From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

ab... sounds like a plan to me!!!  i imagine we could fill the evenings of at least a couple months!!!  i have to warn you though, i am a cosmo snob.  i've found that not many people can make them 'to die for good'!  <BR>
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hey, since i was wallowing for a brief moment i neglected to comment one of your posts, even with good intentions.  (there are so dang many, you write so well)  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.06.21.35.5643">Let Him Fly</a>: if the surgery part is a part of the autobio...  let us know.  you can write me offline if you ever wanna/needta.  [email-masked] 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

wolfscreamer, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.07.17.42.19555">Shredded</a>:  you made me cry when i looked in this mirror.  how did you do that?  miss you, my friend.  lots.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

lonesome_day01, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.07.11.10.4988">Happy Ending</a>:  funny how boys and girls dream the same dream of happy endings... well at least some of us do.  funnier still how the ones dreaming the same dream don't find each other for fulfillment; we find the 'others' that don't care to dream with us.  **sigh**  lonesome:  this is a wonderful piece.  <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

chris, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.06.14.06.17010">Stream of Unconsciousness</a>:  as always... incredible.  sometimes i think you could write well with your eyes closed and one hand tied behind your back!  when i was a little girl, i was an avid reader.  i'd lose myself in the book of the moment, feeling as if i was there in person watching it all unfold in front of me.  i'd lose all sense of the present.  your writing does that to me also.  often i've mentioned that your work has the incredible ability to make me 'see' your world as if i am sitting there in the midst.  thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us here.  not to mention the hope that someday, somewhere out there perhaps there'll be a man that can love me much like your belinda feels.  everyone really deserves to be happy.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

ok, ok, i'm a board hog today!!!  kirk, loving the new way to comment on poems.  it rocks.  until one wants to comment on several pieces, guess i just figured that out.  sorry everybody.  trying to catch up.  my baby graduated college this weekend *sniffle* and i've been out of the loop for a few days.    <BR>
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sarah: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.07.19.43.32130">My Legacy</a> is awesome.<BR>
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ab:  you are just on fire!  <BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.05.21.51.14100">Clap Your Hands</a> girl, if i'd had a football and knew how... i'd have spiked it after reading this!!  oh my gosh.  i did cheer out loud for honest truth while reading this again and again!  booya baby!!  <BR>
and, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.05.21.43.13110">Lag B'Omer</a> wow.<BR>
"All I can do is wait.<BR>
The hope of you—the thought of your body pressed against mine<BR>
And the kind of yearning<BR>
That other people write about<BR>
And that I finally felt for the first time<BR>
Last night<BR>
With you—<BR>
Is something I started searching for <BR>
several lifetimes before this one, I am sure."<BR>
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violet:  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.05.21.20.10470">hollow soul</a> at first i couldn't even complete reading this since it struck way way too painfully close to home.  thanks for the insight, however uwillingly i was to see it.<BR>
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darwin:  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.05.13.51.14221">today i'm mother earth </a> is yet another masterpiece you've blessed us with.  so good.  as well, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.05.17.48.19193">where you and i begin</a> is also very lovely.  <BR>
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ijh, sarah, and lonesome... already you are feeling like old friends.  so glad you are all here sharing.<BR>
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so much talent, so little time to read and savor.  this month is gonna be a tough one kirk!!  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1582">abogadalbny</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

Aparajita:  You are such a doll!  Thanks for the all the kinds words!  Yes, the autobio was all true--oddly enough, now that I am home for surgery, I got a terrible sore throat/cold thing--takes my mind off the other stuff! LOL!  Can't believe I used the "f"-word in Clap Your Hands--there are so many great words in the world, that I tend not to resort to that--but sometimes, only a four-letter word will work! LOL  Anyway, thanks for the kindness!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

well, since today seems to be all about me...  (lol)<BR>
i seemed to have forgotten a couple of comments.  <BR>
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lady: what a lovely story and a wonderful thought.  i am so glad you told that one.<BR>
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misti:  saw you breeze through a while back.  sure have missed your witty cynicism and wonderfully wicked sense of humor.  hope all is eBuLLient in your world.  thinking of you chica!<BR>
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ijh:  you are even clever in your comments on your poetry.  <BR>
"It’s not right but Pain doesn’t hurt when you’re not the one feeling it".  so extremely profound.   <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1189">darwin</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

to everyone, ab, bk, aparajita, did I miss someone?  ah well, my memory kind of sucks nowadays.  thanks!  I haven't felt like writing lately, but sometimes it seems like I don't have a choice!  So thank you- <BR>
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Ab- I like reading your work, it almost reminds me of my love (read obsession for sex and the city)! <BR>
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so thanks, it made it a good monday reading all that :D
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

wolfscreamer, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.07.17.42.19555">Shredded</a>:<BR>
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Wow...excellent piece.  It really made me stop and think...<BR>
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Thank you for sharing. :-)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1582">Abogadalbny</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

Hey Darwin!  Glad to make it a great Monday for you!  We sure have enjoyed your work!  Funny you mention Sex and the City--I finally, finally can watch that show now without ANGER!  During my time in NYC, I would get furious about that show, because it was so ridiculous that Carrie was a writer living in the city (able to afford that incredible apartment) and buying $800 shoes, etc!  Part of the charm of your time in Manhattan is the fact that you can't afford all the things you moved there to enjoy!  So--now I am making my home in Virginia--and finally able to watch the show again without screaming the entire time!  LOL!!  :)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1189">darwin</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

sex and the city is so entirely unrealistic it's addicting!  who doesn't want to live in a big city and live the glam life?  Man!  And to have an unlimited (seemingly) supply of Manolo Blahniks!  Hello!  But, yes, even in smaller cities those dreams cannot be a reality, so from Wisconsin, i shall lust! I'm glad you got over your anger and can watch it again....it's one show that I think emotionally, shows what love and dating can be like.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1582">abogadalbny</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

Darwin:<BR>
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You are so right!  Sex and the City--for all it's ridiculous episodes--got it right so many times!  (And, BTW, Ohio native here!)--Oh, and "broke up with" on a post-it!? Please!  I dated a guy in NY who broke up with me on a TEXT MESSAGE!!!!!  I kid you NOT!!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

ab:  OUCH!  sorry sucker!<BR>
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hey blenderites... let's find out who has the worst break up.  so far, i'm voting on the text message (the only entry mind you!!).  anyone want to share your sad tale of woe???  better yet, can you make it into a 5 line-ish poem?  ok, ok, CONTEST time!!!  i'll donate the prize for the winner (will think of something appropriate if you'll provide me somehow your contact info, offline my email is fine).  i'll need at least one or two other peeps to help me judge.  <BR>
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get ready, get set... GO!!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1189">darwin</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

i don't think that I want to put it in a poem- well I guess I could.  But I had a guy who broke up with me to go tour with the dead, well, be a roadie at least....pot, me, pot, me....of course, i'm biased that i'm better than smoking something! :D 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

thanks, aparajita! This is the best time of my life since the spring of 2004. My two new best friends just left about an hour ago...they were here since last Wednesday. I just met them for the first time three weeks ago when I visited Santa Cruz/Oakland/San Francisco but we have been corresponding for a while. Christopher Robin is my soul brother. Give us glue sticks and magazines and we're ecstatic. He has a poetry zine called Zen Baby which inspired me to put out a monthly poetry zine called Instant Pussy. My zine is the only poetry zine you'll find that features pornography and kick ass non-academic/MFA/pretentious poetry. I'm all about those tacky, politically incorrect statements. Joe Pachinko is my favorite poet, the author of a collection of poetry called The Urinals of Hell and a novel called SWAMP! I'm going to write a blog about my trip to California and my visit with Joe and Christopher at MySpace. A lot of great shit is in the works and I am absolutely eBuLLieNT. Thanks so much for your kind words!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

p.s. read this! you just might laugh & cry<BR>
(assuming you aren't an android)<BR>
<a href="http://www.litvision.org/pachinko.html">http://www.litvision.org/pachinko.html</a>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1189">darwin</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

wolfscreamer, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.07.17.42.19555">Shredded</a>:<BR>
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i love your work, i do.  but i just can't believe that.  i can't believe that there is a point where people can't love again or move past a heart that has been torn apart.  as much as i can be a cynic, and i have love in my life, i can't think there is a point of no return.  this is by no means critical of your writing, which again, i think is fantastic.  i always love reading your stuff.  but for some reason this one just got to me. <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1540">hairdiva</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

darwin, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.05.13.51.14221">today i'm mother earth </a>: Wow.  I can be moved to tears in the evenings, when I read alone after the teenager has gone to sleep.  I cry a lot then.  But I had to remove myself from the room this afternoon when I took a few minutes to visit my favorite web place and read your words here.  A beautiful, hopeful, soul-wrenching piece. Amazing.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 8 May 2006<P>

blakey, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.05.08.16.48.10926">Survivor</a>: if this is a part of your reality let me hug you!!  i've been a hospice nurse for 8 years in my past.  difficult choices that had to be made by family members are never easy ones.  sometimes though they are the best choices to make for all concerned.  cling to the good memories, they'll heal the painful ones in time.  i am so sorry if this is really a part of your reality.<BR>
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darwin:  re: your comment to wolfscreamer...i don't want to believe it either.  but, sadly...  i may be living proof of it.  to do otherwise is just too damn painful.  and, not sure there really is a choice at any rate at this stage.<BR>
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hairdiva:  wow, talk about a name from the past.  where have you been??  although you posted only a few, your works are still remembered by me.  wish you'd write again and share with us!!  take care of you.<BR>

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