From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">tj holland</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Whoa! I'll add my tears to the puddle and my name to the list of those who cry at 'Amazing Grace' on the pipes. It's ALWAYS done that to me, since the first time I heard it as a small child. It was played (along with 'Danny Boy' which was sung) at my Grandfather's funeral in November of 1991. So there is also attached another reason to cry when I hear it.<BR>
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-Teej<BR>
(Gary ~ I don't know you do I?)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Rennie and Dana,<BR>
The two of you made me smile... :) Glad you liked...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1223">butterfly03</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

This is the first time I've ever shared my writing so I hope everyone enjoys. There's some "oldie but goodies" and some new ones. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Kase ~ Any way I Can Get 'Em...delicious...I loved it...thank you<BR>
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Muryan ~ A lot can happen...I really enjoyed this one...yes, a lot can happen in a short period of time...<BR>
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Jon ~ Baby...as always, beautiful work...<BR>
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aparajita ~ four leaf clover...sister, I do believe it is time for your luck to change...never stop believing...<BR>
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Jim ~ A New Bud...as always, your work is beautiful...<BR>
and I know you will treat that bud with gentleness...<BR>
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Kareem ~ Another Performance...your work always touches my heart...<BR>
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BK ~ Just Kiss Me...I loved it...<BR>
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coujeaux ~ Noir...I loved this one, you are so creative...<BR>
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Prezioso ~ Convey...wow, such beauty in your words<BR>
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Passion Painter ~ From "Cool Whip" to Clutz...I loved this one and can relate to it so well<BR>
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mysteriousone07 ~ you have been busy...I love your works<BR>
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j.knipp ~ everything you submit is beautiful...always look forward to more<BR>
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anonymous one ~ Out Of The Blue...this piece really touched me<BR>
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Ful ~ Secret Life...I enjoyed this one...welcome aboard<BR>
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butterfly03 ~ welcome aboard<BR>
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Rennie, Dylan, Cryingshame, Chances, wolfscreamer, dana...I love everything you submit...each piece...I always look forward to opening them knowing I will be absorbed into the words<BR>
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As usual I am behind and trying to catch up...I apologize now if I missed you...there is just so much to read...may take me days, weeks...but will catch up...Kirk thank you for this special place you have provided to us...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

teej~~ Do you know me?  I'll never tell......<BR>
Gary
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=222">poyen_fpy</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

very inspiring work here, people! keep on writing, please!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Kindred, Rennie, TJ,<BR>
I too am big fan of Amazing Grace played by bagpipes! Not only tears, but goose bumps for me when I have heard it...The KING OF ROCK AND ROLL had incredible taste as well...it was played at Elvis' funeral...A dear friend of mine copied this on a cd along with Elvis' music for me when I made my first and only trip to Memphis...Some mornings on the way to work I listen to this...great way to start the day...have a good one...<BR>
CS58 (Pam)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Dana,<BR>
I appreciate your comment...I know a rare pearl and his name is Jim!!!...all "your" submits touch my heart...it's been nearly 20 years ago when I was in a dark place, but the path lightened...I hope yours will soon...<BR>
CS58 (Pam)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1217">Ful</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting-thanx! I was dissapointed that it didnt turn out as well as I was to hope! but still thanx!<BR>
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Ful
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Pam,<BR>
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<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.04.08.21499">Angels</a>  Sure did like this.<BR>
<BR>
Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1219">cuddlebug</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Jim,,,,very very good,,i do like to read your thoughts,,,,TLW
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Jim,<BR>
I enjoyed reading all your submits this AM, but my favorite is <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.05.02.17688">Tingle</a> ... <BR>
Cuddles...<BR>
i love mysteries...wondering about Part II!<BR>
CR58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting: Thank you so much for your comment. It was truly touching. I appreciate it more than you could know.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Dylan Kwiatkowski,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.12.00.15278">A Faceless Blur</a>, made me cry. It is so beautifully written, so sad and so true.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Prezioso,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.19.23.21536">Convey</a> is lovely.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Butterfly03,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.01.00.9214">Palace of Love</a>  and <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.01.06.15780">The Chateau</a> touched me<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.11.24.31407">luck y . . . .</a> is beautiful.<BR>
"....in my sun finally shining once again "<BR>
"dancing eyes in mine before we dance"<BR>
"...and that look in your eyes . . . always"<BR>
This is so beautiful. There are many more lines I like in this piece but the above few are my favourite...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

cryingshame...  i really enjoyed <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.07.02.9679">History Repeats It's Self</a>, this is so true and the only thing i claim from some of my painful past experiences.  sad in a way isn't it that those we love beyond all reason set themselves up for such a fall.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Pam,<BR>
<BR>
"History" was quite good.  But there is a line between forgiving someone for an injury and allowing them to repeat it.  Nice job.<BR>
<BR>
Jim<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">Cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

aparajita,<BR>
i agree with you about how sad it is, but we live and learn...there's good and bad in everything...<BR>
jim,<BR>
indeed you always make a good point...i like the way you think...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

SterlingRose,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.07.50.11595"> -  innocent  ADULTERY  -   </a> ...I think that this happens more than anyone would like to admit...I am surprised that there hadn't been more comments about lust on this board...My observation and opinion is that this must disturb others or they try to deny their feelings...I like this submission of truth and passion...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

jim, i really enjoyed lifeline.  i hope to see more positive pieces from you.  you write so well and your intentions are always so clear...  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Cryingshame ~ thank you for the bump...I must admit I am having a ball...and yes I am on fire...it feels so good, it feels real...I have not felt like this for years...wish me luck...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Jim,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.11.52.8286">Pearls</a> ... ah...doesn't sound like forbidden fruit so....should I hand you the windex?<BR>
CS58<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=706">splatipus</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Rennie - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.11.24.31407">luck y . . . .</a> was gorgeous<BR>
Jim - All excellent submissions, I'm really enjoying your work
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Chances~ I appreciate the bumps, feedback, all comments from one who explores with such passion. Here's to real and extended happiness for you ... and the only real angst just created in what you write<BR>
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cuddlebug~ storm took me out as I was first trying to read you and comment. Enjoyed that intro with "Part 1"<BR>
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CryingShame~ always so upbeat and sweet! Then "Fear of Falling" simple and too real, much deeper when reading more of you. Jerry Lee? Yes, about the time of Mrs.Cousin.<BR>
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Jim~ Whoa, hoss! In one day, from lobbing war horseapples to fine pearls, you can certainly cover it ... careful what you rappel into ;)<BR>
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josh /sarah~ we could all enjoy more of the school daze memories ... and maybe a summer song. Yes, it was a treat to revisit the dorm and think about the left-behinds<BR>
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Dylan~ on that chocolate bar, uuuummmmm, depends on the wrapper. One such, is now advertising it as a "simple pleasure" <BR>
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Lupschada~ LOL. I believe I could enjoy that wit from you on a steady basis ... or the "maudlin" works when I check underneath its veneer ;-)<BR>
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ladyinwaiting~ I read you now with a smile. Congrats on your happness. Nice warning on the thorns on that Rose<BR>
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butterfly~ Welcome to Blender<BR>
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SterlingRose~ all real friends (co-workers included) have an attraction for each other ... it's the imagined "enemies" who repulse us. Pity those with apathy, for it is a numbing killer. We undress others with our eyes (okay, I was taught that in theatre!), but friends, well, we dress them again before sending them out on the street. Messing with their heads or bodies is another ocean we better consider long and hard before treading for these things that nibble at our feet and fanny there. Thanks for the opportunity to think about this with your post.<BR>
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Teej~ "Danny Boy" was my grandfather's fav. I mentioned it again in a work recently after listening to some tenors and evening musical treats<BR>
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Star of David~ thank you. I trust you are healing in every way ..... Rennie 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=927">carol</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Ful- sorry it took a while to respond.. but thanks alot!!! and i'll post  everyonce in a while.. just it seams taht what i write dosent alwayz belong here! 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.14.37.8474">We Shall See</a> Cuddle this is marvelous.  Welcome, and keep it up.<BR>
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Rennie, I'd ask you for a line but I think I've got ahold of a pretty strong one right now.  Thank you.<BR>
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Splatipus on the veldt, hope the water is still smooth.<BR>
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Pam, thanks for your inspiration.<BR>
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JIm
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

teej~~  No, you do not know me. ;-)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1217">Ful</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

carol-Anything belings here! Nothing is band! i mean if it was their would be rules! just express your feelings and that is great!! your work probably acually helps people because your are expressing how things liek cutting makes you feel!! so people should realize that!!<BR>
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Ful
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

bp...  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.17.12.15607">Love in the Winter</a> oh my gosh!!  this was incredibly delicious!<BR>
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and, <BR>
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kindred... <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.17.18.22435">Inhibitions</a>, got the feeling too, huh?  mmmmm, perfect compliment to <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.17.37.19644">Frenzy</a>.  i have liked all you have been doing lately.  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.05.16.29.26644">The Eulogy </a> really hit me in the gut and i'd like to say i am sorry for your loss.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

bp~ gotta turn the AC on after you and Kindred post<BR>
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empy~ may you be able to hear this and always hear it in return: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.05.43.1871">i hope</a> <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

splati~ how much longer until the move? I don't think I noted how much I enjoyed this one: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.30.11.05.18350">Through the Wine Bar Window</a> and the reminders of how it feels to realize someone is best going on or away to something else. And, thanks on luck y ....<BR>
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Jim~ Wonderful! Now you hang-on, don't mess-up, give it all you've got and the gals here won't be referring to you as "Chum" in our poetic lines ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
You made my day/night with your comment of my submits!!!<BR>
You have inspired me to have more fun...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

CryingShame~ Pam, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.18.53.25697">Ecstasy </a> is a classic from you. Great job! ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Ladyinwaiting and Rennie--  Thanks for the compliments on my latest.  We all know what a good smooch can do to us!!<BR>
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Everyone--  The poem I posted today is a repost from December about my little boy.  sorry for the repost, but Mother's Day is coming up, and I wanted to honor Cole in some way, even though he's not old enough to understand.  To me, Mother's Day is about celebrating the gift the God give me wrapped up in a rough and tough three year old.  Anyway,  the only acknowledgement that single Mom's get are what they give theirselves sometimes, or at least in my case.  So the repost is my Mother's Day gift to me.  Sorry for the ramble, and the repeat poem.  Am I forgiven?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Oh--one more thing--Kirk-- I know this poem isn't about romantic love, but the way I see it, I had to be a little romantic to produce the subject of the poem!!  I had to poke a little fun atcha....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

kase...  i absolutely loved your Mother's Day post!!  as a single mom 13 of my dtr's 19 years i give you a hearty hooray because you are correct that the only kudos are the ones you give yourself... until, that blessed one day when your child looks at you and not only asks, but listens, and the most wonderful feeling occurs when they HEED your advice!  i am grateful to finally be at the place in time when i am smart again!  it is heavenly!  enjoy all you can and make many many memories.  they grow up so fast and then they are gone.  by far and large the most difficult thing i have ever done in my lifetime has been the learning to let her go and let her fly, make mistakes to learn from.  not easy to discern when to still help and protect and when to let her discover a life truth.  God in His wisdom is in control and i have to just have faith and believe since i know she is a child of His.  and, i am learning quickly that adult kids are so much fun to be around too, especially when that kid is the most awesome person on earth that you know (like mine!).
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Oooh rennie,<BR>
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You never cease to surprise and amaze me.  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.21.10.9001">IS ALL FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR?</a> <BR>
<BR>
Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

rennie.... <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.21.10.9001">IS ALL FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR?</a><BR>
words can not describe!!  this is my fav of yours by far.  i echo jim, you consistently amaze me.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1223">butterfly03</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2003<P>

Thanks a million to those who took the time on my pieces and some even a little more to write a comment! You all make me feel very welcome ;} <BR>
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And I must say... Dylan Kwiatkowski, I can honestly "feel" your words and the feelings are oh so familiar. It's good to not feel so alienated or alone.
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