From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Thanks for caring... There will always be a scar this time - a physical one to remember my 'rugby player' by. Was operated on under Gen. Anes. for 2 2/1 hours last week and much better now.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

jwb71913,<BR>
Thanks for caring... There will always be a scar this time - a physical one to remember my 'rugby player' by...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

jessica - Good to see you writing again. Hope to read more.<BR>
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Calypso - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.12.07.16739">Reclaiming the Light</a> - This was lovely.<BR>
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RainbowChaser - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.13.31.1440">Brighter Days</a> - I was with you through this one. Wonderful.<BR>
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darwin - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.13.45.18768">for this</a> - Quite divine.<BR>
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Rennie's Captain - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.14.22.388">WHY DO YOU LIKE SUNSETS?</a> - Nice. You use more words than she does... <BR>
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KindredSpirit - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.15.04.24507">Obscurity</a> - I like your poems quite a lot.<BR>
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B.K. - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.16.57.8137">Fractal Love Designs</a> - You must know I'm so happy to be able to read your work again.<BR>
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kareem - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.18.20.17635">Let Me In</a> - Incredibly from the heart. Well done.<BR>
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Cattie - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.19.35.24229">Crumple up</a> - Usually I don't think much of spacing in poems. This worked really well.<BR>
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Kase - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.23.01.47.4633">Before I Open My Eyes</a> - Could you have ever doubted your talent?<BR>
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Jim - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.23.01.47.4633">Before I Open My Eyes</a> - Wild and raw honesty. <BR>
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Dana - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.23.12.28.30527">What Are Sisters For? </a> - So many times I could say... I know how you feel.<BR>
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wordley - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.23.15.35.22651">Where Was.....?</a> and  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.17.13.32269">Aww Shit......</a> - Well written and ouch.<BR>
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wiltedrose - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.23.18.08.25374">sunday night</a> - Yeah, well. What can be said? Some mightn't like it, but I sighed.<BR>
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empy - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.07.44.2115">smile</a> - Missed your writing heaps. Good to see you back.<BR>
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Rennie - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.11.16.30599">OUR BEST DAY IN DENIAL</a> - I like it when you use more words. Is that an awful comment, or what?<BR>
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ladyinwaiting - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.19.46.11632">I Remembered</a> - Missing your writing when it isn't as frequent... we await your crumbs.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Jim - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.23.08.31.14498">Misty Memories</a> - I'm really sorry. This is the poem I was referring to.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Just a general comment - I know it looks excessive when I do that type of comment. But I just want to express appreciation to all the poets who come here and post and keep the wheels turning, so to speak. I never comment on a poem I don't enjoy, I don't comment so that people can say 'Thanks for the comment, Chances' - I comment because people wrote some good shit. What more divine way to live than read and write poems about love, praise the poets (while they're living, to their face, so to speak) and hey, if you think it's fakery, more fool you. We should all appreciate each other to our heart's content!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

and btw - that type of comment isn't hard to do. Just have two browser windows open, double-click on the Linkcode and post it into your comment. Ctrl+Tab is a really quick way to change between windows and Ctrl+C to cut the code and Ctrl+V to paste it. Just be careful (because it's easy to stuff up like I did!!!!).
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Yup. Idiot. Alt+Tab to change between windows. Have fun!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Chances~ I'm reminded of a Jules Renard quote about being a writer here ;-). Writing at Blender is always a learning experience for all of us. "use more words" -- please elaborate. At one time or another, the Captain and I have probably trotted out most everything old man Webster could muster. We like it that even his most simple dictionary words can be deceptively simple with multiple definitions, but simple may not be what's bothering you here. We can borrow words from, ummmmm say, the medical field and quote a "wart" as being "a small unnecessary growth" ... or drag that wart over into everyday use. We can go technical with a few simple lines like that in our Backdraft piece that a fireman might understand. Or, use an old idiom like our "between two fires" ... or twist the lines so psychologically that a shrink would have some fun with them, but limit our audience. Inside jokes, regional phrases, technical or medical terms are not always understood by the masses, but we're guilty of using them. Creatively in art, Picasso mentioned that it took him 40 years to learn to paint like a child, for which he became famous. I've been a recognized author for 40+ years now, and this is the first time I've seen someone mentioning "more words" my direction :). I'm intrigued, so please explain. I'd love to understand your comments totally. We've practiced minimalism at Blender by choice after years of being quite verbose. But then it is often easier to trim copy than it is to extend it in the journalistic and publishing world. Simplicity works better in translations, and why I appreciate Allende's works you've commented on, btw. Interesting to follow your comments and posting, Chances. Thanks from both of us on your mentions ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1206">wiltedrose</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

cattie- about ur pregnancy remark. why do u pick at me.umm b.k if i can remember correctly talkes of passion all the time.. (i think thats who it is) so why must u only pick at me for mine an my lovers passions, when u say nothing to him of his?! ur young arent u? 14, 15? not in a very adult relationship.dont judge sex, or passion until u have it with someone u love.its human nature.why must everyone make it seam like such a bad thing. true it got me in the position i am in at the moment.but with the RIGHT person.. it can do great things for ur soul.. to be that close to someone,to be a part of someone!! its an amazing feeling!! dont rush!! but when its right with the right person, it can be wonderful!! just keep it in mind!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Rennie - I'd love to elaborate, if I'm able to. Let's see how this goes. Thanks for asking.  : ) . Well, I guess I like (personally, not critically - I am no critic) wordy poems that take you on a more exploratory journey and explore the whole idiom of the premise, rather than just the photograph of an emotion or an idea. I was not talking about use of vocabulary, that's beside the point. Use of unusual words can help add a characteristic feel to a person's work. I like it when things are more real, I guess, and less in the head, less idealistic, less precise. I guess I like things to feel real or physical, rather than mental. I get something out of most of your poems, don't get me wrong... I guess I just like longer works that let you get the feel of a situation or the way someone thinks. On shorter works, sometimes I feel like I'm left saying and? and what? Does that help explain what I said? I hadn't actually thought of explaining it, so I'm probably getting myself in all sorts of trouble here. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Rennie - btw, I would HATE to hold any of my poems up against what I'm saying here. This is just how I feel when I'm reading others works. Hope it's not coming across as overly critical, because it's just personal feelings on it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Chances & Rennie,<BR>
I haven't studied poetry and a novice at this, but<BR>
I am going to jump right in here and say that variety & diversity is the spice of life...for me, it depends what kind of mood i am in or what mood i would like to be in of what i choose to read from which author...Sometimes simplicity is best while other times complicated --wheels turning-- is a challenge...I have an appreciation for all art and music...Tonight in Shreveport/Bossier area there's a ZZ Top concert and tomorrow is a Yanni concert...Totally different, but would love to experience both...I am blessed that I have been offered a free ticket to see Yanni...<BR>
Hope everyone has a great Freaky Friday..<BR>
CryingShame58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Rennie Lorca!<BR>
yesterday was a nonsense poem and today, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.21.17.2375">MOONING THE STARS</a> ... I am in awe...<BR>
you inspire me in more ways than you know...<BR>
i don't seek out mentors, but God has often<BR>
placed them in my life...Wanna be my next mentor? <BR>
God's Speed, <BR>
CryingShame (pam)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Pam & Rennie - I haven't studied poetry either, strictly amateur in 'critique' and writing. I'm not so moody in preference, though I do generally read everything posted anyway. I always have my favorites (though I'm not saying which ones). Enjoy your concert, sounds like a fun night out.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Chances...<BR>
I appreciate your comment of how you think and feel...I have a deep love for music and it really stirs up my moods...&lt;Gonna toot my own horn now&gt;...each morning on the way to work I can sing incredibly well and have learned how to dance while driving a car...<BR>
CryingShame58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Hey gang...<BR>
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Some motherless, gutless puke chunk sent me a puter virus...my PC is now a doorstop, and my lap top just about limping through.<BR>
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There should be a special place in hell for the morons who design those things...mine was a hybrid variation of the Klez that hits both software and somehow screws with hardware too. SO SORRY  for the absence while i try to re-format, and re-load...<BR>
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The work has been wonderful---and Calypso! Where HAVE you been? No matter...good to see you again!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

How about a new survey question? I know you are busy...but time to change topics.<BR>
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I will suggest one:<BR>
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Have you tried anything you have learned or read on this site in your current relationship? If so, what was it and which Blenderite gave you the inspiration?<BR>
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Rhet
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Wiltedrose-Cattie wasnt picking on YOU..she was picking on carol. I agree with you that sex isnt a bad thing..But its something that shouldnt be thrown around like its nothing..and its a decision that should be thought about before hand. I believe she feels the same way..But I could be wrong.<BR>
~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Ladyinwaiting...<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.09.10.20481">Strawberries And Whipped Cream</a>....loved this quote...reminded me of something a friend says when she is referring to her son..."he's my little slice from heaven"....<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Darwin, thanks for the comment, if my writing makes you picture in mind ( nice images I hope LOL )then thats enough for me .Thank you.<BR>
Dana , thanks.<BR>
Crying shame, thanks.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1189">darwin</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

wolfscreamer-<BR>
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your rain gig actually inspired my "for this".  simple words can do alot, perhaps memory even more?<BR>
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b.k.  i dig your latest, sanguine....i like the s alliteration through it...beautiful.<BR>
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darwin.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Darwin. I love "Drive by lover" its the observing of everday stuff we take for granted yet never see through the eyes of others. Superb
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=960">Cattie</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Wiltedrose- What is that you don't understand about an apology? I said I was sorry for making the comment. Why can't you just leave it at that?  And how are you going to JUDGE me like you know my views on sex?  You don't know me at all.  How do you know if I've had sex or not?  You don't.  And I know sex is human nature.  I just hate to see the privlege abused.  TO ME, sex isn't something you just go and do with everyone.  TO ME, it's something God gave everyone the right to do, to reproduce His miracle of human life.  So don't talk to me like you are superior to me. You don't know me.<BR>
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Lulu- Thakns, but I think I can handle this one.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Darwin~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.14.30.5208">drive by lover</a> is wonderful.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">Indefensible Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Cattie, et al....play nice, girls!<BR>
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&lt;meow!&gt;
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Dylan Kwiatkowski- "In your hands"..I really liked this..I hope the holder of your heart is gentle.<BR>
~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1101">ligsil</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

cattie-your poem (wrong) seemed that u really really love soem guy! well i dont know about ur life...but i really hope that everything works out for u! because from your poems u seem like a person that needs some luck into her life! well i hope it works out! u know all for the best!!<BR>
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*~ligsil~*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Some nice works in the blender lately, you all keep up the good writing. <BR>
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Wolfscreamer : <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.13.31.25275">Whisperers</a>  I always enjoy your work, you always get your point across well.<BR>
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jwb71913:  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.06.59.5702">Please Don't Go Back</a> A very important topic here. NEVER GO BACK is what it should be titled. (Or as my mother would say, “I’d rather root with the hogs!”)<BR>
Very well done, thanks for sharing.<BR>
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Kase; <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.19.36.31622">Quote from Cf. Nietzsche from Ecce Homo</a> My muse would not let me take time from the blender. She kept waking me up saying write this down or she would thump me hard and say, Hey this is not right..ha  We all have our inspiration I suppose. I think mine is an alien ha.<BR>
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Star of David:  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.19.24.11364">Love and scars last forever</a> I think this one is very well done. Thanks for sharing with us.<BR>
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wordley: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.17.13.32269">Aww Shit......</a> Glad to see you back on the page again. I always enjoy your style with words .<BR>
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Dylan Kwiatkowski : <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.15.43.10729">Only a Moment</a> Welcome to the blender. Nice one. I'm enjoying your writing. Thanks for sharing with us <BR>
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By musicalduck: : <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.15.43.10677">blackmail</a>  I can’t imagine ever wanting to blackmail anyone with e-mail, but glad to see you back here to write. <BR>
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darwin:<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.14.30.5208">drive by lover</a> A very nice slice of life.<BR>
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Chances; Too bad you don’t live close, I think you would be fun to hang out with.<BR>
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Hey crying shame, I  can eat, put on mascara, sing, talk on a cell phone and dance all while driving a car too haha. <BR>
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Chances , Rennie, CryingShame, darwin and anyone I missed, thanks for the comments on my work.  Makes me smile when you all like it.<BR>
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Rhett; Good idea to change the question for the month??? PLEASE?<BR>
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Sushi; You should talk about cat fights. You're like an episode of What's My Secret... Will the real sushi please stand up?.<BR>
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bk<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Jessica- I really liked "secret life"..I know I wish I could hide my past. I'm glad to hear about you new boyfriend, Good Luck! and I wanted to say...even if that poem "I'm sorry" wasnt suposed to be funny..I was weak when I read "I'm sorry your such a hoe!!!" Lol<BR>
~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=943">jessica</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

darwin-(drive by love)that was really good! it was liek very...i donno what but i really liked it!!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=960">Cattie</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

ligsil- thanx, I just wish he would pay attention to that. And believe me when I say I'm sorry.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Kindred_spirit49: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.18.35.26535">Tonight</a> Your writing is straight from the heart and as always an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing this, and I hope the demons are all exorcised with love and forgiveness.<BR>
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bk  <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Kindred Spirit- "Tonight"  is haunting, yet real at the same time.  I haven't read a poem that gave me goose bumps in a long time and this one did it to me.  You put so much imagery into this, I wish I were an artist and could capture the picture envoked in my head onto canvas.  You have definately humbled me!!  My highest praises.....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">Indefensible Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

The drama!<BR>
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Oh...and BK...I know who I am darlin', but thanx for the concern.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

Jessica--  You're how old? Just curious..... "I'm Sorry" is well, it's not something you see everyday on the Blender.....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 25 April 2003<P>

kindred~ I'd be remiss if I didn't provide some information to you after reading your "Tonight" piece. The VVHP has been active in helping vets and their families or significant others for a number of years now: <a href="http://grunt.space.swri.edu/">http://grunt.space.swri.edu/</a> If you are a former Marine, please let me know (if you care to) and I will put you in contact one on one with someone. My admiration for your lady, and to you for the strength and desire to share this work ..... Rennie
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