From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=339">jack</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

i find i have to ask..does my art detract from my writings?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=186">Briana Kassia</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

Jack, the images do distract me from the words. <BR>
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One of the things I enjoy about poetry is how it can paint a picture in the reader's mind: when you supply the imagery, that effect is diminished for me, but since you are enjoying your art, and lots of other people are too, don't stop on my account.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

Wow!! It sure is good to see all these great works. I've been gone way too long.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1964">RebeccaBeth_88</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

Jack--yes and no.<BR>
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It is distracting to an extent and yet, I feel that some of the images add more emotion to your poetry. I'm very visually inclined, so I like it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1964">RebeccaBeth_88</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

distant moon, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.04.06.22.46.32610">Distracted</a>:<BR>
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I really like this. This reminds me of how I got over my first love. When I stopped feeling guilty and blaming myself, and just accepted that I fell in love and it was great while it lasted--that's when I moved on. Ironic huh? Anyways, I love the feel of this poem. Great job :-)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1964">RebeccaBeth_88</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

Ladyfoxfire, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.04.06.20.10.14474">To Know You Is To Love You</a>:<BR>
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Very real and to the point. :-) I like it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=48">Laurel Ahlfeld</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

Harem- Thank you! I just moved to New York but I'm enjoying every second of it!! I can't wait to be able to feel like I have a real grasp on how to navigate... I have one of those Not For Tourists books, which has saved me many-a-time. Any must see suggestions??<BR>
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distant moon and Brianna Kassia- Thank you guys so much for your kind words!   <BR>
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This writing every day thing is hard, but I feel like a lot of honesty is coming out because of it. It helps to see everyone else's great works too... very motivating, guys. Great stuff!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=48">Laurel Ahlfeld</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

beginagain, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.04.07.17.00.24808">Where We Are</a>: This is so simple and heart wrenching all at once. Distance and time are a horrible enemy to go up against... I wish you all the best.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=48">Laurel Ahlfeld</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

distant moon, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.04.06.22.46.32610">Distracted</a>: I really enjoyed this piece... it's so full of hope and possibility.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=48">Laurel Ahlfeld</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

aparajita, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.04.05.22.17.12673">damned exhausted</a>: I enjoy your writing so much. The part about the pillows... I'm so with you... I think I even nodded my head when I read that. Your writing inspires.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=48">Laurel Ahlfeld</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

darwin, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.04.06.17.19.26959">The ones that won't go away</a>: I think I've read this at least twenty times, and it just keeps getting better. <BR>
"the ones you hoped would hold your heart closer than you held your own"<BR>
...so exposed and honest. Great work.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1961">Ladyfoxfire</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2009<P>

beginagain, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.04.07.17.00.24808">Where We Are</a>:<BR>
Very great work really like the part Destined to meet and begin again.<BR>
Great..Great ..Great...
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