From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1511">sassy</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

blessed23, every one of your poems is so lovely..<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.12.12.18.11827"><i>Untitled</i></a>  "Love and time are tied in knots"...perfect....and <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.12.12.10.9233">Strangers</a>  is incredible as well.  <BR>
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ijh <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.12.08.19.1599">confession call</a>  I like this one, especially the line someone else pointed out "you slow danced with my sadness".  <BR>
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Thanks for the comments on my ramble, I was tied up in knots thinking it wasn't good enough....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

Congrats to all the Front Pagers!!! Excellent work, everyone!  Seriously, this is a wonderful edition!<BR>
<BR>
:)<BR>
<BR>
Love, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1523">i'm just him</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

cryingshame58~ thank you I’m glad you liked it, I’m hoping as much as I like “those were the days” and I agree with you on b.k. style I loves it<BR>
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aparajita~ you make my day with your comments towards me and I see you like Kelly Clarkson  I’m more of a rap and rnb fan but “I’m just him” loves her song “because of you” I think it some of the best song lyrics I’ve ever heard in my life and the video was priceless.<BR>
Just alittle personality change from me it’s sad I have to keep my sensitive side a secret it’s a burden on the chest<BR>
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Sassy~ I’m loving your work, correction I’ve always loved your work your titles reel me in but it’s the poem that hooks me keep it up <BR>
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Ali~ your work is brilliant I’ve never seen words being used like you use them it’s a unique gift you and jon our just out of this world, I’m still waiting for my rocket ship.  <BR>
<BR>
~i'm just him~<BR>
  tru story
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

i'm just him~<BR>
<BR>
I'm really touched by your words.  Thank you for such a lovely compliment.  You've made my week!!  :)<BR>
<BR>
Love, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1511">sassy</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

By the way, I love the Ghost of Christmas Present cartoon in the ramble, Kirk   :)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1189">darwin</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

thanks kirk :)<BR>
<BR>
the one i wrote, paper lantern, was actually inspired by a picture i saw on msn on day as i brought it up.  tons of lanterns in thailand just floating off into the sky, some ceremony, and i thought it was breathtaking. <BR>
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also....<BR>
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STAR OF DAVID
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1189">darwin</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

it would help to finish what i write before i submit it hey? <BR>
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STAR OF DAVID<BR>
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i can't tell you how much i love your writing and everytime i read it i want to write you and tell you that.  but there's no email address darn it!  would you could you should you? <BR>
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also, i love christmas delicacies, well popcorn :) we should got a lovely bunch of popcorn and one well blended flavor is cheezy caramel corn.  who would have thought the two combined would be so good.....<BR>
<BR>
i'm telling you all, it's an evil delicious delicacy you should partake in. <BR>
<BR>
merry christmas! 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

Darwin,<BR>
Thank you. Coming from an excellent writer like you, whose work I love, it means a lot.<BR>
As for the e-mail, it's there now :)<BR>
<BR>
Wolfscreamer? Kevin Urenda? Where are you guys? I miss your writings. And Misti!? Come back!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

Sassy <BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.01.10.13.9723">Desperate</a> – I like this. And I so identify with the desperate hours!<BR>
And <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.09.08.05.18620">December 9</a> is brilliant.<BR>
“I turned from the one I love<BR>
(he slept soundly, unsuspecting)<BR>
and fell into the mist of <BR>
you.”<BR>
”Sometimes though<BR>
when I can't sleep<BR>
you are still able to reach me.”<BR>
Great, great piece.<BR>
<BR>
B.K. <BR>
 <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.03.15.13.24237">Quote</a> – How very true!<BR>
And <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.11.23.02.3648">Weebles Wobble But They Don't Fall Down</a> was a fun read.<BR>
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Jwb71913 <BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.04.11.00.9652">New Tattoo</a> – Excuse my ignorance but is ‘Peyton Place’ same as that mentioned in the book of the same title?<BR>
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J. knipp <BR>
 <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.05.03.20.7556">WISTFUL(L) MOON</a> – this is lovely.<BR>
“And those thoughts of you, always of you.”<BR>
<BR>
Marshall Hann <BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.05.06.19.20977">The Snowy roof(of a phonebooth)</a> – Another good one from a great writer!<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.12.12.10.9233">Strangers</a> and <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.12.12.18.11827"><i>Untitled</i></a> are heart rending.<BR>
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Violet <BR>
 <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.06.04.33.4489">and now you're asking me to save the date</a> – I loved this<BR>
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Iammyself <BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.06.13.49.12550">when does this life end and the next begin?</a> – this is very touching.<BR>
Loved these parts most:<BR>
“we came together, we broke apart, we came together, we broke apart.”<BR>
“so, you see, love...we'll never really be apart...never.”<BR>
“i believe it was rumi who wrote: out beyond the ideas of right-doing and wrong-doing there is a place - i will meet you there.<BR>
i'll meet you there, my love.”<BR>
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Irongirl <BR>
 <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.08.23.29.26941">That Kiss Turned Everything All Serious, Didn't It?</a><BR>
Loved this line: “You have stained my memory with so many wonderful drips on the canvas.”<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Aparajita <BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.09.12.40.9264">an epiphany with a caveat</a> – great writing, loved these lines most:<BR>
“you will remain you, i will remain i, we will never be we.  or together. with lotion. and heavy sighs.  and kisses that last hours enough to mend broken hearts at least minimally.”<BR>
<BR>
Chris,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.11.01.59.12948">brian eno and desert night</a> – I have to say I loved the first verse most. Mainly cos of the ‘heaven’ part. It’s what I called someone I loved more than life. “(you are heaven)”<BR>
<BR>
And I feel this way often:<BR>
“some days i think all that's <BR>
not firmly tied down <BR>
attached<BR>
will just blow away<BR>
with the rest of this city's<BR>
dust”<BR>
<BR>
I'm just him <BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.12.08.19.1599">confession call</a> <BR>
Loved this bit:<BR>
“but since you came into my life<BR>
rainy days leave me alone”<BR>
and this: “you slow danced with my sadness”
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

Asiamee <BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.11.26.08.20.11050">on letting go</a> <BR>
I totally loved and enjoyed readig this one. It's brilliant. Never expected that ending :) but it makes it all come together so perfectly!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

star: WOW!! as someone with writing's i admire greatly, the compliment from you means so very much.  thank you.  so very much.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

bk:  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.13.21.55.1211">Wrestling the Grizzly</a> loved the title first, then read it and loved the writing.  a really good piece.<BR>
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cs58:  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.13.14.02.27169">trail of kisses</a> mmmmmmm, nice.  loved it!<BR>
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blessed23:  this is beautiful beyond description... (as i find most of ALL you submit)<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.12.12.18.11827"><i>Untitled</i></a> <BR>
"I still miss you<BR>
like light that has left its star<BR>
(Love and time<BR>
are tied in knots)<BR>
and sometimes<BR>
when the empty swings<BR>
remind me of you<BR>
(that genuine beauty<BR>
portrayed imperfectly by your smile)<BR>
My eyes are dry<BR>
but my soul weeps silently<BR>
hiding its painful melancholy<BR>
from the world around me)"<BR>
<BR>
<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

Star,<BR>
<BR>
The Peyton Place I mentioned I believe was in New Jersey, or thereabouts.  But yes, the old novel dates me.  Simply a metaphor for my current community, a nest of vipers intent on malicious gossip and character assasination.  I miss the anonimity of the big city, invisible among millions of my fellow men and women.<BR>
<BR>
Don't mean to be bitter, but just ready to move on.<BR>
<BR>
Thanks for noticing.<BR>
<BR>
Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

anonymity
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

Jim,<BR>
Ah. Hope 2006 is way better for you then than 2005. Wishing you love and joy!<BR>
<BR>
Aparajita,<BR>
Thank you... blush :)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

Jim,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.13.23.40.18396">Holiday Cheer</a> is just lovely. You describe everything so well, great detail.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 13 December 2005<P>

B.K.,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.13.21.55.1211">Wrestling the Grizzly</a> - wow, wow, wow! :)<BR>
<BR>

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