... rumor has it that one of our blender regulars has topped the list at achase.com again this month. This time deevaa has taken out the fine art section, following on from terry's win last month. The masterpiece in question? http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~deevaa/2001/waterfall_woman.jpg
says nice going Dee... But Chase also gave a nod to Jack Rhyme! So check out his poem....pick of the week!
where does one find Jacks work?
Don't stop there.... another Blender regular is the current Honorable Mention winner. Same one who placed 2nd last month...Galadrial... Jack and Gala are both here... www.achase.com
*scowls* who's telling tales?? *looks about* I hadn't seen Jack or Gala's mentions either, they are easier to find by going here....http://www.achase.com/book/poetry.htm My mention is on the front page, but the painting isn't linked in as yet. dee
Wow....My congratulations to Deevaa....first place your first time out...great job! And Gala...two months in a row, you deserve a hearty 'Way to Go Girl!"....and Jack... not only have you placed there before, but you got the special pick of the week...way to go dear poet! The Blender regulars seem to be taking Achase by storm! Way to go guys! terry
Misti ~ I didn't know you were kim wu! Dammit girl, I was missing your other personality. Sigh.
Joey; ok so you were funny in three and four but now you sound threatning and obsessive, give it up!
Michael~ You really didn't know? I thought I went on the Board and revealed myself! I'm sorry. A lot of people liked Kim. She was a kinder, funnier me. Ha!
Chris~ I'm putting off getting ready for work. I want to stay in bed with you all morning and play! I love your newest submission, darling. Now I'm going to take a hot shower and hope that wakes me up since the milk was sour and I couldn't have my cup of coffee. Hope you have a great day! See ya at lunch! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx your Misti xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To Cee and Ali, Thanks for the compliments on my work.... in particular "Academy Award". The internet provides so many new lessons to learn.
It is not difficult to discover too many similarities between various posters/poets/poseurs if you pay a little closer attention. Even though some of us are entertained by it all (except maybe some of the poorer poetry), it does get old after a while, begging the question - why the games?
To Gardenguru, I really enjoyed your "But I Luvvvv Him". You showed great insite on the matter of love. You certainly made me think... and made some confusing thoughts very clear. I believe you have a lot of common sense. Thanks for sharing your logical comments. .....
To Dark Angel, Your work "Dawning Hope" was absolutely beautiful. You wrote so eloquently in this piece. I could see the mist rising off the water, I could hear the plaintif cry of the bird, I could feel the emptiness of the moment. I have read other pieces that you wrote and you show great feeling in everything you write. Your phrases stir the soul. Thanks for sharing....
Can you see me look at me love golden bands across our bed and everrything you ever dreamed of I wouldn't say i miss you....but the love i have for you last to the day i DIE....one love markie dee
markie dee you are talented beyond compare
Hey All, Well, yup---our Artist In A Wiggling has scored top honors over at A. Chase.com...That's awesome---first Terry get a book---then a gallery---now Dee! They must like our style! And thank you feathered friends who pointed out about Jack and I as well---I had not been notified, and didn't know about the honorable mention till I went there looking for Dee's stuff. Proud of you, Dee! You Go Girl!
Terry~ I'm very sorry about your loss...And your latest poem was great! Wonderfull, dearie... Dark Angel~ Your writing continues to amaze me... Love and dreams, Ali
dee ~ thanks for sharing the photo. I see your beautiful son in the both of you.
argh... I want to point out that 6 years and 35kg have been lost since that photo was taken!!!
Harem -- Thanks for the kind words. I think. I'm not sure everyone feels that "common sense" and "logical comments" have anything to do with love. Syn O'Nymous -- I hate games, too. What is your real name/handle?
one good thing to say to a woman or your girlfreind is "Did it hurt? did it? when u fell from heaven" and "Do u have a quortore becuase my mom said if i see a angwl i have to call her" bye
gardenguru: I don't like mind games close to home but here in the blender it's fun. There are some people who could never fool you and others that have such a rich imagination that they can take on other voices which I think is quite cool. There are sites that prohibit this by making you sign in under one name and dare you otherwise (you get banned forever,,lol) Kirk gives us freedoms here that other places would go nuts with,thanks to his wide view of life..Thanks Kirk Terry: Darlin, You have no idea how much I have missed your voice here. 'Theres No Place Like Home' was wonderful. More please..(heavy sigh) Chris: I see Patti Page or Dorris Day singing 'Secret Love' way before Freddie...lol and probably even someone before that..its an old song. Neat to see a timeless song like that again. deevaa; What beautiful smiling faces in the picture. Thanks for sharing with us. bk
Another good thing to say to a woman: "Are u cold? Are you u cold? ...Now that you've escaped from Hell?" :) BK I'm sorry you think I'm getting obsessive. My sense of humor sometimes resembles the Sahara (uh...dry). The object of my affection knows I'm kidding (I think) and that's all that matters. What I write is somewhere between deadly serious and tongue-in-cheek. You figure out where. I give readers a challenge, should they choose to take it...LOL. BK I like you. You're a good voice on this Board.
B.K.: I see, said the blind man.
I've read through a lot of poems here and I've seen some real talent in some people who can express themselves. However, where are some of these ideas for poems coming from? Telling us about your adulterous affairs, and having pride in such things. Where is the shame? I've heard your definition of the word "love" and I don't see it. When does true love hurt? For isn't the opposite act of love that hurts you? Yet the cliche that love hurts still burns in minds. So I pose the question do you know what love is? Love is an action... and though I hear the word love through these writings I ask.. what action proves there is love in these situations? I haven't read every single poem in here, but the ones I have... there is no sign of love in them. Please find a real definition of love and write on it.. for it burdens my soul to hear the four letter word taken out of context through acts of immorality and lust. Here's the best def. I could find...1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 read it in the bible sometime... it shows exactly what love should be.
I do believe.. no, I definitely believe I need to see more poems by "the shark"...truly unique
TheDubalPoet: I haven't read every single scripture in the Bible, but I've noticed that slavery was sanctioned and carefully regulated by many passages. Yet I do not judge the entire work as needing revision. There are talents, indeed, in this collection of humanity called the Love Blender, many wonderfully real in their expressions from the heart and soul. Yes, some are pained, some are confused. But all are human. And most (probably not I) write of true love as well as the finest poets from the times before Christ to the current day. I believe that. Read many more of the poems within. It will do your own heart good.
Harem--you're simply awesome and to the one who said that true love doesn't hurt...you're absolutely right...the passage in Corinthians is one of my favorites...the only time love hurts, is when the time comes for it to leave you...and even then, time helps to heal the wounds...but, yes indeed, love-even true love-can sometimes hurt... oh yes, I think everyone submitting poetry and prose in this big blender have some beautiful talents!!!!!!! ps..hope I can say all this being I'm a first timer and all...hee, hee...
Dark Angel, 4 5 9 Aqua_Lady
I am guilty of using offensive words in some of my poems. I am guilty of writing about lust, one-night stands, masochism and various other aspects of my horribly flawed humanity. However, I'd like to point out that I was born and bred Baptist (sigh) and am familiar with the King James Bible and the steps to salvation and the Ten Commandments and the definition of love given in 1st Corinthians. Right now my faith is very shaky but that doesn't stop me from praying and attending church with my mom and step-dad. Despite years of brainwashing and nightmares about the Rapture and the Bottomless Pit and condemnation from so-called Christians who boast clean, pristine slates, I have gleaned this truth that I hold to be self-evident: if there is indeed a God, I believe that he is a god of love and not a god of thunderbolts and hell fire. "i found god in myself and i loved her, i loved her fiercely" ~from *For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Was Enuf* by a brilliant poet whose name I won't even try to spell...I'll find my book and come back later and name her because she deserves that. yes, I have found god in myself and I love her fiercely. For all my problems and shortcomings, I embrace my ugliness and beauty and am not ashamed of my honesty and "dirty" words. If I had lived among the Puritans, it is certain that I would have been burned at the stake. "And so it goes." ~Kurt Vonnegut ...weird thought: if lust is evil, what are "pure" people like the Promise Keepers thinking of when they're having sex? I've always thought lust is kind of necessary for sex, even if it is with someone you love and cherish.
Her name is Ntozake Shange and she is damn good. Reading *For Colored Girls* gives me chills.
I swear there is a ghost in the machine..lol I cut and pasted this from word. Changing nothing either time and the first time it says smoochies, the next smooches. Howd that happen? LOL gardenguru; I think we're just tired of this gloomy winter and needing a good spring tonic...lol Joey: Darlin, rave on, just try not to be too jealous of her friends and dutiful sounds too much like obey but thats just my opinion..lol Reminds me of an old song called 'Keep Your Biscuits In The Oven and Your Buns In the Bed,' written by Kinky Friedman. He writes mystery novels now. bk
Misti; Stop defending yourself woman, you are fine just the way you are. E-gads, don't let them play you like a fiddle jig. In my opinion religion is a very private thing and not something displayed for show or to tell people how to act or not on a page. Lisa; Where you been woman, you have been sorely missed around here. 'The Angel You Asked For,' was beautiful. Jack; Where are you???? Dark Angel; Stop making me cry, LOL, 'fish dreams' was so wonderful. bk
B.K.~ Like your recent subs--and your sense of humor. Oh! To Texans, Freddy Fender is ONLY one who ever sang that song. Ha! You need spring? Come to East Texas. We have more spring than we know what to do with. Hit 80 last week. I'm spoiled now. I can never go back to the Northeast. Regarding the 'debate', spare me the Bible-talk. I think the Buddhists & Hindus & Muslims & animists & pagans & wiccans & sun-worshippers out there know something about love too... The Bible is not the ONLY book. Besides all that, the whole spectrum of humanity belongs in poetry--from Hell to Heaven & back again. Or so it seems to me. Michael~ Your newest subs were great. You never fail to make Misti and I laugh. You're amazing, man... Keep writing!
Chris; Amen Chris, went to bed thinking the very same thing only I could see the old Saturday Night Live episodes of The Church Lady dancing back and forth in front of her pulpit looking down her narrow nose. I think that a lot of great minds had the same ideas about love and forgiveness. I bet Texas in Springtime would be lovely, might just have to mosey on down one of these days. Spring is about our best season here in Tennessee. My dream though, is April or May perhaps in Paris..sigh, one of these years. Joey; I woke up with the same thinking about the Church Lady and knew I had to apologize to you...LOL I like your funny poems, forgive me, I have been a bit strung out on caffene lately, and you remind me of someone I have been waging a war with for three years now. He's an obsessed eagle scout with a touch of hitler...LOL who needs a stepford wife..LOL Me, I'm just a sassy mouth woman that he would like to reprogram the memory chip in...LOL bk
I remember ine time reading a poem by Aaron 'Cloudy' I think it was...what ever happened to that person, they were really great.
To Charlotte, Thanks for the voice of support... Much appreciated.... ***
To: Harem Thank you for your kind remarks. I am writing from an older notebook and am glad that these submissions have found acceptance here. With the permission of the group, I will continue.
(still lurking in the shadows) felt compelled to make following comments: Dee- "Day 15" gave me a lot of cause for reflection (later this month I will have an anniversary). Prone as I am to self-reproach, I still have few regrets. It was heartening to see you have few regrets as well... (BIG HUG) scqueen- "Simple" caught me at the just the right moment. It evoked powerful sensory images for me... What a lovely slice of life. Lisa- There is a quality to "The Angel That You Asked For" that brings the mystical down to earth. And it is not the imagery you open the poem with. Very human and therefore most loveable, this angel... The lines "holding wide her arms to welcome you / to the home you miss, or lost, / or never knew" hit me right in the heart. That is the kind of angel this reader has always asked for... Wonderfully done... k
Dark Angel~ Your writing just keeps getting better and better! Keep writing! Gala~ 'The Angel That You Asked For' was breath-taking...You are so very amazing... Harem~ Your poetry is continuously beautiful! scqueen~ I love 'Simple'! I always look forward to reading your writing! Love and sunsets, Ali
Why thank you, Kevin and Ali. Such nice compliments :-)
Hi! Kinda new. Was looking for Charles Cripps and saw an echo of his work from long ago. I submitted in something I hope you folks like. Oh and, if any of you know Mr. Cripps. Please let him know I am looking for him. Thanks. Lil ole me. Midnight "Those nights when the music is playin' you and you dont have any control over it cause your a million miles away." -Edwin McCain
My thanks Kev, Bk, Ali---- Some of us are a lot more comfortable with being thought an angel...Goddesses are too darned moody. And Dark Angel--- Well color me both flattered and tickled...I have not been "bumped" in a great while, and started to fear I was losing my touch....thank you, sir.
Misti, yes there are many kids that are brought up in a church. And unfortunately they have grown up to somehow choose to live the way they would want to. You have heard of the love, and you have heard the wrath, yet does it even cross your thoughts that the Lord may even weep over you? I know that even my heart burdens over the words you speak. You have a treasure before you in mercy and grace. He has so much to give you, yet why do you decline his offering? Do you despise the Lord? Do you beleiver he's even there? But it would be wiser for you to not believe in God then to humor the thoughts that you could possibly be a God. People.. God gave sex, and it's for this reason that sex isn't a "dirty" word. Sex is a wonderful gift from God that believe it or not, can be used to worship him. Seem farfetched huh? Well that is exactly what sex is to God, the celebrating with that special someone for what God has given. It is beautiful when it's kept in marriage. Yet, when it escapes outside of marriage it turns to a disgusting putrid smell to the nostrils of God. It's precious value devoured by the selfish desires of man. It is now turned lust. You see God never wanted the world to end up this way. He had made a perfect world for man to live in with no pain, sorrow, or death. But God being a Holy God can have nothing to do with sin, and when man sinned against God (Adam and Eve), man had to die, because sin had now entered man, and that is what kills man, it's sin. We all have a sin nature. We all do bad, but God has a greater love and forgiveness than man. He sent his son to die for a sacrafice for our sins. Through the blood he shed on the cross we can have our sins forgiven for free. It's not what we do, but what he has done on the cross that saves us. You can come find true love, peace, and hope in this amazing God if you recieve him into your life and ask for forgivness. Mankind will continue sinning, and in this cold desolate world you will die and after that you will no longer be rememberd. But you too can have an everlasting life in heaven if you choose to come and accept Jesus Christ as your personal saviour. He will accept you no matter who you are or where you have been. God loves and forgives. This all is written in the Word of God. The Bible
Kirk? I think this conversation had gone pretty far afield... this is not theology, and while I respect many opinions and beliefs, this is crowding the concept or free expression and becoming an inquisition of sorts. I suggest that Dubal ask Misti if she cares to discourse on beliefs in private. If not...harassing her here is simply offensive.
Dubal, You are entitled to your opinion....but there is also a verse that says you should pluck the beam from your own eye before worrying about the splinter in your neighbor's. I'm sorry you have had your heart broken (or at least it appears such from reading the poetry posts) but, this is an open forum on love, and the Board is to discuss the poetry posted here along with connected issues. Many might find your comments inappropriate in this forum, as would you if you consider it. Best wishes, terry
The Church Lady is at it again...LOL
ps. Misti is one of the long term regulars on this Board.....so like many others here, if you attack her, you are in effect attacking us all. I for one will stand behind my friends here, and will defend any who come under any attack from any source. t.
*Ugh* I come here so infrequently. Does anyone even remember me? LOL. Whatever... anyways so I tried my keyboard at purging and such. The first one- "Far Away..." just SUCKS format wise. Why? I dunno...please forgive!!! the "religious" debate amuses me a bit. Misti you is ALWAYS stirring up somethin' I swear. There are a hundred or so good new works/authors...I am so far behind to name one would be unfair. Peace and Love.
Megs Honey---Get back here! Fairy god mom has peeps---but no address to send them to!
This is not the corner to preach on, and Misti is not to be singled out for any kind of mumbo jumbo you got going, nor is anyone else on the page.
Ok...this here theology debate has gone far enough. Firstly, DubalPoet, leave my wife alone. Secondly, it's exactly that kind of talk that has made me the unapologetic NON-believer that I am today. A quote from one of my favorite writers, Edward Abbey: "God is love? Not bloody likely." Thanks everyone for sticking up for Misti. She can defend herself just fine, but it makes me feel good to see others take a stand, too. Renews my faith in this community.
the philosophical side of me is biting it's tongue hard...dubalpoet, i'm echoing the consensus here...this isn't the place for religious debate chris...btw, "the fool's progress: an honest novel" is probably my favorite abbey work...he and vonnegut share a sort of brilliantly comic honesty. gup
While I agree that this is not the place to debate theology, there is no such thing as "non-belief." To state one's case in such a manner is intellectually lazy. To assert that one doesn't believe in something means that that thing must, in fact, exist. Maybe a discussion of tautology would instead be more in order - certainly amongst all the 'schoolgirls', er, pseudonyms. If anyone has trouble remembering what we SHOULD be discussing here, she/he would do well to actually read the rejoinder at the top of the "comment form." The Blender is supposed to be all about a specific KIND of love - ROMANCE. All tangents should bounce up against that.
(as Dee might say, sorry for quoting you, my dear) la-la-la-la-la-la... Theology, teleology, theosophy, philosophy, philology, ecology, gynecology ... Those are all matters for crusty old classrooms (or other such places FAR from here). As for me, give me POETRY, early and often, all right already even... please?
Oh and Megs? who could possibly forget the way you convey your sense of self? This reader has missed both you and your writing...
tot-- Touche. You're right. Actually I'm an agnostic, but--as the latter part of your comment pointed out--this isn't the place for extended philosophical discussion. Fundamentalism of any stripe irks me. That's all. gup-- 'Fool's Progress' is a great novel. Not perfect (what is?), but great nonetheless. Ever read Abbey's poetry? Some of it's downright horrible, but he had his moments. The guy could write sonnets, for one thing. 'Earth Apples', a volume of his poetry, was published about five years ago, I think. Worth looking into.
Megs-- Good to see you back here!
To everyone, I'm not here to point others blames and faults. For I have too many of them on my side to be a judge. For I maybe the worst of sinners myself. But instead I'm hear to tell you about the Truth, which is Jesus Christ himself. I worry for many of you write about heart break, lustful encounters, etc.. and it never truly seems to bring you joy. Happiness, maybe, but unlike joy, happiness doesn't last very long. It can be changed with a swing of emotion. Yet, even though I come to you with hope, joy, love, peace, mercy, grace, and a chance for salvation... for some reason you want that to go away. Isn't that people want? I'm not suprised by this, so please don't think I'm offended. The Bible says the cross is offensive to people because it holds them accountable, it tells them truth, and leads them to make a decision about their life. In John 7:7 it reads "The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil." You see, so you are doing just as Jesus said, so I'm not suprised by the reactions I get. In John 8:12 it reads "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darness, but shall have the light of life." Jesus is the light, and through him we see the wickedness inside every mans heart, but he forgives and forgets those sins becasue of his great love. People say that this is inappropriate for a place to express feelings about situations in life, such as love, lust, and so on. But who is a greater example of love than God? For all of us deserve a fiery pit of hell, yes, but by his grace and mercy he continues to let us live that we may have eternal life if we trust in him. Those that belong to him will except his truth, and those of this world will reject it. So what do I think of Seperation of Church/State... it's the dumbest thing to ever to come into America. If you look at statistics it shows that since the Bible was taken out of schools... teen pregnancy, violence, lower education scores, more dropouts, and teen suicide has risen extremely since then. Yet at least we know our kids are safe from that horrible Jesus person who teaches about love, hope, peace, mercy, grace, and forgiveness right? Please, I beg you not to mock this message, for God clearly states in the book of Psalms that if you mock him, he will mock you right back. I honestly speak right now, that those who oppose God shall regret it. I pray that you will see what Jesus has to offer and accept it in your life, so that he may take control of it and bring you the joy he has brought me.
Megs~ I'm glad that you're back!Your writing was one of the first things I read, when I stumbled upon this site, and it has been sorely missed! Terry~ You're angel poem touched me...yeah, for some reason, I cried...anyway, great job! Love and light, Ali
DUbal--- What is offensive is not the cross...but anyone who thinks they know the Will of God---that is an abomination. How dare you assume you know? I don't care how much scripture you have read. That is arrogant, prideful, and self righteous. If you have such great faith, it should be enough for you. The attempt to convince others that you are right is simply proof of the fragility of your beliefs. So says Gala
Alright, I have not said anything until now...I just can't take this anymore!! This is the 'Blender of Love' not the 'Blender of God's Love'...Please, just drop it? People are going to believe what they believe(or do not believe)and no amount of preaching can change that. Love and hope, Ali
After a rough night's sleep filled with nightmares this is what I wake up to? Let's get back to six months ago when things were "normal" around here. Geez...
Seems the "Angel" thing really spoke to some people. Terry, Kev, Dark---just knock me over with a feather, okay? But I understand it. I remember loving the movie Michael, especially for Travolta's line. "I'm not that kind of Angel." There is something in the heart and spirit that longs for quiet, and simplicity, even as the intellect hungers for excitement and stimulation. We need wonder and crave comfort, and there are times when what we need most is the feeling that we are not alone---that there is one soul out there who speaks the language of our spirit. To be loved, accepted, and not judged---that is universal. There is the other side---the longing to bring comfort, and give ease to the loved one. At times, it's hard to remember that a person does need down time---time alone to listen to their own thoughts and feelings. And that's not rejection--- just a very human need. Sometimes it's enough to say "Okay, heading for my Cave. Need to draw some wooly mammoths, chew some sinew, and just be." So to any would-be-angels out there---give them room. They love you every bit as much.And when they come back, they will value the soothing you offer... Love and Angels...who'd have thunk? Gala
My favorite angel is Frankie Avalon in "Grease."
Megs~ I love *Uncertainty in Blue*! Especially the last four lines, they're incredible!
My favorite angel is Misti.
I'm the one who submitted the Sinatra song. Misti says she didn't think guys liked Sinatra. She doesn't know ITALIAN guys. Sinatra is a minor deity is some parts of Brooklyn. Misti has much to learn. Take the pasta she made the other night...please!!!
Hey Misti ~ email me your shipping address...my husband is Italian and a dynamite chef. We created an Italian cookbook as a gift for my sister who is learning to cook, I'll bet we could whip you up a copy that would make Chris speechless when describing your pasta... :-)
He told me he likes his pasta al dente, so I didn't want to boil the linguini too long! Well, it was raw. It was inedible. But I make damn good Chef Boyardee pizzas! And nachos. I brown the beef in a skillet, mix in water and Taco Bell taco seasoning, then put it on Tostitos and add jalapenos and shredded marbled cheddar cheese. Put the chips on a cookie sheet, put it in the oven at 350 for a few minutes. Add sour cream and guacamole and whoooo boy...that's good eatin'. Personally, I don't like beans so I don't include those.
scqueen~ thanks! I'll email you right now. That's awesome. I need all the help I can get. With Italian stuff, anyway! ...here's some interesting trivia: I read in *Elvis and Me* by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley that she made lasagna for Elvis and the boys once and she forgot to boil the lasagna noodles! Elvis made everyone eat it, anyway, because he didn't want to hurt her feelings!
Ali, Kev, Misti, Chris, and of course my own FGM... Its coming here to comments from people like you that keep me feeling at home. Thank you each for noticing, commenting, emailing. Much needed smiles. :) :) :) (see?) I've been reading the theological tirades with interest though sitting on my own opinions because I echo the feelings of most when I say this ain't the place. However...to Gala's comment about I say "Amen" Couldn't do it better myself. Oh and Chris...*giggles* I come from an Italian family with a stepfather who makes the best sauces ever (honestly- the best) So when I came down to Florida and David served me "Newman's Own" in a jar I was aghast. I didn't know people ate that stuff...I thought they just laughed at it. Hehe... Food snobbery and love... Megs
Misti ~ when you throw a noodle up against the fridge and it sticks, it's ready. - yeah I thought it insane when I first heard it, too, but hey! cooking can be fun!
From God to pasta... That story. *Winks* Wow, and you know, that noodle sticking to the wall is true... Just make sure to take it off the wall or you'll have a clever lil dried noodle art. *Smiles softly* I love cooking. The infamos, Midnight "O'er the earth there comes a bloom Sunny light for sullen gloom Warm perfume for vapor cold I smell a rose above the mold" --(The author's name escapes me for the moment.)
DubalPoet: I think you're preaching a bit much. I can't see an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful god as maker of the mess we're in. You think Man may have fallen from grace, but I think you believe in a god who foresaw that would happen, and created the universe this way anyway, despite the bajillions of free-willed beings that would suffer in that lake of fire. (Since our intellect is alleged to be as beneath His as the sands are below the stars or some such, leaving us to choose eternal damnation seems to make as much sense as letting an infant choose to suck cleaning fluid.) Tired of Tangents: "To assert that one doesn't believe in something means that that thing must, in fact, exist" Whaaaaaat? I don't believe in invisible pink unicorns. Decartes got off on a good start (I stink therefore I am) and then got on the wrong track when he started thinking in terms of "I can conceive of a perfect being so it must exist, since existing is one of the attributes of perfection." That's nothing but the goofiest kind of word game that tells nothing about the universe as it actually is. To everyone: Yeah, it's offtopic. But you know, whatever. It's vaguely interesting, and worth doing everyonce in a while on the off off off chance someone might end up with a changed belief. I think DubalPoet could stand to state his or her case a little more succinctly.
Geeze I was hoping to come home and find this religious fanat-iky thingy over with. Maybe you need to meet the shark for dinner...lol Jack; you naughty man you...lol lol Eight mins from the time it starts boiling and spaghetti is chewy. Works for me every time as long as it's not heavy pasta. Just pick a strand and chew...LOL I would kill for some good real Italian food right now. lol Megs; Great to see you on a page woman. Wonderful, wonderful. Dark Angel; Stop dragging my heart around...lol remember that song..lol Not I'll go read. bk
I make lasagne to die for....one secret..use very fresh Ricotta....it is as smooth and sweet as ice cream when you use the real thing. Another secret....go easy on the sauce, and make sure you simmer it with sun dried tomatoes for 4 hours, minimum. just my 2 cents t.
1. Db: the only evil in this room is in your heart. How dare you judge others. How dare you use this forum for such nonsense. How dare you NOT think that because you proclaim to be here for no other reason but to "spread the word" that you are doing nothing less than preaching your false superiority complex. Don't you understand that is exactly what you are doing? Your book certainly doesn't tell you to do that. It certainly does not allow you to "worry" about us lesser creatures, as you think we are. Prisons are full of bible-beaten hypocrits and victims who have been saved many times over. We've had enough of those who think they are better than us. Pray for yourself and take your worries elsewhere. 2. Kirk: I used the word "heart" in my first sentence above. That takes my tangent somewhere close to the love concept. Yes? 3. Whoever is using the nom de plumes "Tired of Tangents" and "Syn O'Nymous", please tell my wife (scqueen) you're not me. Please. 4. Whoever wants a recipe for "Killer Lasagne" (with ground veal, ground beef, and ground sausage, along with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese in a homemade sauce), please e-mail me. 5. Kirk, I think there's a romantic poem in the food subject here... gg
Everybody has their own opinion about everything. No one is wrong and no one is right.... just different ideas. Thats what makes life so wonderful and interesting... the differences. Life would be dull and boring if we all thought the same . So I have read beautiful love poems out here about peoples wives and husbands, and I have read poems about those jumping from bed to bed. I have even read prose here about people bragging about cheating on their mates, and breaking up others marriages. Hey... what ever rocks your socks. I find it all quite fascinating, interesting, and amusing. Each to his own... The variety of writing and ideas, life styles, is what keeps me reading and quite delighted with the differences of each writer. If we all wrote from the same style, same thought, same idea, and lived our lives exactly the same.... it would be awful and quite dull. I treasure every culture, every voice, every idea. I am so glad that no one else in the world is like me.... and that every thing I read out here is so totally different in every way imagineable.... FASCINATING.. Got my two cents in.... WINK..... *Sigh...
gardenguru: 2. Uh, not really. But that's ok. 5. So write it already. ;-)
Oh Maddy Girl... Sandcrossing....can I please be you when I grow up? Failing that, will you loan me some of that amazing, tasty eloquence? Sigh....green with envy. Not my shade at all! Gala
To everyone who thinks I'm up on my soapbox, let them read these verses and let them see what God thinks himself. If I have spoke anything here that makes me a higher being than anybody than let it be known. If I have made something up for my own benefit let it be known, but I haven't. Romans 3:23- For all have sinned, and come short of the glory God Romans 6:23a-For the wages of sin is death Romans 5:8-But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 10:9-That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. People will say why would God let all this pain, death, and disease enter into the world if he really loved us? But God never intended it to be this way. It was only after man sinned that death entered into the world. (Genesis 3) But I believe that God, through his infinant mercy and love has allowed man to hang around this long. He says that one sin brings death upon mankind. Why is it then that we sin over and over again and don't always die? Cause of the great mercy of God. Read this amazing piece of scripture... 1 John 2:4-7-But God is so rich in mercy; he loved us so much that even though we were spiritually dead and doomed by our sins, he gave us back our lives again when he raised Christ from the dead-only by his undeserved favor have we ever been saved- and lited us up from the grave in glory along with Christ where we sit with him in the heavenly realms-all because of what Christ Jesus did. And now God can always ponit to us as examples of how very , very rich his kindness is , as shown in all he has done for us through Jesus Christ." The reason I bring this to you people is that I care for you, not that I think I'm better. Christ died for you just much as me. The reason I continue to write things in here is that you may believe on his word. For if only one out of 1,000,000 believe, then all of heaven will rejoice over that one soul. Don't be fooled, God is confident, he has already defeated his enemies at the cross. He will defend his children. It says in the Bible that if you deny his word then you call God a liar. I pray that you would deeply consider these points. Love and mercy to you all! In Christ name I do speak.
Harem, you say that there is no right and there is no wrong, it's all opinionated. Ok, well let's look at things this way for minute k? I think it's ok to shoot you right now. But you would probably say that's not right, well to me it's right. I could say I don't like you and justify it that way. Now, of course I don't want to shoot you or hurt you in anyway, but I'm just trying to prove a point. There are absolutes in life, and if you say there are no absolutes in life, then you just stated and absolute. Why do you think you feel guilty when you do something wrong? It's because there is a right and there is a wrong. Mankind has been given truth through the Bible, but most choose to ignore it and make up their "own truth". What formed our country is written all over history and through our constitution. Our great nation was founded on the word of God, and as we try to push God out more and more, things get even worse and worse, please consider these facts.... Love and mercy to you.
Hey Tanq---- Thank you kindly sir...that was the verse we used for my wedding nearly 20 years ago. I thank you for reminding us that Soloman was not only wise---but a poet as well.
Mr Dubal, I worry for you tremendously. From reading your last post you have now digressed to the believe that your words are the very wods of God, then offer bible verses to back up that view. My friend, won't you seek help before your delusions become dangerous? Delusions of diety are the most insidious mental states to treat. There is a definite pattern of escalation of belief and gradual insistence on 'converting' others that you are following. Please seek help. Soon. terry
Yes Dubal do the job right, force them away from the word by your rants, we need more like you. Got some friends? Need some?
actually, this nom de plum is a misnomer. I rather enjoy a great many tangents. Some are incredibly entertaining. I exist. Therefore I am. I am not gardenguru.
um, it's nom de PLUME! and I am not the guru either. No, really. All I can lend to the other discussion is to offer a couple movie quotes. From "The Fifth Element" (1997)- "I am a meat popsicle." From "L.A.Story" (1991)- "I keep thinking I'm a grown up, but I'm not." From "A Clockwork Orange (1971)- "If a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man." Finally, from "Fiddler On The Roof" (1971)- "As the good book says, if you spit in the air, it lands in your face!"
D.P.~ Have you ever heard of The Church of the Heavenly Wood? Check it out at http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/9565. ...Just saw "Ed Wood," which Chris bought from Dollar General. Very inspiring and touching. Now I want to buy all of Ed Wood's films. Especially "Plan 9 From Outer Space," which was funded by Baptists! Ha! 31 Flavors and Then Some, Misti Velvet Rainwater Lake
Dubal~ Gawd, where do I begin? This is a debate I hoped I'd never have again (I was a philosophy minor in college in another life). Your entire argument is circular: X is the Truth. Why is X the truth? Because so-and-so (the Bible) says it is. Well, sir (or ma'am), how can you prove to me that your final authority is sound? You can't. You might then use supposed 'miracles' as evidence. And again, I say to prove it. Miracles--modern and ancient--are like flying saucers: LOTS of anecdotal evidence and not much else. To those who are left cold by science and the scientific method, I only ask that they realize how much our world is based upon them. And that's a good thing. Why was the Renaissance a time of enlightenment and reawakening? Because the world WAS emerging from a darkness--an intellectual darkness imposed by religion. Fundamentalists want to bring us back to that darkness. And they have as much 'evidence' to support their claims as did those responsible for the Spanish Inquisition--and just as much tolerance for differing points of view. Dubal, you're right in attacking moral relativism. All is not relative. Hitler and Stalin were not just 'doing their thing'. But, as Bertrand Russell and many, many other humanists have pointed out, ethical behavior is not contingent upon a transcendent source. Just one lost soul's opinion... Sorry for all this, you poetry-nuts out there. Personally, I think pasta debates are much healthier.
On second thought, Misti's right--go with the Church of the Heavenly Wood. Misti's always right. I never learn. :)
so, after hurling spaghetti noodles against my fridge, i kneel and pray to them...and i say "god, in your strange patterns of starchy goodness, would thou offer me a garlic press so that i might enjoy your presence the way it was intended?" god pretzels and contorts as a strange wall-walking creature. i insist to inquire, but fall short of questions, being too utterly amused by his movements. i get no answers, and no garlic press, but it's better than renting a disney flick. gup
*Blinks for a few moments and then laughs softly* God's nightgown! Ever should I see a message board that never 'heatedly discusses' the right and wrong of God.... I'd be a happy camper. Of all the wars that ever started over religious differences, you'd think we'd atleast learn to ignore. It is so obvious you can't get along about it. The Bible come in 26 different versions in English alone! How can anyone agree? Even within religions people argue whether this means that or that means this. *Smiles softly and shakes her head* Not that I am trying to change your opinion about God. Not that I dont want you to discuss your religion. Those of you that still carry hope that someone will convert because of your preaching. With the vast learnings of religions that I carry with me, I ne'er seen it done here online. Should the topic become heated, lets move it outside a public board, less the to that argue look unattractive. (And to me it really does) I don't carry a belief, but I have a pretty good idea. *Winks* (Dogma) Less it harm none, do what thou wilt... Lil ole Midnight
*Kicks her typo demons* Pesky things always make me spell badly. *Blushes and rushes out* Mid
Question with boldness even the existance of God because if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson When choosing two evils I always try the one I've never tried before Mae West To believe in god is impossible, not to believe in him absured. Voltaire A faith that cannot survive collision with the truth is not worth many regrets. Arthur C. Clark Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo. H.G. Wells It ain't those parts of the Bible I can't understand that bother me, it's the parts I do understand. Mark Twain The only good is knowledge, the only evil is ignorance. Socrates When they told me at twelve that there would be no animals no birds, no fish, in heaven, as they had no souls. I told them to forget it, I didn't want to go. B.K. bk
h; You are as bad as Dark Angel for making me cry.
forgive me for taking so long to respond ,, life and work and the family does beckon me back to reality once in a while ~BK~ yes , im new to the blender , ive been reading everyones work , and i finaly gave into a friend of mine , who siad i should give it a try ,, thank you for your comment about 'meet me' im sure there will be much more to come from me , that are happy , now that warm weather is Suposed to be kicking in ... ~Misti~ your kind of writing , is the kind i live for , honesty based , straight from the heart , so clear you can see it if you close your eyes .. im looking very foward to what you come out with next .. i guess im corney in the sense that i live for pure emotion ... ive even sent a few of my friends this way , just to read your poem , and im a little suprised none of them made a comment about it on the board .. when they have commented to me .. keep the wonderful work up !! ~guru~ How dare you NOT think that because you proclaim to be here for no other reason but to "spread the word" that you are doing nothing less than preaching your false superiority complex. Don't you understand that is exactly what you are doing? Your book certainly doesn't tell you to do that. It certainly does not allow you to "worry" about us lesser creatures, as you think we are. ((I could not agree with you more !! thank you))) and on that note im off to write and read ,,, lates ~Cee~
Cee- you should pay attention to who the magnet is. It isn't guru - you owe him an apology.
hey who had the soapbox last? i want it now! alrighty religion! yeah! from the reformed (thank god)lutheran girl who grew up in conservative lutheran german wisconsin! Where you wear sauer kraut on sundays... jinkies: do not put religion upon others. And if you are going to defend your religiosity, please make sure to go back to the original translations. You will then have a better understanding of what you are saying. Seeing as when most of the bible was written in greek and hebrew, the meanings and translations have been slightly jaded over the years and have lost their original meaning. Unless you have a degree in hebrew and greek, I refuse to believe in anyone who totes around key verses to spout off in case of emergency. Since you quoted mostly romans as well, which is not any of the gospels, which carry the key doctrine for the christians sects of today. You forgot the gospel in the nutshell as it was so called when I was growing up. john 3:16 for god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. So where in that lovely gospel does it say those who believe in god or jesus in whatever form they believe in him, are going to hell? I believe in god, I believe in Jesus, but according to that one key verse, I am not going to hell. Religion is screwed up, you gotta question what you believe to find what truth is meant for you.
To DubalPoet, I think you misunderstood me completely. What I was trying to say..... is that LoveBlender is a place for writers to release their feelings, their thoughts, their ideas, their passion, their frustrations, etc. It is not a place to push opinions, or religious beliefs, or anything else. Each writer has thoughts and feelings that are uniquely his own. The ideal concept of love is to find someone who you can live forever with, be faithful to, and have total trust, kindness, understanding, forgiveness, open communication and all the stuff that dreams are made of (including passion). The Bible says that with her breasts may you be intoxicated constantly....(to the man). So everyone would love to find someone like that. But it just doesn't happen much anymore. And yes, it may be because people have become selfish, and ignore the golden rule, and moral standards of the Bible. So everyone is frustrated and looking for this ideal love that seems to be always just out of grasp. So the majority of mankind is getting hurt, being disappointed, and just plain frustrated. Being able to put that frustrated unfulfilled passion into prose, is very therapeutic for many. Releasing the anxieties and forcing them to paper to rid oneself of the agonies within. I myself have prayed for a love like the type the Bible espouses, but it has never happened to me. Writing is an outlet for my hearts melody, releasing the waves of my soul, an outlet for my longings. In short, what I am trying to say, is that here is not the place to argue about religion or how people should act or live or who is right or who is wrong. I myself find it as natural to be faithful to my mate, as it is to breathe..... But not everyone is that way... and I will not force my ideas or feelings onto another. I believe that the love blender is an outlet for writers to voice their needs, their desires, their inner frustrations, disappointments, viewpoints, ideas., and not a place to decided the right and wrong of ideas and feelings. I hope I have been clear enough here to say that I am not condoning fornication, incest, adultery, etc., etc. But being realistic enough to say, that it exists, and people have the right to vent their feelings in poems, prose, short stories.... and this serves a very healthy purpose to get it off ones chest..... Writing is an art of expression... regardless how different and varied the expressions. There is a time and a place for everything under the sun. *****
Gala~ I , too, loved the 'angel' one...wonder why;) (sorry can't recall entire name at the moment)
On a lighter note, something to get us all on some other topic other than religion... Did you know that Tylenol Extended Relief and Tylenol Arthritis are the exact same capsule? Yet they come in different packages and different prices. Is that illigeal? *Thinks* I am sure it is somewhere.... or not. *Grins* Any who... Want a taste of religion? Bite a priest! J/K Out of my mind for a moment. Midnight
Personally, I love the taste of communion wafers. (got that gem from "Saturday Night Fever") Cee~ Thanks for the compliments! I don't know when I'll submit another poem. Lately I've been hanging out at www.projectgreenlight.com schmoozing with wannabe Hollywood players. I'm working on my second screenplay and I want to hurry up and finish it so I can write a bad B movie before cracking down and putting my heart and guts into "Jenny's Christ," which will be dedicated to the memory of Nicole Brown Simpson.
This is interesting timing for such a debate... See, in New York, where I'm from (and the whole Northeast in general, I would guess), religion is an intensely personal thing. People just do not come on to you about it, 'witness' to you, etc. What a jolt it's been being in the South, though. It really is a different country. I come out of a community of ethnic Catholics, believers in alternative faiths, Quakers, agnostics, atheists... Here in East Texas, everyone seems to be a follower of one branch or another of evangelical Protestantism. I haven't had more thought and discussion about my Eternal Soul since Metaphysics 101 in college. I was raised to respect the faiths of others, but, as with our friend Dubal, it gets awfully difficult when those others refuse to leave such life-and-death matters up to you and you alone. Amen. End of sermon. (Hey gup, you had the best response yet, man! I cracked up.)
Hey, if y'all can take a break from the bible-thumpin' and unthumpin' (or whatever the opposite of thumping is..) The March Blender is here. Very happy with the Front Page Picks. (Deep dark secret, I'm not always, but that has more to do with me than the absolute quality of the selections I think.)
Kirk! You big old adorable softee, romantic at heart! YOU PICKED A RIDGE POEM!!!!!!!!! Will congrat the other picks as soon as I stop swooning! Thank you! And welcome Argyle... Oh Maddy girl....you rock! SQUEAL! A ridge poem! Squeal!
My guy made it!!! *grins* I submit one work, just one work of his and he makes it, I hate that. Same thing happened with the guppy. Smouldering was right, I am a poetry pimp. I'm gonna hang up my pen and just post other peoples work. (((tries to hug Gala but she's too busy bouncing)))
People, Again you come to me with accusations of pushing my religion upon you. I have simply stated what I believe. Have I ever said Buddhims is wrong? Have I ever said Islam is wrong? [[snip the author saying they are crud on God's Shoe]] [[snip author saying they are a nut for God]] [[snip author uses poetry to testify since the memes might stick in your head]] [[snip author stating that complexity is evidence of delibreate creation]] [[snip inerrency... oh never mind]] In Jesus name...TheDubalPoet
Oh for crying out loud.... Kirk? Must the preaching stay?
Hey you all, forget religion, the new March Blender is on the page! Gala; Woman the Ridge poems need a book of their own. They are all so wonderful I love the latest, and every one before that as well. They give me goosebumps when I read them. All you Front Page Picks, very well done. Kirk had to wade thruough six hundred poems, wow, 'Bravo,' to you all! Thanks, Kirk. ~smile~ *)* bk
Colour me a perky little pixie!! Argyle making front cover without even knowing he was in the running, was almost as great as the freaking fabulous new G4 Mac hard drive that just arrived at my desk!! *grins and does the deevaa dance* ~*~(_\_)~*~(_/_)~*~(_\_)~*~
Congrats to all the Front Pagers....Excellent Digest! t.
OMIGOD...if this isn't a scam... I just got notice that I won a laptop computer...Xanga has a drawing...and I won? Okay. Pinch me...Valentine Ridge, and a Laptop the same day? No way...it's gotta be...but oh boy---it if is! Jiminy Cricket! Gala Hey Dee---you thought I was bouncing before?
Dear Dubal You have no doubt noticed I say little in this section. Understanding that, I will say with all due respect that your ministry may best be served elsewhere. May we return to our discussions and creations now?
Dubal.... someone needs to be crucified....
You won the laptop Lisa??? hahaha!!!!!!!!!!! WOW... you go girl!!!!!
Gala- since you referred ME to xanga (along with a few others I am sure), I think you deserved the laptop! Congrats! (You know I think you should already be a fixture on the Blender Digest - so props for that as well) Congratulations, for that matter, to ALL the front-pagers!
DubalPoet, you are now being snipped. You are taking too much space and so are the people you goad into responding. Possibly more concise arguments will not receive the same treatment. (Hint: quoting scripture to people who are convinced of the divine inspiration of said scripture is only helpful to your cause under certain circumstances.)
chris---sad to say that i've not read much of Abbey's poetry...i have read some of it via online collections and whatnot a paraphrased Simpsons snippet: Homer gazing towards a waffle hanging from the ceiling Homer: "Lord, I am not worthy to eat thee..." Marge: "Homer, that's not God. It's just a waffle that Bart threw up there." Homer eating waffle Homer: "mmmmmmmmmm sacrelicious" gup
Ali~Your poems are so great. I can relate to almost everything you say in most of them, and it's cool to see I'm not the only one going through it. Keep writing. Courtney
congrats on all the front page picks all very well done and again my hats off to you kirk for the outstanding job of picking them and from lucy fer lol get a life dubal
Okay, Okay, tis been awhile since I've made an appearance, however, i do stroll through often and the whole religion thing caught my eye and I appreciate Kirk's leniency. Soooo, for my two cents: As a non-church going Christian believer, I'll say this, My relationship with God is personal and the reason I don't go to church anymore is because of the so-called accountability forced down my throat. You wouldn't believe the "love" I got from fellow "christians" because I'm a smoker. Sure, they can all see my outward sin, but how many times did those reminding me of my evil ways, lust after my wife at the same time they were holding me "accountable" out of "brotherly love?" So God and I have an understanding, we communicate in our own way, and I hold MYSELF accountable to TRY and be a good guy. One of my favorite quotes is "you can be as fundamental as you wannabe". MY two cents!! P.S. As a Sicilian, NOBODY makes better sauce than ME!!
To Dark Angel, Congratulations on your engagement. Glad to see that after all the prose about love lost, love found, love lost, love found, etc., you have finally found the love you have been searching for. With your ability to write so eloquently and with such deep feeling, I am sure she is a very lucky lady indeed, and that you indeed are proud and lucky too. Best Wishes.
Harem..... It was a poem. Who said I was engaged?
This will probably be the last writing I will put on this screen because of Kirk's decision to snip me. This is of course his page, so therefore he's entitled to do as he wishes. I have no resentment for him from this action, because he was gracious enough to let me post what I have. So thank you Kirk. As one last thing I want to say, Please don't look at the actions of all "believers" out in the world today for a view of God. I'm ashamed to admit that the Church that Jesus Christ established when he ressurected from the dead, has shamefully fallen into the same thing this world offers. As a fellow believer I realize that it's not the good works we do that bring us into heaven, but by faith in God alone. However, if we state that we have faith in him we should act like it. You will all be on my prayer list that Jesus may come into your hearts and show you what he has to offer. And as a closing statement I will drop the issue, for again there really isn't anything more that I can say that you haven't heard. This will probably not be the last time some of you hear this, or think about this. I'm sure God has already tugged at some of your hearts already that have been reading this. I want to end with one question just to make you think. If you were to die right now, where would you go, heaven or hell? There is assurance in Jesus Christ.
According to my moslem friend Habib, hell. In fact, it was the whole issue of 'devout moslems' that made me realize the faith I had was more due to my upbringing than any divine personal revelation.
kirk: the "jeans of his with her name still on 'em" line: tori is the youngest of several children. her father was a minister and so they conserved at every point they could. the jeans are hand-me-downs. i devotedly almost obsessively follow tori. glad to answer anything i can. CONGRATS TO THE FRONT PAGE PICKS!
Congrats to all the front page picks! Courtney~ Thank you, ever so much...I went and read you're writing...I relate to your poetry also...keep writing, okay?? Misi~ Your screen play is AWESOME! I love it... Love and smiles, Ali
Congrats to all the frontpage picks And thx to Kirk Lots-a-luv
Angel~ Oh my...'softly, as that ring' is heartbreakingly good....Bravo dear poet! t.
Mommy Dee? Please come back...we miss you...we haven't kept anyone awake in weeks!
BK~..you're writing in cinquain,,,,,so cool! and good too! t.
Alice~ I love the gift...the story and the painting. Do you sell your art online? terry~ Thanks for teaching us how to write a cinquain! Ali~ Glad you enjoyed the scene! I may submit more later.
You're welcome Misti...keep 'em coming! I'm a member of a writer's forum now that forces you to learn and grow.....I love it! terry
Misti~ i think that the line in tori amos' song where she mentions "jeans of his with her name still on it", I think she compares herself to a mermaid because mermaids cannot wear jeans and even if she could wear his jeans she'd never fit in. Its kind of like she is saying that she will never be able to replace his old love. Because she'll always be the one who wears his jeans. I think that she use "jeans" to explain his heart and how she'll never be in it, but she stays silent when deep down she knows the truth. Do you get what I am saying?
I went to that mountain when roses blossom hearty pigeon cries out loud for a piece of soul every corner of darkness, or light!
Terry ~ I like your cinquain -- "my love". It flows nicely. If it weren't a cinquain I wouldn't see the need for the last line though. "To come" is implied by "Waiting for soft spoken answers", but I can't think of a better way to say it. Maybe "from you"? Just critiquing. All this religious stuff pulled us away from saying stuff about poetry. Also, I like "Don't go". Don't have a good comment about it though. Bk ~ like the bump. You two are grindin! Chris ~ "Get Gone" seems very real. I like the dialogue. It doesn't seem fake or contrived, which most of the dialogue I try to write seems. scqueen ~ I like "love is pink". Though I don't think love is pink. Maybe a deeper shade of red. There's much more wonderful stuff to say something about but I'm going to sleep instead. Megs ~ If you're still out there, take care of your heart. You need you as much as he does -- and I don't think he's going anywhere right now....
No, Michael...last night love was pink.
(sigh) Sc, are you boasting, or advertising? Happy for you girl... And Dee? Knock his argyles off! Gala
Gala ~ since you asked... I came home yesterday to a dozen of the sofest pink roses you've ever seen and six bottles of my favorite wine (not all for one night, of course). So I was merely answering Michael's comment about love being a shade of red. Ok, I guess there's a little boasting in there. Needless to say, I had a wonderfully surprising night :-)
Chris~ Your screenplay is shaping up! I want you to make a goal: at least two scenes a day! Then when you finish you can submit it to Bad Kitty Films or Project Greenlight! I love you soooo soooo MUCH! Have a carpe diem day! I'm going to miss you! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Angela~ Yeah, I get what you're saying. I heard somewhere that Tori is an incest survivor. My understanding of the "what if I'm a mermaid" line is a reclaiming of her childlike innocence and a rejection of her sexual adult self. I could be wrong. As for the "jeans of his with her name still on it" I always thought that she felt eclipsed by his former lover. I don't know. I just know that "Silent All These Years" touches me in a powerful way. I always cry when I hear it. I always sing along.
(green with envy) scqueen- if only... "pink" was a good read. I take it not as boast or advertisement, but celebration. love for me has been blue of late (fading to black). (at least I am feeling colourful!) k
(yikes!) that didn't read correctly. I think. Actually I didn't (think)... Which is why comment doesn't look quite right. sc- I MEANT that it WAS a good read. Very evocative. The "If only..." was all about me being wistful. Wishing I were in the pink. Alas. Sorry for the malapropism. (skulking off in shame) k
Kev, no offense taken, I knew what you meant! Thank you. And I hope things cheer up for you.
Hi, i just visited this site and i think it's fascinating and touches me to the very soul. i hope to send in some stuff later on.
Latest headline reads "Blizzard Knocks Out Power to 80,000 in Massachusetts" Kirk, I hope you're ok and staying warm. Let us hear from you when you can.
Scqueen ~ ok. so yesterday was pink. :-)
Oh, I'm fine. Power's no problem and I'm enjoying a 4 day weekend. It's hilarious actually-- there was no realy reason to take Monday off for anyone, but they were playing up this snow so much so early, that people were even cancelling things Sunday evening...even when *nothing* was supposed to happen 'til midnight Sunday. It's heavy snow though. But I think it's not the snow per se, it's the people by the shore with crashing water who are having the problem, and I'm inland, relatively speaking.
Sc---Good for you girl... And Kev! And for everyone else---since Terry had taught us something new...hhmmm..Sir Cinquaine? I like it!
Kirk ~ I lived in PA for a few years and before the blizzard of '96, people bought all the milk and bread with barely a prediction of snow. I laughed and thought they were behaving like the South Carolinians that I grew up with. The joke was on me. We were literally snowed in the house for at least 2 days! Take care. Michael T. ~ Thank you :-)
Thanks, Michael! I don't know where this thing's going. I'm just writing.
Ali- Where are you??? Your muse MIA???? Write soon I miss it!!!! xoxo Elaina
this is a really good place to get lost in
thanks, melissa - i quite agree. it's also a great place to hold your own mini-catharsis. with the added bonus of love and support from rather loyal people :-)
angel - i must disagree with you. rather than lame, i found your ciquain to be rather poignant.
BK ~ Sorry, I just realized I named my cinquain the same thing as you did! ('It's You')
*blissed sigh* One more sleep..... I wish I found shiney blissed out love as inspiring as broken and bent love... I can't seem to write or paint anything any more.
(Not saying I mind that at all right now)
I've just read through all the new cinquains.... I'm well impressed. Terry, follow through on the lesson, Haiku is a Japanese art.... where did cinquain start off?
Deevaa and Argyle sitting in a tree... K-I-S-S-I-N-G.....
Thank you, slug and you, too, Terry on your comments on "softly, as a ring". Nice Cinquains, Terry.
Pinky, 'I Saw You'... Hmm. You raise The Question there, don't you. Figure that one out and there are no mysteries left to be solved. :)
Wow...you guys amaze me! scqueen~....I loved 'warmth' Kevin~ same to 'my rose' Tanqueray Cowboy~ Wow....loved them all. Angel~ 'Windows' was deep for so few words...Bravo. And Dee...the cinquain form originated in France around 1910 as a derivative of the Japanese haiku form. In its early form it had very tight rules. in other words the first line had to be a noun, 2nd line two descriptors, 3rd line three verbs, 4th line a complete thought tying together all the above, and the 5th line either repeated the noun or completed it in some way. Another interesting fact, Both haiku and cinquains were used as a means of communication between lovers. They answered each other back and forth in this form as a means of verbal seduction. Neat huh? terry
Misti~ When do we get more screenplay...I'm anxious to see where you go with Ken & Barbie the brownie twins....lol. and tell Chris I've not had time to look at his yet, but I will. t.
scqueen: well, yeah, but if you don't have 2 days worth of stuff in your house, you're living dangerously anyway, even if it's crap you don't like to eat. The chances a snowstorm will take out the grocery stores for a longer period than that is pretty small. That was a fun blizzard. That plus Times Square on New Years was what I got to show Veronika, the German gal sorted fictionally featured in "Cafe at Night"
Terry.... very neat! When I first started at the blender there was a writter here called X. X would write erotic haiku and send them to her lover on his text pager. I always thought that was a neat idea, now I know it wasn't orginal! Thankyou!! deevaa
LOL@BK~"You're Bad":) And all the other cinquains were great...especially liked squeen's and Misti's and Terry's....errr...um...how do you pronounce Cinquain? :)
scqueen~"Love is Pink", was softly erotic. Nice job:)
Madison~"Sandcrossings", great imagery, a sad, yet calming sense. I especially liked the line,'becoming young as I grow old'.
"Angel I only dreamt of"...scares me...and moves me and makes me think of being selflessly loved without giving love in return...which is a sad thing 'cos you miss the loving when it leaves gently, silently... “The angel nobody wanted” speaks to me of things that I know to be real…very intense, through this; I see a person, a very familiar person…and that is all I can say without having sleepless nights by releasing the demons again… “Green when she cries”, “Fade to grey”, “Consummation”, “Don’t go”, “Broken dreams/Broken glass”, “I’m far away from home and myself” and “We hardly ever fought”: I love them all. About “To you on your wedding day”: I wonder if I can be that graceful when I have to face the same thing… Star Of David
Sorry Gang, Miss Gala's got the blues, or some such. Pay it no mind.
Harem~ Your new ones are great! Keep writing! All these cinquains are really great...maybe I'll try one... Elaina~ Yeah, I haven't been able to write...but I think I'm over my block, now. I'm posting a few things...and what about you and your writing, missy? Love adn smiles, Ali
Gala~ Your latest submission left me in tears...Oh, Gala...Wow...I don't know if you want one, but here's a hug from me...(((((((HUG)))))))...hope I made you smile! Love and sunshine, Ali
Join me, Gala...I'll uncork some vintage stuff...you unstash all the high calorie good for nothin' but getting fat junk, put on some blues, or an ole' timey tear jerker, we will see the sun come up tomorrow...'cos it is bound to come up...it always does;)
To Star of David.... Thank you for your compliment on Broken Dreams / Broken Glass.... It was very difficult for me to relive old memories that were so painful to write..... I love your pen name.... care to share why you chose it ?? To Ali, Thank you so much for your kind words about my recent work. You are a most exciting and energetic writer and your bubbly personality shows in everything you write.... even your comments are full of enthusiasm. ***
Star of David -- If "The Angel Nobody Wanted" awoke famaliar memories, and stirred demons long left under the sacrifical rock, you and I may have a very great deal in common. I've made it through those nights, and the bad dreams. I live in the sunshine now as much as possible. Here's hoping you do too.
Gala~ 'When Souls Do Meet' left me breathless. It has an amazing quality that struck deep...and... 'Angel of the Ridge' was absolutely beautiful. If you ever do gather these into a chapbook I'd love to attempt the illustrations. terry
Harem-- Trojan Balloons- Your gentle rolling tell of this very tragic event does little to hide your obvious pain. I know it was some time ago, but you did this well. Good going CJ
I'm so excited I want to cry!! in a little over 6hrs he'll be walking off the plane into my life...... can I scream now, or do I wait?
Scream now or wait? Why not both?
BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!
Ali- Yes I must admit I haven't been my rambling self latly...lack of time and sleep have cause a drought in my creativity, well, I tought of something today in my car. So if I can stay awake long enough I'll post...I recently posted one other the name Clear Blue Sky to your clouds. I'm playing games with stupid boy. xoxo elaina
Terry: Thanks for teaching us Cinquain, it's fun Darlin, and yours are beautiful! deevaa: I think I'm jealous, why can't it be mine...sigh but glad for you anyway. Distant Moon: 'Contains You,' I really like this one,thank you Sir. Megs: So glad to see you writing again. Larissa: Hang in there young woman, things change every day. bk
Oh Jack; Where are you? I miss your lines on the page. bk
terry~ there ya go, bud! enjoy! :)))))))))))))))))))))))
3 hours to go.... Just enough time to watch 'the west wing' have a shower and drive to the air-port..... I'll update you tomorrow. *does the deevaa dance* This is like a dream.... and if it is, don't you dare wake me!
To Dark Angel, Thank you for your understanding comment about Trojan Balloons. ........
Riggs: Clapton is god! I was in a recording studio on the island of Montserrat, called Air Studios, built for the Beatles. On one of the wooden steps is carved, "EC Was Here." (not his best work to be sure) The story, it was a full moon, he was quite drunk, he said either he trashed the place or he carved his name in the steps. bk
Sorry about the double submission on "PREMINITION"... It said send failure the first time I submitted, so I tried again.... Ooooops.... Sorry.... ......
Distant Moon ~ All of your latest submissions touched me. Thank you.
I do not judge--- It's not my place and boy glitter can be pretty. But this one is a hootchy coo dancer, with a heart of pure d ice and she collects men's hearts like bracelets--- you can almost hear the jangle when she sways. But my heart will believe that I am the only one in your life that can touch you, or make you sigh, or hold your love for always. And I will believe that no matter what she does, it's irrelevent--- because it's my name you breathe when sleep takes you. So she can shake her money maker to and fro, and those lips can offer what they wish. You won't be on her list of takers--- And that's enough for me.
Niki~ 'what the future holds' was very good...=) Distant Moon~ I really liked all of your latest submissions! Harem~ Your writing is very powerfull...I can't help but read it...wonderfull! Elaina~ That'd make a great song! Love and truth, Ali
Can you tell it's full moon time around here again...LOL LOL bk
BK, Squeen, Ali....thank you all so much It always makes that familiar tingle up my spine when I see someone write "thank you" or something similar because of something that I have written. And...did someone say full moon? I assure you I was fully clothed while writing ;-) later all
It Could Have Been It could have been Everything that my heart hoped for It could have been Magical in those private misty moments It could have been A life filled with loving touches and looks It could have been Laughter over cold cereal on a Saturday morning It could have been Three people coming together as a family It could have been It could have been But it will never be Not now, not ever My life is controled by forces uncontrollabe By those who hold a choke on my life Who have the power to destroy To take the one thing that I live for The one thing more important to me Than all the "could haves" ever were Goodbye my dreams Goodbye my life Goodbye my love Thank your dear Lord That you can walk away That you can continue to live When all my dreams are destroyed And all I have left is It could have been
You were were right...in the end..it was just a poem.
BK To me Clapton is the personification of everything that is good about music. Everything that is real and not caught up in the bullshit.
To Ali, Thank you so much for your sincere compliments on my work. I like the powerful comment. When I write , I often feel the emotions of long ago, that went with the stories, finding myself in a pool of tears, sobbing bitterly, or just plain shaking. Even when proof reading, I get shook up. You appear to be a sweet and feeling person, it shows in your comments and also your writing.....
To Lisa Shields, I really enjoyed your "Need and want and you" Excellent. To B.K., "Between the Velvet and the Fringe" was great. Captured some very strong and sensual feelings. Bravo.... To Ali, "Wall Between Us" very thought provoking... well written... and "FREEDOM" - I loved both the way it was written, the words, and especially the underlying idea. To Dark Angel, "Ruthless Love" - Was great..... So much truth ... Yet handled so comically.... Made me laugh.... Grrreat !! To Gala, "Left Behind", I had to fight the urge to cry..... You handled this painful piece in such a gentle way... Thank You for sharing.
Terry; 'Dream Me,' gave me shivers, wow. I love Cinquain. I will get even for that one..lol Riggs: I could not agree more, Clapton has always been my absolute favorite bad boy of guitar. SCQueen; All of your latest are wonderful. Kevin: Where are you Darlin? May we have more please? Slug; I loved your last one, I want more of yours too please. Everyone, this place is special to me. You all are wonderful and I thank you for all your kind words. I promise to try and keep up with your pace which lately has been really fast here. Keep it up, it's great! bk
BK ~ Thank you, and I like all of your cinquains. You and Terry are a crack up. My favorite bumper sticker of the week, just thought I'd share... 'A Woman's Place Is On A Warmblood'. Now if this wasn't horse country, I might've pondered over that one for days :-)
Harem, i'd love to tell you about the name but i just cant. there are 3 reasons why I chose it. glad you like it. i hope the pain has faded and you're smiling now. Dark Angel, wish you sunshine and love. through that one poem, i feel i know you somehow.
Debra654 ~ 'All In Good Time' was really nice!
Ali-Read some of your latest..they're great. Where do you come up with this stuff? I haven't put much up in here, but I wanted to let you all know your poems really helped me through some rough times over the past couple of months. When things were so confusing, and I felt like the only one going through it, your words helped me
Harem~ Many, many thanks...and your latest works were great...I especially liked the one the 'walk down memory lane'... =Þ Courtney~ Thank you! I'm glad you liked them...I'd have to say that most of my poems come from my life, how I'm feeling and such...some, however, are just things that pop into my head...I'm glad that this place can help you...it has helped me get through some tough times...everyone here is wonderful!! Keep writing! Love and mysteries, Ali
2 Ali~ "the cowboy" WOw I loved it
Niki~ Thanks!!! 'End of Story' had a big impact on me...Very good! =) Love and sighs, Ali
Harem; the phantoms voice tonight is really nice in all the works. h; I am working on a bump to your poem. fire.I like your work. it's me; I liked your poems tonight as well. Full moon getting to you is it? Misti: I love all your sonnets, thanks for the latest. Tell Chris that 'and so on this night,' was wonderful. Thanks you guys.
Wow -- so much good stuff! Where to start, where to start... Pink Ink -- "Why" -- Excellent closing lines (though I'm partial to DKNY myself!) Dark Angel -- Lots of good ones, especially "Angel that I Asked For" and "Xanadu", a reminder us that the most worthwhile things rarely come without some painful price Tanqueray -- Good to see something from you -- Song of Solomon has always been a personal fave, and "Eyes Brown, Eyes Blue", so nicely balanced. Maybe you'll let us know who won? Gala -- When Souls Do Meet -- this is a feeling so difficult to put into words but you've done it with your usual skill :)
B.K.~ I am waiting for that "bump"...but please consider that "fire" is a metaphor describing real pain caused by an "unresolvable" love that can make you go up in flames. I will burn everytime i see her...
BK~ Thank you muchly. I think Chris's newest is one of his best ever. I need to go dye my hair now. Bye! :)))a wannabe Hollywood player
Gala~ I liked your new one...you are, as always, amazing! =) Love and smiles, Ali
Auntie Gala ~ That made me sad. I always wonder how the many daffodil bulbs, the one flowering cherry, and especailly the old-fashioned violets, dug up from my great aunt's house,are doing. I had them planted at my first townhouse in SC. I lived there until I got married and moved away. I miss them terribly because they were solid pieces of my life that I planted, nurtured and watched grow. Thank you for your poem.
Ali, Sc... Thanks...I'll be all better soon. Gala
Oh and Harem? Lisa Shields and I are sort of closely related. We're still fighting over whether she's me, or I'm her. Glad you like both versions... Lisa Leslie GoldaGaladrial Shields
My weekend of bliss continues..... but thought I'd stop to share ..... During an intimate moment with my man, I mumered .... "Mmmmmm, Miss dee likes that alot....." My man stopped and asked "Misti? What does Misti have to do with this?" My giggling mighta ruined the moment!! *running and dashing off before Argyle catches her sharing, and kicks her butt* take care of your hearts. dee
Im new to the blender. I'd love any feedback on my material. I've been published a couple times, but I've not written in a long time so my skills are a bit rusty. Mother_bear
mother_bear~ I enjoyed your work, very much...you skill don't seem rusty to me!....by all means, keep posting. Dee~ Enjoy yourself! Love and big grins, Ali
Dee~ Gives a whole new meaning to "six degrees of separation." I've got to go watch "Friday" with my man now. I remember our first days together in New York...SIGH. Enjoy!!! :))))))
Chris~ After watching "Kurt & Courtney," I just want to say that I will NEVER be Courtney to your Kurt. I will never buy another Hole cd. I know it's important to separate an artist from their personal life (Woody Allen...Jim Morrison...Oliver Stone...Ed Abbey...etc.)but I will never again rise to that witch's defense when you and other people say that she was a golddigger and Kurt wrote all her songs. I don't know enough to say that I think she actually had Kurt murdered, but I think it's safe to say that she drove him to suicide. I know the suicidal tendencies were always there and the drugs certainly didn't help, but that bitch is WACK. If I had to live with someone like Courtney Love I'd probably blow my brains out, too.
You guys write faster than I can comment..lol Keep it up it's wonderful SCQueen; Is there a wild March wind blowing in California? LOL I loved your 'Sensual.' it's me; 'said the fly,' wow, that one sounds like a challenge. Misti: 'Mud Pies,' was so cute. I used to make them so pretty and then feed them to my sister. lol lol The poems back and forth from you to Chris and back are great pieces, you should be keeping a book of. Gala; Being Southern, 'Leaving My Magnolias,' is wonderful they are like the tulip poplars and the red buds except with a grace and beauty and the smell one never forgets. I also loved 'Words You Do Not Say,' getting men to talk about true feelings is hard work. Well said. Echolocation; Glad to see you back around here. Your last two were wonderful to wake up to this morning. 'Literary Ladies,'and 'Full Moon,' both very well done. I also enjoyed the 'Atlas Shrugged' piece you put in. Thanks. bk
I dont know how the ruined eyeliner part got there lol, it's early morning and I dont even have any on. Obviously I need glasses as well..lol Oh well, gives me an excuse to come back and say... deevaa; the Misti thing was a great laugh, hope you and your honey are dripping. (Jealous, I am so jealous...sigh.) bk
I hope everyone is doing well on the blender these days ~smiles~ all the poems are wonderful folks ,, keep then up ,, give me something to do in my pass time ~Cee~
There are so many talented writers in here, I feel a little lost and out of place, but you give me hope and inspiration. Gala Leaving My Magnolia I went through the same thing 15 years ago. It is sad, but also a time of hope and better days. My best of luck to you! Ali Cowboy They are all great! If you have ever fllen in love with one, you understand every word. Bina If Only You Could Be Mine My life story, always wanting the one that never has any interest in me. Aqu_Lady It Could Have Been I know your pain, and so does God. Have faith, your days of sunshine will come. Pandora
BK ~ I think it's the March wind and the fact that we've had rain for five weekends in a row! And my honey has been in CO on business for the last few days. I've been sleeping on his pillow that smells like him, and it gave me the idea for 'Sensual'. He's coming home today :-) Echo ~ You must read 'The Red Tent'. It's a wonderful woman's story set in Biblical times, but really takes you back to the simplistic subject of your 'Full Moon'. It gave me a fresh perspective as did your poem! Thanks.
mother bear, light a candle for me is touching...i love it.
Pandora~ Thanks! I'm glad you liked the 'cowboy' poems...yeah, I've loved a cowboy...and I've lost one, too! I read your poem, 'I Have Faith'...it was good...keep posting! mother_bear~ 'Love Lost' was amazing...Wow! Keep writing! Love and light, Ali
BK~ thank you, thank you...thank you very much! i can't remember the last time i made mud pies but i played with Barbies way too long. throughout junior high and high school, if you can believe it. chris and I enjoyed going back and forth last night. i think maybe we've found a certain kind of therapy with our writing. chocolate chip walnut cookie dough, misti
god--- I really like god listens. It makes a lot of sense!
Thank you Smiling Kat, I just read 'Candide' and Voltaire made me laugh so hard, I almost fell off my cloud...LOL (We think we have problems...snicker) god just needs to take her own advice now...sigh. I really like your 'strings,' keep up the good works.
my ohhh my .. where to start with all these beautiful poems ive just read ...... from teh top shall we ? ~BK~ 'your mouth' what can i do but shiver ? also 'swinging statues' ~claps~ wonderful dear , not only have i not thought about that game in years , but you described it so very well . thanks for bring back the memorie ~Joey~ 'the hours creep by like cats' i was taken away by this one , what more can i say ? ~Terry~ 'theres no place like home' ~sighs softly~ truely touching dear , my eyes are wide open for more work from you. ~Harem~ Once again , your words are a pure work of art and talent with 'eyes that can see' and , i wanted to let you know 'broken dreams , broken glass' did not go un noticed by far . i love when people write about such serious things in there life , and share there storys , it teachs us all valuable lessons , that some forget , so i thank you deeply ~soft hug~ I love comeing to this place , its a wonderful release for me , to read everyones work , escape my life for a while , and become you'r (meaning everyone's) writing , thank you all for giveing me something to look foward to Love ~Cee~
my ohhh my .. where to start with all these beautiful poems ive just read ...... from the top shall we ? ~BK~ 'your mouth' what can i do but shiver ? also 'swinging statues' ~claps~ wonderful dear , not only have i not thought about that game in years , but you described it so very well . thanks for bring back the memorie ~Joey~ 'the hours creep by like cats' i was taken away by this one , what more can i say ? ~Terry~ 'theres no place like home' ~sighs softly~ truely touching dear , my eyes are wide open for more work from you. ~Harem~ Once again , your words are a pure work of art and talent with 'eyes that can see' and , i wanted to let you know 'broken dreams , broken glass' did not go un noticed by far . i love when people write about such serious things in there life , and share there storys , it teachs us all valuable lessons , that some forget , so i thank you deeply ~soft hug~ I love comeing to this place , its a wonderful release for me , to read everyones work , escape my life for a while , and become you'r (meaning everyone's) writing , thank you all for giveing me something to look foward to Love ~Cee~
Wow all of the works are just great her are a few that caught my eye.. 2 Cee~"first kiss" I really liked it! 2 Squeen~ "mother may I" Nice one! 2 TheDubalPoet~ "Meaning of you" Good work 2 B.K~ "Please be" just Beautiful And "My heart of fire and ice" I can relate...WOW very nicely written 2 Echolocation~"literary ladies" I just loved that one... WOw
2 Star Of David ~"hope is" The first thing I said after I read it was My god..=) Nice.... 2 Gala~"Leaving My Magnolia" ~ WOw Loved it...very very good!
Misti ~ You've heard it before, but you write with such honesty, it's incredible. You can write something interesting about every routine day of your life. I feel like we're watching you on "Real World"! Most people could never be so straight forward. Did you guys ever think of submitting your screenplays to the greenlight.com (I think) contest that Matt Damon/Ben Affleck sponsor? I just read where the chose a winner and funded $1 million for a movie and also $500,000 for the first runner up.
Thank you ,Kirk, for picking Gate 2B. You continue to amaze me with this fabulous site. If only I could find more time to admire it. Love always, Laurel
i would like to get a hold of one of your poets, "ali" how would i do that? roxxie
(this is the right one, not the other) i would like to get a hold of one of your poets, "ali" how would i do that? roxxie
scqueen~ thank you! yes, I'm big on honesty. when I'm writing I don't usually think about the audience...I just feel the need to get all this "stuff" out of my system. submitting poems is the closest I've come in a long time to keeping a journal. projectgreenlight.com! yes! chris and I are both members there! we enjoy the board discussions. I'll definitely enter my second screenplay in the next competition.
misti, your short minded view of courtney love is truly pathetic. how can you even put any stock in that movie? all it does is pick over kurt's bones and make a profit from his death. those closest to kurt have said, and continue to say that his relationship with courtney extended his life. she is an incrediably strong and smart woman who helped kurt defend himself against all those vultures who wanted to tear him apart for their own profit. i think suicide was inevitable for kurt, but thanks to courtney we were lucky to have him around just that much longer. courtney is not afraid to say what she thinks. whenever there is a strong woman there are always those who will always seek to weaken her and damage her character. if only there were more women like courtney and less of the spineless waifs we are suppose to strive to be.
roxxie~ You can post me a message here, if you like! =) Will that do? Love and light, Ali
jullidulli~ whatever. For many years I admired the fuck out of Courtney Love. I memorized every song on "Live Through This." I loved her for going to the Academy Awards in a thrift shop dress and tiara. Since Kurt's death, I've read about their relationship and about Courtney pre-Kurt. Ever heard of a chick named Kat Bjelland? Lead singer of Babes in Toyland? You should read about her fractured friendship with Courtney. ...Not that my opinion of Courtney Love matters, seeing as how I've never met her and probably never will, but from what I've gleaned from "Kurt & Courtney" and various interviews and magazine articles, Courtney Love is a shallow, opportunistic, name-dropping legend in her own mind who made herself over when Kurt died. Gone is the ironic, "brilliant" ballbuster. She is nothing more than one more fake Hollywood diva with much attitude and not much to back it up. I somehow doubt she'll ever top "Live Through This." She doesn't have to. She's sittin' pretty on top of the whoredog world.
Uh, Dubal, isn't the poetry here supposed to be 'romance-related'? You really should go preach on some other streetcorner.
To Cee, Thank you so much for your kind compliments. I started writing about a year ago, when I got my first PC. Since then I am obsessed with writing. I think being single for the first time in my life, had a lot to do with the obsession for writing now also. Somehow it feels great to unload all the pain from the past onto paper, ridding myself of it forever. Thanks again for reading and enjoying my stuff. Harem...... *****
Re. the Kurt/Courtney debate: I don't know what to think. 'Kurt and Courtney' was entertaining, but, at the same time, clever propaganda. Which is not to say that it didn't paint an accurate picture in many respects. Courtney is a name-dropper. She is--in the manner of Madonna and others--more a tireless self-promoter than brilliant artist. And, judging from her interviews, she is either (a) high a lot of the time or (b) a ditz. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle.
Chris, I know Dubal personally and his poetry is from his heart. Whatever he is struggling with he writes down. How do you know that what he is dealing with right now isn't romantic? He is not preaching. He loves God with all his heart and what he and I have both found in our salvation is a love like no other. His heart yearns to tell others of the joy that he has found. He turns to God for his strength and that is what his poetry is all about...a love greater than any human love!!!
misti, yeah, whatever. i can't debate courtney love with someone who can't see past the image the press insists on pinning on her. let me guess - you're a fan of alanis, or some other watered down courtney wannabe?
Alanis...uggghhhh. No. Go on and build a shrine to Courtney Love if it so pleases you, Miss Dulli. She is no longer a goddess in my garden.
Thanks aka Niki, I love writing in Cinquain, and the full moon has been making me a bit crazy this week...lol. Cee; Thanks for your kind words as well. Your ummmm was fun, you'll have to get in on our cooking contests we get going around here...LOL (I can hear them all right now, going ohhhhh no, not cucumbers again..LOL)Should you get the chance go back a few issues for cucumbers and gingerbread too, then there was nana pudding and french toast, something about food is so sexy....ha bk
Chris, My poetry is romantic, for I love my God, only cause he loved me first. I have a personal relationship with the creator of this universe. What you say or think has little affect on the meaning of the poetry cause I believe God knows the heart of man and knows mine is in the right focus. Wow! Just talking about it makes my heart beat that much faster that my GOD loves me. He wants a relationship with you to, but if you push him away, he'll never be able to help.
whoa holy double post batman !!! sorry about that .... ~AKA niki~ danka kindly ~Harem~ its poetry like yours that makes me want to come back , and reading this board . reading into the life's of the Real people who come here and share with the world ~BK~ to be honest with ya , i was eating them , and , they are such bliss , that i just had to express my secrit love for cream cheese and ham wraps ~laughs~ thanks Love ~Cee~
reading = read .... even .. geesh ,ya think i need sleep ?? ~chuckles~
ah dubal heh romantic lol u wanna snuggle with god ? best read up in the dictionary on romance, far be it from me to tell you your religion but seems to me the love of god is a triffle differnt from romance which is what i believe this site is dedicated too ah better yet 1. a love affair, especially a brief and intense one 2. sexual love, especially when the other person or the relationship is idealized or when it is exciting and intense 3. a spirit or feeling of adventure, excitement, the potential for heroic achievement, and the exotic 4. a particular fascination or enthusiasm for something, especially of an uncritical or inexplicable kind ^ now this one umm i dont think it follows because of the term uncritical unless u consider god uncritical 5. a novel, movie, or play with a love story as its main theme 6. love stories considered as a genre 7. a story of the adventures of chivalrous heroes written in verse or prose in a vernacular language in the Middle Ages 8. the genre of medieval adventure stories 9. a fictional narrative dealing with exciting and extravagant adventures 10. an extravagant or absurd fictitious account of something 11. a short lyrical song or instrumental composition, usually expressing or evoking tender emotions v 1. vi to tell or write extravagant or idealized fictitious accounts 2. vi to tell or write stories about love 3. vi to think or behave in a romantic way 4. vt to treat somebody in a special way during a love relationship or with a view to entering on one 5. vt to have a love affair with somebody so do u want to have sex with god dubal?
Chris Are you sure that referring to someone as Nancy Spungen is a compliment? And i must say that you are an extremely unlikely Sid Vicious. just wondering
Dubal - Did you forget that Kirk snipped you so soon? Isn't it obvious? No one here wants to hear your religious beliefs. So stop taking up space and trying to justify your preaching for romance.
GREAT work!!! I love the poems. But we need more love, and romance. nice talking with you.
to "me aka niki, thanks for your comment. love and wishes.
once again , im taken by the remarkable ways of the blender's poets ... here's a few more that have caught my eye ....... ~Ditz~ 'innocent , young , and mortal love' took my breath away , not only that , but i saved it , because it touched me so . you reminded me of a friend , i lost years ago . thank you for shareing with us ~Victoria~ 'all i can say' reminded me so much of my cousin and i , we used to be best friends , and somewhere along there , we lost touch , and grew apart , but there will forever be a chance for us , to find that love we always shared .. thank you for your work , thank you for letting me see that again . you gave hope to a gal , who forgot about it for a while there .. ~Harem~ you amaze me , that all i can think of to say to you 'milk of contemtment' .. its wonderful ,, keep up the great work !! ~Courtney~ 'in sleep' very very lovely great job and last but not least .... ~Terry~ *takes a deep breath* 'this old stetson' braught me to my knees , your skills as a writer on this one , litleraly made me weap .. expecialy this one part .....And if that image you look at in the mirror Is one filled with love Love for yourself And love for others, Well then my son, You will have made your Grandpa proud...... ahh *fights tears* wonderful ,, and beyond !!! thank you Love ~Cee~
To Cee, Thank you for all your kind words of encouragement. You have no idea what it means to me.... I love to share. ...............
Cee~Thanks for the compliment. It always feel good to see my name up on that board! Thanks again
Harem~ All your new work amazes me...as you continue to do...I really loved 'His Half-Smile'...Keep writing!!!! Dark Angel~ 'Requiem Amo' was hauntingly beautiful...You continue to strike a nerve in my heart...keep writing, please. Elaina~ Your new one was great! Glad to see you back here! Love and spring breezes, Ali
Jack, In a sense, yes I do want to snuggle up with God. I want him to hold me, and to protect me. Does that sound girlish? Maybe to you, but you have never experienced this true Love before so you do not know. If you want an example of true intamacy of God then please look at Matthew 23:37-39. How Jesus longs to gather up his children. Again you have never felt this Love because you are blind to it, and can't see the straight path ahead of you, cause you are in the darkness, and have not yet stepped into the light. And to you who reminded me that I was snipped, yes I remember. I was snipped for length not content.
Dubal - you really believe that people here want to hear your content? Now, who's blind???
Dark Angel, From the wounds of hearts often comes the purest blood. Your work had reached a new level of genius.
god lol im sick of this dubal its a ROMANCE page ROMANCE aka LOVE POETRY between two HUMANS what part do you not UNDERSTAND? are you that twisted that you refuse to understand ? are you that much of a freak that its impossible to get this through your head? get a life dubal ... hell get a date then write about it and come back . not that we hate u but this is a ROMANCE page as it so states on the first page ... a ROMANCE between HUMANS hell if i fell in love with a GOAT it would be as wrong to post here as your love for god because it isnt HUMAN ROMANCE lol talk about blind sheesh
sorry to the blenderites and u kirk for all the wasted space but damn that person needs to get a life
Dark Angel, I keep a box of tissues close cause you always make me cry lately. GMan; You beat me to that one, If I could have found the word sheet, I would have beat you to posting that one. I love Macy Gray, and that song is how I feel too. SCQueen; 'Nice Catch,' just lovely, I miss the ocean so much. I am jealous of your Pacific...lol Smiling Kat; another good one with, 'Seeking Answers,' thanks. deevaa; 'flowing water,' had to be hard to see him go, but makes for nice poetry. gardenguru; never heard any Badu but those were very good words for song poetry. bk
Riggs; 'Ritual Habitual,' I know just what you mean, my parents have been married for so long, and I have never seen anyone as happy and devoted to one another as they have always been. I thought it was the way it was supposed to be as well, not that it's rare and not everyone is so lucky...sigh. bk
I will not continue to argue with you Jack, or you nameless wonder. Here's my last points take em or leave em. I never said anybody "wanted" to hear about God, but doesn't mean that they shouldn't. And last time I checked, it read "Love" Blender not "Romance" Blender. You don't have to read my poetry, but there are people that enjoy it. Love comes in many different forms, and it seems your definitions are narrowed down to what you want them to be and nothing less. Open your eyes to the things around you. May the Lord touch your eyes as he has mine. Matthew 20:34- Jesus was moved with pity for them and touched their eyes. And instantly they could see, and followed him.
lol now your comparing your self to J.C. ?
Dubal, how 'bout for the LOVE OF GOD, take it elsewhere??
Echo~ Good to have you back! Great Cinquain. Full Moon, etc. ... wonderful input on the sex/spirituality theme. Now, about those Lit. Ladies: what about Dagny Taggert ?
Ltsail28390@yahoo.com e-mailed your site on Oct.31,2000 and I would like his writing removed,please. It was titled "Silverbird" and was sent to me after seeing each other again after more than 30 years. The author is dishonest and I would please like to have this removed since I find it too offensive. Thank you
Dubal - Be careful that you don't become too proud of your love of God -- or of your writing for that matter. I shall now quote from the book of Bono: “Take my hand You know I’ll be there, If you can, I’ll cross the sky For your love, For I have promised for To be with you tonight And for the time that will come.” Love between man and woman or love between man and God? Remember the Greeks named three other types of love besides Agape. These lyrics have different meanings that are unique to each listener. It’s subtle. It does doesn’t bully, bludgeon or insult. No chapter. No verse. Your work might benefit from such subtlety. Words can have many different meanings and they evoke unique and complex feelings in each and every one of us. Ultimately, spiritual Truth is shaped only by the hands of the Divine and found only in the heart of the listener. So go ahead, write words -- funny words, sad words, sexy words, kind words. Write them. But let God take care of their meaning.
Dubal, et al. - Should read: "It DOESN'T bully, bludgeon or insult." <sigh> Meekly stepping off my typo tainted soapbox now.
Bravo Tanq! It's easy enough not to read your poems Duball, now just quit hanging out on the comments page and jerking everyones chains...lol Religion is a private issue. I always keep the dogs on the porch on weekends for the door thumping bible talkers, keeps them away. Do we need to get the big dogs out, or will you just politely stop? bk
The Blender has always been romance related. In the classical sense. The love in "love blender" is meant to be the romantic love of one person for another, not the love of you for God, God for you, a friend for a friend, a parent for a child, or me for a Colorado Chicken Burrito Grande with a splash of sour cream from Boca Grande on Mass Ave between Porter and Harvard Square. And if you ever had one of these burritos, you would know what a great feat of will it is not to convert the site to burritograndeblender.com. Besides, random preaching to strangers probably doesn't provide you with much bang for your buck.
Dee girl...wow....it shows! And Mr. Terry...stop that! Jack, behave yourself! It's not nice to pick a fight with the unarmed... And Kev, if i didn't mention, the posts from last week were amazing...basketball must agree with you. SC---girl, keep it coming! You wow me these days....and thanks for the cheer up... Auntie Gala
To Ali, Thanks again for your words of praise and encouragement. You are so very kind. .......
~Harem & Courtney~ i say it as i see it , i only comment on the things that either touch me , or really catch my eyes .. which is a lot around this place .. Though i think that every person here , and has the guts , strength and will power to post there writing here , deserives a huge round of applause .. its not easy , puting your heart and mind out like this ... Love ~Cee~
Dubal, Sometimes I submit poetry to the Blender that isn't necessarily romance related. It's just a way of releasing the feelings that I have pent up inside. I see you doing the same thing. Sometimes feelings are so strong that they just can't be kept inside. You have to share them with everyone. I don't understand why everyone is slandering you. It's not like they're forced to read your poems. My advice would be to keep it up. I admire your faith. Keep spreading the word. Love in Christ, Smiling Kat
maybe you two could start your own site, this ain't the place
There are more then two of us that appriciate the poems of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ! I love the Lord my Savior with all my heart and some of the poems I write are are romantic and some are religious, some are about friendship and some are about family. I don't write to please you and get good comments on the Blender Board, I write for myself and to get things out of my system. I think alot of you should not critisize someone because of their beliefs or how they express them. Just listen take to heart, ponder what you have heard and condider it. If you can honestly say that you have seriously thought about the things that have been said and written, then so be it. Conviction comes with time. God's love and truth will reach some of you in time. God came to seek and save those who are lost.
dudall geez lets have a pity party k?
~ALL~ please , do not only me a favor , but everyone here a favor , and stop the bible thumpin ... Know that there are many Many many diffrent religions , and not All of them are surrounded by jesus christ ... please , its long drug out conversations like this one ..... We are not all of the same religion , and i think some people are looseing touch with that fact of simple respect here ... respect that we are All ,,,,, diffrent ....... that jsut what i think anyways ... love ~cee~
Duball and DuDoll, we are happy that you found what you did. PLEASE we ask kindly that you leave the rest of us alone. Write all the poems you want, just stop your preaching on the boards. E-Gads, when the owner of the place even nicely asks you to quit and you don't, I would KICK YOU OUT, but then he's nicer than me...LOL LOL LOL
Dubal, It seems obvious to me that what you need most is to discover your Buddha-nature. Wait...hear me out... Your persistent use of personal pronouns tells me that you are still mired in ego and self-identification. Look inward...connect with your inner light...seek earnestly and you may know nirvana in this lifetime and thereby remove yourself from this wheel of death and rebirth. Meditate, follow your breath, recite a mantra of your chosing, perhaps...but realize that we are all--all but those few bodhisatvas among us, those who Know but have chosen to serve as exemplars for the unenlightened--stuck hopelessly in the illusion that we call life. There is a way out, and it is not through further ego-identification. We are not our bodies. Or our minds. "Life is pain," said the Buddha, and he was right. He knew. He found a way to transcend all the suffering around him. And so can we... I pray that you awaken, that we all awaken. Nirvana can be ours. We already are all that we seek... Namaste, my friend. Shanti...
the typo princess ,, spells again ~laughs~
I was hoping this would go away if I ignored it long enough. "I attempt to disbelieve!" Never worked in D&D either. /me looks at DubalPoet and casts "protection from evangelism, 15 ft radius". /me then draws his holy symbol and attempts to "Turn" zealots. Away foul zealots! I cast my doubt at thee! Away! DubalPoet ~ God knows how I feel. Now so do you. "Those who come to Him not of their own volition, but as the result of badgering, habit, or internet evangelism do not come to Him at all." Michael 3:13 "What do you mean everybody doesn't all believe in the same God? There's only one right? What? Some people don't believe in a God at all? Wait -- you mean somebody might be wrong? Gosh that would suck!" -- some little kid
Hello, I just love this song. It such Amazing song. This song Is the song I want play at my wedding. I been trying to find the lyrics to the song. If anybody have the lyrics please post them for me. Thank You!
Nikia; Darlin, you forgot to tell us the name of the song. bk
can we talk about audrey hepburn for awhile? *sigh* gup
Guppy ~ Of course we can talk about Audrey. What shall we discuss?
front page news in NZ's national newspaper..... 'Killer guppies found in Auckland!' *gasp* apprently these little fishes gang up on big fish and nibble on their fins til they can't swim any more...... how crazy is that? by the way.... I'm in love. :-)
guppy....... cattleya: I love it. Simple!
Gala- he he he in the vein of some of the discussion around here whilst I was away, yes I think basketball agrees with me... But an ode to the Madness of March would be tedious in the extreme. B.K.- thanks for asking after me. I was in Las Vegas for five days. I am sure I will have more poetry soon.
"Just listen take to heart, ponder what you have heard and consider it. If you can honestly say that you have seriously thought about the things that have been said and written, then so be it. Conviction comes with time." -DuDoll DuDoll- Nicely put. It’s a simple request, but would you extend Chris the same courtesy? Could YOU listen to him in a thoughtful, nonjudgmental way? Can YOU ponder the truth of his beliefs with an open mind and an open heart? He does have a point. If you can, then maybe you and DuBal could go one step farther. Perhaps you could respect the varied intellects and faiths of this on-line community by simply contributing and commenting on romantic, secular (or at least non-denominational) poetry (or really great burritos.) tc
Terry... Had Immortal with my morning coffee...simple and beautiful..wow. Gala
Kev: Glad to see you back, hope you took Vegas for a bundle..lol TanQ: lol, amen, Dubal, Dudoll: How about some religious Feng Shui? Stop the tunnel vision page streaking. Gup; Orchids and Audrey, both my favs. (sigh) So beautiful! bk terry: sigh, beautiful Darlin.
To Guppy, I really liked "Cattleya"... it said so much with so few words. Gave me a happy feeling. Thanks. To Jennie, "I heard an angel cry".... was beautiful.... softly written with genuine feelings..... Thanks. To Ali, "Could Not Ignore".... Well written. Pricked feelings and curiosity .... Thanks for sharing.... To Gman, "Mourning"... I just love the way it flowed. Very witty, deep feelings.... I just loved everything about it..... I could read it over and over.... and see you and feel you. To SCQUEEN, "Nice Catch" was great.... I loved the comparison.... and made me visualize so clearly your words... so well written. Think I'll go back and read it again. I love things written about water and the sea...........tranquil feelings abound. And to also feel your comparison..... Great. To Deeva, Two of yours caught my eye.... "Lunch"... Such happy feelings flowed from your pen..... yet the bitter/sweet clearly there. then "Flowing Water"... I loved it.... BRAVO.... washing your scent away..... but carrying your heart with him.... Soooo Romantic..... and sensual too.... I have been reading a lot of your writings.....You have a happy, wonderful soul, with pizzaz to lift us all..... Thanks... *****
Gala~ 'Basic Venusian, For Native Speakers of Mars' was absolutely astounding! You are awesome! *bowing in humble reverence*... Laura~ 'I will, I can, I do' was very well written! Keep writing! Harem~ Many, many thanks! You made my day! *now, I'm grinning like an idiot*..hehe... Love and light, Ali
B.K.- only went to Vegas because that is where the post-season basketball tournament was. Had a great time, only it cost way too much (no such thing as cheap hotels in Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday nights).
Gosh, I am smitten by all this wonderful writing. So glad I was turned on to this place.... This is truly a writer's paradise.... To BK, "Blue Flame", wonderful.... the quickie versus the long burning fire..... short but powerful..... To Star of David, "The Way you Love Me." .... When I read it.... Floating on your words, fulfilling my romantic needs .... Calgon take me away...... Thanks. To Cee, "WE" was very very creative..... a pleasure to read. and - "First Kiss"... made me weak in the knees..... Thanks. To Ali, "Do I Dare".... I loved it.... You said it all here.... I do believe that there is not a person on the face of the earth... who has not had such inner conflict to face.... They say the heart argues with the head over such decisions....but my dilemma has always been "Which is which?" and which is right..... which half should I listen to ??....You handled this so well...... Thanks.... To Christopher Lake, Thanks for "Actually" .... romance handled with light humor..... Great.... To Smiling Kat, "Seeking Answers" You captured the major questions about love that have been puzzling mankind since Adam and Eve...... Good Job.... also.... "Strings" was quite creative.... I liked it.... Marionette puppets... nice conparison. Thanks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Let's talk about Angelina Jolie. I love her in "Gia," "Girl Interrupted" and "Pushing Tin." Watched her in her first scene in "Gone in Sixty Seconds" then got bored and left the room. ...When I started writing my second screenplay (I'm on Scene 74! Yay! Sixteen more scenes to go!)I envisioned Angelina playing the lead role. If I ever actually sell the script maybe she could be persuaded. That would be awesome. Chris and I could go bowling with Angelina and Billy Bob. I also love her dad (Jon Voight) in "Anaconda" and "Midnight Cowboy."
P.S. I also enjoyed Voight's performance in "Deliverance" but that movie scared me. Gave me some serious nightmares, I tell ya.
Echolocation~ 'Burritos, and God, and Love, Oh My!' was great! LOL!! Love and smiles, Ali
Misti~ Angelia Jolie is such an awesome actress...there's a movie that you should rent, with her in it(and a whole mess of other people)...it's called 'Playing By Heart'...This is one of my favorite movies! It is really great...well, written, well acted...I think you'll like it! Love and light, Ali
Ok, guys.... I am about to make a fool out of myself. Wish there were someone here to stop me... But what the heck, I am anonymous.... and often a fool. So here goes. I am pretty choked up with all the reading I have been doing here on the love blender lately. The out pouring of feelings, heartaches, disappointments, loss, intense caring, loving and being loved, sharing, pain, and every human emotion possible, both bold, frail, and fierce.... has really gotten to me. Everyone has been so open.... so willing to share.... even the most intimate secrets of their heart.... I feel like I have inherited a family... Like I finally found other humans like myself. I have often felt like a freak, where I never fit in with anyone.... always been a loner.... so out of place .... but here in my safe anonymous character, for the first time in my life, I can share without fear of judgement, recrimination, or rejection..... I sit here writing this , With tears in my eyes.... I thank everyone here for allowing me into the chambers of their minds and hearts.... for sharing with me and the world..... For allowing me to be a part of all this..... An outlet for my soul...... I don't know anyone on the loveblender personally..... but I am slowly feeling a very close friendship with each and every writer. Thank you so much..... And forgive me for this maudlin display of mushy sentimentality...... I love yah man..... But you can't have any of my Bud Light..... *Sigh..... ....................
Harem, Thanks for the compliment. Your writing is soul shaking as always...
To Star of David, You're writings today, have been keeping me in a tremendous emotional state... I applaud your style, candor, and depth of feelings. I especially liked "I Can't get Warm".... and "If these Walls Could Talk." However, my favorite was.. "Reply to your Proposal of Marriage." I can't thank you enough for sharing your intimate, painful secrets. I need to know that I am not alone in much of my past feelings and sufferings..... Thank you so much.... To Echolocation, So I see you are borderline Genius.... You made me laugh, you made me smile... you made me *Sigh.... You took lines and lines of writing and debating and tossing and turning, and cooking and baking, and thinking and loving, and battered it up, carved it out, made it simple and straight..... and served it on a golden plate...... BRAVO. and thanks. ....................
To Misti Lake, NOT STUPID at all..... "The Trouble With Randy" was brilliant... Wonderfully written... VERY interesting. I thought it was great... I am learning so much about life and human nature through many of your writings. Please don't stop sharing here..... Thanks......
Harem ~ You have just become co-dependent on the Loveblender like the rest of us! Welcome! We are a family and it's wonderful. Don't ever apologize for your feelings here. It's a great group for encouragement, feed back, love and care.
Harem~ For me, this place is a haven, and I think it is for you too...I agree that's it's a wonderfull place...with a warm and loving atmosphere...I've found coming here, terribly addictive! Love and smiles, Ali p.s...I'm glad you liked 'Do I Dare'. Thanks! Love and dreams, Ali
Misti~ I thought Angelina was highly over-rated......until I saw her in 'Playing By Heart'. She made me cry. Any actor who can do that is worth the effort! That's when I fell in love with her!... terry
Terry~ You saw 'Playing By Heart'? Thank God! I thought I was the only one who saw that movie! Everytime I mention it to someone, they're like "Playing by what? Never heard of it"...Anyway, it's one of my favorite movies! Love and daisies, Ali
h; 'Spring,' is so beautiful. I was sitting here happily moving squares of cloth around to make a quilt, trying not to let my addiction to this place take hold...ha So here I am now crying like a baby and it's all your fault..HA Hey Misti; Angelina is great, I loved 'Pushing Tin,'you could tell she and Billy Bob had the chemistry going right then and there. bk
Cee~ ....thank you very much about your comments on 'This Old Stetson'. They mean alot! And thank you to to Angel, BK, Michael, and everyone who joined in the cinquain fun. I was amazed at how fast everyone produced such quality work! And thank you Gala....The LoveBlender is a great way to start the day! Ali~ that movie is one of my all time favorites. Not only does it have Angelina, but Gillian Anderson is my dream girl. And then Sean Connery too? it is a great ensemble cast! terry
Kevin ~ 'Saying Those Three Words' says so much more. Thank you :-)
Elaina~ That will make a great song! If you need to talk, email me, k? Brandy~ Wow...great poem...'Walls of the Heart' was just great! Love and sunshine, Ali
Harem~ Thank you for the compliment on my "Randy" thing! Unfortunately, Randy is very real. My mom is the woman he's obsessed with. My mom has been married to Joe for two years now and Randy is still bothering her. It's really bizarre. ...As other Blender regulars can attest, I've been sharing my angst and psycho dramas with this community since '97. Don't ever feel foolish for expressing yourself in your submissions or on the Board. I've actually submitted stuff and posted comments while drunk off my ass. It's fun. I highly recommend it. That reminds me...I can't remember the last time I had a Shiner Bock or Rolling Rock. I've got Saturday circled in green on my calendar. ...Regarding "Playing by Heart"- I'll have to rent it next time I go to Blockbuster. Rainbow Unicorn Horn Lollipops, the original chica loca
I love you, Cookie Bear! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooxxxoooooxxxooooooxxxxooooo
I am SO proud of you, baby! I am continually in awe of your talent... Amazing job. You did it again!
Hey Dark? I'll bet not a few of us were hoping you were just waxing poetic...may your quill never dry... Gala
Harem... When you compliment my writing...It makes me think, Hey, I dont deserve this...Your writing is exquisite... i read them all over and over...and i am lost for words... you however, are a wordsmith indeed!!!
To Misti: Hey, priceless.com (they do knockoffs of the MasterCard ads) is circulating a pretty revealing collage of pictures of one Misti from Lewisville. (supposedly from a disgruntled ex) At first I just figured it was a gag, its not really you is it? (The gag w/ the pictures is something like...Dinners Out for 2years $1000, etc, etc, Leaving Me For My Friend and forgetting I had these pictures, Priceless)
I don't know what you're talking about. Hell, I don't know who you are. Not that it matters. I went to priceless.com and clicked on "I Agree" and got sick of waiting for whatever is supposed to show up to show up. No, I'm not from Lewisville and none of my exes are disgruntled. They were more than happy to let me go! :)))) Misti from Bridgeport (an unlikely porn star!!!)
I saw that movie playing by heart. Its one of my favortite movies. It makes me cry everytime I see it. i find that nobody has heard of it also. Its kind of frustrating.
I just wanted to say all you great poets have in spired me. i love writting poetry. im only 14 and in the 8th grade but poetry is my life and reading yalls poetry is just so soothing so thanks sooooooo much *hugs* love always, Sweet Angel
I forgot to give you my email so yall can email me...
Harem~ I'm familiar with the "awful silent drone"...I empathize. Thanks for sharing such an honest poem. I enjoyed reading it. an early St. Patrick's Day toast, Misti
Guru ~ I'm blushing at least one shade of pink now. Thank you, that was beautiful :-)
Hey everyone...It's been quite a long time since I've been on here. I have totally neglected my writing side. I don't even know if anyone remembers me! Beth
Ali- "Leap or Fall" Oh me oh my how wonderful.... I loved it. Great!!! xoxo elaina
Misti~ I really liked 'A Different Kind of Drama'...made me think of my friend Jamie, you remind me of her...which is a compliment...she's definatly a 'Listen To Me Speak...Damn it! girl'...she's amazing...So, thanks! Harem~ 'Silent Drone' was very good...you're a brillant writer...=) Gala~ 'Speaking to the Sleeping Heart' was really wonderful...I don't know what to say except, WOW! =) Love and hopes, Ali
Elaina~ Thanks!!! =Þ Love and light, Ali
Gala~ you are on a creative roll...they are both beyond good....wonderful writing! t
Harem Thanks for the compliment. Althiugh I hardly think I'm worthy of such praise - especially from someone of your talent. But thanks again for the encouragement. I'll post more soon. Hope you like it. Star of David~~ This also goes for you. You have a gift with words.
To Gman., Well you have done it again..... "Dark Knight" was absolutely wonderful.... Grrrrrreat.... I liked the thoughts, your choice of words, and they smooth way it rolled off your pen.... MORE MORE MORE.... you are very good. I just read it to two of my friends. ~~~~~~~~~~
Harem~~ You flatter me (blush) Just read "Fall" WOW I love it when I find something like that that captures so completely how I feel.
Beth ~ Were you possibly ever the Beth whose email was sweetypie118@yahoo.com? I have a poem from Oct 99 called 'Soul' by that Beth and I adore it. Are you one in the same?
It's so good to be back after a 4 month fallout due to computer prolems! Hi gang! Hope all you blenderites are feeling healthy and fine! Keep up the great poem!s! EG
It's so good to be back after a 4 month fallout due to computer problems! Hi gang! Hope all you blenderites are feeling healthy and fine! Keep up the great poem!s! EG
Top of the Morning To You of Irish Blood!!! Happy St. Patricks Day To You !! Happy Wearing of the green! B.K. (with lost of Irish Ancestry!)
Gman, Hi...Thanks for the compliment. you planted a flower in my heart just like Harem does...
Madison~ 'Beating to Windward'...left we speechless. Wrapped up in the time and place, I was trasported by your words. Wonderful writing... t.
Chris~ Hey, darlin'! Hope you enjoy reading all the e-cards and e-mail I just sent ya! I just e-mailed Kerry from swellaudio and told him I won't be able to participate in the recording session. Bummer. ...I've got toothpaste all over my face so I'm ready to get in bed and look at my new *Premiere* magazine. I'm going to help Mom with children's church in the morning. Scary thought, huh? Ha! Love ya!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx your Misti xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
P.S. I just sent Kerry a Waterhouse postcard telling him I'll participate in the recording session if he can pay for my gasoline and a beer and burger for you and me. I'm definitely going to bed now. Come over if the fumes are too bad from the fogger! Don't worry about waking anyone up! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo goodest girl xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Misti could that not have been said via email?
O Nameless One, Yeah, I guess it could have. What's your point? Are you the bandwith police or something? Misti, Loved everything you sent me--and your newest poems, too. You're amazing. I will never stop loving you. Write that down. Remember it.
the point is this is not the Misti and Chris message board, do we really need to hear what you eat for breakfast and why you emailed who for what? Its so sad you are married why do you need to leave messages on a poety board to do your day to day communication?
Misti~ I never got a chance to say.....loved your latest screenplay. Best of luck shopping it around... terry
terry~ thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. After working on it for almost a year, I'm terrified of facing rejection. But I know that rejection is inevitable and necessary in the creative process. chris~ I don't think I'll eat breakfast this morning. I think I'll eat a big lunch. Ha. I'm going to check my e-mail now. xxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooo
I think I'll have pasta for dinner tonight. Perhaps ravioli. Maybe not. Maybe I'll just go out for dinner. Maybe I won't eat at all. Maybe I'll lie in my hammock out the back and drink cold beer from a green esky. Now I wonder what sort of beer would be appropriate..........
The sky is grey again today, think I'' just go to a movie and take the dogs for a walk. wow, maybe i'll see some cranes by the lake. Maybe the castle will call and give me a part in the new Robert Redford movie being made here.(You have to look like you belong in an insane asylum to get the part..lol) maybe I'll look for a rhyming dictionary and go crazy with silly rhymes, maybe i'll get the dogs toenails cut intstead. Maybe we'll all go crazy if I don't stop this now..lol
To Lina Tinylina : Loved your poem "Love didn't last"... I dont know which was better.... your thoughts or the way you wrote it.... Had me laughing my *ss off......... Bravo.... wonderfully written... and sooooo funny..... To Distant Moon: Went back a bit and was reading some of your stuff....It was all good but "Op" and "clouds below my eyes" got my attention..... Your writing was well above par... Excellent..... Your thoughts attracted me to them..... Thanks for sharing........ ******
Went to Sunday school with Mom and Joe this morning. Ate a glazed donut. Drank coffee with one packet of sugar and a little bit of non-dairy creamer. Heard the Legion/2000 pigs story. Sang songs in church. Helped Mom with children's church. Passed out cookies. Asked questions regarding the Easter story. Passed out pictures of Jesus on the donkey in Jerusalem for the children to color. Got a little periwinkle dinosaur out of the Blessings Box for my help. Now I'm going to go home and show Chris my new haircut. Not only did I get a new haircut, I got eggplant streaks that look really dramatic with my raven black hair. ...I realize ya'll are soooooo enthralled with the mundane details of my luscious little life. I'm being facetious. And oh my! I mentioned church and Jesus. Oops.
Chris~ 'Finding Out' was heartbreakingly beautiful... Willtobe1~ 'Dream' was very good...it had a very dream-like quality...keep writing! Misti~ 'Apologies Are So Nothing' was powerfully exquisite writing... Love and lavender, Ali
Madison, that last strophe of Windward is absolutely wonderful! Good job! Nice to see you again also:) Misti- good luck on your publishing adventure. You are awesomely talented- I am sure you will get there.
Riggs, try not to be a bastard. Try hard. :)
Chris, but what you are allowed to be one?
*smirk* Misti there is a site that several blender folk use, called Xanga, its a place where you can write a daily journal, you can mark pages private or public which ever you choose.... you can write shopping lists or your life history, what ever you want..... people can even comment on in if you want them to, maybe it'd be a good addition for your day? Http://www.xanga.com
*extra big smirk* I found a special site, as well, deeva. It's www.stickupmywazoo.argh. It's where curmudgeons, whiners, hardened people, and other generally unhappy folk can feel free to spew uncalled for complaints, criticisms, stabs, jabs, and bitter remarks. It's perfect for those who've had enough of harmless silliness, beautifully romantic gushing sappiness, and whatever else doesn't fit into their own imperfect day. Thanks for the opportunity, deeva (not aimed at you), to offer this site to those who may wish to spend their time elsewhere.
Ali and Toklas~ Thanks so much for your kind words. I appreciate your positive feedback!
Gardenguru~ Deevaa was offering a useful option to her fellow blenderites. What you offered was sarcastic tripe that read very much like an attack on the lady. Be a gentleman of class ....apologize. terry
I found a neat place to write as well. They take all types of writing. But you have to submit and they decide who gets to be on their page. Try; www.girlswrite.com
Our BK is being modest folks. She is published front page with a magnificent poem at www.girlswrite.com.....go see. Congrats darlin'.....you are it girl! t.
You know we all get a bit crazy here and its fun to see what goes on in everyones lives.(even amusing) But deevaa's right I just checked out zanga and it looks pretty cool for diary writing and everyday thoughts or your laundry list or even gripes, guru. If we all put our everyday lives on this board well thats a bit much to take harmless or not, thats all I was getting at. It's bad enough that in order to write something foreign to ourselves we have to change our writing names...lol without everyone wondering whats going on...LOL Don't you think the boards should be for special happenings or needs in our lives, and of course to talk about poetry and burrittos lol lol. Hey Kirk, whats your opinion here?
First corollary of "if you build it, they will come": if you ignore them, they will go away...
One Less Bell To Answer!
The dummy spit was heard around the world, but nobody listened...
she devil (aka Nameless Idiot), I think you've got some issues to work out. My wife--and I'm assuming that's who you're writing about but are too cowardly to come out and actually SAY that--is more multifaceted, genuine, generous, gracious, and just plain talented than you'll ever be. Yeah, I don't know anything about you...but I think it's safe to say that. I don't enjoy being negative in this forum, but there are some very bitter people out there--and they seem to consistenly single out my wife for their conscpicious lack of lives. Oh...and please don't tell me that she makes herself a target, either. That's just another way of saying, "strong women threaten me."
Misti didn't name any names, in any of her works either, work your issues out with your wife.
as the glass crashed around their ears...
argyle=she devil=vindictive little twerp
This is the first time I actually turned in my poem where others can see it. I was searching for some poems of which meaings and of which writers'feelings I could relate to. Then the next thing I realized I was contributing mine, too. This is a good site just to feel different, since I've been very patient and lonely for not having my BF around the past 8 months, and for envisioning the up comoing day I see him in 2 months from now. I wish there were someone who I could talk to about such feeling, but it's hard to find, so I thought putting my poem up here might be a good way to let it out.
I have too much respect for the owner of this site, both for his hard work and the long history here which I have not been a part of, to dignify that inaccurate statement with a response, and for the same reason am supressing my desire to tack on what I, being a casual observer of this site for no small amount of time, really think of the behaviour of certain talent who freqent it. Good day to you all.
I think what argyle was saying with his glass comment was that people in glass houses shouldn't be casting stones and I agree with him. Chris if you have such a problem with Misti being attacked maybe you should also have a problem with at least one of the poems she wrote today, some of which is offensive to blender regulars. I'm a strong woman too and I'm proud of it, I disagree when you say being strong is the reason why Misti gets attacked. Garden Guru, Terry -- its ok, no offense was taken.
Boys and Girls? Can we please get back to poetry? I know it's nearly spring---and people get testy...but I am personally praying for this @&#%*)@!&*$!*_ winter to end---and will try and cook up a Gala challenge soon... Madison, I bow low before you woman...everytime I read something by you, I wish I'd written it. Terry---this cinquaine thing cooks, truly.... BK---you got it girl----very proud of you...
uh-hum Misti, no Argyle is not 'she devil' but thankyou for treating him with so much respect.
terry ... No, I won't offer an apology. But I will offer this clarification. I used deeva's funny *smirk* comment as an opportunity to offer a facetious comment to Mr. or Ms. "no-name" who said something about Chris' or Misti's posting about food or some such. Chris' or Misti's comment was harmless (and kind of cute in my opinion) and I thought no-names comment was uncalled for. Deeva's offering was cute and an inspiration to my FUNNY comment. I suppose the tension in here is making more than a few people lose their sense of humors.
terry... You're welcome to tell me in a gentlemanly way that you simply misread my dry humor. If others, after reading it again, still feel that I miswrote it in some way so that it does, indeed, come off as an afront to deeva, that I shall refrain from such posts in the future.
Dear Friends, I had no idea when I made my last post what sort of things were about to take place. As I write this, I am in the ICU unit of the local hospital - having suffered a stroke. A very good friend of mine will post this letter tonight. Let it be enough to say that so many of you mean so much to me. I didn not want you fretting over my silence. I am improving daily and promise I will victimize you all with my ramblings as soon as possible. So, Gala, Deeva, BK, Terry, Ali, and All, All my love. Keep me in your prayers and look for me soon. Gary/DarkAngel/StandswithaSmile
Dear Gary, You have moved me so much with your writing that I had to write this tonight. I pray for your speedy recovery and that you will soon be back amongst us writing with whatever name you choose. God be with you and yours. Always, BK
umm do any here know about cabin fever and when it strikes?
Misti, fancy a shag? You caught me on two points, one, I am a brit, and two, am not a she. I can prove this to you.
Chris Misti is extremely proud of her honesty and I think that this is indeed a fine thing. However perhaps you should not be outraged when someone else on this board chooses to be honest as well. oh and Argyle are you a fellow Aussie. Just wondering because the mention of a dummy spit was extremely familiar.
she-devil, I won't dignify that. Pray I never meet you. Deevaa, Misti offending Blender regulars? Huh? If offense was taken, SOMEONE is way too sensitive for their own good. And when did she accuse Argyle of anything? Don't presume when it comes to the nameless idiots. I mean--and I know you have a good memory--you've said things in the past about anonymous posters that made it pretty clear you knew who they were. So...the glass house thing applies to you too. I know I'm in no position to defend Misti in an unbiased way...so to hell with it. I'm biased, sure, but she's a damn good writer, far and away one of the best on this site. That's just a fact. When I see people made uneasy by things she says, it just makes me think of the responses good art has always generated. Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" caused a riot at the Paris premiere. Lenny Bruce's career was essentially ruined by American prudishness. Am I saying Misti is another Sylvia Plath? Only time can render such a judgement. But I will say--and I can back it up--that she's an awesome talent. When I first started talking to her I was convinced she was a grad student. I had no idea she'd only had two years of college. Of course she steps on toes. Of course she pisses people off. But she's got a good heart and she's got integrity. She's just a target because she takes stands against arrogance and self-importance and seriousness and cowardice and clique-ishness. I call that courage. Michael...glad you're back! And just in time. We need ya, man!
Hey Riggs... Good point, but I hope you're not defending she-devil. They seem to me to be a truly despicable individual--kinda like if John Wayne Gacy had written poetry.
I am also good at what I do, I'm an artist in my own right. I've had my art taken out of a gallery 'for having too many nipples'.... so does that give me an equal standing to speak my own mind?
darn had a whole lot of things to say about the bickering but.............Jackass jus came on MTV later folks
Dee, I'm not sure what you're getting at. Don't be so elliptical. I mean, if Misti offended you, SAY what offended you. It's hard, I know. I'm a Libra, too. :)
That last one was mine.
lol human bowling lol
John Wayne Gacey *cough* SOMEONE is way too sensitive for their own good*cough*
Riggs: Yes, I'm an Aussie. Melbourne ;) Chris: Your wife certainly is talented, but in my humble, some would say illiterate opinion, she has a penchant for using her talent for "evil" as well as "good". She's either the village idiot if she doesn't realise how much other people laugh at some of the non-literary stunts she's been pulling, today especially but not specifically, or she's one of these people who gets a kick out of public mutual masturbation. As for who's been posting under false names, or no names at all, its pretty easy to jump to conclusions and then gather around the keyboard plotting verbal vengeance against the perceived miscreant. For the experience she's had at doing this herself (we aren't stupid) you'd think she'd be better at scrying out the identity of said people herself, or lend a hand to help you out if it was you that jumped without looking.
lol then they filmed a person naked taking a dump off a publc street lol heh have to see the reactions to this lol
lol love jackass
AMEN
my points (spelt out because Chris asked): A. You and Misti fool around on the board and then tell people not to be over sensitive when they say it offends/annoys them.... then, when other people fool around on the board you get upset/annoyed and tell them not to be so childish. B. You say how strong Misti is, then constantly run to her aid and back her up instead of letting her deal with it herself. C. I am offended by Shallow Pools of Lukewarm Blah, however neither Argyle or I are 'She Devil' .... although, I personally found your response a touch amusing considering point A. I've been around the blender along time too, I don't mind putting my name to my comments even if I think it might step on toes... I say what I think, and I think you can sometimes by a tad hypocritical. I don't think I am arrogant, self-import and overly serious, a coward or (too) clique-ish. I also think I have courage. I'm not sitting here angrily stabbing out words on my keyboard... I'm just making my point. Argyle and I are in different houses in different countries... we speak our own minds. I've known Misti a long time and don't attack her... I respect a lot of what she writes in the form of poetry. The suggestion about trying xanga was an honest one. dee
opps that was mean to be: C. I am offended by Shallow Pools of Lukewarm Blah, however neither Argyle or I are 'She Devil' .... although, I personally found your response (to she devil) a touch amusing considering Shallow Pools of Lukewarm Blah and point A. dee
*gasping in horror* I've just been told that my art work is to be PASSWORD protected on a web site....... I'm being censored! I can't believe it!
lol only in america dee
Chris ~ I'm not quite back just yet. I find it humorous that people bother to complain about your and Misti's love comments to each other. It may not be more entertaining than say "preaching the Word of the righteous", but it sure seems to have gotten as big a response. Dee ~ as for Misti sticking up for herself -- trust a man to understand a male point of view. A man can't help but defend his woman. As far as the "Chris and Misti board" fiasco, I don't mind Misti's messages to Chris, but I can see how others might. I think everyone's just bored though as there hasn't been a shark or any jehovah's witnesses or anything in a little while. We've all got opinions and a need to share them. Misti ~ "Fragile happiness". I feel it. Very real. Sometimes I think all happiness is fragile. The two of the three things that have made me happiest in the past month have ended abruptly. One of them is my "fault". Terry ~ "Sunrise" I love it. Go there's nothing I want more than sunrise right now. And blue eyes. sigh. Keep up the cinquains. It's a very visible sign of your important impact on the blender. Gary/DarkAngel/StandswithaSmile ~ Good luck, best wishes, get better soon, etc man. Strokes are scary.
Ali- It’s too kind of you to have found some good under rather pretentious gibberish spieled forth by my hand in the name of “Dream.” But if there is good I’m glad it was seen so by you, and if by you then posted so, since this gives me somewhat the right to say that it was inspired in large part by you: your poetry in general and “Reflected” and “Why” in particular. I can almost see your eyes in the way you write…
Micheal T. Thanks for submitting "Dancing about Architecture". It was enjoyable reading! E.G.
Chris: John Wayne Gacey painted and his works are going for quite a price. Misti: I think you owe this community an apology. If this is all it takes for you to go postal. Honesty is one thing but plain ole mean spiritedness is another. She devil or not you started the ugly mess when all we suggested is you take a look at zanga.
Okay... I tried for nice. NOW HEAR THIS! A few of you were kind enough to respond to the fact that one of "Ours" is in an ICU---after a stroke? I really think that hissy fits, pity partys, and basic squabbling should have come to a grinding halt when this news came. A little under a year ago, this community gathered round me when I was facing a surgery---not because I was so wonderful---but because you all were. There was a genuine feeling of companionship, and comraderie. Now? I am appalled. Gary---we're pulling for you...honest. You're in a scary place right now---but better days do come. And as for Blender Wars---enjoy yourself kids. Gala needs a vacation. This used to be where I came for refuge...and lately, it's just a little too much like my life. Exit, stage left.
Michael~ Thanks for your understanding and humor and everything else. Chris and I both enjoyed your prolific posts and submissions last year and are glad you're still around even after all the negativity you had to endure from the Blender community. Thanks also for the compliment. ...If I'm "mean-spirited" and "evil" and whatever else that's negative, it is only because I've put up with a lot of undue criticism and sniping here ever since I first started posting and submitting stuff. Looking back at old Boards, it seems that the "nameless" moron was always attacking me. I've said countless times in the past that I will submit poems to the Blender and leave it at that. Then I receive compliments on my poems and feel that I should thank people or I read poems that impress me and think I should comment on them. But I am through with sharing details of my life and leaving messages for Chris. It's not worth all the negativity. ...I don't owe anyone an apology or anything else. If people are going to view me as a bitch/idiot so be it. I'm through.
I don't wish to address myself to the aforementioned Blender Wars. I hate to see anyone I esteem greatly take a break from such a wonderful community (and I still feel that it is, or can still be), but I too have felt the need to withdraw for a bit. I do send my best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery to Gary/Dark/Stands. I lost my grandfather to stroke - they are very scary. I'm out. k
To Misti and To Chris, I think the brightest thing on the love blender are both of you.... I never give false flattery, and I never say anything that I don't really feel. So in all honesty, I think its great that there are a couple on the love blender, that are willing to share so much with the rest of us..... Sooo refreshing.... with so many poems, stories and prose about break-ups, love lost, and people being so lonely, you guys are a breath of fresh air in a polluted stagnant world.... Please don't stop being who you are and sharing what you have been.... I look forward to reading and seeing how real and honest your love is..... that even a couple has ups and downs, like the rest of us singles out here..... and to know that there is hope for a real honest relationship in this age of disappointments and gloom.... At the expense of sounding crash..... " Don't let a few jealous people destroy what you share on the blender......a good example of what I am trying to say - I had been using poetry in some personal ads that I had submitted, and found that it attracted other individuals like myself who had deep feelings, and appreciation for friendship and genuine caring. Before I started putting prose in my ads, I was just getting replies from men looking only for a quick roll in the hay., and guys sending me pictures of their private parts. The poetry and prose was getting marvelous results. However, recently I got several notes from several gentleman who told me that I had a big mouth, that my poetry was stupid, that I needed to shut up, and that if I had as much feelings as I have mouth.... that I might be a good lay in bed...... Rather than getting mad.... I replied to each similarly but different.... I apologized to all four men, explaining that I did not intend to offend anyone, and was sorry if I had. I also reminded them of the fact that they did not have to read it. I also told them that I had no intention to stop using poetry in my ads, as this was a way for me to weed out potential one night stands from the more intellectual, who were looking for mental stimulation, romance, and all the trimmings, that I too was desiring.... I emphasized that although not everyone enjoys or appreciates dancing, does not mean that the dancer should stop dancing, nor should the bowler quit, because someone thinks he stinks at bowling, etc.... You get my point. One gentleman wrote back and apologized for having been so rude and nasty to me, and told me that he had a fight with his wife that day, and saw how happy my poetry was, and decided to take it out on me.... Then he proceeded to ask me, if I would like to have an affair with him..... giggle..... Ok... you get my drift..... Sorry for this book I have written, but I needed to get my point across.... and like Ali and Yourself (Misti) who recently told me to never apologize on here for anything I wrote. here.... so now you do the same.... So in short.... Misti and Chris.... You guys are the cream in the coffee..... The sparkle in the eye of the loveblender.... And I really mean it.... Please Please.... keep being who you are.... and sharing with us...... I like it ! ! ! ! ! And I don't think that I am alone.... ........
To Gary, StandsWithaSmile, Dark Angel, etc., I have managed to gather a few poems today, with the idea of cheering you on, and sharing a few comforting thoughts. I have already submitted them here. One in particular, I wrote just for you today, with you in mind, and what you are going through. It's entitled "stroke". I think it reflects the entire blender feelings. You are a very unique individual, whom has shared intense feelings on the blender. Thank you for being you....... ++++++
Gardenguru~ Humor, like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If Dee is not offended then I will say 'no harm no foul'. I bear no animosity toward anyone. i have enjoyed your posts immensely, and hope to continue to do so... Right now i am more concerned about the heart of our dear Blender itself. This was my first writing home. I despair to see it fall to this state. Its all about poetry and heart and love. Something we all know a bit about. terry(grieving)
Gary~ You are in my thoughts and prayers. Michael is so right....Strokes are mega scary. Hang in there and fight...hard! terry
Ali~ You are an inspiration to me at a time like this. You focused right on the truth of the matter. Thank you. Michael~ As always you are gracious and a good friend. Plus you chose a selection from one of my favorites ..."Dancing about Architecture" was great! terry
Harem, Michael, others-- Thanks for your support. Misti and I really appreciate it. I really don't know why deevaa is so mystified about my defending my wife. If she's attacked, I'm attacked. It's that loyalty thing... But yes, Misti can defend herself adequately; she doesn't need me to speak for her. All I'll say in closing is that she's been as vital a part of this site as anyone attacking her--and more than most. So I just hope she doesn't let attacks silence her. The Blender would be a much poorer place. Thanks again, Harem...:)
Harem~~~~What can I say? I'm totally at a loss....I just read Journey,I Care,Tears we cried,and Cannot, I'm done reading for the day...nothing today could top them. I want to grow up and write just like you.
Madison~ I really enjoyed 'To Have and To Hold'...your writing is very beautiful...=) Micheal~ Great quote! I love that movie! And that whole scene is one of my fav's...thanks for posting that...it made me smile! Harem~ I am in awe of your writing...I don't know what to say except you're wonderfull!!! Love and dreams, Ali
Gary~ My thoughts are with you, my dear...Be well soon. Love and happy thoughts, Ali
willtobe1~ *blushing, deeply* I don't really know what to say...I am deeply honored that I would inspire you...I am truly touched by your words...Thank you...And, I wonder, will you keep writing here? Gala~ I pray that you won't be gone for too long...your writing is always a bright spot in my day...While you are absent from here, I will miss your wonderfull talent...don't stay gone too long!!! Love and wishes, Ali
Chris (and Misti) I was not defending the nameless attacks on Misti, I was however pointing out that it didn't seem right, that you'd stand up to attack someone else (she devil) for taking a stab at Misti when that person had just mirrored Misti when she'd taken stabs at blender regulars. Gala and Terry are right however ... who cares about the squabbling, lets agree to see things differently and move on. This place is about poetry, and romance lets respect that, and each other. dee
Thank you very much, Ali. I seldom write about it; not in such an obvious way (he died mar 25) - after picking up a 7th century book on women poets of Japan last night; something about the way they get straight to the heart of matters inspired me to try. Also thank you to terry (I went to your page today, I cried) and to Galadrial and Toklas.
... and in regards to the email I got yesterday, by the person I'll not name, and not respond to via email: I don't care if you think I AM 'She Devil' and I don't care what proof you think you have, because frankly I thought the poem was rather clever in a twisted way. take care of your hearts. dee
gary---so sorry to hear about your stroke...for what its worth, best wishes are coming from this little fish gup
I agree...this is all a big waste of time. There are many more important things going on. But Dee...come on...clever in a twisted way??? You lost me there. Misti can be caustic, but, let's get real, she stands by what she writes--and this includes alter-ego creations. I don't understand why you always feel the need to defend the anonymous idiots. Oh well. On to more important things. Terry, you're a fine peacemaker, man...I can only echo your sentiments. As for Gala and Kevin, well, let's just say that self-righteousness is not a pretty thing. It seems they're doing the equivalent of taking their toys and going elsewhere to play. Which I guess is okay. The Blender, after all, belongs to those who contribute. And no one with a voice worth hearing should feel they can't...
if Misti can be caustic then so can I. Don't change the rules to suit who they are applied to.
for crying out loud give it up. how many people are stifling their comments right now for the sake of a little sanity here. they’ve come home from a hard day at work, sit back to The Blender for a little entertainment and reading, and tune in to more insults, bragging, and whining over “the world & misti as it is according to chris.” you've labeled people as self-righteous (that’s just a little presumptuous) then you turn around (oh dear, self-righteously?) and announce “i guess it’s okay.” of course it's okay! but we’ll all snooze better knowing two adults have been sanctified by chris to carry on in a way that fits them best. it's rubbed me for one the wrong way, and i suppose that's coming through about now. i’ve thought keeping quiet on this whole thing would contribute to making it go away....i can understand why anyone would want to take a vacation from it. sorry kirk for all this nonsense. and no, i’m not in anyway trying to defame misti, her writing is great!!! it is you who keeps tossing her name out there. i've heard your take and i really don't buy the jealousy angle, can you please just relax, dude? i’m sure you’re both wonderful people and i'm way glad you've found eachother, but the horns have been blown enough already and they're beginning to hurt my ears.
That we are jealous of Misti...PLEASE..That we are sick of being Hannabalized by Misit for the sake of her precious ego is more likely. We merely asked her to stop telling us every time she and Chris farted thats all and the insults let to injury from the woman. That maybe the Jerry Springer show might have a place for her. They need all the wild rides they can get.
Oh my god, Chris... are you going out of your WAY to be a hypocrite? Misti says she is through with the blender and you say thats a shame that the blender would loose a great voice. Kevin and Gala say the same thing and you call them self righteous and say that they are throwing their toys from the cot? Both Kevin and Gala have been blender regulars for at least as long as Misti. I defend SOME OF the 'no name' posts because for every 'no name' post there is a blender regular who wants to be able to speak their mind without being finger pointed by you. For nearly every 'no name' post (like the two above) there are valuable grains of truth in what they say. I can't believe your attitude. dee
or should I say three.
yeah, what Deevaa said.
I think what Argyle said yesterday was right, either Chris or Misti is in fact some of the anonymous posts, and probably is the she devil. It seems to me, they are only out for attention and it doesn't seem to matter to them how they get it.
You know, sometimes when I don't read here for a few days, I like to pretend I'm a smiling Buddha, just silently 'lurking' and serenely letting it all roll over me. (It's occured to me that I'm either the most or the least enlightened person I know, and I'm not sure which.) But then again, I'm on a diet, for crying out loud, trying to look *less* like the Buddha (my parents first nickname for me was 'the Buddha'... some friends of theirs thought that might really be my name-- they may be protestant ministers, but they've been known to do odder things.) So time for Buddha Kirk to weigh in on a some things. First and foremost, Gary/DA/Stands-- my thoughts and heartfelt agnostic prayers are with you. We can't wait for you to return to the forum and actually read the madness here for yourself. Misti... I dunno. The playful e-mail was a little out of place. Not as out of place as the followups picking on it, but a little. I think the blender board isn't always the best place for that kind of performance art. Jack... jackass is the funniest show I've seen this week. (Ok, not that I watch many shows, but still, it's great.) Few shows do such a good job of living up to the term 'outrageous', but it pushes boundaries I didn't even know were there. Still, again, this might not be the best place for discussion of it, though it seemed like you were indirectly making a point about the content of the board, so you know. Serene serene. Deevaa: "I've had my art taken out of a gallery 'for having too many nipples'...." is the funniest thing I've read on this board for a while, I think it might end up on kisrael.com as a Quote of the Moment...
Kirk, the sad thing is its true.... it is exactly what the woman said to me.... "Oh I REALLY like your style, but this can't go up here, far too many nipples." oh in case you wonder.... 2.... two is to many nipples. I won a gallery of my art at achase.com last month, I was asked to pick 15 of my best works, and they tell me of the 15 I picked, they tell me 5 need to be placed in a pass-word protected section. Apparently I'm an controversial artist now. dee
is this what you are calling the playful email Kirk? http://www.loveblender.com/heart/new/shallowpools.html
Kirk~ What playful e-mail??? I haven't sent any e-mail to anyone recently. Regardless...I don't see how any e-mail that I send to anyone can be classified as performance art. For the Record and Then I'm Really and Truly Through: 1. Chris and I are not "she devil"...we've had fun with alter egos but why in the hell would we write poems that rip me to shreds? Doesn't make much sense, even to a village idiot. 2. In all fairness, Chris and I have been disgusted and dismayed by quite a few Blender regulars in the past year. We should have left this place a long time ago. It was an addiction like anything else. The path of least resistance. Etc. 3. I stopped appreciating the "community" aspect of the Blender a long time ago. That sets me up as a target. I shouldn't expect respect from people I don't respect. 4. Yes. Absolutely. I have blown my own horn and wallowed in ego. I can't justify or defend that so I won't. 5. "Jerry Springer"...hmmmm. I don't think many people would tune in for what we have here. It's the Internet. No sex or kinfolks are involved. Bye!
3. I stopped appreciating the "community" aspect of the Blender a long time ago. That sets me up as a target. I shouldn't expect respect from people I don't respect. ahhhh she finally understands!
I think he may have been referring to the two posts above that were the first two for 18th March, and chose not to directly acknowledge most of the other chicanery going on around here... Hard choice if you ask me... Come down heavy-handed and alienate some people (core blenderererers and lackeys alike), or gently step around it with the "Buddha is watching you" spiel and see where the cards fall. People know there are issues now - if they choose to work on them that's up to them. If they wake up tomorrow and treat it as a bad dream, then this is bound to happen again. I think he made the right choice this time. Time will tell...
Sigh... the marvels of simultaneous postings... "People know there are issues now - if they choose to work on them that's up to them. If they wake up tomorrow and treat it as a bad dream, then this is bound to happen again." Perhaps that should read something along the lines of "There's not one person here who wouldn't welcome you with open arms, if the claptrap was left at the back doorstep". Looking above, I don't think "claptrap" needs further definition.
Actually, you're right, Dee. I disgree with Misti on her decision to leave the Blender Board. She has as much a right to be here as anyone else. She's been contributing since 1997. That's a hell of a long time in Internet years. But that's her decision, and yeah, one of our anonymous friends was right--I really should stop speaking for her. So I will. And I'm sorry, but Kevin and Gala's dramatic little announcements just reeked of self-righteous indignation. Just my take on that... One last thing. I STILL can't figure out what these anonymous posters are afraid of. They might indeed be making good points, but, for not telling us who they are, they're cowards nonetheless--and they ramble on longer than the DubalPoet, for Christ's sake...:) Let's get back to the stuff we're all here for.
*whispers to Argyle* Do you think that there needs to be an "Aussie slang de-coder ring" left with that last comment? Clap-trap could sound nasty. ..... and I believe the Blender regulars call themselves "blenderites".
Pffft! Blenderites, Blenderers, Blenderererers... Me confused.
Curse this dislexia... I read it as "2. In all fairness, Chris and I have disgusted and dismayed quite a few Blender regulars in the past year. We should have left this place a long time ago. It was an addiction like anything else. The path of least resistance. Etc.". Silly me...!
Argyle, You're talking like someone who's been around here a while. I mean, does being with Dee make you an honorary longtime Blenderite or something? I'm just confused. Are you the cop in the "Deevaa and Her Man" picture at myfamily.com? Just wondering, man.
nope chris, thats my other man. *grin*
Chris: Nope. dee's got many friends who I'd like to meet one day, and the cop you mentioned is in fact one of them. Any others in there that you can point out for me? I haven't had time yet to scope out that page. As for me being around for a while, I started reading when something of mine got submitted in Feb. I found for the most this site a pretty cool place to spend some of my time every day. As for me speaking like I've been around for a while, if you read between the lines of my most recent post, there was a message somewhere in there about humility, or lack of it. You don't need to be around for a long time to be able to say something about that. In fact, I say very little that is just for the hell of it, or to pointlessly knife someone... Cheers.
Hello Everyone, All of your well wishes and messages have been relayed to me and I must say how very much I appreciate each and ever one of you. Hopefully I will be back at the computer by the weekend and will personally express my appreciation to my Blender Family. Untill then, thanks again. DarkAngel/StandsWithASmile
dee---i like the nipples you paint...they remind me of some of the nipples i was friends with back in the good old days i wish i had some bit of wisdom to pass onto everybody about the arguing/insults flying through here lately...all i can really say is that it sucks...it sucks for everybody involved and for every "innocent" bystander...stop with the mock warfare people...you're better than this gup
lol busy three days wish u the best on recovery gary
Madison~ I continued to be impressed by the richness of the imagery in your writing. 'it never mattered in-between the subdivisions of existence' What a great line!... and 'they will nap on talavera pottery, still warm from the kiln. and speak in fluent spanish.' Excellent use of specificity there... BK~ 'One Kiss',,,was an excellent bump.. 'bringing kisses of wine that memory could never erase, leading our spirits back to one another with fervent desire' mmmm that line has such a sensuous feel. I could taste it! and 'Beyond the Blue'... I really liked... 'Our passion fills sails voyaging into a blue horizon of tantric bliss, where eternal love wraps as earth with sky forever.' What a marvelous image there....you get better all the time! gardenguru~ 'A Not Quite Pink Rose' was a wonderful love song. The ending was dynamite... 'This rose colored of FLESH, so like yours This rose of petals soft as your skin This rose bearing a sweet fragrance, only a hint of you This rose of luscious, perfect proportions This rose unfolding as you unfold to me On sweet and sensual nights This rose of sparkling and unique beauty' Simply Wow... Ali~ 'Roses in Your Hand'...your writing here was pure joy to read... 'Almost shyly, you reached for my hand, clasping it in your own And I had almost forgotten how much bigger your hands were, then mine My hand seemed to disapear, swallowed by yours' Awwww such a sweet, innocent image you gave us. Thank you! and...'Uneasy'...you painted the feeling well....transmitting that feeling right to the reader. Bravo! Misti~ 'Oscar Wilde & Tchaikovsky' ...truly was transcendant. 'Gee, Wally' was just pure fun... 'Legion' was deep..and revealing...but then you have always had the guts to reveal Misti to us... 'keep loving me and the good will seep in the clarity will cast out the shadows' I know the feeling behind those words my friend. 'Warm Body'...you pegged disconnection of mind well there. Harem~ 'Never Give Up'...truer words have never been spoken...very uplifting. 'The Tears We Cried'...had a very lyrical flow to it. 'Stroke' was almost like a hallmark card. Very nice tribute. Gala~ 'The Simple Art of Kissing' was purely a wonder to read. WOW<WOW<WOW. 'Speaking To The Sleeping Heart' was just so very tender and loving. Your writing is in top form lately my friend! terry
I put the AKA Crystevin in here because somebody just think this "devin" guy is some newbie who hasn't a right to comment..but shaddduuupppp! Dee, I agree with Kirk, that's too funny, 2 nipples too many..LOL definitely deserving as a quote of the month. Gala, Kev, as you know, I took my retreat a while back based on a similiar feeling that the "community" we all shared is becoming a playground of sorts, filled with endless grafitti and empty beer bottles. I still walk through from time to time hoping to catch an old "friend" and if you two are vacationing, gives me even less cause for walks down memory lane. Devin
Terry~ Thank you ever so much...you honestly just made my day...I've so glad that you like those poems...=)Thank you!! Love and smiles, Ali
Ah Terry; You know I love you and all it takes is a bump from you to get my imagination going.'Fade to Black' was just lovely and all the beautiful Cinquains you write just take my breath. h; the Cole Porter song I sent to my man. 'Night and Day' you are the one, (sigh) still incredible after all the years. Thanks for posting it. Gary; Hope all the nurses are keeping your spirits up, just take it easy and get back here soon. Gala and Kevin; I hope you both are kidding, right? Madison; All your latest poems are just wonderful. I always love to see your name for new work, Bravo! Misti; There's no place else that gets as many hits in a month to show your work. No one here has asked you to leave. Only to respect the page. For all the words written in the last two days, it's that simple. RESPECT (sing it Aretha) Respect Yourself and Respect the rights of others. bk bk
Kudos to Terry for trying to set a good example by example... The "e-mail performance art" I referred to was the posts to the Board that seemed like private messages to your sweet lovin' one and only. Putting that kind of personal message in a Blender submission can work, but in general I like the tone of the 'board to be more or less straightforward (and preferably wit-laden) conversation among friends -n- peers. But like I said, it wasn't that big of a deal-- if I had been at all upset I probably woulda put on my "blender-keeper" hat.
final takes: kirk- is correct (re: Terry) chris- You are, in fact, the self-righteous one. Not EVERYTHING is about you (plural). And just where do you get off passing judgements on people who have never shown you any ill will whatsoever? I have never once slammed either you or your spouse anonymously or otherwise. bk- I was not kidding. Devin- I doubt I would be missed much around here. What's a few less emoting electrons, anyway?
besides, I am just too busy to keep up lately...
Madison, I loved bird of prey. I think there are parts which could be improved with attention to punctuation and breaking it up into strophes. Reading it outloud, I think it would read better like this: there were years(,) even decades(,) with little but a tease of mercy taunting come back. Come back we are waiting;.... Just my opinion. Nice work.
Kevin~ You my friend are badly mistaken! Both yourself and your work will be sorely missed. In fact, it already is to a great extent from the fewer number of poems you post. And the same goes very much for Gala. Fact is, I have cut way back on the number of post I make. But the reasons have nothing to do with anyone but me. For one thing I am trying to improve, and part of that growth is to recognize that just because I write something, does not make it good nor poetry, nor good poetry. I am starting to edit and revise and throw a lot away as crap. Before, I felt the poetry was more real and pure as it came out. Editing seemed sacrilegious. Which is an excellent excuse for laziness. In my case leading to mediocrity, a fading enthusiasm, and writers block. And I have been writing some at a different forum. One that has a broader scope than the Blender with tools and competitions that help force me to grow as a writer. Chris~ I try to stay out of the anonymous comments and word wars that have occasionally erupted here. I respect you on your own as I do Misti. Fact is, as a genuine Blender romance, you two are Blender icons of a sort. I have never attacked anyone and own my own remarks and poetry. I have submitted under an alias as a way to experiment with another poetic voice, but even then I never used that alias as an easy way to attack and hide at the same time. I am the french speaking cowboy 'Hank Christian'. And please don't misunderstand....I am not saying you ever did that. But what you did do, in the heat of the moment, was to give attributes to the posts made by Gala and Kevin that were not there. You percieved their comments as 'picking up my toys and going home', when it was only stated that they would be taking a break. The added emotional element was added by you. In much the same way I percieved the post by gardenguru as an attack on Dee, when in reality he never meant it as an attack. I was the one with the wrong perception. Kevin and Gala both are much respected and much loved in this community, and I don't think they asked nor deserved to be pulled in that way... I hope you read this with the knowledge that I respect you. And I think Misti knows the respect I have for her. We are all unique and valued people here, so maybe we all just need to acknowledge that more often. For one thing.....no matter what is posted to the comment board, no one is forcing anyone else to read it! This is Kirk's baby. So if he allows my daily menu to be posted, why should anyone care if I do? Chris, you and Misti have used the Board to exchange love notes, schedules, problems, anecdotes......really, a little bit of any and everything...., but it baffles me that anyone would get so upset at that as to attack you. For goodness sake, there is a scrollbar. Simply scroll past it all. Again, no one is forced to read a word! And that fact alone makes all this back and forth wasted energy and time. To echo someone else.....Can't we all just get along? terry
To Ali, Thank you for your kind comments dated 3/19/01.... You always make me feel welcome here.... *Sigh.... To Terry, I really appreciate your encouragement dated 3/20/01.... Made me feel special.... Thanks ! ! ! To GMAN, Hope you don't grow up like me..... That would be a big mistake.... giggle..... WARNING WARNING ! ! ! However, I do want to thank you for reading my stuff... and taking the time to give me a pat on the back on (3/19/01)..... *WOW.... thanks.. It meant a lot to me.... especially from someone whose writing is really good..... I like your style.... and you do have a definite style.... %%%%% ...........
Hi Blenderites, I am feeling very weak..... I am falling fast and hard, and I need help real bad !!!! I need someone or everyone to help me.... Please read my poem "HELP".... its real and its happening to me right now.... I can feel it..... I am sliding, and slipping and about to fall into a pit.... and I have no power to stop it.... I may not listen.... I make soo many poor choices.... I always have..... I've been good for awhile.... but I feel like a drug addict ready to shoot up....... Please someone help me..... Harem.... ............
Kevin & Terry, Good points. Yeah, I shouldn't have said that. Yeah, I apologize. You're right, Kevin. It just bothers me when longtime regulars don't stand up to attacks directed at other regulars--who go back way longer than me--and instead complain about the general atmosphere and decide to bow out. Terry's approach is the one that I think truly befits a community like this--that is, not hiding behind anonymous posts, which I'll ALWAYS think of as the height of cowardice. Any "grains of truth" (as Deevaa equivocatingly put it) are thus negated. Just my final take. So Terry...you were Hank? Wow! That was quite a feat. Really. Some top-notch stuff there...
See? told ya it was the blender of love..... with respect to all ........................jack
Chris- what, no apology for Gala?
Harem~~~ I know where of you speak. I don't think I can offer any good advise cause I'm in the same boat (See Falling Down) What can we slaves to love do?
Oh MY! Isn't it odd everyone has a name today? *grin*
To Ali ~ I sit here with tears from your poem..... Thank you so much for sharing "Don't" with me. You have no idea, how much I appreciated that. The quicksand hidden beneath flowers really hit me hard. The last few lines were so beautifully written and so full of wisdom. They were the clinchers that sent me for the tissues...... I am printing it out.... to take to work with me tomorrow, and to bed tonight.... I have had a very rough day, because I was feeling so vulnerable and weak today. He called me at work three times, and the last time, I could tell by his voice that he was drunk.....I could hardly understand what he was saying.... and all the old bad feelings came back... and I shook all the way home...... What you shared was exactly what I needed.... Thanks... Harem.... ********
To Gman~ Thank you also, for taking the time to address my plight. I read your poem "Falling Back", several times..... and yes, I see your dilemma as well. I guess there is some comfort in knowing that others face similar demons in their lives. Thanks again for sharing..... Harem.... *******
Harem~ You're very welcome...I'm just happy that I could help you...I'm here for you, anytime...k? Love and smiles, Ali
Terry, I have a quick question. Now 90% of the time I don't have a problem with the comments board content. You point out that there is a scroll bar to scroll past anything I choose not to read, and go on to say that no one should mind if you (or anyone else) choose to post their daily menu. If we all choose to post notes (that Kirk so beautifully described as "performance art") to our lovers, our daily routines and/or menu would you be willing to come here and scroll past all the off topic comments to get to a comment or critique of a poem. My point is, Kirk has said the board is not the place for that, other blender regulars have said (albeit annoymously) that they felt it could have been emailed, should we not respect that? dee
Would not another board labelled "Performance Art" be the solution to everyone's recent problems? That way if you want to come and read comments on poetry, prose or any other work, you can come here, and if you feel the need to follow the intimate lives of others you can go there. Take it one step further, you could call it "Performance Art, bitching disguised as poetry, and other miscellaneous negativity that seeks to promote disharmony amongst the majority", and divert interested parties off to Yahoo.com or something. That way all the absent people could come back, and the peace moderators don't have to lose any sleep. Just a suggestion...
Please note, no disrespect intended towards Gary by the use of the term "everyone's recent problems". I think we all know what I was referring to.
And now for something completely different... erin's "in this dress" is the best poem I've read in a long time. Thanks. :o)
Dee, Argyle-- God...you guys just can't seem to let it go. Kirk weighted in...so why keep playing hall monitor? I apologized to those I thought I'd wronged. Dee, Terry has merely set a positive example that I think we should all try to follow. And Argyle, poetry doesn't exist in some neat, hermetically-sealed environment (I'm not patronizing you...I'm sure you know this). Hearing you propose--facetiously or not--two seperate boards would be funny if it wasn't so annoying. Let's move on already!
well ,, i was gone for a few days .. and i think im glad i was .. SO im off to read , and read , and read ... im sure youll see me when the next million or two 'catch my eye' (this is my excuse to comment on the few peices i can) untill then ... Cee
Chris, back off. I'd have asked the question via email if I didn't think several of the other board readers would be interested in an answer.
Chris: If Deevaa and Argyle bug you, maybe you now get a taste of how You and Misti have been to us recently. You are being arrogant and obnoxious, at least Deevaa shows respect.
bitch bitch bitch whine whine whine ugly ugly ugly
Hey Guys! Give Peace A Chance!
SIGH~ I hate to see this just keep going on.... Dee, in response; I did point out that it is Kirk's baby so he sets the guidelines we should follow. But scroll back...you are interpreting Kirk very narrowly. He said that such messages 'can' work, but that he 'prefers' the comments to be straight forward. And he ends with a very telling comment. He said none of the 'performance art' posts were a 'big deal'.....not enough for him to get out his 'blender-keeper' hat. I said the same thing when I mentioned just scrolling past any comment you don't like. What's the bid deal? If Kirk is not upset about it why should I be? Now, if you had asked my personal thoughts the answer might be different....but I don't set the rules therefore my personal thoughhts matter little. terry
Ha! I think we should all listen to John there. Arrogant??? Come on... Look, Dee...all I meant was, haven't we talked about this enough? Obviously Kirk isn't being legalistic, and Terry (I thought) was just proposing that we show one another respect--and lighten up a bit. Your question just seemed to be dragging this on even further. You've shared details of your personal life on the board many times, as I recall. And I think that's one element that makes this an interesting place.
Exactly, Terry. Well said.
Chris you are the one that should lighten up you are like a dog with a bone.
~closes her tear filled eyes and hums a song softly to herself~
Yuppers, its kinda gotten old for me as well Chris. This has gone far, far further than I ever intended, however I stand by everything I wrote - facetious or not. Some of it was addressed to you, some to your lovely wife, some to the peanut gallery who post anonymously in support of either camp or *gasp* think in support and mumble to each other behind the scenes yet for better or worse display neutrality in public or even try to wave magic wands. Some even to the so far budhist and PC over this issue owner of the blender. Should I have weighed in, given that comparatively to many (well, pretty much all) others here I haven't contributed a lick to the actual purpose of this site? Perhaps, perhaps not. I like to think that I'm still allowed to come and enjoy it for what it is meant to be. I would hope that Misti can get over being called a villiage idiot and not receiving a great deal in the way of support against the idea (only one person outcrying in her defence over that little landmine should tell her something even if nothing else does) and come back. Will she though? Perhaps, perhaps not. Maybe this place as the majority of people would like it to be (including those you label cowards - that they took the time to post something at all either way at least puts their thoughts out in the open, if not their faces) isn't an attractive proposition for her. However, if she could perhaps moderate her "free spirit" and learn to co-exist with others on this planet in harmony then who knows what she could achieve, and maybe even be truly respected for all round instead of just her fine work with poetry and screenplaying. I'm sure she'd enjoy the rewards that would bring far more than what she's been getting out of here so far. Well, as I mentioned in an e-mail to someone yesterday, I now intend to keep my word and retreat back to being an observer, as I don't wish to continue being a cancer here.
*confused look* Chris... really, yes we have talked about this enough, you are the one that keeps making 'final takes' I'd have left it as is yesterday, if you'd not been such a hypocrite about Kevin and Gala. Argyle was making a joke earlier, you jumped on it, maybe YOU are the one that needs to lighten up. I have made personal comments on the board and I will continue to when the mood takes me. Terry, Kevin, Gala, Madison, Toks, Ali, Argyle, Kirk, Harem, Sarah (if you are about).... I believe in standing up and speaking when I see something that I believe is wrong, I'm sorry if you think my voice has been heard too many times over the last few days. But I spoke with honest intentions. Take care of your hearts. dee
Poetry Challenge! Write a triolet. They are a great form for love poems. A triolet is a poem or stanza of eight lines in which the first line is repeated as the fourth and seventh and the second line as the eighth with a rhyme scheme of ABaAabAB. I posted one on board.
Please god, don't let them flog the poor dead horse any more.
oh and Chris, why are you so stunned that no one stands up for Misti when she writes poetry that attacks each and every one of us? We don't stand up for her because she'd never do the same for us. Nor you for that matter.
why can one be angry at family? because they love you enough to forgive
All right I'm TIRED OF THIS. I don't care what side you're on. Stop griping already. Everyone wants the last word. Take it to email. You know what? Way worse that whatever Misti said or did not say in some poem or some comment or whatever Chris and Misti said in some loving manner about their lives and certain people don't care about -- it all seems to have been said, and more space has been "wasted" talking about this than necessary. Take it to email. Get a hotmail address. CC all your anonymous friends. Whatever. Do like Terry. Do like Toklas. Both great examples of trying to get back to romance and poetry. ROMANCE RELATED Question: I have a question. Age old question, with many variations. Can men and women just be friends? Can a man and a woman just be friends when one or the other is attracted (wants to sleep with) to the other? Can a man and a woman just be friends when one of them is in love with the other? Can a man and a woman just be friends when they both love each the other and have been attracted to each other in the past? Hopefully this starts a firestorm of debate...A good one of stuff I want to read.. And please don't drag out the anonymous foolishness... "The time for action has passed. Now is the time for senseless bickering."
Micheal, No. I don't think they can. It never gets past the tension. Madi, Good luck tomorrow... or is it today???
Deevaa - Probably should've sent this via email, but it's 6 in the morning and my brain's governor hasn't fired up yet, ha. He'll be here when I get home tomorrow night and we should be at the beach by the weekend (hoping to rent a sailboat). After that we'll hit some art museums, coffee shop poetry readings, music gigs, bike rides, windsurfing, country drives, food! - ha. there won't be enough minutes in the day or enough days in the week. :)
What a laugh. How painfully pathetic can we be around here. Maybe the guppy is wrong. I don't think we are any better than this.
EVERYBODYYYYYYY!! What do you think you're DOING???!! <font color="RED"><BOLD><FONT SIZE=+3><I>PLEASSSEEEE!!</font size></font color></i> I really respect everone in this site. You've bee there from Day One for me!! No, you WONT'T know who I am but I want to keep my name out of this! Please. Ww
UGH!! I guess my futile attempt at HTML has proven me as no art-eest!! :) (sorry) Ww
Well Michael dear... You are correct...email WAS the place for this mess...but it was not used. And since Mojave has known my email addy for more than a year, I have to assume he had his own reasons for not using it in the first place...but more on that later. This might be a little hard to remember, but this started out with a request on my part that we not bicker. For which I was personally slammed no less than three times by Mr. Mojave. (I could have cut and pasted each one, but that's a bit tacky. Those who care to count can scroll back and see if I am accurate.) This was not a general snarl by any means. I was named a self righteous so and so in each instance. Now Kirk, I guess you can snip this as personal---but since the insults were posted here, I am hoping you will permit me to have my say. I promise to not respond again, no matter what ill mannered drivel is laid on my doorstep or name as a result. Please respect that fact that I did not participate in the nonsense---and the ISP's can prove it. I was not an nameless, or anonymous poster. I initially meant what I said about a vacation. My life has been too goddamned stressful of late to give me a whole lot of patience for nonsense. I defy Mr. Mojave or his blushing bride to point out any part of my remark that addressed them personally. But it was sure taken that way. I have never taken shots at Mrs. Mojave...though there were plenty of chances to do so. I bore her no ill will, nor him for that matter. They were one of the Blender couples I named and congratulated in the piece I did on weddings. What toasted my cookies was the whole "Gala this and Gala That" when Gala never did what she was accused of. I don't frankly care what your "opinion" of my action was, you rude jerk. But I digress. If Mr. Mojave was upset, he could have mailed me...or maybe even re-read what I posted before going off like cheap chinese fireworks. Instead, he used this forum to try and embarass me. Poor form, Mr. Mojave. Last Spring, you and I used to talk via email...mostly about poetry. But one day, I got a troubling note from you. All was not well with complicated goddess. You two had broken up for the thirtieth time in as many days or something. But that time, it felt serious to you. So you wrote to me. Now considering what has been posted in the last 48 hours, the whole Blender community might well assume I blasted the future Mrs. Mojave. But that was not what I said, was it? If memory serves, I think I told you that I was not close to Misti---knew her mainly from her writing, and posting here. But that since she met you---there was a new tone, and attitude I had never seen before. That I believed she really did love you---and it probably scared her a bit. But that you should hang in there. And I wished you both well. Well, i got one more email from Mr. Mojave after that---a very happy one, thanking me for my advice. And then no contact at all...till two days ago. Yeah Mr. Mojave, I can see where you'd think I was a total bitch, and had it out for you and the missus. And as for me trashing you? Don't need to. You did a fine job of that yourself. So says Gala PS: I hope all is well for Stands...and I apologize to those who feel this is "beating a dead horse". But it wasn't your name up there. It was mine.
Micheal~ I don't really think that that whole friendship thing would work out, if one of the party wants to be more than friends...Personally, I've tried it...and the results were not friendship...Now, the friendship thing may hold up for a while, but eventually, the true nature(or feelings)of the romantically inclined person will come out... Love and smiles, Ali
For the record, the Blender-Keeper would probably remove a daily menu posted here ;-) 'Performance Art' like a romantic e-mail would be welcome as a submitted piece, be a good change of pace. On the board, though, it's like any other work (generally) a poem here- I'll probably leave it if it's short and I'm feeling lazy, other wise it goes... WW, sorry, I put on an HTML filter. That goes back to this one experience I saw way back when where people didn't close up their tags in a forum someththing like this. (At tufts, it was a program that searched for peoples personal homepages and made a page of links of them, and you could specify the caption to use. The caption could have HTML, and people would make their link REALLY BIG, but forget to close it so everything beneath was REALLY BIG too.) In fact you seem to have an unclosed <bold> (which should probably be <b> anyway), un-properly-nested <font> and <i> tags, and you don't have to say size and color when closing a font... Thus endeth HTML-101, but maybe you see why I elected not to go be free with the HTML (also, I wasn't smart enough to code up a way of detecting valid vs invalid HTML) On the other hand, I've always permitted it on submissions, both to allow more leeway and because it was unlikely to 'break' others works. Way back when, I used to post to the board in italics, but realized that's not who I wanted to be on the board. And way back before that, I was just posting e-mail people sent me...
Dee, Whatever. Gala, Uh...I thought I'd apologized to you and Kevin. Attributing motives to actions was a mistake. And I admitted that. The sum of point was that regulars should stand up to negativity rather than run away from it. But I realize that not everyone handles things that way, and I should have left it as a personal observation between Misti and myself. And why all the Mojave stuff? I haven't used that in at least a year. Sorry I got you so upset.
To: Madison From: Elizabeth I enjoyed reading "birds of prey". Wonderful imagery! Keep it up! I'm getting my muse back after many months of writers block. Thanks again!
have been too busy to keep up with all of this - but there are things i want to comment on. YES - men and women CAN be friends. As long as you are open and honest with your tension, should there be any, and deal with it like adults. i honestly believe that anyone can befriend anyone else. you just have to be mature about it. and GALA and KEVIN: I tune in as often as possible (crazy life of a college student) to read (and never comment on - this board feels less and less like a place to praise and more a place to bicker. I want little to do with such bad karma) poetry posted by people (several people. wonderful people. people too numerous to name, among which you two are included) who are very dear to me - people who were supportive in my time of need. and Gala - you have no idea how much it means to me that you posted "Della" on your site. it breaks my heart that you're leaving. even if my small - and often unheard - voice is the only one, I just want to say one thing to that: please don't. please be the wonderful expressive inspirational people that you have proven yourselves to be and please don't leave. please. i'm asking nicely. please stay. slug
I hate to chime in after not talking for months, especially on such a volatile subject.... but I love coming here and reading, I am quiet - but I feel connected to the regulars, Gala and Dee and Terry (my special friend) and well to Misti and Chris - Misti writes so much that is the story of my life, and says the things that I want to say, My husband to be and I met online - and I love him - everyone of Misti's incredible journeys I too have travelled - it scares me. I don't want her to leave - I don't want anyones feelings to be hurt..
Thanks, Tara. I don't think Misti should leave, either. I don't think ANYONE should. The Blender is what we make it.
Thank you Chris... And everyone---I said "vacation"---not abdictation. I was very serious. Gala is bone tired. Anyone reading my posts lately will have a small clue that I have not been personally happy. And a brand new shiny health crisis has not helped a bit... It's boring. It's stressful. And it's life. But I will be back when I've had a chance to recharge... One ray of sunshine...remember Nikki folks? Well we haven't heard from her in a while...but she's flying to Amsterdamn on Sunday, VIA NEWARK! If any of you want me to relay news, hellos, or anything else...email me at Galadrial60@aol.com---will see that she gets them. She's got a seven hour layover...WOOOHOOOOO! Gala
michael---a guy and girl being friends when one or the other wants more than that is tough to do...been on both sides of that one...it all depends on the one with the unrequited feelings and how much he or she chooses to torture him/herself by having it in his/her face...it's like the age-old pie in a bubble example...you're really hungry for a pie, and there is a pie present, but its floating in a magic helium-filled bubble with alligators underneath it...so, you stare and drool (making the pie feel most uncomfortable...i did mention this pie has feelings, didn't i?)...anyway, if you try to eat the pie, bad things are bound to happen...unless your an alligator... age-old i tell you man...i have to stop thinking before someone takes away my right to vote out, gup
because mispellings are impossible for me to admit to, a dog ate my fingers towards the end of my previous ramble. gup
Chris: Yes the blender is what we make it!! As long as you remain the arrogant ass that we've seen over the past 3 days it'll never get any better. Dee, Kevin and Gala deserve more respect from you a half hearted oh sorry, and a roll of the eyes doesn't cut it. Michael: and your angry outburst was doing nothing more than fanning the flames, you should know better than that!
Get over it.
That was insightful.
I learnt something today: The right answer to a fool is silence. -- Afghan Proverb So here goes. dee
Harem~ Wow...your latest posts are great...I really loved 'Enigma'...I felt like I saw what you were seeing, and felt what you felt...really great job! Love and peace, Ali
BK - where my triolet fell short, yours picked it up and ran! good job. :-)
So why don't we all put on black leotards for the bad guys and white for the good guys and do a Tag Team Wrestling slam www.blenderwrestling.com Thats about what we all have reduced this too. First one that can heave the other out of the ring wins...lol Maybe there could be a new tv game show called Blender Family Feud. But of course as somone else already mentioned we could all get on Springer and make some money and have a great week end in Chicago from this too. Maybe Oprah might bite...HA Think of the publicity..we could get a million hits in a week...LOL
Hey, everybody! These are just two quotes that I like, and I just wanted to share them...so, here you go: The head never rules the heart, but just becomes its partner in crime. ~Mignon McLaughlin Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. ~Harriet Van Horne Love and lilies, Ali
oops...I meant to say love and lily's...I don't think lilies is even a word...sigh...
Is it just me or is it not just the protagonists who delight in trying to have the last word?
my three favs: We don't see things as they are. We see things as we are. ~ Anaïs Nin Life is too important to take seriously. ~ Corky Siegel Imagination is more important than knowledge. ~ Albert Einstein . . . being blonde, I'm particularly fond of the last one :)
i dont often read the board, and i also dont really know whats going on, or what all the fighting is about, but i feel compelled to tell misti thjat she shouldnt leave the blender. i have been reading her posts since 97 (?) and very much enjoy what she has to say and the way she says it. so please dont stop posting b/c you are having differences with a few people! erin
.....*taking a deep breath*..... OK, I'm not gonna comment on the recent barbs being back and forth, or state my opinion on who's right or who's wrong...because everybody sees things differently, right? I just want to ask that all this stops...Please, I'm pleading, here...This isn't what we're here for...we're not here to hurt eachother, and that's what is happening...it doesn't matter anymore, who's fault this is, or who started it, or who said what, when...I still maintain the fact that we should all just get along! Yes, I'm terribly naive, I know... Love and hopes, Ali
BK and slug- good to see you try the triolet form! both nice pieces. BK - you used the form exactly. Slug, some people do vary the form in the last line- but the repetitions are fairly fixed. In meter, many use even syllabic lines. I did not in mine. Hope more of you give the form a go!
Ali, I just read your triolet also. Yes you did it right. Nice one!
I don't want the last word...lol I just want to be a smart ass and make you laugh.
Sometimes you don't realize how good or how bad things are, until you write it out on paper. Makes reality hit that much harder, when you can see it in print. "Love at the Waffle House" is a prime example of that. When I read and re-read my own words, it made reality hit me in the jaw, and made me realize things that I did not want to face.... This place is better than a psychiatrist, better than Al-Anon, better than shock treatment.... Ouch..... *****
You will all be pleased to know that "the war" has now been taken to e-mail and to xanga.com - no doubt in more weblogs than mine or I have the time or inclination to check... Chris lashed out at me (yawn) and Misti has offered to stick around at The Blender (no comment). I won't go into details or interpretations here, but anyone who's interested can catch a subsection of it at xanga.com/argyle if they wish... I could name other sites but that should be left to the discretion of the site owners I guess. To steal someone's catchphrase (again)... "I stand by what I write". (attempting to retreat again into the peanut gallery)
Harem: Not a lot that isn't better than shock treatment... nasty stuff from what I've seen it do to people...
a poetry "war" is much more fun. Kirk, since we do have people trying triolets- can we have a little fun contest? Perhaps post the best of three at end of month?? For those of you who don't want to scroll forever- here is the definition: A a poem or stanza of eight lines in which the first line is repeated as the fourth and seventh and the second line as the eighth with a rhyme scheme of ABaAabAB. If you put "triolet" in your <edit Find> box on your browser menu, you will find some already posted in New Submissions. If you do post one- be sure to put the word triolet in the description field so we can find your work easily. Have fun! Smile!
Toklas: throw down that gauntlet, cuz i'm gonna pick it back up and RUN! yippie! blender contest!!!!!
Well, it wasn't an "excerpt" after all. I submitted the entire entry. I realize it wasn't a smart thing to do and I'll deal with the repercussions as they occur. I did not have Lisa's permission to submit the journal entry. These past few days I have done a lot that I am not proud of. When I read the "lukewarm blah" poem it makes me sick. It was wrong of me to submit such an acerbic poem. And it was wrong of me to retaliate when "she devil" started submitting poems that were aimed at me. Of all the poems and posts I have contributed to this site over the years I realize that my flaw was to invest too much emotion in the Blender and to reveal too much of myself. Nothing can be done about it now, but when I got home from work today and read Lisa's journal entry, I realized that I can't blame anyone. It is my fault for revealing too much of myself in this forum and for being offended when no one was impressed with what I had to offer. It's great that I've made the front page a few times and received lots of compliments from different people, but the greatest reward was always the friendship aspect of the Blender and I am saddened that for me that aspect has been lost. ...I'm not playing the victim and I do not expect sympathy. I'm just sorry it's come to this. It is not in my nature to fight like this. When people meet me in "real" life after reading my poems and posts here, they are shocked that I am an exceptionally sensitive introvert. I owe it to myself and to Chris and to everyone here to leave the Blender for good. I would just like to request that the guys who told Lisa I "threw" myself at them reveal their identies. But I suspect I already know. ~Misti
Misti -- I've emailed you and other blenderites about how I feel.... I don't want you to leave the blender, thats far from the truth, I just asked you to treat the board/us with a little more respect. Kirk, how about removing the poems that are offensive, 'luke warm blah' the stuff by she devil (I'm sure he/she won't argue) 'tissues' and the xanga posts and lets all quit jumping on each other. dee
A question for all- Why did you start writing poetry? I started writing poetry because of something I once heard. I can't quote it as it has been too many years and I have forgotten who said it. But the thought stayed with me. It was something to the effect that when you go down life's path, always ask of your words and deeds, what of Grace, Dignity and Beauty can be found in what you intend to do or say. If I look in the mirror and repeat back to myself the words I have said or written, is their any of dignity, grace or beauty in the face before me? Writing poetry always made me feel like my face was beautiful. Being human, some days I was less than beautiful when I measured my words and actions against the enormity of those three words. Write more poetry:)
With great sadness I am withdrawing from the Blender. I love the place and all the people here way too much to stand by and see such damage being done day after day. It sickens my heart in ways I don't need right now. I have the email addresses of all my friends, and will continue to be in touch. God bless you all, and may poetry and love find your hearts every day. terry
Slug!! a duel!!! At twenty paces front and center!! LOL
I'm with deevaa... One final thing though - One thing that wasn't posted on the submission board however was the date I wrote that in my weblog (URL above)... it was BEFORE Misti posted points 1 through 5... My attitude changed a little after reading them... just a little... not enough to make me actively hate anyone. Cheers.
As for the way I referred to the blender, lets just say its somewhat out of chacter both for the historic content of my journal and for me personally to be visiting a place like this. Reading blender submissions is a gift given to me by deevaa - its helped convert a self-confessed "block of concrete" into someone that she loves, and I love her for it. I still however possess a rather boyish way of referring to things - hence the amused *smirk*. Now all that remains for her is to teach me how to write a triolet... it sounds as mysterious as calculus was to me when I first bumped into it in school.
jus remember familys forgive ........jack
Toklas ~ I started writing alternate song lyrics first. Then later I wrote a poem for school. About love. And then I couldn't stop....
Easiest way to write a triolet is to copy paste the scheme below. The words represent what lines have to ryhme with what - and what lines have to repeat. Use numbers for your lines to get the hang of it. Once you have written the first two lines- copy paste line 1 to 4 and then copy paste 1 and 2 to 7 and 8. Now you just have to fill in the blanks! 1. unbound 2. shoe 3. down 4. unbound 5. ground 6. dew 7. unbound 8. shoe
Cool Michael, do you still write songs? and poetry is the incurable disease everyone should catch. One you got it- you got it.
argyle, I was hoping we were gonna figure it out together, I've never writen anything so structured!
Structure? *runs off shrieking* Thanks Toklas ;) Thanks Kirk ;)
Tanq -- A while ago you posted some praise for my "Literary Ladies" and asked why I didn't include Dagny Taggart. Interesting question and it has made me ponder, hence the delayed response. The short answer would be, "She didn't occur to me when I was writing it." However, while that is true, it begs the question -- _why_ did she not occur? She's a strong female character, from one of my top 3 favorite books, and surely someone whom I admire, so why? So the long answer is more complicated. For each of the characters that came to mind, the focus point is a virtue exaggerated by single-mindedness to a fault. Passion's not a bad thing - it's incredibly valuable - but Cathy's passion was so uncontrolled it caused her death. Strength of will is good; but Scarlett's, untempered by any sympathy or compassion, hurt so many people. Patience is, or so we're told, a virtue, but should Cinderella really have sat around passively twiddling her thumbs, waiting for her fairy godmother to save her? I think not. Dagny's exaggerated single quality is her love of life, of truth, and of excellence, and her faith that, deep down, all people share that love. I don't know that you can call that a fault. I could have put her maybe in the closing stanza, since I do feel a strong sense of kinship with her. But for those last lines I was thinking about who I'm most like. She's so idealized, no flaws or foibles, and being so very flawed and foible-full (foible-filled? foibulous? foibly?) myself... Had I done so, it would have looked something like this: But in the end I can try to be Dagny, uncompromising and honest and clear-sighted, giving my heart to strength, not weakness; excellence, not need; joy, not sorrow and in the end I will be uncompromising enough to recognize that reality is an absolute not to be faked and that the truest form of love is found in our best and not our worst Instead, Eliza Bennet leaped to mind since I'm chock-full of so many of her imperfections (and the resulting inconveniences they cause her). Dagny would have been a far more thoughtful and serious ending - less flippant - and I've been known to duck seriousness for flippancy on many an occasion, ask anyone who knows me. That's the Eliza Bennett in me coming out again. Thanks for asking and making me think!
Well...I've been away for a long time, almost forever it seems. I think the last time I was at the Blender there was some kind of fighting going on as well, which may have facilitated my vacation. At any rate, I was having trouble writing, and it took this dquabbling and name calling, people vacating the Blender, to get me through my block. For those of you familiar with my writing, perhaps you will understand where 'Pool of Broken Tears' came from. For those of you who I am new to, perhaps you will also understand. I'll be gone for about three more months. I just popped in to say bye to everyone. I am going to Europe, to back=pack around Eastern Europe, actually, and hopefully have some writing come from that. I will miss you all. Any who want to keep in touch while I am gone precious_lana@hotmail.com My trip will also be tracked online by a friend of mine. If you're interested, check out www.hexi.com/knave Later lovebugs, nikki
spelling error - dquabbling = squabbling sorry...nik
Toklas ~ the problem with lyrics is that they are sometimes crappy poetry. :-) I've written 4 songs that I'm trying to learn to play. But they words don't necessarily make good blender material.
Michael, nice to see you join the "trioletting." Nice one. on song lyrics- one modern band that has stand-alone-as- poetry song lyrics are the Cowboy junkies. I love their work for that reason. But you are right - a lot of song lyrics make good songs but not necessarily good poetry.
Chiming in with those who like famous sayings..... My favorite of all time is - - " I CRIED BECAUSE I HAD NO SHOES , AND THEN I MET A MAN WHO HAD NO FEET . " +++++++++
I hope you all will take a deep breath and think things out before anyone goes anywhere. I think it would be a big mistake for anyone to leave. Terry; Darlin you and I have an exclusive bump contract that my lawyer says is iron clad..lol, Please don't leave us.
Tolkas~ I loved 'Gauntlet'...Bravo! It was very good...=) Distant Moon~ 'Completely Saturated' was amazing...I liked it ever so much...=Þ Harem~ I'm sitting here, surrounded by tissues, and my hands are shaking, I'm surprised I can type...'The RAPE of Harem' was...wow...(((hug)))... Warrior Poet~ I like your writing...=) Love and light, Ali
Warrior Poet--- no offense...but threatening a woman with a 9mm isn't really romantic.... Gala
Gala~ Point taken....But romance was not my subject here.
echo: LOVE Ayn Rand - as kirk and i have discussed before. wonderful wonderful stuff. she herself was a woman much like her characters (as she was writing them - later in life i will not speak about...) it's nice to know that other people share my affection terry - I'm with BK - stick around and share with us. you have the right to ignore unpleasantness. you are encouraged to post more art - in whatever form you deem necessary. it would be simply awful to sign on to the blender and find it missing not only Gala (albeit temporarily) and Kev, but you as well.
toklas: love gauntlet. fabulous writing. amazing...i've been known to love like that :-)
ali, thank you for your comments, i was just like, throwing ideas on paper and it came out....anyway, thanks for saying something, gives me warm fuzzies
This from a mostly silent, fairly new (but increasingly addicted)Blender reader: -Power to the Positive Poets, redirecting the course of the dialog!!! To Ali's quote challenge, here's my favorite: "The Moving Finger writes; and having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it." I don't know it's origin but I got it from Vonnegut's "Breakfast of Champions." I've yet to learn to live by it's lesson... To Toklas triolet challenge: Sorry, can't help ya there. I'm definitely no poet. But more on that later; I've got to go for now.
Toklas- i think i forgot to say: i started writing (poetry/prose/fiction) because i learned how to spell. before that i was reciting it to my stuffed animals.
My world is but a dream my life but a shell You are my only reality Bright and beautiful The light of my world Like a never Dieing star My only world my only love This Peom is for the Woman i Love Caroline. i only hope some day i can tell her that i love her
In response to "why I started writing poetry"...I think it started back in 5th grade...I was having a terrible time, and couldn't really express it verbally, so I started writing poetry...looking back on some of my early 'work', I laugh my ass off(it's terrible!!!)...I used to just write when I was upset, but now that's not the case...Sure, I still write, when I'm sad...But, that isn't the only time I write...I write to express overwhelming emotions...There's a poem I wrote, and posted called 'Why'...that says it all... Love and sea breezes, Ali
OK, three more quotes that I love... The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart. ~Saint Jerome The heart is wiser than the intellect. ~Unknown Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything its cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it...it really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more. ~Erica Jong Love and smiles, Ali
I didn't want to say anything these past few days while there was all the bitter stuff on the board, but unofficially argyle has asked me to marry him.... and unofficially I'm the happiest woman alive. *grin*
Uumm... and Warrior Poet, I had no idea what Gala was talking about earlier today, and i have to say that poem disturbs me also. Threatening women with guns doesn't really say "I love you".
deevah and argyle Congrats! I wish you all the best!
Dee... (I'll squeal and scream for you Later.) Right now, large hug...some champers and chocolate dipped berries! Ross, you lug, take good care of her, hear? COngrats sweets...SQUEAL! Gala
(checking to see if it's safe to leave the flame-proof bunker) Dark Angel ~ Many thoughts and good wishes for your health! Echo ~ Good answer. Dee/Argyle ~ Congrats! Willtobe1 ~ "The Rubiyat of Omar Khayam." Lots more good stuff to be found there! tc
*wide grin* Toks, Gala, Tanq ... thankyou thankyou! ..... but Gala, will chocolate dipped strawberries post ok, or will you be eating them on our behalf?
Thanks everyone :) I've fed her peeled grapes already, does that count in leiu of chocolate-dipped strawberries?
Harem, I cannot simply read your work anymore without commenting. Your honesty and open heart astound my senses. I cried when I read "Rape" and cannot say how sorry I am. Know that this shaded soul cares and please keep writing it out. *nightsoul*
Just a quick thanks to Kirk for the link to the interview with Juster on the Phantom Tollbooth over at kisrael.com. It was one of my staple movies and books as a child, along with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and other similar well-known classics.
Deevaa/Argyle-- Hey...congrats, you two... I know the feeling---distance relationships are their own special brand of torture. But when they're worth it, they're REALLY worth it. Love that ring, btw.
New here. Argyle pointed me in this direction. (Thank you.) Just wanted to say that "the phantom tollbooth" is my favorite book of all time. I remember reading it by flashlight many times as a child. Hi everyone else. :)
Thanks Chris ;) Heyho Becky!
Argyle---you lazy aussie... No. Peeled grapes are a nice touch...but tucking a freshly dipped strawberry between the lips of the woman you love...champagne in hand to tickle her nose...that is LOVE! So says Gala
Gala: Lazy? I'll have you know that it took these "pudgy fingers" of mine ages to peel a few grapes... Eh, I know what you mean though =) I'll arrange some for July.
Gala I resent the term lazy Aussie. Hey argyle has it ever struck you as odd that two of the most common cliches about Australians are the laid back she'll be right mate Barry McKenzie type,(surely no one else will know who that is) and the other is the "Aussie Battler". Oh and congrulations Dee does this mean you're migrating?
No, it means he is *grin* I'll be in Melbourne around July 20. We've got the tickets booked and all, sounds to me like another count down is needed, hehe (and I'm still gonna be waiting at my mail box for champers and choc-coated-strawberries from NJ.) *looks for Terry in the crowd* and Terry.... will you write/draw me something? Please?
Tanq Cowboy- Thanks for The Rubiyat ID and tip- I'm on it! Toklas "why we write" challenge- As much as I've always loved reading and writing I've never quite gotten the hang of poetry. But a few years ago, I got caught like a rabbit in a pair of bright eyes where I had no moral or ethical right or even conscious desire to be. When I tried to deal with it in the only way that I could, by writing, the words kept coming out in meter and lines and rhythms and rhymes. Resistance was futile- I finally just gave up and went with it, but it took me a ridiculous amount of time to get it into an acceptable, closure-able shape. I've been thankfully spared such blessings since. But the point is, I suspect that most people got started writing poetry for the same reason: they simply could not NOT write it, yet live. Somewhere I've heard it postulated that at the root of all humor is somebody's pain. I think that's probably true of poetry, too, since that could include the pain of an experience too beautiful or sublime to be safely contained in one's own little mind. Michael's "friends vs lovers" challenge- I've been happily monogamous for about 13 years now, yet during that time have loved many women in many different degrees on the mixed up and ever-changing continuum between friendship and love. Mind you- I've never crossed a single physical or declarational boundary during that time. But once the plumbing side of equation is tacitly on the sidelines it's amazing what intricate, subtle and beautiful little dances can unfold. And now for a mini-challenge of my own- Anybody want to take a stab at what my pen name might mean? It contains at least 3 different meanings for me, but I thought that by tossing it into the Blender, like a wet sucker in leaf-pile, it might pick up a few extra colors... willtobe1
To Ali ~ For good and logical reasons, which I cannot reveal or share, I will have to leave the love blender. Can you suggest another site, that I could post my writing at, where I might also have the enjoyment of sharing thoughts and comments with the other writers. Thanks so much.... ~ Harem ~ To all Blenderites ~ Could someone please share new sites with me, that I can do something with my writing, like I have been able to do here. The Love Blender is great, but I desperately need to find some place else to go. Thanks so much..... ~ Harem ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~
Riggs sweet...hy humblest apologies dear....wasn't trying to class Aussies...you know very well I adore them...or at least a select few! :) Gala
Sheesh. I'm not too crazy about all this 'please take down these posts' even when theoretically the authors are in favor of it. In fact, that almost ticks me off more, because of the whole 'so what were they thinking?' question that's there instead of just being a simple case od retromoderation. And now it's this morass of posted web diaries and mean spirited attacks, and I get to make all the difficult calls on what's permissiable in terms of artistic expression and communication and what crosses whatever lines we have. Come on, guys. Works go on as new submissions, arguments and conversation go on the blender board. Is it really that hard to figure out the difference? I just got laid off Thursday. Not a huge huge surprise, and my prospects are pretty decent, but it might be a few days before I find the time and mental resources to deal with Dee's request.
Dee well he is from Melbourne so at least he won't have to get used to the weather.
Kirk, I have been dot.com pinked 3 times since November LOL. I know it sucks, hope you find something soon.
More Favorite Famous Quotes : : : : "Happiness does not result from the things which you posess." "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." "Today is the Tomorrow that you worried about Yesterday." "You can talk yourself out of more things than you can into." "Don't judge someone, until you have walked a mile in their shoes." "Life is what you make it." "God never closes one door.... without opening another . " "If only you could see him(her) through my eyes. " "People will only do to you, what you let them. " "If it hurts you, it will probably hurt them too." "Come grow old with me, the best is yet to be." "I cried because I had no shoes, and then I met a man who had no feet." "Is it half full or half empty." ? I may have misquoted some, and used lines from famous poems. So please forgive. but you get the general idea. ..........
Dee and Argyle- Congratulations you two. A little love and a lot of dedication go a long way. Kirk- Hang in there. I have been (almost) in your position before (back in the 80s), only without any severance package and a toddler and infant to feed.
Michael T~ In regards to your question about men and women... you should really watch "when Harry met Sally". I know its a "chick flick" but it tackles the issue of whether or not men and women can be friends. Another thing I was watching a Chris Rock comedy tape and he makes the quote "women get to have platonic friends.... men don't have platonic friends... just women friends they haven't f***D yet!" He says "women keep platonic friends forever... why, cause you never know." he says a platonic friends to a women is like a d**k in a glass case... in case of emergency break glass. (excuse my language) Its a pretty funny tape, a bit vulgar at times, but it has a lot of truth to it. =)
Ali~ I liked the quotes you posted.... heres one of my favorites~ "Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without, but know we cannot live within" ~James Baldwin
NightSoul~ I really liked your poem...You write very well, so keep it up! Harem~ 'The Child-Boy' wow! That's so amazing! =) Love and lace, Ali
Dee and Argyle~ Oh, my! Congrats!!!!!! And Argyle? I used to love the movie the Phantom Tollbooth, as a kid...it was great! Harem~ Hey...I'm terribly upset that you're leaving! But, I know that if you say you have your reasons, then you do...I do not know of another site quite like this...I'm sorry! I'm very sad to see you go...oh, bother! I will miss you and your amazing writing... Love and starlight, Ali
willtobe1~ Hmmm...what does your pen name mean? I'm really gonna have to think about this one...Do I get any hints? And, out of curiousity, I have this sneaking suspsion that you have posted here before, am I right? Oh, and I hope to see more of your poetry here...=) Love and sunshine, Ali
I REALLY DO NOT LIKE THE POETRY I FEEL THAT IT ISNT GOOD MATERIAL
BK, Toklas -- good triolets! Harem -- really sorry to see you go, I have so enjoyed your contributions. Child Boy gave me chills and of course there are no words for the power of Rape of Harem. I hope that your reasons for leaving us are positive (i.e., running to and not running from?) and that you find another "home". Michael T -- excellent question about men and women being friends. I say absolutely yes, but in my experience it requires -- on both sides -- a lot of maturity and above all unwavering honesty, so that confusions don't arise and things don't get "weird". Not everyone can do it, but if you can it's well worth the effort. I've had my share of failures at it, but I've also been fortunate enough to succeed at one for nearly 20 years now, and am more grateful than I can ever express for the depth of the friendship that has resulted. Then again, maybe I just like pie and alligators :)
congrats to Dee and Toklas! (man - i miss half a day on the blender and someone springs excellent news on us! so excited!)
guppy: you are a wordsmyth of the truest sense. you never cease to amaze me - and give me something to strive for :-) good work.
Du'Doll, I just read I Would, But I Can't. I know how you're feeling. It's hard to let your feelings be free, especially for you, but I think you got your point across. I understand what you are saying, so ,hopefully, someone else will, too.
NightSoul ~ Good job! Not that I'm an expert.... But I liked it.
Kirk, Sorry about your news, and I'm sorry we've not been more supportive.
*giggling* ummm ... slug, thats Dee and Argyle. :-)
dee, sorry- you are not my type lol (gender is off <grin.>
just ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~` through to throw around a lil' angel dust * * * everything will get better. (((((HUGS))))))))
Harem~ don't really know whats goin on with all of you...I don't follow this soap opera too closely. But if you're leaving this site I hope youve found another place to post your work. if so, drop me a line some time so I can check it out. The power of your talent is truely inspirational.Warrior~Poet...robertg@towers.com Do not go gently into that good night Rage, Rage against the dying of the light Good luck to you my friend
Kirk~ I'm sending happy thoughts your way...things will get better...I think Angel had the right idea...({({(HUG)})}). Love and hope, Ali
Hello again to all my friends. I regret that I have nothing to post tonight, but I promise to do better when my brains have returned from their state of "mush". Thank you to all who emailed or called to check on me in the hospital, and thank you to those who thought so kindly of me that they kept me in their prayers. Some even blessed me with their kind thoughts when they posted on the Blender! Had I passed away, I would have gone famous and well loved! I promise to remember your kindness and return the same to you! Hoping to post for all of you again soon when my strenght and vision improves. Gary
Gary, so good to see you back! Everyone: thanks for the kind words. Don't fret too much on my behalf, as far as I can tell I'm in decent pretty shape. The headhunter I'm talking with Monday seems really good: Mo's used her twice, most recently just a few weeks ago, and got placed at a great joint with a salary not too far my own... and I have book-learnin' comp sci behind me and like 2 extra years experience! (To be fair, she tends to be a bit more of a motivated worker than me, and she picks things up very quickly.) So between a lot of severance, realizing I could even get unemployment insurance, 4 years of a retarded no-investment-except-401K financial plan that has all my money in a bank (given the recent NASDAQ, maybe that's retarded like a fox), and some ongoing freelance work, a lot of cards seem stacked in my favor.
Kirk I'm sorry to hear of the troubles that have been surrounding you of late. My prayers are with you that things will be worked out.
Scqueen, Sorry it took me so long to post back...it's been a crazy week with spring break and all going on here. Unfortunately, I cannot claim the poem that you adore. This has always been my email address. Hi to everyone else....Deevaa.... Beth
Warrior Poet were you planning on attributing that rather familiar rhyming couplet?
Stereophonics~ I loved 'A Minute Longer'...very nice. =) H. Dale~ 'Thoughts of the Lost' was heartbreaking...it was wonderfull...It made me think of something(or rather someone)that I thought I had long since forgot...so, thanks. Nightsoul~ 'Deja Vu'....Damn, that was amazing...I mean, *WOW*...your writing is truly beautiful...I am left in awe...=) Love and moonlight, Ali
tig2 da icechild: Yo, I'm feelin' you. Pac was bangin'. Best MC ever.
Hey crew.... Just got back from meeting Lanna/NIkki and her friends at the airport...it was a gas to meet her and her buddies Ian and Kim. We took in the butt end of the statue of Liberty, and then I took them to a Jersey diner.... The five hours flew...and I came away with a new idea...Hey Kev, she says hi, and sends a hug...Terry, she's sorry she missed you. And hi to all the Blender regs. It really is astounding to meet Net friends in the flesh... (and shhhhhhh....but Little Miss Giggling and Wiggling is actually a little shy (YES DEE...I MEAN YOU!) but the ferrets thawed her right out.... Gala
Dear Illbleed, Your poems were very though provoking. Metaphow and imagery along with irony if heart piercing! Keep up the great work. It's also very theraputic for the soul! Elizabeth G.
Well, my troubles ain't so bad in that I just secured the loveblender.com domain name for 9 years. ('Course I still gotta shell out for the server space, but you know.)
Riggs~ Sorry...dashed that off in the middle of something else, then it was the weekend....you know... Anyway my thanks to Dylan Thomas for ALL his inspiration.
To Kirk (the blender keeper) I am sure you are already aware of what you have here. But, I want to share my thoughts anyway. The loveblender is probably the most exciting thing in my life right now, and has been filling an ever present void. I had good and valid reasons to leave the blender, but the therapeutic effect that writing and submitting to the world via the blender is somehow overriding my reasons to leave. Not only to be able to write, but to relieve myself of past and present romantic haunts, throwing them onto the worlds back, appears to rid me of all the pains and sorrows completely. Also being able to sharing the joys and thrills of loves present and past, here on the blender, makes the joy so much greater so intense. Being able to receive feedback, and share with other writers is as great a thrill as the submissions page. I believe you have something here more therapeutic than anything science, medicine, or counseling has to offer. I know I am very new here, but I feel very owing to the love blender, to the writers, and to you. Sorry about your loss of job. I know that there is little I can do to help, but if I can, just say the word... Thanks Again.... Kirk.... .......
To Dark Angel ~ Glad to see that you have gotten out of the danger. Even though I don't know how, or why, or what, or when, or where, and I am on the outside looking in.... If there is anything I can do to help in anyway... consider it done. ~ Harem ~
Ti Si Ta Samo tebe zelim da dodirujem, Ti si sve sto trebam ja. Moju ljubav cuvam za tebe, Jer,ti si za mene ta. Samo sa tobom mogu srecu da nadjem ja, Ti unosis radost u srce, u tebi je ljubav sva. Samo uz tebe srecan sam znaj, Jedina si koju volim. Jedina, ti si ta. Ta koju zelim srcem celim, Ta koju volim, Za koju se molim, i zelim zauvek Da ljubim je ja. Pruzi mi ruku, jer ja ne mogu Kroz ovaj zivot dalje sam, Bez tebe tu je moj kraj, Samo tebe voleti mogu I samo uz tebe ziveti znaj. Samo sa tobom mogu Srecu da nadjem ja. Ti jedina si koju volim. Jedina, ti si ta.
Dark Angel~ So glad to have you back...you have been sorely missed...my thoughts are still with you, friend...=) TornToPieces~ 'Kaleidoscope' was brillant...it stuck a chord somewhere deep inside my heart...made me think of the past, my past...it reminded me of someone...anyway, it was wonderfull...thank you for sharing it! Love and stardust, Ali
Zero #1~ 'Inside of Black and White' was very good...I enjoyed it very much...glad to see you back around, again...=) Love and sunsets, Ali
Gala~ 'The Healing That Is Touch'...it was beautiful...=) Harem~ I'm happy that you aren't leaving! Yay! Love and shooting stars, Ali
OK, I've got a core idea, anyone want to help pad it out a little. Kirk and Mo are getting married in July (I think?). I'm working on a painting, under Kirks instructions it will be blue.... so what else can we do from here? I think we should have some sort of blender celebration.... maybe something like, I dunno, poetry/prose dedicated to palm-pilot love, or geek boy meets geeks girl, or..... starbucks lovers, or.... I don't want to say weddings, or marriage, Kirk and Mo are unique people, we need something unique to do them justice..... anyone got any good ideas? take care of your hearts, dee
Gala, posting 'Lovers at the airport' and then telling me not to read it just wasn't fair!! You KNEW I'd read it, and you KNEW you'd make me cry, and you KNEW I'd remember letting Argyle walk through the customs gate........ ahh... he was smelling of 'obsession' from the duty free counter, and we both had tears in our eyes, and we both kept whispering not to cry..... I made it out as far as the car before the tears spilt over. Chris, I enjoyed 'this morning'... beautiful flow. ..... umm.... the poem was 'tilt' ... the author, I can't recall the name, but I thought it was Misti undercover... freebird? Maybe. I loved the fractured-ness (new word?) of the images, like a montage. Nice. Echolocation, its taken me some time to build up the courage to triolet, ... and your two attempts made me bury mine again! *grin* Take care of your hearts, dee
Elizabeth..thanks for all the positive feedback. I've been reading from the love blender for well over a year now. I've always meant to submit my own material but always shy away from letting others read. I guess i hold it has my own personal way of venting and keeping myself sane. Especially now since i moved across the country to be with my boyfriend...transferred colleges..etc. Only to find out that he cheated on me and "doesn't love me anymore" sucks..oh well...i'm coping..everyone has sob stories..but i'd like to say that even though y ou don't know me..i've come to love reading material here..especially from the regulars. At times it's like reading an insight into your own emotions and mind..so much it often brings me to tears. It's as though just by reading someone else's thoughts you can feel their frustration, longing, anger, and love. Soooo, to everyone who writes here, thanks so much for helping me live vicariously through your emotions, and often helping me to deal with my own personal demons. Have a great and beautiful day!
(TOSSING TISSUE BOX AT DEE's HEAD) I Told you not to read it, and if i hadn't, you'd have strangled me...
Thanks, Dee... Actually, Misti wants me to tell everyone that she isn't behind any of the recent submissions. She feels quite strongly about taking an extended leave of absence from the Blender. I disagree with her, but, hey, no one argues with Misti.
Thanks Deevaa, no I'm not Misti. just something unusual going on in my life I wanted to write about and it sort of popped out that way as well. Oh yes, Congratulations on your engagement as well.
actually, the style in 'tilt' reminded me of our long lost little zoe.... which I guess is somewhat similar to Misti's in some lights.
To Ali ~ Thank you so much for the cheer of approval. Somehow I picture you as a cheerleader with pom poms and a big smile. ~~~~~ To Echolocation ~ I really appreciate the kind words you shared with me, and your supportive sharing. You made me feel special ~~~~~ ~ Harem ~ ...
Zero--- I'm glad to see you've come back to visit the Blender again. I hope you keep writing, even if you don't post everything. Thanks for introducing me to this site. It's become my refuge for thinking. If you ever want to know how I'm feeling, just make a visit here, and you will probobly find out! Happy writing!!! :)
Ali - Glad you liked Kaleidoscope ! ! ! Your bump to it was great... I enjoyed reading it. You are quite talented in your writing. TTP... ..
Harem~ Oh, my! Your poems were amazing...they truly touched my heart...I cannot say enough about them, except to say that they were, indeed, wonderfull...Thank you ever so much for sharing them...=) Dark Angel~ 'Memories of Nashville' was astounding...your imagery was beautiful...very nice, indeed! =) Love and wonder, Ali
Hey All... Thanks Ali...that one needed to be written... Dee...what about a mosaic/stained glass/patchwork effect? The Blender is so many different facets.... Gala
I am trying to find a poem a friend e-mailed me several months ago, A season, a reason a lifetime, It starts out : People come into our lives for a season,a reason, or lifetime, it was very good, I hope you can help me with this. Thanks
To - Sammie - I think that poem is in Bluemountain web site.
Anonymous~ That journal entry...wow...I have felt that before...I have felt that way...It is good to know that someone else has also felt those things, too...thanks for sharing...=) Harem~ 'Sweet Release' was great...your writing is wonderfull! And, yeah, I do smile a lot! Love and light, Ali
Akash; 'Just a Thought,' was wonderful writing, I loved it. SCQueen; 'Aldente,' made me hungry..mmmm. Good to see you writing again. Are you an Auntie yet? Deevaa; I haven't had the chance to say, "Congratulations!" bk
BK ~ since you asked...I became an Auntie on Feb 26th. My sister had a big boy! 9lbs. 11 oz. 22 1/2 in. long. His name is Sawyer Ian Wilson. He was just a month old, and I was in Austin March 20th - 26th, which is why I haven't posted. He is the sweetest baby. I really enjoyed my trip! Thanks for asking :-) (Yes, I'm very proud) Shall I email photos???
Yes Dee, they (Kirk and Mo) can be 'Earth Bound':) hehehe...wellllllll, i think it's cute,specially beings i don't think Kirk believes much in a 'here in after'...so Earth Bound fits. Kirk~ I've been reading of your troubles. Whatever happened to the idea of promotional items such as t-shirts, hats etc.? You won't get rich, we will have something a bit more to connect to these pages, and the sales can help you pay for your server space. Will not take a real big first time investment I dont think...especially if you take pre-orders, payment up front. Put me in for two t-shirts...one small for Bran...one med. for me...and a cap for my camera man;)
Gala, Angel... I wasn't really meaning ideas for the painting, I was thinking poetry wise, like that maybe we blenderites should write something along a theme to honour Kirk and Mo's wedding.... ya know? I'll paint something anyways, but shouldn't we have some sort of poetry/prose thing going?
Kirk; You know Angel might have something there. Loveblender would make a great T-shirt for summer wear with the blender and hearts on it, tastefuly done. I would be wearing one for sure...lol and be giving them to all my friends too...HA Deevaa and Gala; Well wedding poems would work wouldn't they? Though I've never tried those, I bet we all could come up with lots of variations. What issue will they be going in and when do we start? bk
damn my spelling to hell!!! in 'the Dreamtime' I wrote "Last night, you where next to me" where should read were.... of course.... deevaa = ditz
This is Erin Cantwell and i recently put a poem called DC by Thomas on this web site and I was wondering if you could delete my last name from the site and just put Erin. If not that's ok. Thanks for your time. Erin Cantwell jscantwell@tconl.com
My Best Friend I had just been home about 2 weeks. I really wasn't looking for anyone. Just someone to chat with for a while. Then you came into my life. I think we chatted most of the night. For the next two weeks you were always there. I wasn't really feeling special, The night you came into my life. That was the night my life began again. I felt like you were holding my hand. You listened to me tell my story. You understood what I was going through. You told me things about yourself. I haven't laughed so hard in a very long time. We continue to chat and things are going great. You have been on my mind more then anyone ever has. I can't wait for summer to get here. We will go camping and fishing together. I can't wait to outfish you. The long walks we will take together. Just being together talking and laughing. Those are a few of the special things, I am looking forward to. You have become so important to me. I will always love you for just being you. You are the best friend I have ever had.
Hey SCQueen; You should put the picture on Friends and Family and let us all see the baby. That would be great! bk
To ~ BK ~ From ~ Akash. Thanks a lot. I am going to India for my annual vacation and also for my brother's wedding in the beautiful city of Pune. I don't know if I would get the time to surf the net or write anything during this time which means I would have to do catch up with all the submissions after I am back from my trip. Meanwhile, I wish you and all Blenderites the very best and happy writing.
Angel~ I loved 'Solid Ground', it was beautiful...just beautiful! Tara~ 'Moving Bones' was heartbreaking...it was written very well...I liked it very much...=) Love and dreams, Ali
Akash, Were in India are you from? I love India with all my heart! I lived there for awhile. In Landour, and in New Delhi. I want to go back and visit soon, but I doubt I will get the chance due to college. I wish your brother well in his marriage. For now, Karis
Kind of landed here by accident looking for - and honest to god i am not kidding - a particular type of swedish blender that my sister wants for a graduation present from culinary school. I just want to say that i really enjoyed reading some of the work you all have posted. I kind of have a vested interest in these things, my father is the head of the english department at Boston College. I told him to log on an check some of your things out. I have to say that i have never had as much appreciation for poetry as my parents, and I really have never been a fan of love poetry (being as that i am a completely insensitive male so says my ex-girlfriend)BUT, i really liked some of the lighter works, especially one called Atomic Fireball. Great use of language and let me tell you, i don't think a poem has ever made me break a sweat and actually be willing to give up a limb to meet a poet like whoever that poet is. just thought i'd put my two cents in...i'll stop by once and a while to check you all out take care and keep writing!!! steve
P.S. I think I'd like to meet harem too. You words make you sound absolutely incredible. I know that sounds strange, but the impression I get of you from something as inane as sentence structure makes me get weak thinking about what you must really be like. I wish the women I knew could express themselves like some of you can... stop hiding yourselves!!! steve (incase anyone is wondering, 29 bond broker, manhattan and single-never hurts to try to access all avenues!!!!)
Hey Kenny!! I know it is a weird question but could you please tell if you are female or male??? I have read both of your poems and I think they are wonderful. I really want to know if they were adressed to a man or a woman......h. ps: keep on writing..I am waiting for the next.
h. Well actually I'm female. Thanks for the kind words. I don't write much, but maybe I'll write more now you've given me a bit more confidence.
Mirabeau ~ I've missed you so... Your latest is so very real. And Madison ~ I thought about you last week when I was visiting in Austin. Do you live in the city? You write so much about the beach I wasn't sure where you were located. I also love your last submission.
squeen – wish I’d known you were in town, visiting your sister, right? I live more to the hill country nearby Austin, not in the city, and spend as much time as I can at the ocean or lake – love the water (and mountains). We were just at Lake Austin earlier this week checking out some windsurf spots (Windy Point) and at the beach over the weekend, which sparked the jellyfish poem. It’s not about a man-of-war at all, but symbolizes a deeper meaning of a personal experience. I’m glad you enjoyed it and hope it made some kind of sense to you. - Madi
two boo-boo's. I meant scqueen and I meant Lake Travis.
Thank you, ALI for your kind remarks on 'Solid Ground'...I havn't written much lately because I have been so busy, so nice to get an encouraging remark. I will have to make time to read some this weekend...Whew.... gonna be hard ,'SPRING BREAK', but I'll try. Dee, Ive been meaning to email you...need to talk to you. Hope email is the same. Will try to take care of that this weekend too.
Madi ~ yes, visiting my sister and her new baby. We actually didn't leave the house much but it was so relaxing. She lives in N. Austin on Avenue H. She was Caroline Brock, now Wilson. I know Austin's big, but she's been there awhile. I know I can't stay away for long, so I'll email you next time before I come out :-)
To ~ Karis - From - Akash. Hello Karis - I was born in the East, very close to Calcutta - but lived all my life in the south, in Hyderabad, Capital of A.P. State. I have been to New Delhi a number of times on my way to Rajasthan, the desert state of India, visiting the Moghul era palaces and forts. I am going after almost a year and half and really looking forward to it. In fact today is my last day at work before I take off for a 20 hour flight to India. Wohooo....it would be one hell of a time in the melting heat. Have a good one.
Mirabeau~ 'Stumbling of the Heart' was so very beautiful...I always, always love your work...=) Harem~ 'The Tease' was great! I was not expecting an alarm clock...awesome! Love and life, Ali
Angel, it is weekend here already.... *sits by her mail box* (deevaa@paradise.net.nz)
Hey Kenny Thank you for that quick reply. I must say that i really like the "sound" and language of your two poems. It sounds stupid but I also want to say that the content of "The Garden of the Imagination" was so familiar to me that I nearly thought it was written by someone I know well. Some phrases in "Light" were also familiar, but that must be pure coincidence or my imagination. Please keep on putting your heart into words....h. ps: I would really appreciate your feedback on my poems.
I don't know really what to put or what to say, but this is a poem i made up... What can I say? Poems are just too blahzay. Your work all day For little or no pay Cause I can't think of what to say Cause my head is stuck with hay I rather go outside and play Then write a poem that is gay There must be a better way To pull a big fat A. This is a poem that I made up for school. P.S. The poems that I just read in this web site are never good. I hope someday I can be like them.
I don't know really what to put or what to say, but this is a poem i made up... What can I say? Poems are just too blahzay. You work all day For little or no pay Cause I can't think of what to say Cause my head is stuck with hay I rather go outside and play Then write a poem that is gay There must be a better way To pull a big fat A. This is a poem that I made up for school. P.S. The poems that I just read in this web site are never good. I hope someday I can be like them.
Crystal Honey? Maybe when you've learned to READ dear...this page is clearly marked for "comments"...poetry goes elsewhere. Have a nice day.
To the soul's desires The body listens What the flesh requires Keeps the heart imprisoned What the spirit seeks The mind will follow When the body speaks All else is hollow -DM
You wanna be like a poem? hehehe, is that a slushy romantic poem or a angst ridden full of fight poem? *grin*
*sigh* unrequited love sucks
Actually it't quite lovely but it just hurts like hell..LOL bk
Thank you for the compliments. They're nice to hear! As for the familiar part - well maybe the world isn't such a large place after all. It's sort of comforting knowing someone else feels the same way as you do somewhere isn't it? I've followed your work since you first started, so I was even more flattered when you showed an interest in mine. You have a very honest style. Very simple. Very beautiful. Thanks for the support. Look forward to you next submission. Kenny From: h. Date: 30 March 2001 Hey Kenny Thank you for that quick reply. I must say that i really like the "sound" and language of your two poems. It sounds stupid but I also want to say that the content of "The Garden of the Imagination" was so familiar to me that I nearly thought it was written by someone I know well. Some phrases in "Light" were also familiar, but that must be pure coincidence or my imagination. Please keep on putting your heart into words....h. ps: I would really appreciate your feedback on my poems.
Happy Birthday Kirk! Enjoy :-)
Buffalo~ 'The Storm' was truly amazing...wonderfull work, I enjoyed it very much...keep posting here, will you? Love and smiles, Ali
Kirk~ Happy Birthday!!!! =) Love and best wishes, Ali
Happy Birthday Kirk! *grin* I actually had to head over to your blog to check it was actually your b/day... here in NZ it is April 1st and since I'd seen no post saying it was your birthday I thought it might be some trick to see how many people would follow...... I'm trusting huh? I hope your weight loss routine allows for cake on birthdays! dee
kirk- best wishes for a very happy birthday and MANY happy returns...
Kirk~ Hope your day was a great one. Congrats Big Kahuna! t.
Kirk; 27 spanks and one to grow on...LOL Hope you enjoyed them all...lol. bk
h: 2.40am is simply beautiful.