From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

coujeaux - and you say I do you too much credit! Thankyou very much...<BR>
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As for the Crystal 'debate' (cause we don't argue anymore, of course) I thought TJ was trying to express and share her honest opinion, take it or leave it, and what we do or don't post here, well I don't think that anyone's arguing that it's up to the individual to draw the line?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

kareem - it is only raining (where I am at least).    :  )
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Rennie.. sorry for the slow reply, its been a busy week.  Glad you liked it.  With any luck I'll be able to come up with something a little more profound soon.<BR>
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~empy~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Tanq~<BR>
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Thanks for posting that Amanda Marshall quote--I really like her voice.  *smile*<BR>
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Love and falling ethereality, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=96">dragonfleyes</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

yowza!<BR>
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thanks folks!<BR>
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I dig all your works as well, but am too lazy to post which ones!<BR>
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but thanks for the comments!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=19">Crystal</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

T.J.~  I am left with much to say about your comments. I quote "the NATURE of the rendezvous between the two people in the poem was, in itself, crude and instinctual"  Well, how am I supposed to not take that personal when I am one of the two.  I am not going to make this into any debate.  <BR>
   I don't mind people criticizing my work, what I mind is the censure of my ability make a decision to post it.  By the way, there are a few reasons I post my work, so others, that may be going through something similar, can see they are not alone, and so that I may  unleash my feelings, I do not write and post "to a public forum wanting only praise for it."  Often I come to this board and people have taken something out of context in which starts this huge, dramatic, argument.  I admit that you have offended me, not my work – that is all-  Subject is dropped.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Crystal,<BR>
<BR>
Not intending to get into debate, but did you drop your heart because you wanted to or because you had to?<BR>
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I thought it was graphic too, but written well enough to read to the end.  Thanks, you're not alone either.  I've sought comfort where it could be found.  It doesn't work as well as I want it to though.<BR>
<BR>
Jim<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
<BR>
I admire everything you submit....you are wise, witty and wonderful and such an inspiration to me....Thank you for the request of my birthday....It is March 27th and I celebrate it for as long as my family and friends will allow me to do so....Celebrating life is something I do best, because I am "usually" in my place with a sun shiny face!<BR>
<BR>
CryingShame58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=436">Jon</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Woops, didn't mean to post twice. Forgive me Kirk hehe. :-)<BR>
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Take care<BR>
<BR>
-Jon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=765">spaceman</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Galadrial <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.23.17.00.28608">tremble</a>  is smart and sexy...the perfect combination. <BR>
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dragonfleyes <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.24.11.03.13200">phoenix: tribute of a lover</a>  add me to the list of admirers.<BR>
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Tanqueray Cowboy that quote <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.24.19.02.25779">Quotation: When Harry Met Sally</a>  is my greatest fear.<BR>
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<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1076">Richard E. Murphy</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Hello CryingShame58,<BR>
<BR>
Looks like we are both the magic age of 44...for now. <BR>
 I just hit the mark on Feb 6th.  So, you are only my "elder" by a few "tender" months...my dear lady.<BR>
<BR>
Just curious but how did you come up with the "CryingShame58" blender name?  What does the 58 stand for? <BR>
 <BR>
By the way, Congrats on being Irish!  I'm about 60% Irish, 20% German, and 20% Swedish. I am, however, most proud of my Irish ancestery!  My family is from Dallas, Texas, but I grew up in Mississippi.  I now live in North Carolina.  It's a great place to live as we have the ocean, mountains, and lots of great attractions to visit and take advantage of.  However, I am most fond of New England and have an a complete love for Maine (Cape Neddick and York, Maine), where I previously lived.  <BR>
<BR>
Well Pam, I must run.  Take Care and continue your poetic pursuits...I enjoy your work.  <BR>
<BR>
Kind Regards, <BR>
Richard<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

DEADheart~welcome aboard...I know your pain all to well...thank you for sharing
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=436">Jon</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Rennie~<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.25.13.26.9992">FROM THE HEART</a> is simply beautiful.<BR>
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Take care<BR>
<BR>
-Jon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Richard E. Murphy,<BR>
<BR>
Sounds like you have traveled many a mile and lived in some great places...My favorite uncle (world traveler) lives in Maine and he wouldn't live any place else...May it have been your occupation that led you to these places? <BR>
<BR>
I was born and now live in Shreveport, Louisiana...I have lived a couple of other places, but they were more south than Shreveport...I have traveled out of the USA a few times, but haven't seen as much of the US as I plan to visit...<BR>
<BR>
My loveblender name was an impulsive silly decision...There is a country singing group called the Mavericks and they have a song called "What A Crying Shame"...I had a best friend and we used to listen, singalong, and laugh at the song together...Also, I was born in 1958...so that's where I picked 58...There's a little more to this story, but the board may not want to read the details...<BR>
<BR>
Would you like to email me sometime?<BR>
<BR>
CryingShame<BR>
<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Rennie~I agree with jon...From the Heart...incrediable...somehow our hearts do manage to mend...simply beautiful...thank you for sharing<BR>
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Chances~???...once again dear you speak to me...deep inside me...thank you for sharing<BR>
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Gee I could go on and on...so many great pieces of work here...thank all of you...you have touched me deeply
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1060">Mysteriousone07</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Hey everyone..I've been posting some new poems up and it's been basically all about this person..grr..<BR>
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All I know I can't do anything about it yet I still have feelings for him..That sucks!! Well I am grateful for his friendship and I'm happy--really happy..<BR>
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To everyone--keep writing which writing poems or just basically writing expresses your true emotions and get in touch with it..yeah I think that's what I'm trying to say..Well til then loveblender poets!!--Mysteriousone07
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Ok...not a love related rant...but I GOTTA VENT.<BR>
<BR>
A few weeks back, some very weird chick from a poetry chat decided I was making eyes at her guy. (EYES? OK...weird, but hey...) She has made a point of Im'ing me when she thinks "HE" might be talking to me. <BR>
<BR>
This week, she came up with a LULU...she im'd me because she says the fairy I use at the Respite "belonged to a friend" and was being used "without permission".<BR>
<BR>
COUGH.<BR>
<BR>
My icon came from a public image bank online---and I have seen several of them in my postings. I don't OWN it...but neither does anyone else? <BR>
<BR>
Anyway, today I was speaking to her "babe", and asked him why this ozone cookie was doing this. He told me she said I had STOLEN HER ART...not a friend. Ok. is she an artist? She draws a lot? No...not that he ever noticed.<BR>
<BR>
A few weeks ago, after I did a reading, she sweetly suggested that she had a heard a VERY VERY VERY similar poem...just the night before...but NOT by me. Nice.<BR>
<BR>
Now Blender Buds, I am NOT the hottest poetic talent in the world...but I write a LOT. I think any of the old timers can attest that I have written her for a VERY long time---and my poetry is my own?<BR>
<BR>
And Babydoll...in case you decided to tail me here, My name is NOT JONI, whoever the heck that is. Perhaps instead of popping into my world, you might consider GETTING A LIFE?<BR>
<BR>
As for me, I have  had enough of net nuts, loonies, and assorted oddballs.<BR>
<BR>
                                   Gala
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Rennie;<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.25.13.26.9992">FROM THE HEART</a> I really enjoy your writing and this is one of my favorites of yours.<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Darlin Gala; We know your writing, it's quite distinctive and quite a volume by now. Tell those wackos to get lost.<BR>
<BR>
bk<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">Indefensible Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Teej: Just LIGHTEN UP, girl! I'll tell you what, BAD poetry offends my sensibilities, but I leave comments about it off the Board. And Crystal, you don't owe an apology to anyone. Unless you were writing untruths about someone's MOM or some such thing, apologies are hardly called for. Art offends, and honest art REALLY offends. I wouldn't call it a great work, but it's always refreshing to read something different.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

hopelessromantic~Stranger...I love it...reaches deep within me...sounds like a recent relationship I have been in...maybe the stranger is afraid...maybe that is why the change...communication is the key...have you tried that?...as much as I hate to admit it...the stranger is me!!!...welcome aboard...keep up the good work...thank you for sharing
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=902">spaded</a><BR>
Date: 25 February 2003<P>

Hey do I sense a romance brewing? <BR>
Or are one, or both, of you already married (cause admittedly I could just be confused)?<BR>
 <BR>
**wink**<BR>
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spaded<BR>
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