the poem as the reader is left kinda wondering "now what did I just read and what theme was the poet trying to capture"? With this said, tell her to keep writing and practicing her poetry, for if she loves it enought, the words will usually come!<BR>
Wish I would of had more positive reflections for you! <BR>
Take Care, Richard E. Martin
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1076">Richard E. Murphy</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

CryingShame58<BR>
Hello!  Sorry for late response. Regarding my name preference, I like to be called Richard.  No special reason, just haven't really cared for Richie or Rich.  As for the age thing, so...you are my "elder"... you already know my age, how much of an elder are you?   You have me curious.  As for my sensual & humorous side...yes, I certainly have a good measure of both.  Guess it's due to being Irish.  Regarding my recommendation on the "close your eyes and let your mind go" biz...glad you enjoyed it. Sometimes we rely too much on visually "seeing/reading" the words vs. "feeling" the words.  Sounds like psycho-bable but I believe it to be true.  Well, Pam...gotta run. Do take care.  Kind Regards, Richard <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=795">muryan</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Teej,<BR>
<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.20.17.00.7307">Even Now</a>, was exquisite. Add another sigh to the long list will ya. Wow.<BR>
<BR>
Muryan 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">tj holland</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

WOW!! To all of you who have been touched one way or another by my "Even Now", thank you for saying so out loud. Your thoughts and opinions, good or bad, are valuable. <BR>
<BR>
A little about that piece...I was given those roses by a very special person. They were more than flowers. It is impossible to understand the meaning they held unless you were the one who gave them, or me, the one who received them. But the meaning was exceptionally deep. It wasn't LOVE as we know it. It wasn't for the ooohs! and ahhhs! that come with beautiful things. It wasn't the typical symbolism of a rose of any color. It wasn't the expense, nor the grand gesture. It was sooooo much more. And THAT 'unspeakable magnitude' is what will always stay with me.<BR>
<BR>
So perhaps each of you sensed how deep it really went?<BR>
<BR>
Again, thank you.<BR>
<BR>
-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

kase-<BR>
I didnt enjoy "I like", It was a little hard to follow. Maybe your friend should find out a little more about this person before she tries to write about them. Maybe that would give her some inspiration or something...i dunno.<BR>
~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=863">Champagne</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

-<BR>
I believe that all seasons are conducive to love.<BR>
Each season has it's own beauty that can make love special.<BR>
<BR>
A person can accidentally meet their soul mate<BR>
at any time, any season, and any place.<BR>
<BR>
You just never know when it will happen.<BR>
<BR>
-
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=863">Champagne</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

`<BR>
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WOOPS -<BR>
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HOW DID IT GET HERE.<BR>
<BR>
I THOUGHT I WAS SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THE<BR>
QUESTION ON THE SURVEY.<BR>
<BR>
DUH.<BR>
<BR>
`
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

dragonfleyes ~ you're on a nice roll this month. Your work has drawn me in. Just wanted to let you know.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=985">Elocution</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Richard E. Murphy--Your Sensual Garden of LOVE-was one of the most perfect pieces I have ever seen written!  I am so in awe of your talent.  I have read everything you posted a hundred times and each time it pierces my soul!  Thank you so much for sharing your blessed gift!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=5">jackryhme</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

umm chances... chu tought dat chu could leavt? dat chu vould be ablechu ? neee haah aa ha ack ack hack... neber... do shu undrstanct? neber ... lol dis is a addicktion like no uder vun out dere and NONE oft us may eber leavt  lol no truly i have tried many times... sigh.. but chu are all stuck vit me as well i guess... lol later peeps
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Jack, dear god, you mean there's no way out, we're all in a blender twilight zone of time and space forever stuck like crazy glue to love and rhyme and Sushi's raving mind..hehe.<BR>
Oh are we ever in trouble.<BR>
<BR>
bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Madi~<BR>
<BR>
*smile* I really liked <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.21.17.49.28918">closer</a>.  Exquisite write, truly.  :)<BR>
<BR>
Love and summer smiles, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Violet - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.21.19.21.28464">worth the wait</a> - I share your growing pains. I really DO understand exactly where you're coming from (but not regretting I never reached the D cup... LOL).
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Chances~ Thanks so much. :-)  i'm really not boastful about my boobs... they just BAM! showed up one day. i was a negative A for many many years. :-P  Thanks for reading my silly self-indulgent poem.  Sometimes it helps me to cheer myself on. heh.  <BR>
<BR>
*sigh* it's nights like this that i'm grateful for the love blender.  it's just me here with my fat cat charlie and i am starting to physically feel the quiet.  it's funny that a man has to go away for me to realize how much life he brings into this little apartment.  i'm such a sap.  you'd think i'd relish in the alone time.  bubble baths, jewel music as loud as i want... but alas, i miss him. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Chances~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.19.02.14.11040">Nothing Important</a> <BR>
<BR>
"I realised today I don't know you<BR>
I told you everything, though not for you<BR>
Yet I did not hold myself back knowing <BR>
Ears were listening, you know what I know<BR>
And yet I know what you want me to know"<BR>
<BR>
I like the way you put this ..... Rennie<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=12">Tanqueray Cowboy</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Maybe it's just me but... WOW!<BR>
It seems things are really cookin' here lately!<BR>
<BR>
I often read too little and praise even less.  I've been remiss.  I apologize.<BR>
<BR>
Some work of late reminds me of why I first came here.<BR>
<BR>
First,<BR>
<BR>
I'd like to add my voice to the approving chorus for<BR>
tj's <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.20.17.00.7307">Even Now</a>.  Maybe many of us have some similar experience at some point but, for whatever reason, it struck a chord.  Lovely, TJ.<BR>
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Other AWESOME stuff (in no particular order)<BR>
Madi: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.21.17.49.28918">closer</a>(!!!)<BR>
Ali: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.20.17.06.13895">A New Tapestry</a><BR>
tj (again): <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.14.11.44.28614">So</a><BR>
Gala (familiar and, as always, with tremendous humanity): <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.15.13.08.23440">mistake to ache</a><BR>
BK (among many and w/ a with a big wink): <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.17.19.06.26157">Quaking Spiritual Bliss</a> <BR>
Kevin (great to hear your voice): <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.19.16.59.11135">kiss</a><BR>
Walking C.: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.21.05.12.22360">Last Night</a><BR>
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This isn't a complete or by any means exhaustive list.<BR>
To some of the newer/younger voices...  you're being read... you're being heard.  Keep it up.  Everyone.<BR>
<BR>
(This is SO much more fun than the tedious massage board wars.)<BR>
<BR>
Pax.<BR>
<BR>
~tc
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

empy~ Thank you, thank you! Rough day, rough week, and I was reading your account and got to this one: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.20.22.30.23050">just a thought</a> (big smile and a laugh) I must have needed it since I feel much better now. Again, thank you :) ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

B.K.~ I've had so much fun reading you that I went to xanga and enjoyed your works WITH pictures.<BR>
<BR>
Ditto on Tanq's remarks. teej, the visuals and thought with the roses is spectacular ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

jon~ I've felt this, so I really like this one: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.20.13.28.3284">Reasons</a> Actually, I've enjoyed your Reasons, but am slow commenting ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

muryan~ congrats for how things are currently working out (good for you!). Made me like this post even more: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.19.18.07.28361">Finally Breathing</a> ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Richard...please forgive my rudeness...has been a HECK of a week. Your valentine piece was indeed lovely---but was posted after the deadline. I am delighted you still found us worthy of your stuff, which is indeed special.<BR>
<BR>
Thanks.<BR>
<BR>
Tanq My Sweet...If I were a Mormon, you'd be on my husbands list.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Madi girl...<BR>
<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.21.17.49.28918">closer</a> <BR>
<BR>
Gotta be in my top five faves of yours...like I could EVER pick...whimper.<BR>
<BR>
I bow before you lady...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

it dosent matter - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.21.22.34.15785">between only two...</a> - Ooohhh. Did I ever tell you that you write real good?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Rennie - thankyou, you know how to give a compliment.  :  )
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Violet - Well I guess by now I'll have to confess to having feelings of inadequacy about my breasts up until a few years back... I guess occasionally they still crop up (no pun intended!). But really, I'm happy with their size now. They're not going to sag in a hurry, that's for sure!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=660">Vishal</a><BR>
Date: 21 February 2003<P>

Been offline for a week, that's the bitch about living in Afica, beautiful as it may be, when it rains the phone lines die. Jon and B.K. thank you, right now your praise means more than you could ever know.<BR>
 T.J. "Even Now" oh my god, almost cried when I read this one, amazing as always<BR>
<BR>
Vish
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