From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

WOW,<BR>
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Go to bed on Friday night and you miss so much!<BR>
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Darwin, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.14.30.5208">drive by lover</a>, pretty picture.<BR>
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B.K., <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.14.25.30720">In Times of Sanguine</a> , your love shines in everything you do, but I like this very much.<BR>
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wolfscreamer. I hate these guys <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.13.31.25275">Whisperers</a>, but love how you brought it to the page.<BR>
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Dylan, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.16.42.31139">It is Late</a> , the raindrop is an awesome visual.  Your stuff inspires me.<BR>
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Sterlingrose,  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.22.49.8551">New Age Dating / Internet Love</a> , been there.  Very touching to me.<BR>
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Coujeaux, I have not opened any of your latest.  I am waiting for the right moment when I can give them my full attention, with breathless anticipation.<BR>
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Rennie/Maggie, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.21.17.2375">MOONING THE STARS</a>  I missed punday.<BR>
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Cahnces/Chaos, What did you tell me once about the need to be prolific?  Some great stuff, and nothing stupid.<BR>
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And yes mi dear, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.19.46.11632">I Remembered</a> .<BR>
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I'm so far behind, have actually had to work this week at the office (gasp).  I know I missed a few, the depth of talent overwhelms me.  I love it all, even the board drama.<BR>
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Jim<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1101">ligsil</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

wiltedrose-It sounds like there is a reason catti thinks your carol! I do have to admit that your writting are very very simular to each other! Now dont get mad at me for not taking your side......but you do have to say there is alot that is alike between all the poems u wrote...and all the poems carol wrote!!! well peace!<BR>
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signed-a person!!! hehe
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Actually, Ligsil, you and Jessica's works resemble each other a lot, if you'll notice...... "DIE" for example....<BR>
The fact that you both use over exagerated, teenage slang<BR>
verses that sound like they come from a senseless rap song..<BR>
Not trying to piss anyone off, but since you're pointing out similarites....<BR>
Sorry if offense is taken, but I'm a very blunt and rawly opinionated person.  Just ask other folks here--but hey-- at least I'm honest!!<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

1. I'm sure wiltedrose has had enough people butting into her business when she hasn't expected it... Cattie?<BR>
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2. Lulu - if Cattie wasn't picking on wiltedrose, then why not address to carol?<BR>
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3. wiltedrose has already admitted to the similarity in the writing. Frankly, I couldn't be bothered looking. Nothing carol wrote ever struck a chord with me, and I've liked some of wiltedrose's pieces, enough even to comment on them. So maybe, just MAYBE they are two different people and you lot are all acting like a bunch of vultures.<BR>
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Frankly, I hope wiltedrose stays around and writes however she damn well likes. <BR>
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Will the REAL carol please stand up (though I wouldn't blame her if she's left) before this becomes any more laughable.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Oh dear. I didn't realise you'd posted also, Kase. *SIGH* <BR>
Cripes, guys. I just don't think any of this is fair to wiltedrose, who has said she isn't carol. I give it odds on that she isn't. Just another poet who should be able to post in peace (unless of course you're enjoying this scrummage, wiltedrose?). I'm not gonna post on this issue again, I swear. Have said my piece. Peace and OUT.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Chances- Because Cattie thought Wiltedrose was Carol. If she had of known different she would have addressed the comment to Carol. <BR>
~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Lulu - OK. I'm just feeling a little frustrated for wiltedrose that the issue is still being carried on.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=960">Cattie</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Chances- I'm staying out of it this time. I apologized to Wiltedrose...and she decided to bring up another subject. So I stuck up for myself and now I'm leaving it alone. I'm tired of all the drama.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=960">Cattie</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Chances- By the way, I saw the comment on the poem I wrote..thanks. I wasn't sure if everything was ok between us or not. But thanks.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Hey, I'm not bashing anybody.  I'm just pointing out that some people, especially in the teenage years, probably listen to similar music and maybe are sorting through some of the same issues.  Writers can be similar in some works.  Actually, wiltedrose has some refreshing pieces and I have enjoyed her latest.  Plus, even if these were the same people, everyone is entitled to pen names, aren't they?  Samuel Clemens, anyone?<BR>
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Chances--  My comment was meant to try make these people understand that who wrote what and their style of writing is their own.  If their writing makes them happy or provides an outlet of some kind,  more power to them, reguardless of what name they use or what our opinions of their work are.  I thought that maybe a little bit of reverse thinking would work, but I guess I was unclear....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

jim~ (punday) so did I, but I had 12 hours of on the road busy time yesterday -- real life intrudes. Gonna get busier. I've got to see to my Schipperke today, he's pouting ... enjoyed your unfinished work on your Dobie.<BR>
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CryingShame~ (Pam) you've asked a question several times now ... I'd be glad to help you any way that I am able. I'm just not sure what you want in mentoring since you seem already on a good course in your regeneration. More power to ya!<BR>
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Chances~ What I post has meaning to certain people who read my work at Blender (but are not registered to comment), so I don't expect all to garner something from what I post here. However, if there is a work that you have any desire to know more about, or feel is too incomplete for you, just ask about it. That is the charm in being able to actually talk to a living poet. I comment to any poet I know, whether they are famous or new raw talent. Kirk often picked short pieces of mine for the Digest that came from a larger work called THE ALBATROSS. I was four years finally posting more here than just those out-takes from that work. While the out-takes got comments, the entire piece got zilch in mention on Blender, but I get lots of e-mail on it (and other pieces here) from around the world from folks who stay in contact. Sorry, I frustrate even my biographers in unfolding personal information. I'm still playing out on the edge too much to come in and relate my life like it is over. I write in more than three dozen pen names (since we are on that subject on the comments board currently), and none of them reflect my real life, only tidbits used from it. I am just too busy living my life to blog or journal it (as much as I enjoy reading blogs). The closest I've come to that online was letting Misti and Chris read one of my personal websites online several years ago when they were first coming together. I posted at Blender for nearly four years before really commenting much at all on the board. I've been invited other places to write, Chances, but limit my poetry to Blender because I really like the community here even with drama on the board. There is more extended family interaction here. Just like you might do with anyone else here, you want more info (more words) on a work of mine, just ask :). If you are really interested I'll post more of the work the lines originally came from when I have the time ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Kase~ Nietzsche was always one, when I read him for classes for one college minor, to "inspire" me to remark to him (if I could have) to "get real!" and put the book down and go out and live a little. He lived only a short time (1844-1900), and was plagued with illness that surely had influenced his already stressed life. He was a philologist (humanist into classical literary studies). His remarks were often misused: "God is dead" for one. He had been raised by the females of his family in a Lutheran household which underlying believed in witches and warlocks, so the man was constantly kept him in conflict. Yet, he produced some intensely profound works in a historically war-busy and quickly changing period across the world. He followed many great "thinkers" so that his own statements were always taken note of more than most writers of the times, to the point that much of what he wrote became influential, and his every word doted on by followers -- a literary messiah. Knowing more about a writer makes their words even more valuable. Thanks for posting the quote ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=436">Jon</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Vishal~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.13.04.48.20818">Boat Ride</a>. Peaceful, beautiful, I loved it.<BR>
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Take care<BR>
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-Jon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Thought this was funny, so I thought I would share.<BR>
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<a href="http://politicalhumor.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toostupidtobepresident.com%2Fshockwave%2Fwarachance.htm">http://politicalhumor.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toostupidtobepresident.com%2Fshockwave%2Fwarachance.htm</a><BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Actually, darwin ~ I really like all that you've written. Been meaning to say so ;-)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.17.49.17425">HUNGRY FREAKS, DADDY</a><BR>
Ooooooh!  Touch YOUUUUUU!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1194">Lizzy</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Dylan, I love your writing, keep it up!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Rennie~ I appreciate the concern and the offer. I have been around the useless short oval track that the VA provides; several times. What I have learned is, that my fellow vets, (and an awesome lady) usually can provide considerable help. Although in spite of all best intentions of every one concerned, some exorcisms just do not work.  I believe that I have adapted quite well, with only an occasional exception to that rule. It was one of the ‘exceptions’ that helped me create "Tonight". I too have considerable admiration for this lady of mine. As I said before, she is one awesome woman and a true inspiration. (I was with the 1st Air Cavalry.)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Cattie - More than OK. Things appear to have quitened down. I really enjoyed <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.26.17.24.19933">The man inside my head</a> ... I know this man too well. <BR>
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Kase - You made an excellent point. It just looked like everyone was kinda getting clobbered over the head with it when we both posted.  ;  )<BR>
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Rennie - I generally do get something out of your works.  Interesting that you say that the lines came from an originally larger work - that might explain why sometimes I'm left thinking there should be more to it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1200">Toon</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Hey Cattie Im really influenced upon Your Poems On LoveBlender. I happen to be pretty new at writing my feelings and sharing them. I was wondering Do you think its worth all the pain this man has brought you. Before this guy came into your life you never thought of Hurting yourself or suicide. Maybe you should just let the guy come to you and not fall in love so easly. If you need any one to talk to or anything I Would be more than happy to help you threw whatever life throws your way. I always love to help a friend and be there when they need me the most so thank you and keep the good work up.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.19.46.11632">I Remembered</a> really brought itback ...for a moment, I too remembered
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Kindred~ Exactly. I agree with all you've said. VVHP is an answer to that problem of folks who don't, won't or couldn't possibly understand. I appreciate you from your previously posted works here, and even more after reading your "Tonight" and these latest comments ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=158">footballdude</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

toon,<BR>
  you might not like me...and im fine w/ that, seeing i dont really know you! but its not my fault what YOUR GIRL did! ight.....im sorry for her mistake that made you soooo pissed off at me! and for one, that guy cattie speaks of, happens to like her ALOT. and two, the shit that she talks bout, hurting her self, and shit....actually did start b4 they met! and im sure you are the last person that she'd talk to or come to for advise, seeing you fucked up that chance when you lied to her about all that stuff! so you want to kick my ass.......but ? for you,  WHY?.... its not like i actualy did anything wrong! but if you feel as if i did, and your girl did no wrong, fine, think what ya want!<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Chances~ Alfred Lord T's famous poem "In Memoriam" is quite lengthy. The lament and tribute in it boil down to a few lines: ".... he put our lives so far apart we cannot hear each other speak ...." if you dissect the work to find one of the most poignant parts. It exemplifies love and loss, tho's this one was of companionship in a great friend and brother-in-law to be. Few people will read the entire work in a sitting, or study it thoroughly, or know the history of it and his biography for it to have real value to the casual reader. I view Blender most often as lighter reading, sprinkled with some intrigue and entertainment. It would probably take a similar education and interests as I have for one to catch all the references I make in even the short lines I post here. So I've preferred to keep it simple. I also like leaving out punctuation so one can run over some lines to read more than one direction. Poets borrow my work from Blender to dissect on other sites ... and comment on this most often. Unlike Shakespeare or some backyard poet, I get to argue with them, or just smile. I am intrigued to see how they often dissect me. I feel like I had a post mortem at times. Folks on Blender are very kind. Some readers get a totally different spin on what I've written that way, but it works for them. Reading poetry with ambiguity is kinda like viewing a painting. One viewer might like the color scheme for their bedroom, another might appreciate the fact that the painting was done by an old master. To each his own, and I think that is the best way for me to present most pieces here. If I were selling the works, I'd have to please an editor, publisher and bottom-line accountant before a piece even reached an audience like the Blenderites. I'd much rather have some real feedback like you've given. I think we all function that way here. Thanks ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1200">toon</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

Look Chris You can talk shit to me all you want i dont care but one thing you learn is you better shut the hell up about the love of my life. yea and you do have something comming your way and you know it so be ready for it. I know more about your friends and so forth than you give me credit for so just one last time dont be given me a hard time cause your just making it harder on yourself. Not to be rude but the gurls you are playing with and your sweet talking are just tearing their hearts apart.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=158">footballdude</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

toon,<BR>
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 i might have "somthing comming", but for one...we NEVER see eachother. two, i didnt do anything. three, i dont care, i know i didnt do anything, and if you hate me.....i could care less, as i said b4, i dont know u! and how do you  "know my friends" like who?!?! oh, and i wasnt saying anything bad bout the "love of your life" shes a great girl, at times. i was just pointing out that you hate me cuz of a mistake she did! 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 26 April 2003<P>

alan~ did you need a loan to purchase a marriage license? We might be able to help you on that. Now, we can take up a collection here and help you that way IF this love is serious. But you're on your own in picking the girl. Our track record at picking a winner in love here might not help you if you read most of our poetry :). Good luck, and welcome to Blender ..... Rennie
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