From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

B.K.<BR>
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I'll play misty for you anytime.  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.13.21.55.1211">Wrestling the Grizzly</a>  But have you seen the varmint?<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

Pam,<BR>
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<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.13.14.02.27169">trail of kisses</a>  makes me want to phone home.  Lovely.  Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.09.12.40.9264">an epiphany with a caveat</a>  I've read your work for years and I sure think this is the best one yet.  How fun and tragic and hopeful all at once.  Bravo girl!  Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1523">i'm just him</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

cs58~ "trail of kisses" was short and sweet, literally sweet <BR>
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bk~ "wrestling the grizzly" powerful love <BR>
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~i'm just him~ <BR>
   tru story
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1684">Blessed23</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

First off:<BR>
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Kirk - Thanks so much for the front page pick. its an honour to be on there with all the other amazing writing.<BR>
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Congrats to all the front pagers as well. Alot of the stuff i read and hoped would be put on there did. good issue!<BR>
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jwb71913 - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.13.23.56.20413">Marshmallows</a> that was cute, vulgar and meaningful at the same time. I didn't think that could be done, but you did it and did it well. nice.<BR>
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Imjusthim - I really enjoyed <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.14.05.54.25947">a man apart</a>... especially <BR>
"if i ever lost her<BR>
i don't know what i would do<BR>
i probably realize reality<BR>
because i've spent life in a daze with you"<BR>
great ending too. you can't seem to write anything i don't like.<BR>
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aparajita - holy bloody blooming hell <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.13.22.53.11032">hypoxic</a> is awesome.I'd tell you my fav line but id have to repost the whole poem. I wish you'd post more on here.... whoa, good stuff.... just damned good stuff, thats all i can think of to say....<BR>
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cryingshame58 - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.13.14.02.27169">trail of kisses</a> is absolutely amazing. short and sweet. <BR>
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Sassy - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.09.08.05.18620">December 9</a> is another gooder. I adore the first stanza more than you'll ever know, and this:<BR>
"I needed more of you.<BR>
Sometimes though<BR>
when I can't sleep<BR>
you are still able to reach me." resonated with me. <BR>
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ladyinwaiting - I really like how you developed the metaphor in <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.08.21.41.28293">candy wish</a> solid stuff.<BR>
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Violet - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.06.04.33.4489">and now you're asking me to save the date</a> i love this one. every image is so vivd and fresh. every emotion smacks you right in the face with every word. whoo, gives me shivers...<BR>
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starofdavid - I keep rereading and rereading <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.11.02.22.09.2903">I haven't seen you smile in forever</a>. Its so humanistic. so brutally powerful. right at the top of the front page picks where, at least i and obviously kirk, think it belongs...<BR>
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Whoa yall, i think this month is already givin november a swift kick to the buttocks region. I keep thinking that it can't get much better, than you all suprise me. keep it coming i say, keep it comin!!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1684">blessed23</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

aparajita - Spellbound? whoa, thankyou. thankyou so much, coming from someone who has the writing ability that you do, that means an amazing amount. thanks again.<BR>
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Sassy, and Starofdavid - Thankyou. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

jim: wow, wow, wow...  you'll likely never know how much your writings have inspired me.  to think that you've read mine is an ultimate compliment.  i've so missed reading your works, am really thankful you've come back home to the blender.  where in the world are you??? hugs for happiness in 2006 for you.  someday i'd still like to get a glass of merlot and listen to some blues with you and pams.  it is on my list of things to do before i die.<BR>
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blessed23:  *blush* YES, spellbound.  i don't do games, mind or otherwise, so you can believe this honesty.  considering your extraordinary and memorable talent, THANK YOU!! your comments began my wednesday with a huge smile.  this after you made me cry:  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.14.06.09.30025">A Tear In My Blanket</a> is so very touching.  then, you follow that with <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.12.14.06.19.32460">Snowflakes and Sympathy</a>. i began trying to post excerpts and quickly realized i'd posted the whole incredible piece.  to think you read me...  wow.  and, you've left us some hints that need puzzling out...  ya'll?  are you a southern neighbor after all?  then, you said 'bloody'... a mite bit confusing there... on purpose?  <BR>
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as for posting more often... lately life has just been too busy and stressful.  too many things to figure out internally.  winter is never good for me or my muse, but, for reasons she is keeping to herself, the fickle muse is being so silent, not sharing thoughts at all.  we are content being fed by all of ya'll for now.  all is looking better though, there is a light i can see.  getting real good vibes about 2006.  thanks for all that have said such kind things.  <BR>
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and, kirk, since i've not thanked you lately... THANKS for the blender.  with your generosity, you've created a community of incredible talent and a sense of belonging to many... of which i am a devoted one.  you rock!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1684">blessed23</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

aparajita - Holy krap. i didnt actually make you cry did i? if i did im sorry. I don't like making people cry for any reason at all. i've never been brought to tears by anything i've read before, but i guess theres a first for everything.  I'm glad you enjoyed it. THANKYOU!!!!!!<BR>
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LOL and, No im not a southern neighbor, or an english guy, I'm just a goofy canadian. hope your muse has a good rest. heres hopin even more she doesnt sleep too much. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1523">i'm just him</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

Its funny blender i've searched thru this site, i've read mostly everyones poem since they've been here and i never noticed the survey question box. I wished i had a chance to answer the last survey question because the one thing i would give my lover is me 24/7<BR>
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~i'm just him~<BR>
  tru story
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

That is funny that the Survey can kind of slip below radar. Maybe because it looks a little like a text ad?<BR>
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Anyway, gratified to see all the nice directed comments here on the 'board....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 14 December 2005<P>

blessed23: happy belated bday... you never told us!!  shame on you.
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