From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1684">blessed23</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

cryingshame58, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.08.19.17.23.5783">Specially Stored for Me</a>:<BR>
well starting to look through some of the older stuff i've missed, i stumbled uppon this little gem. i really like the whole wine metaphor, and that whole first 4 lines made me smile and drew me into the rest of the poem. perfect finish too. well done my friend, well done.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">rennielorca</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Savannah, my thoughts are with you and your family.<BR>
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(((Star))), one thing is certain about life--it will change. Hang in there ...... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

<BR>
 Star of David I know exactly how you feel <BR>
  my mentality on a whole has taken a huge negative turn since my love and I reunited last month, it seems to have been nothing but ups and downs, so much so that it is killing me and I feel like an empty shell walking around without a hint of spirit, I truly hope that whatever in your life that is causing you pain subsides and much blessings be upon you know, xoxoxo
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

distant moon, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.11.00.07.9971">Our shake is the dance you taught me...</a>:<BR>
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This is an excellent piece, almost deceptive in its simplistic rhyme and tone--because it is anything but.  Very clever, actually.  It made me think of how much we write, because of something--in an effort to sublimate, to take the attention off something that is on our minds.  When we cannot do, often the only answer is to..."write it out."  Great piece.<BR>
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Star of David~<BR>
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About your Facebook piece--can I just say that I totally understand what you're feeling?  I've been there, and it's a strange feeling--like having that figurative carrot waved in your face.  Anyway, that's a really emotional piece, full of fever and frustration.  Thank you so much for sharing it!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

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 Sorry I pushed enter without finishing, also I cling to the smallest thing that can give me an ounce of comfort like work,my daughter(who is not in the least bit a small comfort but a huge one)and even the simplest thing like my passion for words. I dont want to seem forward or anything but sometimes it helps to talk to people you really dont know to vent or just to even be silly and get to know someone a little bit. I'll give you  <BR>
and anyone else who ever wants to be friends my e-mail and just know that I won't be offended if you dont write but for future reference it's [email-masked], well bye for now and feel better...<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

blessed23, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.10.21.46.24715">Tomorrow Was Two Years Ago</a>:<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

blessed23, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.10.21.46.24715">Tomorrow Was Two Years Ago</a>:<BR>
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This is absolutely lovely.  Truly.  I had to read it over, several times. Exquisite work...<BR>
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Again, it is words that I'd love to hear...reminds me of relationship dear to my heart. :-)  Thanks for that.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

<BR>
 Oh, this is a beautiful piece and I love the words "we used to stitch each others wounds underneath the moonlight, by the cemetary gates, it brings to my mind such  visions, ty for sharing... 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

blessed23, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.10.21.42.24169">Scars Are Piling High</a>:<BR>
 I just have to say as deep and corny as I am that I wish more men in this world would write something like this, to want to feel the true depths of a woman beyond just the beauty of the surface, I have been called physically beautiful like most women have many times but it was so surface compared to what has been seen in my soul, the most precious part of any human being, the most important gift, our essence...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

blessed23, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.10.21.22.21622">Creation</a>:<BR>
 I know all to well that inability, that struggle to inhale and slowly exhale, that is exactly how I feel each day I awake <BR>
and each night before I sleep, this one touches me personally...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Ali, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.11.09.25.28476">We and One</a>:<BR>
To me this is captivating and a sensual explosion of words ty so much for sharing...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Ali, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.10.08.51.3293">What It Means</a>:<BR>
Ali, you are amazing to me you surely have a gift for expression and I can feel your heart with everything you write which makes it a true pleasure to read...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

distant moon, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.11.00.07.9971">Our shake is the dance you taught me...</a>:<BR>
I thought this was very forgive me for saying this but cute lol, I cant think of a more appropriate word to express it sorry,lol...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

distant moon, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.10.20.39.16250">Coup D'etat</a>:<BR>
I loved how lyrical this was I thought it was awesome very nice work ty for sharing...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1840">Baby Rose</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2006<P>

Sarah143, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2006.09.18.16.20.2294">Making Love</a>:<BR>
I was going through some past blender posts and I found this one very sensual and seductive...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1540">hairdiva</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

aparajita, I live in Fresno, California!  Sorry it took so long to write back, but I have to tell y'all that I just went to Laughlin, Nevada for the weekend and was married to a wonderful man on the U.S.S. Riverside, and had a blast!  I've been single for over 15 years, so WOW what a change!!  Looking forward to lots of fun, lots of work, and lots of ups and downs.  In for the long haul this time.  Any words of advice out there????
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1540">hairdiva</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Violet, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.06.15.20.12841">a little bit broken</a>: I love this, and can relate to it in many ways.  Well done.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

rennielorca, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.11.02.19.31327">CLOSURE</a>:<BR>
I love this! I'm a big fan of rhyme, when done well. Beautifully chosen words. :-) ~Vi
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

blessed23, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.10.21.46.24715">Tomorrow Was Two Years Ago</a>: WOW! I love this part: "We used to stitch eachothers wounds underneath the moonlight"<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Thanks Hairdiva. :-)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=186">briana kassia</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Ali, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.11.09.25.28476">We and One</a>:<BR>
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oh and oh and oh...<BR>
how you have capured it, that moment of claiming surrender... goodness girl, good job! well done! thank you for sharing that!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=186">briana kassia</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Ali, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.10.08.51.3293">What It Means</a>:<BR>
"I inhale to explain, but exhale<BR>
outside of redemption."<BR>
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how many conversations have stalled like this? you put it perfectly into words. :) thank you.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">rennielorca</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Violet, thanks! "gave" and gave and gave, but still no real closure, so still working on the piece even after a decade. Congrats on the new baby. I can just picture your happiness in that new bundle. My best to you.<BR>
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hairdiva! congrats! I wish you all the happiness you deserve...and I really like Laughlin...what a treat. Put me on the water there with the other river rats.<BR>
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Ali, distant moon, baby rose, redplasticroses, blessed and others, you are still posting faster than I can read due to taking care of pressing business elsewhere recently. I do read the board first, so see that you are getting notice daily...congrats on that! Thanks to those pulling out and mentioning individual favorite lines so that I have a clue how good these works are until I can go read in full ...... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1828">red eyes and tears</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Baby Rose, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.07.10.47.1929">  No Longer Broken</a>:<BR>
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perfect. you put it precisely into words how I feel now. It's nice when you get to this place... thank you. :)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Baby Rose, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2007.09.11.16.18.29004"><i>Untitled</i></a>:<BR>
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This is truly beautiful...I love the imagery, symbolism...great work! Thanks for sharing it!<BR>
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Distant~<BR>
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Thank you so much! I'm very glad that you liked. :-)<BR>
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Blessed~<BR>
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Thank you for your compliments!  You are too kind.<BR>
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Baby Rose~<BR>
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You are ever so sweet.  Thank you for your kind words.  I am very glad that you enjoyed those pieces. :-)<BR>
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briana~<BR>
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Thank you very much.  I am happy that you enjoyed those poems. :-)<BR>
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Rennie~<BR>
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You are a dear.  I hope your life slows down a bit--it sounds like it might be hectic!  Glad to know that you're around and reading. :-)<BR>
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hairdiva~<BR>
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Congrats, my dear!!!!<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 11 September 2007<P>

Rennie, Baby Rose, thanks for being aso nice.<BR>
Ali darling,<BR>
you really understood what I was trying to say with that piece - it's a figurative carrot alright, a huge one! I'm drawing on all my self control to stop myself from sending him a friend request! :)
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