From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

amaryllis - The more I ramble on the more insincere it sounds, hence why I keep my appreciations short and sweet. Looking forward to reading more of your work.  : )
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

I know I've only been around on the Blender for a few months, but I thank everyone for any and all comments I have recieved in the past.  I've only submitted a handful of works, but I've come to the realization that writing is not something I'm going to make accomplishments in.  I've made the decision to give it up, for I've never really been able to write anything that I've felt was decent, and lately I can't seem to write anything at all.  Thanks for letting me be a part of things.  I will still peak in from time to time to check out some of my favorite talents here, of course, but my submissions will no longer have to be suffered through.   Good luck everyone and thanks again.<BR>
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SCqueen-- Keep in touch with your Carolina roots from time to time!  Hope you feel better soon!<BR>
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Kirk-  Thanks for the Jan. front page pick.  That was nice of you to think I had a little potential!  Thanks for the site, it's a comfortable place to settle down and relax sometimes.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Kase - I personally hope you change your decision. I've enjoyed your what you've written in the past... I don't think I'm ever going to be an accomplished poet - hey, I'd be happy if I were mediocre. It helps me develop my creative and emotional side, in real life as well as in my writing, and watching my writing develop is like watching it take on a life of its own. Just thoughts. I hope you're like me in that you decide to give up - then you have a million things to write suddenly and you can't. Joking, but seriously, you'll be missed.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Kase~ I've enjoyed your work here because you seem to release some pent-up feelings in burst that come across honest and packed with emotion. That is hard to sustain. It is often nice to see any posting out of a poet even if it is just a favorite quote from time to time to touch base. Please don't feel pressured to perform here, just share. I've also lived in SC briefly, so it is a treat to see mention of the area by you and Whitney ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Willtobe1 - I realise this is belated but wanted to respond to a comment you made. I can sympathise with you on your feelings of being on the outside looking in.  I write primarily for myself, but gain a great deal from people reading and getting something from what I've written.  If my words cannot be shared with others, then why put them out in the open?  I may as well keep them to myself.  Which is what I've taken to doing recently.  You should keep sharing though, what you write is fantastic.  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.03.07.21.00.12979">Delicate</a> is just lovely<BR>
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~empy~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

empy~ I remember the first of last month was a day straight out of hell for me. Bills due, equipment not working, crazy weather, property taxes due before end of the month ... and I came in Blender and read something you wrote about serenity and inner peace. Forgive me if I didn't thank you for that then. I made notes, and I'm trying to find them. See what happens in this busy world? You make a difference and don't even know it. Better late than never, thanks ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Thanks for the limerick chances, nice to see one.  Don't you just love the way they flow.<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=74">Echolocation</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Hey all -- found this very on-topic site, "Essential Poems to Fall in Love With."  Thought y'all might enjoy it.  <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/poetry/essentialpoems/">http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/poetry/essentialpoems/</a>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=436">Jon</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Kase~ I'd hate to see you leave, but I'm sure you'll be back someday when the inspiration comes. If you love writing, don't give it up. There are only so many things in this world we can find a passion in, don't give up one of the most beautiful ways to express it.<BR>
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To all of those who think they go unnoticed...<BR>
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There have been plenty of works that I have deeply felt but did not comment on. My comments on the board is not an indication to the type of poetry I connect with. If I wrote a comment for every poem I have read and loved here on the Blender Kirk would scold me for spamming on the board.<BR>
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Trust me, I may not be commenting on your work but I am feeling you.<BR>
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Take care and all that I feel ya stuff<BR>
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-Jon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

i am almost in sensory overload at the quality of writings i am able to bask in here.  i can not believe my good fortune...<BR>
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star of david...  alone i am really really touched me deeply<BR>
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jim...  what is life if not for taking chances?<BR>
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lady...  betterer and betterer; the name i whisper is awesome!<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

I have been away from the blender for only a few days...celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary...and there are new people submitting great poems...<BR>
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ladyinwaiting ~~ i enjoy reading your submissions and can/could relate to <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.03.03.10.17.22165">Hot chick</a> .... i am probably (hopefully) a "few" years older than you if "It happen today!!!"...My son is 22 and my daughter 19 and I can remember when the same thing happened in our world...I hope there's sunshine in your world today!<BR>
CryingShame<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=161">Malu Lani</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

aparajita:  your poems speak to my heart and truly touch me.<BR>
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ladyinwaiting:  you write very well and your words strike to my soul<BR>
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i am a little new to the site and hopefully will find the courage to post my own poems soon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Kase,<BR>
I, too, read and like what you have submitted...I do not think of myself as a creative writer...I am nearly 45 and still looking where I can develop my creative side...My father (was) and older sister are the writers in my family...In fact, my daddy was a children's story teller with all his own stories.  I should have already had those stories published and dedicated to him...I hope you do not quit submitting your poems, but if you do...please find another way to express that creative talent in which you have...<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

CryingShame ~ thank you for the lovely compliment...older I am not so sure about...soom to be 45 here (omg!!) but loving every moment of my life...yes, sunny daze...my children are 17 and 14...what wonderful years we have had together...the greatest part about Hot Chick was the response of my son...lol...thank you for your beautiful poems...they touch me so deeply and it has been a pleasure reading them...thank you for sharing<BR>
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Malu Lani ~ thank you for the compliment...I write what I feel for the day...looking forward to reading yours in the future...thank you for sharing<BR>
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aparajita ~ thank you for the compliment...as always you could see the persons I speak of...you know me all to well...and your submissions mi dear are lovely...thank you for sharing<BR>
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jon ~ oh mi dearest jon...I feel as though I am having an secret love affair with you...I love your works...definetly a fan of yours...thank you for sharing<BR>
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jim ~ each new submissions brings me closer to who you are...you are my escape...thank you for sharing<BR>
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Rennie, Ali and BK ~ I only dream to write as you do...beautiful beautiful...thank you for all your works<BR>
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Thank everyone for your works...I find myself addicted to this site...always looking for more more more<BR>
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Welcome back Sushi!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Aparajita,<BR>
Thank you very much...<BR>
Kevin Urenda,<BR>
I am reading through everything you have submitted and having a wonderful time. It's like a treasure trove!!! I keep finding such beautiful thoughts and words and verses.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Jon,<BR>
Silence - how true the last lines are.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

BK,<BR>
How She Cries - beautiful...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Bk-<BR>
I really enjoyed "Only You" *big smile!* =D.<BR>
~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Star of David ~ I never get enough of you...Alone I Am...awe...thank you for sharing<BR>
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BK ~ I am also a big fan of yours...Only You...beautiful...thank you for sharing<BR>
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Jim ~ oh jim mi love...how beautifully you write...such compassion...someday we shall share that moment...thank you for sharing
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Gala ~ Half and Half...I loved it...nothing better than to have someone secretly leave you the little things that you love...now that is love...you are quintessential...thank you for sharing
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

LadyInWaiting,<BR>
Thank you so much
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=436">Jon</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting and Star of David~ Thank you for your comments.<BR>
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Oh and Star of David...<BR>
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I've been meaning to tell you that I really liked<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.12.22.02.8794">The demons of desire</a> , I think it was very well written and you capture lust perfectly.<BR>
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Take care.<BR>
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-Jon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Echolocation,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.03.11.21.04.29182">Silence is Golden</a> was put in great perspective...I have been told that I say it best when I say nothing at all...hee hee...sometimes i think that is a compliment, but it could mean something else...WHATEVER the case...I really like the way you expressed the silence...I have given this gift, but could never be as creative to describe it in that manner...take care...<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

Rennie- I have long been an admirer of your work.  Thank you for noticing mine,<BR>
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~empy~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 11 March 2003<P>

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aparajita~ a pleasure to see your comments as well as new subs postings.<BR>
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CryingShame, Chances, B.K., ladyinwaiting~ like many here, I enjoy your spirit on the board and postings. Thanks! ladyinwaiting~ thanks for that recent kind comment. I appreciate your hardwork here just as much.<BR>
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wolfscreamer~ so much food for thought (and music) in seeing your reflections on love lost / lover admired and still craved. Makes one wonder about their own past loves and lovers.<BR>
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amaryllis~ Welcome to Blender. You grabbed me right off with Complete Day.<BR>
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jim~ btw, thanks for the bump. Enjoying your insights and lines each time.<BR>
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jon~ So sweet and loving. Refreshing to read you.<BR>
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kareem~ what packed works. Welcome to Blender.<BR>
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Gala~ I always enjoy reading something from folks like you and Kevin over the years. This time you stirred some memories for me on this last new sub and the sweet offering left for your morning.<BR>
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Lilla~ Welcome to Blender. "Let the guitar drown my thoughts" got me right away. I knew I would enjoy reading you. Brids was a real treat.<BR>
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Dana~ Welcome to Blender. "Time for me" rings true.<BR>
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Star of David, Rhett and the others~ congrats on the Frong Page. Just gives me more opportunity to go back and read you again. Doing my best to read and catch up -- impossible!<BR>
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willtobe1~ more of your words, please. And, thank you.<BR>
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Madi~ thanks for the link. Interesting read. You know I've always enjoyed your image-laden works :-)<BR>
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Kase~ Are you aware you have to get written permission to leave Blender for any extent of time? You apply, we all vote, and Kirk gives you a two week pass ;-). Keep writing, you have more talent than you realize.<BR>
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Echolocation~ loved the "together as one" lines.<BR>
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Malu Lani~ Welcome
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