Gala, ohhh pleeeeeeeease!! it wasn't even a week ago you came to his very board all draped in lilic chiffon getting all breathless with smouldering.... and don't think I don't know about your email habit... dee
gala...of course you've flirted...um...i mean, of course you've never flirted :) dee...*sigh*...shush... nikki...thanks for the liking girl slumber parties bring back creepy awful scarring memories of me being the little bro/guinea pig/victim and my big sis and her friends being evil tickling makeup-bestowing sadistic giggling freak-girls...*purging thoughts*...*shivering*... gup
Who's got ICQ or IM? Who wants to talk to me when they are bored??? :-) If so, My IM name is KiwiNinjaG and my ICQ number is 72450323 yeah. ;-)
just a funny little fact I heard on the news tonight... the number of sheep per head of population in NZ is dropping.... we only have 12.4 sheep per person now... how will we cope? dee
back to that sheep thing... ha.. who knew.... how many people fell asleep counting them do ya reakon?
Gala 'Funny Bone'...as usual, wisdom wrapped in a word blanket. Your lessons teach much. guppy 'times ten'...I wish I could say the real stuff like that even half as well... Kiwi 'red ink'...very very good 'to be both your reality and your dream'...God what a line... nikki As always you find the right word at the right time to make me feel good. 'Words' was indeed incredible as others have said. And 'Old Green Sheets'? WoW, I felt the heat...and now I am blushing... Michael 'Love Another' is about as sad and bittersweet as any human can take. Your catharsis is evolving and I hope writing that helps put closure in your heart and not just on the screen. And finally that brings me to: Sandi Thank you...I do not know why it is hard for me to hear the very same words I have shouted to the world about you, echoed back about me. But as always when they come from you they thrill me. I love you which grounds me. And you loving me lets me fly into the heavens...Thank You xoxoxo terry (a little embarrassed but wearing a big silly smile)
WOW A girl goes away for the night... Here I come back and I am marrying the Guppy and sneaking him into some slumber party...lol. I am sooooooo there. I will even get a tattoo with Misti. But I don't eat Chinese. And we have to do both. Slumber party AND Blender party. Quite awesome I'd say. WOOHOO!!! Off to read the new subs.
Michael~"Love Another", was tooooooooooo deep...two thumbs up:)
Nikki~"Your Love", was an eye-opener...and yes, 'green sheets' can be changed.:)
I'm behind on my reading again, guys. You all write SO much! But Sarah, just gotta say that "Pigtails" is terrific. Thanks.
Hello all you fascinating Blenderites! The beginning of another fabulous month has rolled around, my writer's block seems to have taken a vacation, along with quite a few people from work, and my insomnia has seemingly decided that I have had a long enough break! Thank you guys for your comments on 'Words' and 'Green Sheets'. As always, I was unsure of how they would be received, but it seems that I didn't do too much damage. (Am I the only one who doubts the things they write?) On to the new stuff! Mandy--I like 'Wanted:Experience' It reminds me of the position credit cards put you in when you are first starting out. Want credit? You have no credit. How do I get credit to get more credit when you won't give me any? LOL. (Need sleep? Yeah) Angel-- 'Many Loves Ago' is so sweet. We see things the same alot. Hmmm Gala--You give me shivers...I swear, everything you've written lately just seems to touch off those teeny tiny shivers that tell me I've been here before...good writing (like you need me to say that!) Michael--in reading 'Oragami' it looks as though you are quieting a little. I hope so, because energy is a good thing, but too much can overload the breaker, you know? Well, that's it for me now, folks. Happy writing, or sad writing, whichever it is you are doing, but love only as you know how!....nikki
Gala, Oh Great One... I love the latest! :-) I wanna be like you when I grow up. :-P
Thank's Terry, for your comment. Means a lot. :-)
Gala..thanks!for the thoughts...terry...thank you too
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS HAPPY ENDINGS.
well...'no such thing as happy endings'...that's a rather sad and discouraging thought. I think I'll stay wrapped in my fantasy world, then, becaause at least there, my happy ending is a reality. :)
Gup--'fieldtrip to dark' is great...I especially like the lines...that death itself, on who's hallowed ground i dance, would lend itself to truth...it just reached out and knocked me off my feet... Kev--Your road work is exceptional. I can't decide if I like 'Stars in the Sky' or 'Excitement' better, though. Why do youhave to make it so tough to choose? Of course, who said I have to choose. Don't worry, this flaky insomniac is going to lay down and stare at the ceiling, hoping for the sand man to be kind to me tonight. Happy dreamings, love bugs!...nikki (who will eventually pass out and leave everyone alone!)
Guppy, I think that Field Trip to the Dark, was absolutely the most beautiful poem I have read. The tears have yet to stop. Tara
Kevin~"Exitement", was a sweet one :)
Nikki~ Props for *Fire*! I love it, 'specially the ending.
Kevin ~ You rule man. I want to learn your art. Gimme more. =P Nikki ~ Preach to me! Halleleujah. All ~ I don't think that's my angel Evangeline. I'm hoping not anyway. She said she's not going to use that name here anymore. guppy ~ I see echos "fieldtrip to dark". They are very pleasant. It seems "inventing the vent" is meant to tell me to shut up and lose quietly. If so, it's right. But you don't know the whole story, so you don't know why I fought. And why I lose. And why it's alright. Misti ~ Your work is like a cool breeze on a hot day in the open prairie. Brings a little smile to my face. Zak ~ Been there. I keep the t-shirt and it's got Ren and Stimpy on it saying Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy. Good luck waiting for that day.
Kevin ~ Thanks for the poem. The words don't write themselves. The words are the me I haven't always met yet. Because the I that matters most, the I of now, I don't exist until I think. And the best way for me to think is to write it down. And I'm damn happy to meet me. And I'm damn happy to meet the ghost of everyone here.
Michael - your last poem "Letting Go" really shakes up the page in the best of ways, I found it captivating.
Michael, e-mail me wouldya? kirk@alienbill.com. I have a question about one of your poems.
Oh man...first a poem from my fairy godkid saying she hates me name, due to an evil Lisa in her past...and now one written by someone who makes me wish I was Elvis' daughter... Hey Hank---Lisa Marie...exqusitely done...wonder if I can get my middle name changed.... Gala heavy on the sighs, and pea green with all sorts of envy
Gala ~ "What I Would Do" *jumping uo and down* I liked that one A LOT! Guppy ~ "fieldtrip to dark" Awesome Imagery My 2 cents for now -Jenna-
Kevin~ I liked "excitment" how adorable. :-) Angel~ Thank's for the mail :-)
Paul -- hope you enjoyed Ringo.. I think his best work is Thomas the Tank Engine... hehehehe
Madison ~ Gracias. I'm not sad anymore. Weird eh? I woke up crying for the past mornings. I guess I'm done with this again. So you going to get some poor guy and circle him with women? =p Nikki ~ Can we see some of the art? Sarah ~ Um. "Silent Scream". Try screaming. Loud. I find it usually helps. At worst, sing along with a song at the top of your voice. Michael
LYNDSAY ~ I think we can love too much. I think some people have this cup of love. And if you overfill it, the love will just spill over the sides and they won't be able to take it and they'll feel smothered. But I don't know anything for sure. I'm just a novice at this, who has really paid attention to other people's failures and successes.
Angel ~ everyone's telling me that love happens without proclmation. What happens when you never really had more than words and phone calls? That's why I won't do anything long distance anymore. Misti ~ you know what they say about Texas Peaches right? They're sour. =P Hopefully Chris likes sour. Hank ~ I think that hands are one of the most expressive body parts. People speak through their hands better than they do with their mouths.
Guppy ~ I just wanted to say that "a thousand words" that you wrote a long time ago is one my favorites from here. It inspired me to post.
Michael, The peaches in Fredericksburg, Texas are the sweetest peaches in the world. So bite me! Ha! No offense, hombre, but it sounds to me like you've got yourself a bad case of sour grapes.
Michael--my writing is my art :)...and while long distance relationships have their low points, don't knock 'em so hard. I know of a few people who are in them (pointed looks at a couple of her dear Blenderite friends) and of course, I happen to be in one myself. Which for the most part, I am happy with, but I can't WAIT until I am finally with my love. ~sigh~ in love....sleepy...and missing that man like I never thought would be possible....
Misti--Great way to start the month. I love 'Syndesis'. and the Peaches one is good too, although, I have to say that while they might be a sweet and preferred fruit, I don't particularly like them, other than to look at. The fuzz kind of puts me off eating them. Hank--great one with Lisa Marie...I love hands..very important to me....of course, I think that I already went there before. Angel, Michael, and anyone else I missed..also great starts for the first month of the summer. Talk at you all later..and have a great weekend... Terry...e-mail to follow later on tonight :)
Kim Wu ~ You GO GIRL! He's crazy and dumb anyway.
Misti ~ Sour grapes eh, senora (You seem committed to Chris in spirit if not law). I have a talent. I'm not Jesus, but I can turn water into Whine. Call me a negative person, but the water in that half-empty glass is evaporating because of the Texas heat. On the other hand, you ever done grapefruit juice and then cran-apple? The cran apple is AWESOMELY sweet when you do that. And besides I'm too old for candy. I want a meal. Nikki ~ The problem with long distance anything is that I can't read silence. And I can't understand what long pauses mean either. And I've heard too many of both. Terry ~ I just wanted to thank you for listening, and for your work. I read yours and know I'm not the only lonely guy out here who has felt this mess. Though there aren't many of us I'm afraid. Kevin's too damn blissfull for my taste sometimes. =p Happy is fine. Content is good. Blissful is a bit more than I can stomach.
Michael~long distance relationships are extremely hard to maintain, but not impossible...what i meant by 'proclaim' in my newest poem, 'Translation', was that when two people are truly in love with each other, they need not say a word...it will show in their face, their voice and their whole demeanor will ooze that love to others... and everybody around them will be effected by it...the love will spill out to all those around them...when a couple in love walks through a park arm in arm, head on shoulder, hand on tush, eyes aglow, smiles on their faces...the world reacts quite differently to this desirable scene...the world reacts positively...when two people are truly in love and it shows through their body language, it is not only recognized by those around them but also encouraged and thus, the relationship is enhanced (smile and the world will smile back at you :) I am so sorry for your recent heartache and you must know that we all have been there, but some of us aren't there now and are 'blissful' and that is really grand. Letting go is the hardest part but the beginning of your return to 'Bliss'...
Michael, Speaking as someone who KNOWS, I'd have to say that Misti is anything but sour. She's every bit as sweet as those oft-discussed peaches. She's a lot of good things. That's why I love her--she's nuanced. Cynicism can be earned just like anything else. And we've earned what we have; we've both come a long way to find each other. Writers should write of what they know, and that is what we know...
Comment on May's ramble ....wow...right on. I am saving a copy for my man in case he returns. (sigh) Such insight learned through hard experience, thankyou for sharing.
Nikki- thanks for your sweet and kind words. Do I owe you E? Michael- (COMMENT EDITED - I was going to say something else until I noticed this morning's Board) The words here, these emoting electrons are no ghosts... Print them out and they are quite tangible... Let them seep into you and soon you are relating to the PERSON who wrote them. That is the perspective I always try to keep. And er, "too damn blissful"?? I don't think so... You have no idea of the loneliness, the ache, and sometimes the alienation BEHIND some of my more wistful expressions lately. But if I spent all my time kvetching about what's MISSING from my life (and there is much that I'd love to have that I DON'T), I might miss out on what there is to be happy about. I would wager that there is plenty around YOU to delight in as well. Kiwi- thank you for your kind words on "Excitement." The poem wasn't really an afterthought... It WAS, in fact, how I try to look at each day - as a harbinger of fresh opportunities to find ways of expressing, and being IN, love... Lastly (for now, until I finish cogitating on everyone's work), a heart-felt HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Angel, and to Katie if she is out there. I've known Angel for quite some time, and I for one am VERY pleased to see that she is so much in love... and loved... YOU GO GIRL! k
Smile@Kevin
Angel ~ I've been pretty jaded and negative on the board with my poetry I'm sure. I'm not that person 16 hours a day. Just the 3 I post. Misti and Chris ~ I'm getting Texas peach joke from an old GI Joe episode. I don't know if you've seen it and it's hard to explain anyway. I think Misti has a beautiful spirit and I think you and her make awesome poetry together. In fact, of the poem's I've saved from the blender Misti's and yours together outnumbered everyone else. Not that yours plural are better (though it's an excellent body of work), just closer to how I feel sometimes. Thanks for sharing this love with us. March: If I Could Meet You Tonight in Vegas by Chris April: Renegade by Misti April: Superstitions and Reasons to Run by Misti May: "Look At Me Ma" by Terry Kev ~ I'm sorry. I've been a pretty negative guy lately. Too much time spent with keyboard. I'm fixing that though. I'm going to go Megs on the board here. Hopefully I don't get ripped apart for it. But things are actually really looking up for me. It's just that everything is happening all at once. It's messing me up actually. Zero to Hero in 3 months. I'd been wearing this invisible look that says my woman just stepped out for some coffee for years and I didn't even know it but the other ladies sure did. I finally just let go a couple weeks before "Words" and I've got more social engagements than I know what to do with. And then she sets me off accidentally, and I don't know what to do or how to feel about it. "Love the one you're with." - Stephen Stills. An open wound that get reopened too soon. I'm going to a paintball session with Jaime (with the long distance boyfriend) and 60 other people I don't know as a friend. (I want all the friends I can get) I'm going to help the ShowMe crowd move, and then go dancing with them tonight if I have the energy. And Brilliant Becky is there. She's bright in every sense of the word. She BEAMS. I don't know a better way to say it. At everyone, including me. I can't tell for sure if she likes me or not, but just watching her is fun. I've got a date on Tuesday. With Paper. Who admires my poetry. Who works with me. And is also very pretty. And sweet. And wants to jump out of a plane with me. It's just that my muse is wired directly into my pleasure/pain center in my brain. And sometimes I can't tell the difference between pleasure and pain when I think about her. And I can't choose. Not used to choices. But if I seem too down here, sorry. There's context that is missing from words. Context you don't get unless you see someone in the flesh. I am the words. I am also the flesh and bone that surrounds them and makes these words more than words. Yin and Yang. I'm actually pretty damn happy half the time. You just can't see it. I'm beautiful and I know it and so do more women than I know what to do with right now. I'm not a player yet. Don't really want to be. Just want to meet Miss Damn Happy to See Me Every Day. Anyway it's all "Sliding Doors". Gwyneth is the bomb. And it's all good. Because -- after all, it IS LOVE only. Even mutual. Rocket fuel and just no car. And she's got a great car. Why buy a Jaguar? Of course she's pissed as hell at me. I make a complicated thing like marriage to a guy she loves seriously and well even more complicated with her feelings for me. I'm going to be such a heartbreaker I just know it. The bad guy. I'm starting to enjoy it and that worries me. Be careful what you wish for. I don't really have the right to whine when there's this much possibility. Michael (wondering how he's going to get the energy to help all these women have a fun time)
Terry ~ by the way, I don't know if I said it before but. May: Baby I'm Tired: by Terry is one of my favorites too. Shower, shave, dress, drive, and smile at a cute friend girl in 15 minutes? You bet. Michael
Hmmm...going "Megs" eh Micheal? Hopefully I am not the only one associated with completely shooting off about personal matters. "Lisa Marie" is an awesome poem...even if it is 'that name' *grin* Kev- your last few are beautiful. I need a road trip I think. LOL. Oh and Misti- I loved Syndesis. Happy poems suit you. *grin*
And Micheal? "I'm beautiful and I know it and so do more woman than..." I would hate to misquote but whoa ego? Is there enough room for the swelled head in this Blender Board? *small smile* That was a tad much wasn't it?
AND lastly (sorry Kirk) Happy Birthday Angel!!!! YAY!!! "Happy Birthday to You..."
Madison - "White hot" is. Your poetry is so rich in imagery. I am consumingly envious of it--all I do is words and thoughts, and I would kill to be a sensory writer like you. Can you bottle it and sell me some? *smile*
The June issue is here- it's even vaguely close to ontime! Thanks to Galadrial for a neat guest ramble.
Oh kirk----Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fairy Godmother who knows all- *grin* Your ramble=divine and perfect and yes...startlingly appropriate at this time. You got it right on the nose honey!!! Congrats to the front pagers cause it was an AWESOME month. I think this month's poems captured the beginning of summer perfectly...and those selected should be proud. Anyways...I better stop dominating this darn comment board...
Megs~ Thanks, chica! You played a pivotal role in my happiness with your phenomenal Piscean intuition! I still can't believe how CLUELESS I was in the beginning! I hope things are lookin' up for ya! billy boy! you the man! candyman and dope fiend~ congrats! keep writin'! Chris~ With you, everyday is the Fourth of July, sweetheart! I can't wait to send ya some sparklers and Black Cats!!! xxxxxxxxxxx your goodest girl xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Oh my...I just read the new Ramble...and Gala...I won't hunt you down with a pitchfork...not my style :) But I will say that it brought tears to my eyes. I wonder if you would mind if I printed it off....cuz the two men I work with are forever asking me what women want...and I think you worded it perfectly. Thanks FGM!
Kirk!! Thank you, Thank you Thank you for thinking that 'Farewell to the Past' was good enough for the Front page. I am honored. And way ecstatic, by the way. Too cool! And congratulations to every one else who made the front page too! bouncing around the room....nikki
ok...so I think the conversation moved on about too much bliss.....but I wasn't aware there was such a thing....hmmmm...i'll have to think long and hard about that one..NOT....BLISS is good...(dancing happilly around, cuz even when Imiss him, I'm still so much in love) And Kev--I think you do owe me E...actually, I'm pretty sure of it... :) I would just like to say, that I first came here at the suggestion of a friend who is currently out of the loop (chuckling softly) and I bless the day I put that stupid ad online and he started writing to me and got me to come here. Thanks Chris! I love you guys and gals (even the long-winded ones....cuz I get like that myself sometimes) and Megs..you aren't the only one that airs personal concerns...I do it too! off to smoke and further ruin my chances at ever being a marathon runner....nikki
ok..I know I should try to do this all at once....(peeking at Kirk) Kim Wu--You amaze me with your ability to turn hardships into the writing that you produce. Keep it up, girl! Megs--I have always gotten my hair chopped off in the middle of a crisis...I like 'Haircut', especially the last line. Angel--I'm not sure if I commented on 'Translation' or not, but I agree with it, and with your notes on the board about love being evident to others around us...~sigh~ Ok, I am really going this time...sheesh...stop trying to push me out the door... :)
Hey all, First my congrats to all the front pagers. Kirk you had the worst job imaginable given the quality and quantity of subs during May. And as always you captured some real gems, a few of which I missed the first go round. Gala, the ramble was amazing, and coupled with the one last month, prolly should be put in print somewhere that every person who even considers a relationship is forced to read. Michael, thank you for the comments about some of my stuff. You should really read Kev's writing a little closer though. Like all real poets, his words are layered and emotions like appreation speak louder than blissful...but then we color what we read with our own frame of reference don't we. Part of why so many of your words lately seem to capture bits and pieces of my growth... And I will hold my comments about the other great writing til later...this insomnia has given me one of those intense migraines that lie just behind the eyes and insists on beating a tune into my brain.... late, terry
Kirk~ I am so honored to be on the front page! Thank you for putting "Undertow" there. :-) I am one excited KiwiFruit.
Just read the June issue. I still feel out-classed here, but wow, what a thrill! Thanks, Kirk! And I'll keep my sour grapes whining to myself about all the GREAT poems NOT picked... But what about "you are" and "Goddess by Moonlight" and "The girl that you care about," and... and... and... OK, I'll shut up. And I am MOST grateful that it's not MY job to run the blender. Ooh, get it, run the blender? That's cute. Oh, you guys, I only have one more week of school to live through with my darling middle-schoolers, and then I'm FREE! And I'll have 2 1/2 months to be my own person and not a nagging, lecturing, detention-giving witch. Yippeee! (My seventh graders pronounce witch with a b.) Happy June, everyone. "...And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays." Oh, dear. I don't know the author. Sorry, folks.
Gala~ I liked your ramble.
whoa man rock on!!!!!!!! talk about a good surprise after a crappy week!!! danke danke danke danke danke kirk!!!!!!!! hows it feel to make someones day???????? as for everyone else....i love how you guys can set a mood with a poem and inspire someone else to do so....tis a wonderful thing to inspire someone. glad to be on a website with such stinking awesome people!!! sarahQ
Gala, hehe... I never knew that I said that enough to 'own' it -- last year I was famous for my giggle and my wiggle, I wonder what changed? I was also famous for my deevaa dance, but you've since brought that! <grin> Wonderful ramble, wonderful front page picks... dee
HMS- Wow, middle school? Like Matt Groening says, "the deepest pit of hell". tough time for younguns, hormones hitting 'wm like freight trains. Anyway, the two poems you ask about-- they are good works, but their a bit... I dunno, pastoral or something. Very idealized. Call me a cranky cynic (I was going to say old cynic, but lately I've been on a campaign to convince myself that 26 isn't old- long story) but I most appreciate works about romance of a more earthy sort...
Kirk--Youhad better convince yourself that 26 isn't old!!! It's coming up pretty quick for me, and I'll be damned if I'm getting old! :)
Forrest--You write some good 'rambles' as you put it. I really like them. Terry--you aren't the only one with a headache, bro. And just so everyone knows, 'Insomnia' is not about me being sad. I've accepted that sometimes, in love, there are bound to be times of loneliness, especially when I adore a man who lives almost 3,000 miles away. :) later, love bugs
Megs and Everyone ~ Instead of posting a long comment or sending an email I can't send to everyone, I made it a submission, called "I love the blender." Michael (moronic)
Kirk ~ thank you for the honor of bestowing first pageness for my work. Seriously I thank you for the appreciation. Unfortunately, "Shannon Sways" is the only thing I got from her. She didn't respond to my email asking her out on a date. I will simply call this "qutting while you're ahead." I hope I will produce more work that is good enough to make the front page. I hope that this will all die down and that I won't be feared, loathed, and ignored by so many. Michael (feeling blessed and validated by Kirkishness)
Terry and kevin ~ Kevin is good. Real good. So good I get jealous and wish I was as happy to be in love as he is. But I'm too negative right now. I don't know how to change that part of myself or grow more positive about this love I feel yet. It hurts. I want it to stop. I don't want it to stop. I want to be content. I don't want to be content. I'm conflicted. Yin and Yang. Together. And I shouldn't have taken it out on a comment on kevin's work which is excellent. I forget that the internet lacks the context. And that kevin and you don't know how much I like his work. Michael (sheepish)
Hey Megs..I loved the "New Haircute" poem. It made me laugh because I did the exact same thing 3 weeks ago, and it was because I thought I needed a change( but it was really because I was going through some stupid boy crisis.) Haha, maybe I went overboard considering that I cut about a FOOT off, but I llike it, same as what you said, playful and tousled. It must be a girl thing. Im sure yours looks great, Power to us women!!! Ashley Skye
Megs ~ I like haircute too. People seem to be trying to change when they change their haircut. I guess I need a haircut.
Kevin ~ if you would like for me to hear your story about your love, I would like to hear it.
Oh Michael.... A fairy godmother never makes dreams come true---that's Disney. What they really do is listen, suggest--and from time to time, sprinkle a bit of magic dust. Ask Kev, or Megs--or Dee and they will tell you that there is nothing magical about me at all... But in this life, I have known rare and fine folk who cared for and about me when they didn't have to. They were my fairy god parents---male and female---and I repay their kindness by being kind to others. Aside from love, kindness is the only magic we own. I didn't get all calm, wise and serene by living in a bubble. My life was ghastly at times---but I refused to accept defeat---or other people's ideas of who I was supposed to be. So facing 40 on October 1st, I have my own life. But I paid for it. And will always pay for my choices... so I offer you this...if you want attention, you might have better luck with a whisper than a bellow. Take care dear. Gala
Hank, Sheli--'Gravediggers' and 'Pain' are incredible. Keep it up. Michael--check your e-mail.. note to self: need to go out more often...no one is around online on saturday night... :)
Nikki ~ I'm working on a response. I won't have it done until tomorrow as I'm going to pass out soon. Gala ~ I whisper something so quietly it can't be heard. Thanks for the advice though. I guess I come on too strong. Michael
*SMILE* *SMILE* SMILE* Front page is reallllllll nice and loved, did i say LOVED your ramble GALA! Congratulations everyone!!! Thank you, Nikki for your kind remarks on "Translation"
Starting waaaaaaay up there with Misti- Too bad my Piscean intuition was so incredibly off with the current object of my affections but...I am glad it brought happiness to your much deserving self. *blows a kiss* Gala- Actually I do think you are a bit magical. I mean a fairty godmother who provides poems, peeps, comforting phone calls, and BUBBLES? There has to be some magic there...I love ya no matter...and I printed out your lil ramble and posted it at work...hehe. Maybe some one will read it... Ash- I cut of soooooo much hair too. I wish I had a scanner so we could compare cuts. I love it. And he DID compliment me on it...so...maybe it wasn't so bad. And thanks to whomever else complimented me on that silly lil piece. Just being "playful" (it goes with the cut)
And one last to Micheal- (especially since I was the only one who got mentioned by name *blushes*) Maybe I should have done this in a private email but hell I am off to work so... WOW I read the whole thing and here is my reaction. Sort of. You shouldn't leave the Blender because...well...you just shouldn't. Venting is fine every lil bit or so (as you have mentioned- I have done it) and it seems everyone here will cut you off when necessary. I didn't mean to insult you by calling down that comment but to me it sounded a bit ego-ish and I am down on men ANYWAYS right now *grin* I wouldn't even mind being friends cause everyone needs a good friend. And you're right on the money about one thing. You need to be loved. I need to be loved. We all do...and ghosts or poems or rants or rambles aside maybe...a lil bit of love and understanding is what we are looking for here. Courtesy of Kirk. Megs
Terry- thank you for reading the spaces as well as the words. That is a talent that serves one well where the emoting is done in the flesh, not just in the Web we all weave... Michael- I have to think some more about exactly what needs to be said... Just know that I am not offended by anything you said. I think I understand that what I have written just happened to intersect your crosshairs at an imopportune time. Congrats on your front-page selection. Gala- It continues to astonish me how YOU are astonished by your adoring public... You are beyond any superlative that borders my thinking at this moment (and your succinct ramble reinforces that). There are some points of your ramble that we have discussed before, and you know I deeply appreciate your perspective. Very well done... Megs, Kiwi, Nikki, HMS - congratulations to all of you (and those not heretofore or hereafter mentioned)... Rennie- I've already expressed my feelings about your artistry that makes me smell the salt air... Thank you for continuing to share... Lastly... To my dear friend Angel- We've known each other a while, and I bet I was ALMOST as excited as you were to see the new Blender Digest released on the anniversary of your birth with YOU ON IT! But only slightly less so... k
Thanks to everyone who responded to me. I'll try to be giddier here. "Don't it make you smile? When the sun don't shine?"
Dear Kirk et al ... Once again, thanks for the Front Page pick with more of THE ALBATROSS saga ... she is "un-nested" and sadly solo again. And, congratulations on all the other front pagers and heart-on verses. This is a kind and supportive community even in critique. Keep writing ... life is too brief not to make some comment on it ... and what better way than in memorable verses. Take care ........ Rennie
The candyman is honored to have made the front page of the Blender this month. He isn't surprised, but he's still honored. His new web page has recently been completed. Here it is: www.oe-pages.com/SPORTS/Basketball5/choc/
Sheesh...I go to bed for 8 hours, and Icome back and there is all this new stuff... :) You guys are awesome! Scott--good work with 'Firing Squad', especially the last two lines. (did you ever notice how the ending can sometimes make the poem? Not talking about anything in particular here) Sarah--I like 'Sleep'...don't know if it's the part about the moon that draws me, or the part about the actual sleep, but it tugs at my mind... Kev--as always, you never cease to amaze me with your talent. I especially like 'In the Margins', though, from this new batch that you posted... (I wonder how much I will be inspired to write on my trip to my new home...) Chris--it's good to see some pieces from you, again. Two thumbs up for the second part of 'Three Pseudo-drunken Pieces'. Well, all...I am off to forage for food...and that is just an excuse to be outside when I should be working on various projects inside... Later love-bugs!
Kev ~ you have to teach me some of your wushu. =p
Kev ~ actually, you're already trying. I should shut up and pay attention.
Candyman~ I thought I had seen it ALL and then I checked out your page. <sigh> What IS this world comin' to???
candy man = kim wu = dope fiend = chris fake fake fake.
Mr./Mrs./Ms. Anonymous~ Yeah, Chris is real. We talked on the phone this morning until I fell asleep. And even though you're too cowardly to use a name, any name at all with your comments, I know that you're real. And I'm glad I don't know you. Critics are so fucking boring. They tear everything apart but they don't BUILD or CREATE anything. Go grab yourself a life. Treat yourself to an orgasm or hot fudge sundae or ferris wheel ride or shopping spree at Goodwill or SOMETHING.
Misti ~ You GO GIRL! Let me at him. Lemme at him. (whips out his Silver Sword, FireBringer.) I'll slay the nameless one for thee fair maiden! Though I think your six shooter will fill him full of holes darlin.
Love is like a raging river, I say jump in and drown in its bliss
Misti, he may be real but he's just like you, likes playing games just like you. You used to submit poetry under different names then say how wonderful it was under Misti, pretty childish. Kim Wu may write great poetry but its a pity they take the piss out of someones culture.
Person w/o a Name: I guess having a sense of humor is childish, huh? I HAVE submitted poems under various names but I have NEVER complimented my "alter egos" on the Board. I don't need to. Writing poems and submitting them is reward enough for me. If I was all about ego or whatever, I think I'd probably submit all my poems as Misti Velvet Rainwater. That way I could, like, you know...take credit for em all! Duh! Yeah, I guess Chris and I ARE childish 'cause we like to have fun. Comedy is SUPPOSED to push buttons. Comedy isn't supposed to be politically correct or polite. ...and what is "real"? Tony Clifton was every bit as real as Andy Kaufman. All the alter egos are as real as I am. And you are really lame.
You know....what is this world coming to when someone doesn't have the..err...grapefruits...to own up to their own thoughts... now..the anonymous person/s speaking to Michael I could almost understand, as it wasn't something meant to hurt,but this moron speaking to Misti, and about Chris...you have got to be kidding me. Take Misti's advice, find something fabulous to occupy your time, rather than trying to shred the people here, who you apparently know nothing about... (Misti, Chris...I know you don't need my input, or help here....it just pissed me off, is all) and if I didn't have such a deep respect and love for the people I have met here, I might have been more able to express myself, but I decided to forego the four letter words, which I'm sure was a better decision on my part... sick of the crap invading from the outside world....
Michael--I love 'Conquering Gaze'...very well said! 8Ball-'Explicit Thrills'...WoW! perhaps too steamy for this hot afternoon... off in search of a publisher to take pity on my poor type-weary fingers...
Michael and Nikki, Thanks for helpin' me out here. I know I shouldn't let anonymous posts by someone I don't know and don't want to know piss me off. Whoever it is, they seem to enjoy the hell out of insulting me. That just won't do. And when they say that the man I love isn't real, dem is FIGHTIN' WORDS! ...Christopher David Lake is my Muse, my soul mate, my best friend. He makes me laugh so hard that I cry. We're going to meet each other in Las Vegas in August. Stay tuned for more ebullient poetry written by a real guy who goes by Christopher Lake and a real girl who goes by Misti Velvet Rainwater.
oh so Nikki, as long as its someone you don't like then its ok for me to speak my mind? gosh, its just as well you informed me of the rules.
<giggling> its a public holiday here in NZ (Queens Birthday) .... got my family here, just popped on to see whats happening, and it looks like we've got oursleves a stirrer.... its pretty funny, you'd think that we'd have learnt to IGNORE it by now. Oh and Misti (not wanting to stick up for no name, but loving to be the devils advocate!) I do remember you commenting on a poem you submitted under a different name, (I have a LOOOOOOOONG memory when it comes to written stuff -- but when it comes to something someone SAYs to me... ha! forget it.) A few people picked up on it then and said on the board when you then went on to say you wrote that poem... I think the name was Red Rose Luva... but I'm not 100% on that.) hehe... sorry girl. dee
Ummmm, if i may remind people that writers are creators, as are actors and visual artists...while i rarely take on another name when posting here at the Blender, there has been the occasion or two when even i felt the need to assume another identity to convey a particular scenerio or feeling i wanted to get across....a view from the opposite sex...or perhaps the view of an older or younger person...and maybe even a side darker than what i feel 'angel' could get by with and be taken seriously. I admit this is a very RARE occasion for me( i think 3 times in two years) and i don't recommend anyone getting in the habit of doing so...for one, like Misti said, you will not get credit for your work. I feel that this swapping of identity should be done only when necessary to validate the work. If someone feels the need to switch identities 20 times a month,perhaps they are MP or perhaps they just have a more active imagination than I or most here and that is cool with me so long as it makes me *SMILE*. Now, the gameplaying is a different story...sheeeesh...is all i can say...i hope it stops! And in closing, i happened to LOVE Kim Wu's works regardless of who she is...And Misti ROCKS so I'm sure Chris does too:)))
Yeah...what SHE said! Ha! Angel~ Thanks, chica! I know I haven't sent you (or Kevin or Shadygirl)any snail mail in a long time, but you are one of the most beautiful people I have ever met in cyberspace. Dee~ You rascal! I vaguely remember "Red Rose Luva"...remember "rat boy"? He was my personal favorite. I'll have to go back and see if what you say is true. Probably is! But I don't do that sorta thing now. I'm reformed! Ha! Still waitin' on that Kiwi bird! When I get a job I'll buy a Texas souvenir and send it your way. :))))))))))))))))))))))))a giddy troublemaker
Misti -- see I can't let you away with being the only trouble maker on the board! hehe... the kiwis are on there way... will they get to you at your address still? dee
Just went back and found some poems I submitted under pseudonyms. *change* and *watch* by Tawnia, *predictament* (a love poem about a gynecologist...wOw!)by Cheetah and *Miss Demeanor* by ratboy. Couldn't find Rose Red Luva, though. But I'm gonna keep lookin' 'cause I remember that name!
Dee, I'm still in my same apartment in the pasture known as Bridgeport, Texas. I decided to stay here 'til I move to Austin in the fall. A Board w/o trouble is like a mound of shaved ice w/o Tiger's Blood syrup! No flavor, no fun!
Sheesh, isn't it a beautiful summer day where anyone ELSE is living? (Not the kiwis, obviously, but the rest of you?) I mean, all this griping and anonymous sniping. I personally have no problem with people submitting under any fool name they want--writers use pseudonyms all the time for any number of reasons, including simply not wanting their friends/lovers/family/neighbors/hormonally-overloaded middle school students/fellow Blenderites/co-workers, etc. to know what they feel in their deepest hearts. Who knows who's out there reading? Gala -- let's have a birthday party! I'll be facing 35 on October 2. Libras are awesome! And so, Kirk -- not to worry. Gala and I will both be certain to validate your theory that 26 is NOT OLD! Because WE'RE not old, so you DEFINITELY cannot be! Deevaa-- keep up the giggles and wiggles. That's what I come to the Board for, not cranky anonymous whiners. I'm playing a wiggler myself in a musical this summer. Got any tips on how to act like a true floozy? (Name witheld to protect the guilty.) HMS
HMS, just some thoughts Pseudonyms themselves are fine-- I can see wanting an online life seperate from the offline one. And I can even see taking on more than one identity online, though I'm not as comfortable about the idea. Part of it has to do with my own sense of openness, I pretty much own up to everypart of myself, even the uncomfortable stuff. Anyway. It seems like some people go a little bit nuts with identity thing. And that's all I have to say about that.
<jumping up and down> libra here too!!
apparently, oh anonymous being, you have taken my remarks in the wrong light. I don't like it when anyone is ripped apart for no aparrent reason, whether I like the person or not. And if you are under the impression that I don't like Michael, and that is why I used him as an example, well...that is your own deal. Michael knows how I feel about him, which is something that is between him and me. I have no problem with pseudonyms. I myself started out here with an alternate identity, which everyone knows, who pays attention. A lot of people use them for writing, acting, art...etc. When people are posting anonymously to rip someone up, though, that is another story entirely, and one I don't wish to read, personally. That's just plain cowardice, in my book. and as an afterthought, if the anonymous poster is someone that I am already acquainted with online, then apparently I didn't know you as well as I thought. off to find something more substantial with my time. (and I'm sorry to anyone who is taking this all with less than a grain of salt. I'm not normally a troublemaker, really.)
that should be 'something more substantial to do with my time'... nikki
Nikki and all ~ I pick up pseudonyms easily. I read a lot of science fiction and fantasy. Lots of weird names. When I was growing up we used to play role playing games because they don't cost much except time. I had 9093249 characters. Each one needed his own name and personality. I took pieces of me for each one. And I have 9438394 email addresses because I've grown attached to some of the names. I'm going to use Michael (with some description) from now on, simply because it's common enough and because it confused the hell out of everyone, including me, when I was trying to respond to Evangeline and also post things that I didn't want her to see because I didn't want to mess with her engagement when she didn't want me to. I thought she did. She don't. Fine.
Just created a new page. Thought I'd plug it here without shame. If you wanna check it out, go to www.oe-pages.com/SCIENCE/Astrology/marrowsucker. Has nothing to do with science or astrology, btw.
HMS a real floozy? <grin> you have to ask Gala about that!! hehehe
Misti ~ that's an AWESOME comeback line. I like the page too. I think I'm 14. Um...Nintendo. Hehe.
<almost ready to parrot the erstwhile keeper of the Blender> I have no problem with pretending, per se, in the ethereal world. I choose to be me, maybe a little more open than the average bear, but that is my choice to make. (I don't presume to tell anyone how they should conduct themselves.) I don't want anyone mistaking someone else for me. I had a BIG problem with that once. I did, about a year or so ago, post a series of poems under a single pseudonym. But all my friends knew it was me anyway, and I grew out of the need to hide behind a letter. Nicknames are one thing, but screwing with people's minds and hearts just for fun is quite another, and not, I think, what this place is all about.
postscript - Nikki- Thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot to me...
I havent been here all weekend and I am just getitng caught up on the new subs, many of them good, but to Christopher Lake and Forest Adams, your stick out. All of them great, Congrats on the front pagers! -Jenna-
Terry~ Thanks for signing another one of my guestbooks! Just read your newest submission. How cool to know that I'm not the only person in the world who dresses pillows in old t-shirts!
nikki, 'Oh Lonesome me' *sigh* what can I say when all I do is ask why? and 'A Question' is so simple, yet communicates the very essence of fear mixed with love. 8 Ball Wizard...'Explicit Thrills' turns the thermostat all the way into the red.... Michael...quit telling us you can't write poetry. You lie...'Conquering Gaze' is wonderful, 'Everything I Need' is uplifting, even in a sad way, and 'Spaz Loves Jennifer' made me cry the big tears... Angel...'Loneliness' said what i wanted to with your usual style and grace..thank you for the clarity Misti...'There is the Aching'...A very deep expressive work. As a rape counselor I have heard that thought whispered and screamed and sobbed...well done... terry
Congrats to the front pagers of the JUN Edition. Excellent choices and excellent work by all. Kirk-I think one of the best recent editions i can remember. Thanks for your efforts. GALA-Kev said it best and I agree, an amazing follow-up on last month's ramble, you hit the spot! Now if men could, the world would be a better place. :) Excellent piece of writing! Also, the quote at the top of the Jun Edition seems to really connect with the theme. elsewhere: I believe in anonymity when the situation is appropriate. Many great authors used pen names specifically because (for whatever reason) they didn't want or need to be associated with the work. However, I agree that hiding your identity so you can play with somebody's mind and pretend you are someone else is nothing more than deceit. -Crystevin
Morning all... One whipped puppy dragging elven imperatrix here...This weekend was a big one in my community--street fair on Sunday, community concert on Saturday night---takes a year to organize both and I crawled into my bed last night at 7:30 and utterly crashed. Woke up with the birds, and caught up with the board...and must thank everyone for their kindness. The ramble was excellent fun to write, and gave me a chance to purge a lot...I am happy that it was so graciously received, and thank you all for being so damned sweet. Kev---Terry--Chrys---thanks guys...I half wrote the thing because it irks me no end that men and women do this endless dance...yearning, longing, loving---and get no closer...seems like something that both sides wish for so much should be simpler somehow... Nikki, Megs, Kiwi, Angel---thank you for not trying to kill me. I know we're supposed to all mysterious and alluring---but there are limits! And thanks for your sweet support. Ahem. Yo---Wench of The Southern Cross? Miss Giggling and Wiggling...we have a serious case of the pot calling the kettle black, don't you think? And I have never in my life worn lavender, so pppppppphhhhhhhhhhhhtttttttt! In a few weeks Gala's going to vanish for a little. Have to have a few repairs...not looking foward to this at all---but a Florence Nightengale type gave me a serious talking to, and finally convinced me that I was being a damned fool...so if I drop out for a little, fear not. I'm going to miss you guys a lot---withdrawl? Oh, mercy--yeah... Play nice---write a lot, and drop me a line while I'm recuperating...and when I finish that first chapter who's next? Kev? Come on---I had volunteers out the yin yang in the beginning...and y'all fail to realize that with this romantic crap, I have no damned idea what i'm doing. God------I am going to miss this bizarre rag tag incredibly wonderful crew...October second? My god, that's neat---lots of Libras here...too cool... Bye for now all...Gala with love......
In regard to the anonymous poster of the 4th: First of all, thanks to all who have stood up for Misti and I... Yes, I have written under other names. Here are a few that I can remember: goo goo doll, dopefiend, Billy Boy, candyman, hearts-n-flowers, and perhaps a few more that I can't remember right now. I'm not Kim Wu, however. I wish I could claim that one, but, alas, I'm afraid I can't. I must say I'm amazed at the deadly seriousness with which this sort of thing is greeted. I can only speak for my own motives--and those of my comrade in love and poetry Ms. Rainwater--when I say that it was never done out of anything other than...fun! It had exactly nothing to do with ego-gratification, manipulation, or anything so sinister. Writers experiment with voice. It's what they do. It's hoped that they don't abuse people in the process, however, and that was not our intent. Creating characters is hardly the same thing as posting anonymous attacks on the Board. I have nothing but respect for the Blender community and what we do here. It's really a great place. I have no respect for anonymous posters. This is turning into a wordy response, I realize... For the straightfoward, no-bullshit one, check out Misti's comment up above. Oh, one more thing: our anonymous poster says that I'm just like Misti. Well, I take that as the highest possible compliment. Misti and I are of like mind. We're of ONE mind most of the time, in fact. And that's the way we like it.(Love ya, darlin'!!!)
I can't leave you kids alone for 24 hours it seems. You know...its crazy how quickly certain people get jumped on...and its crazy how quickly we all get up in arms about it rather than letting it flow... All I know is I love Misti...and Chris...and Misti and Chris together...and all their aliases...and everyone else here. And as long as I read something good it can be under the name Satan for all I care. *grin* The only thing about Misti that makes ME mad is her neglect of email since falling in love *pouts* And Gala- Where might you be going? What WILL happen to her Manifest Destiny? (Which seems to have died...?) What WILL happen to the crew you keep in line here? Oh don't leave us...
Misti- You hit the nail on the head with "The Aching" Aye if I don't understand that one here. Terry- "Insight" is so sweet. And makes me want someone to love again. *sigh* You are a lucky guy. Micheal- "Spaz Loves Jennifer" made me CRY...oh that was a good one darlin'.
HMS I have your bottles all filled, labeled, and ready to send - & will be mailing the new leave-in hair treatment version next week. Thank you for your words, I wasn't sure if I liked that one yet, so it gave me a very big smile to read that you did : )
Once again, thanks to all who have given congratulations here and in e-mail or phone. And, thanks for catching me in chat and congratulating me, Toklas. Blue, you are a delight in both e-mail and chat. Kevin, I really appreciate your support (your talent and depth of emotion are marvelous) and always your kind remarks ... for you, the rest of the verses from The Albatross as they now stand are on a page by My Captain and myself (you might hear the seagulls and taste the salt air there): http://members.tripod.com/~TruLeigh/albatross.html I go back and rework something there from time to time ... play with it ... add or subtract something ... it is mine, ours ... we are allowed ... that is also part of the beauty of poetry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sometimes I am asked about some of my influences in poetry. I am enjoying some work most of you may not know by author Gustaf Sobin in Articles of Light & Elation from Cadmus-Editions ... an out-take: <html> <pre> no greater nudity than your tears, were what I'd sipped into thin pellets of sound: madrigals of wind and shadow, and these late daisies, worked azurous, about the narrow whorl of your ears. <pre> </html> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Angel, I am really paying attention to your work because it has been speaking a language I enjoy and can understand ... thanks for sharing your talent. Misti and Chris ... more power to you ... any relationship is difficult at best ... you are that much more committed by your long-distance courtship because you really have to pay attention to the words, really communicate to have anything since you don't have that most basic body language to help or hinder you in developing something together. People who have studied the romantic period of writing ... or even more writing throughout the centuries know that many people were often apart great distances for long periods until they could find their fortunes or be "allowed" to marry. Mule trains and schooners weren't capable of 0 to 60 MPH and few people had funds for more than the most necessary travel. I am sure there will actually be poets on the board who may remember some famous romantic poet couples .. :) To all the rest who care to share here ... go write! ... I am always thrilled to see someone pen a line, twist a sentence, produce an awesome thought ...... Rennie
Megs and Terry ~ I cried while writing "Spaz loves Jennifer". I cried the first time Spaz told me his story. I cried the time he told me the WHOLE story. I can't talk about that though. Let's just say there is a reason they were so close. I haven't talked to Spaz in about a year, since I stopped playing computer games all the time. Damn RSI. Spaz is really hard to find though, because he's doing the same thing I am trying to do. He's already stopped leaning so hard on the net and started leaning on other people in person, and even more importantly, leaning on himself. But he still loves Jennifer.
Megs, Chica, I just read *To Him-Whomever He is* and I just have to let you know that I am 27 and I STILL wish on 11:11 and pennies in the fountain and birthday candles and dandelions and stars! And awhile back (years back) I wrote a similar poem...kinda a plea to the cosmos, a message in a bottle kinda thing. And it worked! It's so funny...after Brian dumped me I made a list of qualities I desire in a soul mate. After I had been correspondin' with Chris for awhile I sent him the list. It was too funny. Keep makin' those wishes and lists and keep lovin' all the colors in the box and He WILL come to you, sweet girl! I know this! <Hugs> :)))Misti Girl
Oops! *Whoever*, rather!
Okay, this is an APB: Calling ALL librans on the blender! Probably not a coincidence, come to think of it, since we're supposed to be hopeless romantics. And also often readers & writers, I believe. Deevaa--I too have an amazing memory for anything written, and ZILCH for the spoken word! Too weird. Maybe we were separated at birth?! When is your birthday? And my FINAL word on the recent "identity crisis" on the Board. I guess I agree with whoever said it's all about your intent. (Kevin? Probably. I always agree with Kevin :-)) I myself have not/don't plan to submit under any other "name," but I don't care if others want to play around for their own good and fine reasons, or just for fun. But if your reason is simply to mess with someone's head, then I DO have a problem with that. And I do think it's cowardly to post anonymously. If you don't dare put a name to a comment, please don't make it. That just seems like simple justice to me. (Oh, yeah, another libra hot-button--justice!) Whoops--what does any of this have to with love? Sorry, Kirk. Just now the love interest in my life is sailing the high seas and incommunicado for another few days. Waiting for the phone when you KNOW it CAN'T ring is the rock bottom of lovesickness, I'd say! Pretty sad. Maybe there's a poem there if I ever get these darn book reports graded. HMS
Michael - Just read "I Love the Blender" and I hope you didn't think I was telling you to leave the blender forever. NO! Just thought you could use a vacation from it, maybe visit the real world for a week or so, like Kevin did... Of course, I'm one of the worst offenders myself, I'm just excellent at avoiding reality, so I'm allowed to tell you what to do. Plus I'm old enough to be your mother. Almost. Take care. HMS
Hey Misti- That is exactly what it is. A plea to the cosmos. Bring him to me. I think I know who he is. I hope he is who I think he is. I keep wishing. But looking at you and Chris and the volumes of ebullience well...I just hope I can find someone to make me so happy. You are blessed. To the masses- Are there any other Pisces in the house?
Megs~ I'm on the cusp of Pisces and I've got Mercury in Pisces...which means I think like a Pisces. I'm a diluted Aquarian. I've got a major Earth influence...Virgo moon and ascendant, Mars and Jupiter in Capricorn and Taurus at the midheaven. I still do crazy Aquarian things, though. Can't escape the sun and Venus in Aquarius. I'm branded. ...Chris is a major Libra. Sun AND moon and Uranus and Pluto and Mars and Mercury in Libra. wOw! I like Libra people. Chris, Dee, Gala, HMS, my sister, my grandmother, my late Uncle Greg, John Lennon, Julio Iglesias, Sting, F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Misti--If I don't shut up, we're gonna have to start calling this the Blender of Love and Astrology. But I guess I've discovered that I really like Aquarians, too. (And I hope I like Pisceans, because my brand-new niece/godchild is one!) Gala, I hesitate to volunteer because I am the world's WORST procrastinator, and also know nothing of the chosen time period for "Manifest," but I will be a liberated woman (liberated from school/on vacation!) starting next week, so theoretically it's possible that I could be writing... Can you direct me to any good books about the time period? And take care of yourself. You know we'll all be thinking of you.
HMS, I am a blender regular reader and have only posted a couple of times, but I am a Libra... Tara
HMS -- I'm the 18th of Oct, but my big brother is the 2nd... my ex was libra also and my son... my handsomest man, he'd be a libra if he'd hung out in there for just one more day.... good thing I was induced though, can't have a whole family of indesiveness! Gala -- I'm so damn pleased you listened to someone's advice even if it wasn't MINE, you have all that it takes to get through this girl... and you know it, and you've got a huge support crew if things get rough -- but they can't read your mind.... you need to push that big ole pride out of the the way and ask, everyone will be there for you... just let em know ok? (((hugs))) and you know that this kiwi chick is sending the best kinda vibes your way... maybe if you are real lucky I'll throw something in the post for ya. (take that look off your face, I know what you are thinking and I did NOT mean that kinda vibe....) I've got some serious plans coming up... BIG, big plans.... I'm gonna burst. dee
Kim Wu is a Cancer. She lives in L.A. 8 BALL WIZARD is a Leo. He lives in Tulsa. Marcia Marcia Marcia is an Aries. She lives in Cincinatti. Chichi is a Taurus. He lives in Miami. Braeden is a Capricorn. He lives in Corvallis, Oregon. Mango Mama is a Scorpio. She lives in Jacksboro, Texas. ...okay, I'm off to find a job now.
I think that this nameless person is being inasnely childish and annoying. There's no point in tearing people apart. That's not what this site is about. Let's play nice, shall we?
Thank You ,Terry and thank you, Rennie...Terry i thought you did a wonderful job with your 'lonely' poem...loved the t-shirt over pillow case part...i will use that idea in Brandis' upstairs big-girl room when i redecorate it. I did write lonliness after reading your poem, so i sorta fed off it. Rennie, your beautiful nature poems have always been some of my favorite reads...like Kevin, i believe their is nothing quite as poetic as the sea:)
You know what...I have absolutely no idea what I just read in all of the passing comments.... Gala....take care love, and of course I will be here when you get back...maybe I'll even write a little something for your e-mail box..hmmm.. Misti and Chris...your love amazes me and makes me feel petty and childish for being irritated with my Chris...like it's really HIS fault that he's 3,000 miles away...~slapping my forehead~ Terry...thank you for your kind words on 'Oh Lonesome Me' and 'A Question'. I appreciate it, and I know that you know where I'm coming from with those two. Off to read new subs now, so of course there will be more from me in a few....
I'm new here, and have been reading over all your beautiful poetry. I wanted to write a little note to Kiwi, your poems are beautiful! I've never read such heart-felt, honest, and pure poetry. I love your work, please don't stop writing, and thank you for sharing it with the world :-)
Ok Michael--I am in agreement with everyone else..'Spaz Loves Jennifer' just ripped my heart out...thank you for sharing that with us.. Misti--'There is the Aching' reminds me of a girl I thought I knew...funny how we don't always bury what we thought we had... Megs--I was a little confused by the title "You Turn"...but of course, after I read it I was more empathetic than confused...ramble my butt...you keep writing, girl..and of course, 'To Him-Whoever He Is' made me cry. What's up with all of this poetry making me cry. Note: I used to be a cold person....never shedding a tear, for almost a year...and now...hell I should take stock in Kleenex Kiwi--Random Heartsong...mmmm....I like it! Angel--No simpler way to put it....great job with 'I Love You' ok...I'm off to write something or other, and maybe it will make it, and maybe it won't, but something has got to get me to sleep at night...N
Coda~ wow. I don't know what to say. I love writing... it's my therapy. I am so honored that you like my poems so much! thank you! you've really made my day! :-) What about you, when do I get the pleasure of seeing your poems posted here? :-) Nikki~ thank you :-)I really liked "Spaces"
"River of Love" by Onna (my step-grandaughter, age 13) and "Love", by Brandi (my own precious little girl, age 7) were both very sweet reads *SMILE* PS: I only said 'step' because i am 38 and i didn't want to freak anybody out...but she is very much a part of my life:) The girls are enjoying writing poems on key words i am giving them...keeping them occupied and hopefully planting a spark:)
Thanks nikki, and your "spaces" really touched me...very well written:)
Jenna~"Silent Shadow"...it is very dark there too...nice one ,Jenna:)
Megs ~ I like the phrase "you turn". Catchy. Go catch that white knight. <handing a lasso> Angel ~ I love they idea of covering your tracks. Jenna ~ I like it. "Silent shadow"'s last line does it for me...."Barely breathing" Kiwi ~ Wow. Now I want to try to close my eyes sometime. Misti ~ I've actually been to Lassen's Gallery in Bellvue, WA. Man his work is expensive. But good. Yours too. Nikki ~ "Spaces"...I love wide open spaces.
Terry ~ I want love at first insight too...
Jenna~ I liked silent shadow... perfectly depicted a pain i once knew... got to me. well done. :-)
Man - I'm gone for a week and I miss 7 days worth of the soap opera - ha. Libra here also. And critics don't bother me. I've have my works ripped up like a rag doll in a pit bulls mouth so I've grown tough. Usually if you sort through all the bull you can find a morsal of truth in a critique and that's usable stuff. If the critique is constructive then it's no problem from the start. Either way, if someone doesn't like my work it will not: 1) stop the sun from coming up tomorrow or 2) stop me from writing. So I don't mind in the least. I think we all want people to love all our works but it's not possible. I revel in the compliments and brush aside the disparaging comments. Honestly, there's been a couple of poems I would have liked to have discussed openly with the author but because of the way I got off on the wrong foot with the comments I made about one of mEg's works I've decided to keep my mouth shut. I honestly believe I became a better script writer from the way my work was critiqued before. My first submission went no where but the following 2 have progressed to the semi-finals. I welcome it. So EVERYONE - you have my permission to hammer my stuff. And to rewrite a phrase from the 60's - Write On.
Dee--I love Snapshots...and being half brain dead right now, that is about all I can offer...my words of praise have gone to sleep, and I guess so must I... ...but not before I say that Coda--there is always tomorrow, but don't give up on today... night love bugs!
Jenna- Oooooooh "No Room...for me" I feel ya girl!!! Hang in there... Nikki- Don't cry too much over my poems. I don't cry about these crazy days anymore. I just write. LOTS. I gave him a lil note yesterday...just saying that I didn't want things to be forever awkward between us. I am hopelessly afraid this unrequited crap might never be umm...requited!!! *grin* But no tears. Angel- Your lil girls' poems are beautiful in thier sincerity. Maybe we should all say it like children... And Miss Dee-"Snapshots" was wonderful. Your poems=amazing.
Oooh and Misti- I LOVED Lagoon Fantasy...perfect.
Megs~ Thanks, chica! This is turning out to be one of the best days I have ever experienced. Received a gorgeous pair of little pinwheel earrings (fourteen carat gold! diamond!) and *The Little Prince* and a phone card from my yum yum man, got a job at a quaint Mexican restaurant that serves alcohol (any Mexican restaurant that DOESN'T serve alcohol is a FAKE!)and Neil from the London "The Real World" signed my guestbook at marrowsucker! As you can imagine, my eBuLLieNce is at an all time HIGH today. I mean...I never even got a Homecoming mum or Prom corsage from a guy! Let alone diamond earrings! <sigh>
Hi everyone! I have been away on vacation in the wilds of Canada. Slept under the stars at the foot of a waterfall! Congrats to all the front page pics! Lovely Front Page. Was especially happy to see you there dear Rennie. Have been reading the conversation about aliases. They are great for writing poetry! Finding different voices within yourself is a wonderful experience. But there is certainly a difference between poetic expression and deceit. Anyone who attacks others and then signs anonymously is certainly cowardly. If a person really has what they think is a valid opinion-then they should not be afraid to publically claim it by signing their name. Thank you to Kevin for going to my page and signing my guestbook. If any others visited of late, my page is under construction and none of the links are working at this time. You noticed I am sure Kevin, that I write also as Medusa. She is my melancholic voice. I also have a voice called "Philpot" who the Blenderites will soon meet. I will note on the poem that Philpot is another manifestation of Tok. I am way behind on reading here and look forward to catching up! Tok
Deevaa- "Snapshots of You" *smiling* Very nice... Kiwi, Michael, Angel, Megs- Thanks for all the comments on my newest. Haven't had any inspiration in a while so I'm glad that when I come back, I come home to lots love! Definately a little blissed out here due to a new *crush* I really hope it all works out, he is my inspiration. Also, for arguements sake, I'm an Aquarius I think I'm the first to admit it.. hee hee (supposedly this month is supposed to be great for love, Venus and Mars are back together after being away for 2 years, so they are working in my favor!) Did I get that right Misti, anything to add? And so far the month has been living up to what it says.. had the best two weekends of my life for a long time lately! Well Thats me for now, ~*~Jenna~*~
I don't understand astrology. Anyone know what's in store for a Taurus this month? :-)
i'm baaaaaaack. not that anyone remembers. well, maybe some will. :) i don't know how long i'll stay this time. i seem to disappear whenever i'm really happy. :) *hugs* to everyone.. i haven't read the latest submissions, but i'm sure i'll be happily surprised as usual. :) *smiles* - d
d. Welcome back (thinks to herself) ohhhh hell, might as well hang up my pen now. everyone -- thanks for your comments... seems everyone is feeling perkier. dee
deevaa: one word about 'SnapShots of You' ... beautiful! :) okay.. maybe more than one word. i love the mental image that you created for me. much nicer than my marble in a fishbowl similie. :) kiwi: 'promise' is beautiful too. i'm in a position right now where i can totally relate. nice. Misti: 'There is the Aching' is a wonderful collection of image evoking words that make me want to run to my man. :) as usual, you amaze me. *bow* and to everyone else.. dont you dare stop writing. *smiles* you're all such great writers! you all make me want to burn my poetry binder. :) (kidding.. i could never do such a thing! but you get my point.) - d
I loved the imagery in "snapshot" BY Dee and in "Promise" by Kiwi...both very beautiful works:)
Hi all, I'm behind in reading, so no comment this time. I am officially out of the country for a few days. And I cannot access my email from here. Internet connections are iffy at best, let alone expensive. I am doing the sun and beach thing for a few... Keep writin' and I look forward to catching up by weekend. terry
Angel no1halo@yahoo.com ~ I miss the feeling "I miss you" gives. Already. =)
Angel & d~ Thank you both very much for your comments on "Promise" :-)
oh yeah, and d... I loved "waiting" :-) Nice work
*grin* sorry Kirk! Angel~ I like "If you could see me naked..." Nice! Very nice indeed. :-)
oooooooooooooooooooooh guppy!!! I love love love "this night"! *sigh* you are good, my friend, very good! Kudos! :-)
I have just finished reading *The Little Prince* by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It is the most poignant, heart stirring book I have ever read. It's one of the best gifts I've ever received, and coincides with the best love I have ever received from another human being. Chris, You are the sweetest man I have ever known. I don't know what I've done to deserve an Orion teddy bear and a box filled with letters and cards and a heart-shaped pendant on a silver chain and a Koosh ball and pinwheel earrings and *The Little Prince* and a Wonder Woman PEZ dispenser and seven hour phone conversations and,"I wish I was there so I could hold you" when I'm crying on the phone 1500 miles away...but I accept it all and I hope that someday I can begin to match all that you have given me. You are my laughing stars and my impossible miracle of a well filled with cool water in the Sahara. Jenna, We Aquarian chica locas gotta stick together! What you said about Venus and Mars sounds about right. I've never felt luckier.
Terry--hmmm...beaches and sun...too much fun for me these days...enjoy, my friend, and I love 'Let me be..'. Gup...you got some good stuff going on. I like 'here's mud in your i' Misti..good job on Dangerous Words. Dee--I love 'We sleep in Spoons' although it makes me miss Chris more... ...and Gala/Dee collaboration...beautiful... Angel--'I Miss You' another one that serves to remind me of the miles...beautifully written, though.. hmm...did you ever have so many ideas spinning around in your head, yet at the same time don't feel like writing a single letter, let alone a string of words? g'night love bugs...
Deevaa-- WHAT plans? You're my libra soul-sister now, no holding out!
(blushing) ohhhhhhh bugger... in 'we sleep in spoons' egger = eager damnit. dee
guppy ~ I got some mud in my eye. I sort of like it. And a quote for ya. "A good teacher protects his pupils from his own influence. -- Bruce Lee" I know you want to teach me to love. And love only. And love someone else. Working on it. Wouldn't it be nice if our lice would play nice? No context means no contest. That's my will and it's not a bitter pill. Misti ~ the little prince is an awesome book. I need to reread it. Dangerous words is also good. It took me too long to get it though. Kevin ~ I feel for you man. When you're driving through Oklahoma for too long, it doesn't matter if you have the AC on, it gets too hot already. And the highway patrol sometimes flies over you instead of using radar. I've lived somewhere close to where you lived in oklahoma and loved it. I've loved somewhere close to how you love and lost it. I didn't do either as long, or as well as you. I tried to leave instead. Now I'm trying to just make it right, and trying to take leave of my dwelling. And looking into oragami.
Dee, Gala ~ your art is beautiful. Could you guys draw me an angel?
Oh Kev... The poems from the "road" continue to impress...you put the "true" and troubadour my friend.
...maybe i could pose...hehehe
Misti~ Do you know french? Le petit prince is even better in it's original form. :-) I love that book!
Nikki~ Thank you for the compliment on *Dangerous Words!* Kiwi~ The only French I know is French kiss, French fries and French vanilla. I'm sure it's a beautiful language but first I need to learn how to speak fluent Spanish. This will help on my trips to Acuna and Cozumel. And maybe someday Madrid. (I'm dreaming!)
Misti- So maybe I wasnt the first to admit it... Glad Im not the only Aquarius! On of our best weekends is coming up and I got plans with the only one i want to be with now!! Glad you are feeling the lucky vives too!! -Jenna-
Well maybe you can feel the VIBES if I could spell them! LOL -Jenna-
I've been neglecting commentary lately... so now I neglect WORK instead (AUGH)... But I HAVE to say that the poetry in just the first week of June is *unbelievable.* It just keeps getting better. wow... Gala... I had not mentioned how much I adored "What I Would Do." You cast one of those elven spells on me, huh? For I really COULD "just taste it." And you would probably have an easier time of stopping the sun from rising in the east and setting in the west than teaching a heart to behave. But the whimsical tone of "Caution The Heart" did make me grin from ear to ear... Calypso- again, you continue in "echo" to sing me a siren's song of the sea... in the dry high desert heat, I thank you for the feeling you give me.... Kiwi- I loved "Promise," not only for the the last four perfect little lines, but also because I have always felt that holding hands is vastly under-rated... Terry- The same as above for "Let Me Be." I am enjoying the way your work is so obviously growing into what you have (away from the computer) with Sandi... gup- wow... "this night" is so wonderfully lyrical, that it deserves to have music written around it... Angel- I know what you are trying to say in "If you could see me naked..." BUT... the title is as distracting as your charm... <winks> Point WELL-taken, though. Megs- "...Whoever He Is" will be getting in you the whole package... I used to think I wore my heart upon my sleeve until your poems began to hit me... What your poetry reveals of you is even more beautiful than the revelations themselves. THANK you for letting this reader glimpse them... k
Misti, Your two newest subs are wonderful. I'm awed and honored as usual. 'Dangerous Words' had me laughin'... You can rest assured I will never serenade you with 'Friends In Low Places' in a karaoke bar! But I don't know what I've done to deserve YOU--the sweetest, funniest, most talented, most thoughtful, most beautiful (absolutely gorgeous, in fact!) woman I'VE ever known. I felt it all from day one, but it continues to amaze me how this deepens and gets better and better. As that character said in 'American Beauty', 'Do you realize how lucky we are to have found each other?' Well, I do, my darlin'. I do...
Madison~ I really loved "Putting things away" :-( sad.
Kev, sorta like "She has freckles on her(,) but(t)(,) I love her"...hehehehe*WINK*:)
I would be ignorant (in a decidedly unblissful sort of way) to let another moment go by (now that I have a second to catch my breath from the hellaciously busy start to June) without saying this: Deevaa- I've not yet made up my mind what word I could use to describe the manner in which you evoke a deeply personal experience within me. It's not your art - it's YOU... You are a *living* work of art (and yes, a real piece of work <**wink**>). You live life LARGE (Technicolor in Panavision), lady, and vividly on the canvas of my life. I know we've not crossed paths a lot lately (life is bustling at an ever faster pace), but I wanted to thank you, again, for the privilege of knowing you... BTW, your art of yesterday is wonderful... Knowing what you meant in your words and by your brushstrokes made my enjoyment of your work (and yes, that of our very own Jersey Elf) pretty intense... I want more (please?)... k
Angel... Ahem! I'll have you know I find freckles quite lovely, thank you very much!!!
Hey guys- it feels like forever since I've been on here! Hi AnGeL*smiles* and MiStI and KeViN *gush*. I just got the internet back. Dez and I had been having money troubles. Michael- I was really stoked to see you submitted one of my old poems, Oragami boy. :) *smiles* btw all: I have been using the alias dairy_seraphine recently. -ZoE
ZoE ~ you submitted that bruce lee quote earlier? Cool.
NiKkI- "Empire Records" is also my favorite movie. *giggles* -ZoE
ZoE~ Hey, chica! Good to have ya back! You've always been one of my favorites. Love your newest submissions!
Zoe ~ what did I submit? I went and looked at your stuff. Good stuff. But I still I don't get it. I do wanna be an oragami boy. Paper likes me. I've performed poetry for paper. Paper has filed me in her WinCE rolodex. Paper has given me papercuts on my heart. They sting wonderfully.
Brandi~"fild of flowes", was perfect baby:))) Gala~"zero to sixty", took me for a spin!:) Zoe~" loved 'em all, welcome back...hows the little sweety Des? Dee~Don't sell "Peppermint-pick-me-up" short...you're your worst critic!
I just wanted to say that the most recent posts by everyone are great. Maybe later I will comment on the ones that really caught my eye, but right now it is too much effort to even breathe, let alone think or feel or anything.... yikes...sorry...just one of those days I guess.... night all, nikki
Nikki~ I can empathize. I had one of those days today (yesterday), too. Began with a phone call from my mother. Pleasant chat. She asked me why I was still in bed and asked me if I had cleaned my apartment. Asked me if I think I can handle my new job as a restaurant hostess. It's so great having a mother who specializes in making you feel like you're retarded. Then there's the long distance romance thing. It's hard. But I guess you know that. Chris... Garth Brooks is evil. Oklahoma is evil. Go check out candyman's guestbook. Mickey Mouse and Richard Simmons and some doctor dude signed it. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
oh man...just remembered *Translucent Gold*...I guess it's okay to write more than one poem that has the word "gold" in the title. "make new friends but keep the old...one is silver and the other gold..." (a song i learned in girl scouts)
Lythande? Like the piece---but the name! My favorite character by Marion Zimmer Bradley---god rest her! Is it really your name, or a homage to the queen of Darkover? Gala
MVR- Oklahoma doesn't suck, hon... Without Oklahoma there'd be no ME... as for Garth, well.......... k
Kevin~ Sorry! You're proof positive that at least one good thing has come outta Oklahoma.
Kevin~ Thank's for your comment on "promise" :-) I really like your latest few as well... the whole road trip idea... inspires me. :-)
Misti and Kevin ~ Oklahoma rocks. As long as you're into wide open spaces, long stretches of highway , pretty gentle people, and not a lot to do..I hope you're doing good today kev. Misti ~ Infinite gold is awesome. I feel that way too sometimes. But my face is not a pretty anime face. Gala ~ Marion Zimmer Bradley Rocks! Dee ~ Peppermint pick me up is great..We're all too down on ourselves. Angel ~ I used to feel that emotion.."It's only him you want." Of course it wasn't a him, but.. Nikki ~ "It can't rain all the time." And trust me. I live in Seattle. I love that movie. Call me dark. I'm late for work again. Bye
Hi Kevin, Glad you liked the new installment in my "ocean" series. I think I'm stuck on it for now...
ZoE~~ You're back!! How is life?? How is the little one? I was just thinking about you the other day... I was reading some old poetry and I came across some of your old stuff... great stuff.. and it looks as though not much has changed! Anyway, Im rambling, so... Welcome Back! -Jenna-
Hey all... Might have LOTS of creative time on my hands. Got fired. For "Immoral conduct" What I did was not immoral but hey...to each his own definition. *grin* I am taking this well really. Its been a screwy summer. Kev- thanks for your comments on my poem, I am the queen of the heart on the sleeve. Zoe- I don't know you well but I have read your old poems and love them. I am excited that you are here and I can have a chance to get to know you. Till Later- Megs
Its' gonna be one of those days like a see-saw. (hmm.. do you guys call them see-saws? let me know if you have no idea what I'm talking about) I went out of my way to go to this cafe that does the most amazing muffins, (raspberry and white choc... mmmmmm) normally around 8 in the morning they are still warm from the oven, but this morning they where still in the oven, so I was bummed, but I ordered a mocha, and while I was waiting I saw that the govt has just cut the 19% trade tariff on women's lingerie.... which means lingerie will be cheaper here in the future, and for someone who is a fiend when it comes to lingerie thats GREAT news (hey Megs!) hmmm... where to start.... Thankyou angel and Michael for your kindness on 'peppermint-pick-me-up' the person who inspired it liked it also and I guess thats what matters. Megs -- sorry to hear about your job, I've been meaning to respond to your email for about a week now, but there is this 'special someone' who keeps distracting me. I WILL do it tonight -- I wanna hear about your lewd conduct. <grin> Kevin -- thankyou, because it was a sweet thought even if... Michael -- do you like umbra's angel? I hope you don't mind sharing... I swapped that painting with someone online, and like the only other painting I ever swapped for something -- the something never arrived, I guess I am a sucker. (although it wasn't umbra that I swapped with, I think if it had of been him, I'd not have minded so much, it kinda hurts when you send away a piece of your soul and the person receiving it doesn't care enough as a friend to return the favour. -- NEVER again will I give away something that means so much to me.) (((nikki))) for your bad day gupp ... your two latest pieces have been the most lyrical, beautiful read. smouldering.... where are you? HMS ... ditto... where are you? are do working on HMD? (giggling) thats kinda cool. ZoE ... heya baby! how are you!! wow... long time no see. Kiwi ... 'promises' yup yup yup... liking it alot. Gala ... girl, I can't wait to get moving on the poetry you've sent me for illustration.... mostly because I want to post it here.... you are amazing, you have more talent in your big toe than some folk ever have.... I think I'm about as talented as your right leg. (I hope!).... hehe.... (blowing goodluck kisses). I guess I should shut up and dance... no I mean work. (got my new ankle boots and that silver-sweater on (that I wrote about a few months back) and have been told I look 'glam' today.. whoooohooooo) dee
Michael~ Thanks for the compliment on *Infinite Gold*! Chris~ I love your newest submission. You're incapable of writing lame poetry. Megs~ "Immoral conduct"?! Those bastards! Have you ever worked in daycare? I think you'd be awesome with kids. I miss working in daycare.
Oh it wasn't lewd it was 'immoral' weeehay, even better.. bring it on girl!
Hey GuYs- Wow. I am so happy that I was so warmly welcomed. Hey MiStI, JeNnA, DeE, AnGeL, MeGs and all my favorite poets who's work just keeps getting better and better. Thnaks for the compliments. DeZ celebrated her 4th birthday in October. Yay. I am 19 now and working as a secretary for a furniture refinishing company. Dezzie is happily attending pre-K. Sadly, ZoE is single. No man to help me pay my bills. All I got is angsty poetry to show for it. LoVe YoU gUyS. -ZoE
Dee ~ I love it. And I like the poem that goes with it! I need to get back into drawing. I could sort of draw once.
zoe---loved the latest two subs gup
Zoe~ wow. i love your poetry! i'm in awe. :-)
ZoE -- supermarket whore... wow.
Kev - I'm right there with you about Oklahoma. I was born there. Tsk, tsk Ms. Rainwater!!! And as for Garth...I NEVER have been able listen to contry music.
Zoe ~ wow. Gup ~ wow.
Deevaa- Oooooooooooh buy me some too. I bought new undies yesterday to cheer me up. And Steve Madden sandals for just $20...so you know...the new undies will help me when I am being "immoral" Misti- Its a big crock. All KINDS of drama going on about my firing. But I MIGHT get the job back...its just a super long story. Zoe- Your new poems rock. Email me sometime...I am 19 too and a sorta poet *grin*...WVUMegs25@aol.com
Ashley~ "poor mother" made me cry. if there's anything you want to talk about, feel free to email me, i am a good ear. i offer my cyber shoulder, and my understanding... i have been there.
and hey guppy~ i really liked your last. wow... 19 is a popular age. me too. :-) im going to kill myself! i am so sick of finals, i think i might throw something at someone soon... i keep slamming my mouse on my desk... maybe i should go for a run.. yeah.. i'm going... catch all you blenderites later.
dammit all to hell... in my last one, it's supposed to say "the soul CAN feel" i'm such a moron.
Paul~ I should be ashamed of myself. "My people" come from Oklahoma. Cherokee Nation and alla that. <sigh> For a Texan I sure am snobby.
Kiwi- Thanks soo much for the kind words about my new submission. And I absolutely LOVED "The Day is Broken", I can totally relate. *~Ashley*~
*fitter happier*...hmmm. i liked it except for the part about the cat. saliva is great...dry kisses don't do much for me!
Nikki~ Just wanted to clarify something 'cause I know you'll wonder. In my *We Got a Crazeeee Kinda Love* poem I mentioned "Nikki Nikki Nu Nu"- this is my mom, believe it or not. When she was a little girl she called water by this name. Sometimes when I call my mom and Joe(her husband)answers, I feign a Chinese accent and say,"This Kim Wu...I calling for Nikki Nikki Nu Nu." Well...I called Chris's dad tonight by accident. I'm still wondering how this happened. I still don't know how I could've mistaken his dad for Joe, since his dad has a New York accent and Joe has an East Texan accent. Anyway, I went through the whole Kim Wu spiel and his dad just kinda chuckled and said,"There's no one here by that name." When I hung up the phone and looked at the number I had just dialed I realized my error. I haven't been that embarrassed in quite some time.
Misti~ I love your latests!! Beautiful! :-)
Kiwi~ Thank you! Once again...I owe it all to my Muse. I am endlessly inspired. This requited love thing is a trip! Finally...a man who LETS me call him! And encourages this by sending me phone cards! :)))))))))))))))))))))) <bLisS!>
Misti and Chris ~ you two are so cute. you put a smile on my face with "CRazeee" Thanks.
Mist - You are forgiven. I find Texans and their arrogance amusing. Have you ever noticed coming from La. that they post the distance to El Paso just so you can see how big the state is? ha
dee-thank you ...you know what i'm chatting about zoe-dee pointed out your piece supermarket whore...my gosh, it is incredible. your writing style you used is very powerful and worthy of the title of "POETRY". thank you for sharing. takecare everyone else that has not been named... and keep up the great work... takecare dana
Gez, I'm way behind on reading but I had to stop long enough to let Terry know his "First Insight" was a good read. The night is slow I just might catch up now.
Lots of good stuff here and I'm still not done. Mist- normally I don't comment on your stuff because I feel it would be nepotism BUT - I did find "There is a Aching" and "Lagoon Fantasy" interesting reads. Applause from my seat to "First Insight" by Terry "Oh Lonesome Me" by Nikki, "I miss you" by Angel (I also smiled reading "Covering Tracks", "Silent Shadow" by Jenna and last but not least, the one Megs wrote "to him" out there where ever he is. There are still 2 pages of titles to catch up on. Why don't you all take a couple of days off and let me catch up?
Kiwi~"The Day is Broken", I use that word alot too to describe things that just aint right...(when something goes wrong with my car, it is broken...when i get an owie on my finger, it is broken...and of course my heart...been broken so many times it has a permanent hump:) Misti~"We got a crazeeeeee kinda love", this one made me *SMILE* i can relate so well... Gala~"Missed you by inches", was powerful in meaning and very well written. Thank you Michael and Paul for your recent comments on "I Miss You", and "covering tracks"
dee-email me please.
DaNa,KiWi,DeE,MeGs,MiChAeL- OmIgOd...I had no idea my poetry would be so kindly recieved. thank you so much! I was crying *really* when I saw all the nice things you guys said. I don't know, I'm really emotional lately. Eeee! I will e-mail you MeGs- you are a great poetess yourself. Thank you so much guys :) -ZoE
Angel~ Thanks for the compliment on my crazeeee love poem! ZoE~ *pRAYING mANTIS* is bRiLLianT. You are a phenomenal writer! You cut away the layers and get right to the core.
Thanks MiStI- Coming from you, compliments mean alot. Your writing kicks my ass. -ZoE
pREYING mANTIS's eat their children and gnaw off the heads of their mates. mURDER is ok ,i gUesS, but it isnt poetic!
Wow guys, May was amazing, but what a start to june... It will take me a while to get caught up as I am reading what catches my eye first. Here goes.... Kevin; All the road poems are real heart songs. I especially liked 'Mist', 'Heartwood', and 'Summer of Love'. You are a word artist my friend. Gala; Zero to Sixty...wow, I could feel the backdraft from that one. And 'Missed You By Inches' was a powerful read. Guppy; All your latest is great. My favorite I think is either 'This Night' or 'with healthy conscience'. But boy is 'here's mud in you i' a great read. Chris, Misti; you both write wonderful stuff. you have this synergy thing bouncing back and forth. But Misti, 'Infinite Gold' is something very special. Brandi; 'Fild of Flowes' is utterly amazing and enchanted my heart. You are a very good young poet! Dee; Your art is made for poetry. 'Art Appreciation' has an erotic grace and style. Kudos to you and Gala. And 'we sleep in spoons'is beautiful. Paul; 'Putty in my hands' is very good. We all have regrets like that buried in the heart... Nikki; 'No Feelings' is very sharp writing. Too good in fact. It captures temporary despair too well. I'm sending ya a whole box of lifesavers.... more later when I can get some real work done. But I can't help it...my heart is full of love and I wanted to read all you guys' beautiful poetry instead of work this morning. thanks to all who compliment my meager attempts at poetry...it ain't always good, but its always from my heart... terry
While I know that I'm a "senior citizen" by blender standards, I have one timy bit of wisdom to offer the guys out there---particularly the married ones. Find a copy of the video "Shirley Valentine"...sit down,pay attention, and watch it. Parts are funny....all of it is important...stuff your lady would never dream of saying---but probably feels. Think you're bored? Stressed? Feeling trapped? Well guys, it cuts both ways...catch the flick---and maybe get her back before she's too far away to reach...
Terry----Mangoes..............lmao........oh yeah.....
Crys... I don't have your new addy at home, and as its Saturday here won't have access to it til Monday.. my address is deevaa@paradise.net.nz Everyone else, thankyou for you kind works. dee
Damn it! Kind WORDS! (mutter mutter, grumble) take care of your hearts dee
In the same spirit as gala, I will offer a relationship pick of my own... 'Playing By Heart'..ensemble cast, Sean Connery, Gillian Anderson, et al., but this is the movie where I fell in love with Angelina Jolie. It is heartbreaking, sad, happy and ultimately uplifting. A good take on the power of real love... terry
jen you should read these poems their so stupid.
Hey Everyone~ It's summer vacation time for me... so I am definately gonna be gone for a bit... I will however try to get to a computer time to time, while I am waitressing in Maine. I am going to miss you all dearly. :-) Feel free to email me. (Kiwi_AxiD@Hotmail.com) Have a good one, and keep writing! Love You All~ Kiwi
Gala/Dee Interesting art work with the poetry!!!
To Tery, thank you Tery for liking my pome from Brandi
Angel; 'If You Could See Me Naked' is wonderful as is 'Speechless'. My bow to you m'lady. Kiwi;'The Day Is Broken' and 'Promise' capture an emotional snapshot perfectly. I will certainly miss your posts this summer, but have fun... ZoE;I certainly need to go look up your other posts. You have a powerful poetic voice. And I think 'pRAYING mANTIS' is one of the most emotionally charged, powerfully written scenes I have read in quite a while. Thank you for sharing... later, terry
ZoE -- girl, I want to beg you to stop submitting, your words are so raw I want to beg you not to write them, but they are so wonderful I could never ask you to stop.... they bring tears to my eyes and an ache to my heart that shouldn't be there. You have so much talent, Dana and I talked about you last night -- about how you seem to be so hurt, yet so strong. Thankyou so much for sharing... even though I'm crying tears that aren't mine! dee
Ashley I loved Poor Mother. Truly touched home with me, the only reason I used to get up a while back was to see if my luck would change, eventually it did though. It always does.
Chris Lake; 'To My American Beauty' is a wonderful declaration...Misti is one lucky lady to hear you express the real thing so very very well. t.
Zoe ~ I can't express what you made me feel with "Praying Mantis". Wow. Nothing I can say can make it any better. But I want to cry now. You are awesome Zoe. Awesome. Are you Japanese Zoe? (Thinking of Smokin' Japanese Babe) Terry ~ Your last four echo with me so strongly. Thank you. I hope you're doing good today. Angel ~ your "woe's the week" is cute. Heh. "Autmn came" is also cute. Anyone who cares ~ I never realized that Paper could be nearly perfect. I'm in lust. But I could be perfectly happy being her friend only! I've never met a geek woman like this. I didn't realize they existed. I'm going to do my damn best for this. We're just friendly dating right now -- not really dating. I don't just like her. I like all her friends. I want to introduce her to mine.
Terry, I really enjoyed "Consuming Paradise"-I love surprise!
Thank you Terry and Michael for your recent comments about my works...Terry~"consuming Paradise" was WOW!:) I have read very little lately...hope to catch up tonight. Toklas~I did read your newest one (sorry cant remember the title...something about a river) But was wonderful, as all of your works are:)
Riggs- Thanks soo much for the kind words on "Poor Mother", I aprreciate it very much. *Ashley*
Wow Eric....'Deseado' has beautiful lyrics. I'd love to hear what it would sound like performed. My imagination is hearing George Michael at his soulful best... terry
Toklas; 'River Talk' whispers right into the contentment center of my brain. kudos. terry
Sorry Kirk! I read and commented before I looked at the comments page. I'll try to do better... Thank you Gala, Angel, Toklas, and Michael. the mango thing was the most fun thing I've written in a while. Pure playfullness. And as an aside if any of the blenderites missed the book '17 Ways to Eat a Mango' by Joshua Kadison, it is a simple yet profound experience... terry
terry -- the same Joshua Kadison that sings moody love songs?
*Gush*- TeRrY, DeE, and MiChAeL- You guys flatter me too much. but Thank you. It makes me feel that I've accomplished something if you can feel what I felt through my words. Thanks again. Michael- I am not Japanese. Infact I am just about everything but. I am polish, Columbian, Russian, Scottish and Dutch. *Lotsa cookie monster kisses* (that's what my daughter, DeZ says to me before bed) -ZoE
SaRaH- The line,"I think it's the moments you allow yourself to be alive that keep me watching" from your poem, A Perfect Circle made me wince. That is such a great line and such a great poem. :) -ZoE
Yes, Dee the same guy...He did 'Jessie', 'Beautiful in My Eyes', 'Picture Postcards From LA', etc, etc. His newest Cd 'Saturday Night in Storeyville' is very good. I love 'Paris' and 'Fragile Days'... terry
ZoE- Your poems murder me. You capture things I can't say. And Kev says I write MY heart. WOW I am in awe... Gala- I have been listening to Angel of the Morning lots...it reminds me of people (probably ones you don't want me thinking about *small smile*) Then I saw the lyrics on here...I wish we lived closer sometimes cause woman we do share a wavelength. Dee- I just read "its not about you...its about me" (titles?) I loved it. Oh and Nikki- Perfect Circles and Toklas- River Talk. Both wonderful. Just TOTALLY wonderful. Amazing works here lately. I have been so stressed I haven't even thought about romance...lol...or poems. Okay I have thought about it lots but David (the work guy) is away this weekend with his baby (and the mother) visiting is Mom. *Sigh* Oh I am BLUEST. Love all... Megs
Terry -- 'beautiful in my eyes' makes me cry... every time, I crave to be loved like that.... "You're my Mona Lisa, you're my rainbow skies, and my only prayer is that you realize you'll always be beautiful in my eyes." its my second favourite love song after "angel eyes" by Jeff Healey....(must be somthing about me and eyes huh?) <blushing> ........ I don't normally admit to being moved by soppy love songs. The book sounds interesting, I wonder if it'll come out here. dee
Angel - I liked the double meaning of Autumn came and took him away. Was it the season or a woman named Autumn? Don't ever tell! Let the reader decide. (But I vote for a woman).
Hehehe Paul, you may (i will not say) be very close...though wouldn't that be illegal? *SMILE*
zoe......woman...... holy cow you are just absolutely making me agonize, your poetry.....its so absolutely stinkin primal in what it calls you to look at!!!!!! its one of those things you read and you wonder where you are, because you weren't here a second ago... thank you for your compliment.... do you have an email???? i would love to correspond with you!!!!!!!! sarah
Dee, What's new with you??? Haven't talked to you in awhile....email me! Beth
Angel - Illegal? Not sure! They did just repeal the sodomy law in Texas though. (HA) Not sure what that has to do with anything but... I finally caught up!
Zoe~"Awkward" was anything but...'like my first love affair that I drowned in a bubble bath to free myself of' Welcome back little Zoe:) kisses ,Des xxxoooxxx
I love you Donovan!!!
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Angel...my vote is a woman too ...*smile*...but his mother...lol t.
Terry, I'm looking deeper than that. I think it was a obviously a childhood love thing but I'm looking at it as they were together for years until the came of age and then this Autumn lady came along and stole her man. That's what is so cool about the line. It could be the season or the other.
Gez, I'm so tired I shouldn't be posting anything. My last one was so typo filled I doubt anyone can figure out what I'm saying. Anyway, look at he word Autumn....it's capitalized. It's someone's name I'm betting. Damn good poem Angel. Funny how one line can ice the cake like that.
a;ldjfasldkfj!! lkadjfklasdjfkls!! koko loko take terry's advice! now he see colors he no want to see! big purple elephants! crazy elephants! elephants and kangaroos! this not good!
Dee...I am a big softie for any love song. Always have been, and not ashamed to admit such. Right now I am enamored with Kenny Loggins 'For the First Time' and Faith Hill/Tim McGraw 'Let's Make Love All Night Long' and, the sexiest song ever sung...Bryan Adams 'Let's Make a Night to Remember' My sad/haunting fav now is Gary Allan..'Smoke Rings in the Dark'...just call me a music fool :>) t.
oooh Terry...THAT would be WORSE than illegal! *SMILE* I am enjoying the debate over Autumn though...very much so *WINK* Terry~ you ripped my heart out with your latest...
Terry~let me name 'your latest'...i see you have written more since last night...but it was "To a Stranger in Virginia"...that brought tears to my eyes.
"From this moment" by Shania Twain, to me, is the most beautiful love song ever.
Paul i like the way you think*SMILE*
Terry... Your sub took amazing courage...it made me cry...but I am grateful that you have healed enough... take care of your heart.... Gala
Paul~"Putty in my Hands", was beautifully written...evoking the most powerful imagery... 'Setting you aside like an unfinished work never to be completed by me.' LOVED IT! :)
"colors"...WOW, Terry!!! Rainbow sherbet!
Jeni~ I liked "Filmy residue"...'filmy' and 'residue' are both excellent words for describing something gone. 'With nothing but a filmy residue to remind me of where I've been'
One i did a few months back... http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/angellove/neverknew.html
Yea, Paul i caught the capital Autumn...just never extended it into the future that way...but you are right it is more poetic seeing it that way. And I agree that that single line adds intrigue to the whole thing.... I pictured this overbearing mother rescuing Her son from the clutches of a young seductress. lol t.
Thank you AnGeL, MeGs, and SaRaH- You are all just too nice to me. Your gunna give me a complex. My poetry is nothing special, just feelings but I'm glad you feel them and I thank you. SaRaH- My e-mail is Tori_Cakes@hotmail.com and I'd love to converse with you :) *lotsa hugs* -ZoE
zOE 'Blood Sisters' Took my breathe away and caused shivers. Scary....Powerful....Terrifying Actually... You have a way of forcing the reader to access his reality moment by moment. t.
sorry I meant assess there... t.
ZoE~"You have destructed my anatomy", was just...just one of the most powerful things i have ever read... totally, emphatically, unexceptionably...AWESOME!!! And DAMN good too! :)
AnGeL and TeRrY- Thank you so much for making me smile. I am having a hard day. DeZ had been having tantrums all day, she's got a bad cold and she is so cranky. EEEEK. But you two really did give me a brush of confidence. *gush* -ZoE
Just wanted to say that while I have been trying to keep up with the conversations on the board (although I'm not posting anything) I have like 4 days worth of subs to catch up on. It sounds like there is some really good stuff appearing that I really need to check out. And I haven't fallen off the face of the earth, I am merelt hibernating out of season... later love bugs!
"nothing but you", was very sweet, Jenna :)))
Oooooh , Misti, Misti, MISTI *¿*...somone will get the big head...hehehe..."heart of the matter"...WOW!
Angel~ Muchas gracias! Chris~ This Bud's for you! Ha! "An intense vivid present was the best exorcist of the past." ~Anais Nin
Dee, I had never even heard 'Angel Eyes' before...beautiful lyrics...I love it too...*GOOD* vocals t.
Wildly frustrated because I have no time to be doing this at all and I haven't read ANY of the new subs (and we won't even discuss when/if I'll ever write anything myself ever again!) TOO DARN BUSY. But fun busy--going to NYC tomorrow. So you guys won't hear from me for a week or so... Yep, taking my own advice and visiting real life for a few days before I return to my cyber-life. I promise I'll read like crazy to make up for it when I get back. :-) H. PS No pressure or anything, Kirk, but when do we get our blender shirts?
Terry -- I hope you found the Jeff Healy version, his is the best... I saw him in concert way back when... I feel in love with the man, damn good looking, talented, sexy voice... I felt like every song he sang was for me. I've got a ink work for you... email me deevaa@paradise.net.nz and I'll send it as soon as I get home, its not what I was thinking when I started out.... and I'm not sure if you'll be able to use it, but I think its ok. dee
Thanks Dee, the email is on the way...and yea I found the Jeff Healy version via mp3...still need to hunt the cd. I loved another one by him too 'I Tried'...Thanks for the tip, I love finding good vocalists like him ;) t.
Terry - I can't say I disagree with your ending of Angel's poem either. It's a cool twist nevertheless. And "Angel Eyes" is a great song. Jeff Healy is blind by the way. Plays a regular guitar in his lap like a steel. As long as we're on the subject of eye songs I vote for - "Hungry Eye's " by Eric Carmen!
I'm going to have to learn to read the new stuff first then comment - oh well - Ah hem, Misti - Heart of the Matter Certainly wasn't the Don Henley version now was it? Short, sweet and to the point! Good job.
Paul~ "Hungry Eyes" by Eric Carmen?!! Ha! I had a picture of Eric Carmen in my first nonlinear scrapbook when I was in the ninth grade. With a caption cut outta a magazine that said,"Don't hate me because I'm beautiful." When I showed the picture to my partner in crime Vicky Rodriquez, she cracked up laughing and said,"More like,'don't hate me because I'm ugly!'" I realize this is irrelevant and I admit to once owning the "Dirty Dancing" soundtrack. Both of em! Thanks for the compliment on my horny poem. You know...I actually had an erotic dream about Don Henley once. Dreams are strange territory. ...my vote for best "eyes" song would have to be "I Saw Red" by Warrant. It's not REALLY an "eye" song but I LOVE how it begins: "oooh it must be magic how inside your eyes I see my destiny/everytime we kiss I feel you breathe your love so deep inside of me" I wanted to submit that song to the Blender once but Autumn says it's not really a love song. It's about cheating. It COULD be categorized under LOVE LOST. Anyway. Way past my bedtime. Hasta luego!
Paul - Jeff H is amazing on stage, even though he plays the guitar on his lap he doesn't stay sitting the whole time, he grooves about.... AMAZING.
by the way -- don't you think being made love to by someone who is blind would be incredibly sensual... very touchy... oh my.... Jeff H does it for me all the way. <fanning herself with the CD cover> check out 'while my guitar gently weeps' too.. old Beatles number... MMMMmmmmmm
Dee~ Have you ever seen "At First Sight"? The massage scene alone...wOw!!!
I got some splaining to do, dear Blenderites...The poem that dee posted was written just last week...I sent it to her for an opinion----and she floored me by saying that it inspired a painting...when she asked if they could be posted together---how could I say no? Our Dee is a world class talent---her work is amazing...but on my own I never would have posted such a huge piece...I broke every rule with She Who Loved...and I feel abashed to have loaded you all down with something that...large. In my own defense---my favorite writing teacher said to write a poem till it's finished.Well...I did. It was inspired by a greek myth---Poseidon wasn't a sleaze like Zeus...the myths only named one woman who supposedly bore him a child---and she accomplished this by scooping water into her lap until she got pregnant... That myth always bothered me...so I wrote my own version... Thank you for your patience...and forgive me Kirk? And last but far from least---Dee, I cannot tell you how honored I am, nor how delighted by the painting! Waterfall was exquisite---but this...wow! My sincere and humble thanks to you....... Love Gala
While there is a bit of a musical touch happening here I'll suggest that people check out "Harpoon" by Jebediah. The greatest goodbye/come back song I have ever heard...Honestly
Megs, Angel - Terry , thanks for your comments on "River Talk". tok
Gala, I finally had a chance to read your ramble. Wonderful piece gala. I truly enjoyed! Tok
Guppy ~ I'll take that as an apology of sorts and try to make a good apology poem for you too. I'm sorry I went off so hard on you. I shouldn't have done so publicly. You are more mature than I to have never mentioned me by name in your parodies of me and more experienced than I in how to love people quietly, nicely, and without losing a bit of control. I know you don't really want to be friends, exactly, but I would enjoy being polite acquaintences that get some enjoyment out of each other's work. All ~ Your work is excellent. I'm so much less inspired again. (Thank goodness) Apologies for the mess and gratitude to all. Kirk ~ thanks for putting up with me, us, etc. I don't know how you do it. It must be love. =P
Dee - Check out "While my Guitar Gently Weeps"? You forget, I drove 800 miles to see Ringo outside Memphis. I'm the biggest Beatle nut I've ever met. I have all their stuff on CD after owning it on album and 8-track. One whole wall of my office is covered with photos, posters, mirrors and ticket stubs. The originaly peace and love group! No one better before and nothing better since! My mother asked me not long ago, how I can still be listening to the same music after 35 years and my response was: When I love something, I love it forever.
Paul I agree on 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' and the Beatles...but now I want to hear Healy's take on it too... My trouble is I like too much..never enough time to listen...sad. Another great tune is Bon Jovi..'Bed of Roses' t.
michael---hey man...i never really was mocking you or anything...i'm not exactly sure why you thought i was...none of my poems have been about you...nor have they been mockeries of you or your situation...i don't know you...i write about my life and my experiences with twists of fiction thrown in...or some are just pure fiction...or my takes on romance and the philosophies of love that go along with it... i think it's a good thing when people can relate to some of my stuff...lets me know that i'm not completely insane and all...i guess i'm kinda sorry if you thought that i have writing about you...i think if you were to go back and read many of my old subs that they would be pretty similar to the stuff i write now... take care man, gup
Gala - you know I am thrilled you like it. Paul B -- you going to see Ringo is why I suggested you hear Jeffs version, its STUNNING. dee
Guppy ~ Well then I have been oversensitive, vain, and very childish. Wouldn't be the first time. It wasn't you that did "Liar" and "meditation on appreciation"? Meditation really really sounded like you..getting poked at doesn't normally hurt that bad but I've been really emotional lately. Extremely. Take care.
Wow..Dee you are right...just found Healy's version and it blew me away... t.
michael---ok...now i'm confused even more...you wrote the meditation one...(or was it someone else using your name?)...and the liar one wasn't written by me either...i've always used my name later, gup
Guppy ~ I didn't write that one. Someone else did. I thought that was you. It sounded like you. Once I saw that poem I got even more pissed. Because it was like someone was pretending to be me. Not that I needed another reason to go off, but it made me go off further. Ever since then, I've posted as Michael (with some weird comment) I don't really know who set me off and I don't really care that much anymore. They can go ahead and say whatever they want about me now. I feel like I suck. Make fun of me. <whine> Between Evangeline who loves me but doesn't want to be with me and that's fine with both of us, Paper - who wants to suck up lots of my time but just wants to be friends for a long indeterminate time while she dates other people even though I think she's got a crush on me and even though I guess we're dating -- because she's scared of love and anti-commitment which I can agree with but damn I wish she would at least tell me how well or poorly I'm doing here, and Lovely Lisa - Miss Not Right Now and Maybe Not Ever but why is she studying up on me, and 2 Miss I haven't-asked-her-to-go-out-with-me-yet because I'm so confused and tired already and I can't really juggle women anyways's, I just want to go to sleep and forget that women even exist. </whine> I don't need the love of any woman. Too much damn work. It's only love after all. Michael (confused, tired, depressed, and hanging up his don juan hat)
Dee - ohhhhhh, you meant Healy's version. Okay, I'll try. But I'm very, very critical of people doing cover versions of the fab four so it better be good. I'm off to find it now.
well i think is cool,and i think i dont have no comment at this time......
For Nikki: I see in your lines that we share the same experience. Please mail to me @ deni_59@yahoo.com if you ever wanna talk or need a potential friend or shoulder...
Michael- "Shopping Cart" I'd definately know how you are feeling... It gets easier believe me! -Jenna- P.S. For thoes of you that know the story... He (the inspiration of my recent subs) kissed me this weekend! ***Blissed out***
There was a thread on a Usenet's alt.fan.cecil-adams about "Songs that make you cry". The only three I could think of were "Let It Be" by the Beatles (I like that song a lot more than "Guitar Gently Weeps", which seems a little overly done to me (not that Let It Be is all that subtle either)), "It's a Wonderful World" (Louis Armstrong version), and bagpipe covers of "Amazing Grace".
"The Rose" by Bette Midler makes me cry because it reminds me of my Uncle Greg, who died of lung cancer last August.
Misti~ No one can match Bette on 'The Rose', especially the movie version....but Leanne Rimes comes the closest I have ever heard to matching the emotion....and what a voice... t.
Kirk~ under songs that make u cry, how about the Michael W. Smith cut 'This Is Your Time'. The one he wrote after the Columbine incident...the story of the bagpipes at the end can bring the tears all alone.... t. ps. Thanks Misti ~loved the Warrant song...
Nikki~ I just read *Giving up...or in...* and I just wanted to let you know that the last line reminded me of something I said to Chris on the phone last night. I understand that feeling perfectly. I've always dreamed of finding someone who could understand me and know me and STILL want to be with me...now that I've found him, I keep saying crazy things like,"I don't deserve this" and telling him that I'm the kind of person who should live in Africa and feed the hungry. If you ever need someone to talk to, e-mail me or ICQ me or call me. Terry~ I've always loved "I Saw Red." I just love the beginning! Kinda strange that such a vulnerable song is on the same CD as "Cherry Pie."
Well as for songs that make you cry I'd have to say that one that often makes me cry is "Holes in the Floors of Heaven" by Steve Wariner. Also, the lyrics to "With Arms Wide Open" by Creed, "Wish You were Here" by Pink Floyd, and from a personal perspective "Freebird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd means a lot from me. That's me for now -Jenna-
Hmmm...(popping head in) How is everyone? All is good enough here. I stopped stressing a loooong time ago. Though- I still don't have mu job back...and the "other guy" incident is covered with dust in my head. What did I do to deserve such a crappy summer? *grins* Oh well...no good to whine. As for songs that make me cry right now I am allllllllll about Bonnie Raitt and "I Can't Make You Love Me" cause well...it just says it. And "Keeper of the Stars" by Tracey Byrd gives me cold chills. Its very sentimental to me. Misti- I read the real love letter. I am still waiting all my life for the man who will write me a love letter. It brought tears to my eyes just cause...well...that is what I wish for at 11:11 and every other time I wish. You guys are just so blessed. Jenna- I don't know the story but I am happy for ya just cause I am probably in the whole same boat as you and if my crush would pay this much () attention to me I would be blissed out too. *grin* So I will settle for being happy for others. Uncle Kev- Got your snail mail. HUGE kiss your way. Thanks for being the only man who has made me smile this week. To everyone else a general hey... *waves and dashes off* Megs
aye aye...another vote for Lois armstrong's,"It's a wonderful World"...also there is a country song...I can't remember the name of the song or the artist...but the song was about a woman receiving a postcard from her boyfriend/husband...a letter from 'paradise'...well...he died in a plane crash after mailing that card and she received it after learning of his death, the words appeared to have been written from heaven...that DAMN song made me cry! *SNIFF*
okay gang---- the ultimate, rip out your heart, make you weep song? Clapton's Tears In Heaven.... unplugged version---haven't made it through it yet.... Gala
Howza bout eBuLLienT songs, boyz and girlz? I looooove "Blister in the Sun" and "tonight, tonight" and "Just Like Heaven"!!!!!!
goodness -- how did me commenting that Joshua's song makes me weepy turn into the 'the ultimate, rip out your heart, make you weep song?' Why does 'What a Wonderful World' make you guys weep? Louis all ways make me feel perky and happy.... esp. 'on the sunny side of the street' (TK's middle name is Louis) I normally HATE Mariah Carey but her song 'Hero' makes me weep every time because it was played at a dear friends funeral, he died of an a AID's related illness and he WAS a hero. We used to work together going into schools teaching... it was too late for him, but I'm sure he saved several young men. The other very unlikely one is by Guns and Roses, but it also makes me cry because of love lost -- between the ages of 11 - 15 I 'dated' a sweetheart called Karl, we didn't do much more than holding hands, but his funeral.... TEARS -- and to this day when I hear it. (sigh) I STILL wonder what would have come of our romance. dee
Dee~ Because it is sooooooooo beautiful of a song and Louis sings it with emotion deep enough to bring on tears...
Eric~"The Most Breathtaking Love Ever Seen"...took my breath away...<sigh>
Angel- "Wish You Were Here" is the country song you are thinking of...it makes me cry too. EVERYTHING makes me cry. I am SUCH a sap. I don't think of Louis's song as a sad one though..."What a Wonderful World"...seems happy to me. Heart-felt yes...but happy. As for EbUlLiEnt songs...How about "Come on Eileen"? Or "Tainted Love"? Classic. Soooooo classic. *Grin* And "I Will Survive"...that song always makes me laugh when I sing it cause its SUCH an excuse to be overdramatic. Off to bed... Megs
hehe - Megs I can see you all camped up and doing your best 'Prascillia Queen of the Dessert' impersonation too it .... you go girl. for anyone who loved the poetry of Paula Harris as much as I did (first time I'd heard of her was today, she's got several books out though)... she is featured on a web site called 'Street Women Press' (apparently because of a desire to make poetry readily available to the average person on the street.') Its worth checking out -- Misti some if may appeal to you. www.streetwomen.co.nz My vote for perk-me-up song ... theres a few that make me giggle every time... "baby's got back" by sir-mix-alot (AKA I like big butts) cause this baby got back. LOL.... 'Tequila' by ALT and the lost civilisation .... or Day-o by either Harry Balafonte or by Shaggy.... actually anything by Shaggy does it for me. dee
Dee~ I LOVE *I feel*! I felt it!
Oops! Posted that last comment before I read yours! Yeah, I'll check that site out now. I'm feelin' very streetwise tonight...
Kudos Eric~'The Most Breathtaking Love I've Ever Seen' is pure liquid love song on paper (or pixels in this case). Congrats on all levels... t.
Misti~'CASUALTY'.....kind of left me without words and teary eyed. The emotion beneath the words is raw and powerful... t.
Evangeline ~ my current favorite angel. I like "never need a cane" Misti ~ Casualty - I can feel that hurt. Chris ~ you and Misti are too cute. Nikki ~ I don't think I'll ever understand what's up with you girl. "Giving up or giving in?" Don't give up on love. Just give up on relationships. Deeva ~ I like the definition. The art you keep posting is beautiful. A bit...nude.. Jenna ~ Nothing but you is nice..
Ok...I have a few comments on 'Giving up...or in..' and I feel the need to explain something to everyone. There are those who know the entire story of me and Chris (NOT Misti's Chris) and some only know parts... The last few subs of mine, while brimming with emotion, I think mislead some to believe that I am suffering greatly, which I'm not. My poetry is a wat to vent everything that's bottled up that I can't just come out and say. I am truly touched that so many get so much from what I write. I just want you all to know that there is no need to worry about me, at least not right now. :) And Michael..I doubt I will ever truly give up on relationships or love. g'night lovebugs
Really good to hear nikki...hang in there on love cause its worth it, as are you! Michael~ 'Shopping Cart' was a very consise emotional snapshot. And 'Careless Folds' had a great rhythmic flow. Dee ~ The Paula Harris poems are wonderful. And 'I Feel' made me feel the loss with you... t.
Terry ~ "Careless folds" got be out of the doghouse. I upset her with the Jewish princess thing. I think she'll kick my ass when she finds out I've posted this. Hahahaa. I won't tell her until it's been forgotten. Heh. I didn't know what a Jewish princess was. It hurt her I think. In a good and bad way. I'm going to post "Hell to live without" when Evangeline has ok'ed our latest draft. It's fun to write with a friend. True friend.
One more nomination for best crying song....Celine Dion's cut 'Fly' written for her niece who was dying. By the end, every time I hear it there are tears in my eyes ~sigh~ And for a joyous one....same artist, Celine's cut 'Let's Talk About Love' ....always brings a smile because it reminds me that love unites across all barriers..."as deep as any sea, with the reach of any star, but as gentle as a falling leaf on any autumn lawn" t.
I can't listen to Elton John do "Empty Garden" without tearing up. It's his tribute to John Lennon.
Yea Paul, and even worse is when I hear 'Imagine'. Makes me think of the tragedy to lose such a talent. t.
Hey Dee--- Woke with the birds---found---I feel...nailed it you little vixen...no fair. You get to be either a brilliant painter, or a brilliant poet. Doing both is cheating....but you do. Will let you slide------and have a hug from me stateside... Gala
I've been rather absentee lately (10 to 11 hour days will do that for you), and I bid all of you who've been so kind to me lately a heartfelt thank you... I'll steal some time later for more meaningful commentary and specific thanks, but right now, I have to say two things before I dash off (to work - ugh): Michael- For your props, I thank you sincerely... But I must on the point of minimalist poetry defer to the Mistress of it - the long-lost and sorely missed Isolde. SHE could paint a world in but a few words... If you get time, check back through some of the old Blender material, you'll find minimalism at its VERY best. And, a belated happy birthday, sir... And Deevaa... I haven't written anything in about a week, and still have poems I've not submitted... Yet upon reading "I feel" I am struck by the feeling that what might come out would not come close to the depth of emotion you've displayed here. I was deeply moved. And believe me, I know where you were coming from... more to come... k
The tears for "Wonderful World"-- I dunno, it's not being sad per se. But there's an odd melancholy twinge to it. Almost as if there's a subtext of the risk of loss of the wonderful world he describes? I'm not sure. But the two lines that really get me are "I see friends shaking hands saying 'how do you do?' / They're really saying 'I love you.'" and "I hear babies crying, I watch them grow / They'll learn much more than I'll never know" Maybe that second line sound like a man nearing the end of his years?
Kirk ~ I agree. I think it's sad because Louis armstrong knows how beautiful the world and knows it's not forever. Then again, Louis armstrong could have made "Happy Birthday to you" into a soulful melancholy tear jerking song.
Zoe ~ I feel guilty reading your latest and I didn't even do anything. Excellent work.
I'm a bad bad Blenderite! I swear I will get caught up on subs, but as it stands, I have about a week and a halfs worth to go through. Could you guys maybe take a break from writing for a bit??? Much happier than yesterday....
Oh, no, MiChAeL, I didn't mean to make you feel guilty. lol -ZoE
Megs- Glad someone knows where Im coming from and going! Hee Hee Don't worry your turn is on it's way! Michael- Thanks for the comments... Keep writing! -Jenna-
thankyou thankyou thankyou for the kindness generated by 'I feel' ... (blushing) however I read it ALL wrong.... I'd been forgiven with the first blurted out "Oh, I'm sorry" .... he's an artist also and had retired to some silence to create -- I mis-read this silence and got all blue, but last night my crooked smiled man brought the smiles back again. I guess I should have known better, after all I do it myself sometimes. Kevin -- thankyou for the gift of your words. Gala -- girl, I think your my number one fan, apparently I can't take a step wrong in your eyes! Michael --my paintings aren't always nudes, but it is what I do best.... however the human form without clothes is sometimes a metaphor for laying oneself totally bare.... the image with Gala's erotic stuff needed to be naked. But you can ask Terry -- I do sometimes work on 'non-naked' stuff. ZoE you rock. Kirk, Michael, Angel -- I'm totally lost with the stachmo thing... its one of my very favourite songs of his, I have this wonderful album of him and Ella, and it features 'wonderful world' ... normally on spring mornings its dusted off, and enjoyed in some sunny spot, inhaling coffee and watching the world go by... thats one of my definitions of heaven. dee
Dee...don't be silly...you're always crazy...but i love you anyway---for someone horizontally challenged..... (heading for cover!) Gala laughing (an amzing thing if you consider what the docs did to me today!)
Terry and Michael... Thanks for the comments on *casualty* ...I have way too much time on my hands. If you would like to view my newest idiot proof pages, knock yourselves out. www.oe-pages.com/SCIENCE/Biology/poetrygoddess www.oe-pages.com/ARTS/Movies2/lynchwannabe www.oe-pages.com/ARTS/Blues1/timetogo Dee, thanks for referrin' me to that women's poetry site. I was way impressed!!!
Michael ~ To see one of Dee's masterpieces that is not a nude go here: http://www.geocities.com/awesternstateofmind/us.html I redid the page after her work, and while I am very prejudiced, i think it is a stunning piece of art... terry
ZoE, Gotta say that your stuff amazes me!
Terry~ Thanks for signin' my guestbooks! Glad you liked my newest film. Knew I couldn't go wrong with Angelina Jolie in the lead. Ha! I just checked out your site and signed your guestbook. I agree...that IS a stunning work of art by Deevaa. Love the site. Sandi is blessed to have you in her life. erin~ props for *second best*!!! you tell him, girl!
Angel and terry, thank you for the great comments...."pure liquid love"...wow....i feel like i'm flying...I knew something with love in it was about to jump out of my soul when I was writing that because of falling in love... thanks again, ps, maybe this one will finally put me on the front page...if i'm lucky :-)
Nikki - I just read Dear Love, Untitled and Giving up or giving in. No wonder people sent you sympanthy. Sounded like you were in the dumps. Scott E - Loyal Hearts was a good read and an excellent use of the word furtive! Caught my attention. Eric - I agree with everyone else about "...Most Breathtaking Love..." This is a really good piece but I find the continuous use of ... as almost a distraction. Is this your style or trademark? I would have enjoyed the work even more had it been puncuated differently. It could have given the work even more emphasis in my opinion. Nevertheless you should pat yourself on the back.
Terry and Dee ~ I like it very much.
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Chris~ You'll find that crazy page I told you about at www.oe-pages.com/HOBBY/Scrapbooks2/ringmaster151. I signed the guestbook tonight and placed an order to go. Ha! Love ya!
I posted the story I wrote with Evangeline. I hope you like it. You're supposed to read "Hell to get along with" first. Then this story. Michael
What makes "What a wonderful world" so beautiful is that here is a song by a man who in all honesty copped it pretty rough in his life, who didn't have the best time of it, and yet is singing this absolutely passionate song about the beauty of a world which didn't treat him all that well.
Mr. Christian~ What does "obfusciate" mean? My dictionary must really suck 'cause I just looked that word up and it wasn't in there. Despite that one tricky lil word, I thoroughly enjoyed reading *Seeds to sow*! I enjoyed reading all your newest submissions, actually. For a "good ole boy" from the West you sure can turn out a decent poem. You're certainly the most literary "cowboy" this cowgirl has ever known!
Ma'am, Misti, please excuse my mistake. It was late and dark so an extra 'i' got added there. Obfuscate means to cloud an issue, or to darken a subject (the better phrase I do believe). And thank you kindly for your remarks. Education is a fine thing, even for a cowboy. And some of the loneliest poets I know are range riders. You have yourself a good day ma'am.
Hank~ Thanks for the clarification! Sorry if I offended you.
Misti- according to Webster's: Main Entry: ob·fus·cate Pronunciation: 'äb-f&-"skAt; äb-'f&s-"kAt, &b- Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing Etymology: Late Latin obfuscatus, past participle of obfuscare, from Latin ob- in the way + fuscus dark brown -- more at OB-, DUSK Date: 1577 1 a : DARKEN b : to make obscure 2 : CONFUSE <<-><-><-><-><-><->> -k
sorry for the moot point - I wasn't even a day late to be a dollar short... -k
I do not offend easily Misti. I am humbled you think I write real poetry. Startled to hear someone say that actually.
And please call me Hank. I only allow my mother to use Mr. and only when I make her mad. ~wink~
ChRiS and DeEvA- *gush* your compliments are gunna make my head swell. and DeEvA to be honest you are the one that RoCkS! *smiles* -ZoE
Hi guys, I'm just back from the big apple, wondering why there is no running water in the apartment?! and getting ready to dive in to ALLLLLLLLLLL those subs I've missed! Yikes! But I have to say that Linda Ronstadt's recording of "What'll I Do" is amazing and always makes me weepy. What a voice. What a song. H.
Hank.... email me -- got a request! ZoE ... nah... you rock. (hehe) Tasha ... 'did you miss me' ... full of images -- and thanks for reminding me of Falco, I was SO in love with him in the 80's, he didn't know it but I was going to marry him. dee
Chris~ When I checked my machine earlier there was a message from an agency in New York City! I'll call em back tomorrow! But I'm really hoping I get the job in Plano. Have you colored any pretty pictures for me in the colorin' book I sent you? :))))))) Love ya, baby!!!!! Hank~ Hank it is! I'm glad to meetcha. I love the Hank character in Larry McMurtry's *Moving On*...he's a grad student/cowboy. A man of few words. Kevin~ Thanks, anyway! Now I know who to go to when my Webster's New World dictionary fails me! Ha!
Paul B, Hey, thanks for the comments... lol Umm, to explain, I write how I talk...I "..." when I pause. Read it aloud, and pause when you see "..." and hey if you don't like my punctuation...don't look at it, re-read it your way...it's just my words, you're the reader, read it however you wanna...so, like the poem for the content, not the format....love is love no matter how it comes packaged...but one other thing...yes, i would imagine that "..." would be my trademark now...in fact, if i ever make a CD ...I will be much like the artist named Prince who was formerly known as the artist formerly known as...blah blah, because i'll just be "..." just for you Thanks :-)
hey Misti -- don't tell anyone else.. but I'm shocking at spelling and often Kev's poems leave me wondering what something means.... I sneak over to http://www.dictonary.com ... I think it defaults to websters.com, but its good cause you just type in a word you want and it gives you definitions, a thesaurus AND if you can't spell the word, you type in what you think it is and it has this little screen saying... "hmmm, maybe you mean this word" Its a great wee tool. I don't have MS Word on my computer at home so its great for spell checking my emails. dee
Eric, I try to ignore the dots but like I said, they are distracting. I catch myself looking about the page at all the dots like it's morse code instead of simply following along the work. No biggie. You write how you want, it was merely a suggestion on my part. I view the dots as a continuation of thought rather than a pause. The use of a blank line by some of the other authors is a very good use of pausing in my opinion. Again, its your work. You write it how you see fit. It was just an idea I wanted to throw at you.
Eric ~ I do the same....thing....with gratuitous pauses. I have done less and less of them using a new line instead in poetry....=)
Eric, I'm not offended in the least. That last one was a very interesting use of the dots. Wish I had thought of it.
Hey all- "Hit and run" visiting again. Lots of craziness and a dry spell here. UGH!!! Eric- I liked your poem. Lots. Good work babes, even if you uhhhhh didn't feel like "entertaining" me the other night. Who IS the woman? I have read all these great new subs. I am envious...especially of you Zoe...your work makes me absolutely IVY green in my state of writer's block. I have MUCHOS angst and no creativity. And I hate men...and the idea of romance...am I becoming bitter finally? *Sigh*
Megs - is this a temporary hate or long term? LoL Angel - I just read your latest submission. There were some parts there that was very riveting. I found myself moving closer to the screen with each line wondering where you were going with it. Kind of odd to be calling you Angel.
ellipses...they are called ellipses...the dot dot dot dealies that we all know and love...or hate...i'm addicted to them myself...ask anyone...i use them because there is always something more to say... gup
Way to go Gup! And I use them as well, but I wanted to get the author's take on what I considered the overuse of them. And I think I offended him in the process dispite saying I liked the work. I found his reference to Prince uncanny as well. I like Prince's work but have always found his use of writing numbers for words annoying. But I still like the work.
Hello, hoe can I contact Matt Schemelia? I believe he is my 3rd cousin. His father and mine are cousins. Please forward to him if possible. Thank you, Lora Bearden 856-768-2897 Scoutmom5@aol.com
Michael (and anyone else who likes her work) ~ Here's another Dee/terry creation if you liked 'US'. This one is 'Digital Dancing'...enjoy!http://www.geocities.com/awesternstateofmind/digital_dancing.html t.
LOL@PAUL...hehehe...I almost posted that one in another name...but decided against it...I am really an angel though or...almost an angel, not quite divine :) Thank you.
Paul B... I'm not offended, buddy...I was just pissed last night for no apparent reason...anyway, it's kinda cool to stir up some type of conversation on this thing...makes it interesting, even if it is about ELIPSES geesh i think calling them dotdotdot's is much easier lol, anyway, I have noticed i overuse the dots...i'll attempt to calm down JUST FOR YOU PAUL BUDDY! alright? later all thanks for all the good stuff to say PS...i don't even know why I referred to Prince...I just like making obscure references in conversation...
where's that cup o' joe... sheesh, ALL the spellcheckers in the world, AND a chance to review before pressing "SEND" and I *still* make a typo... <shaking head> It's just not been my month this week... (as you can see, I am enamored of the ellipsis also!) k
Kevin ~ I hated to see that word 'last' connected to the road poems. Have another planned yet? t.
Raymond ~ I loved the surprise ending of 'SuRE wHy nOt!!!!' unexpected and good. t.
Shady----Girl, where have you been? We've had an APB---(all poet's bulletin out for you!) Great new add---Also Kudos to Kev and Terry, and Hank---oh forget it---June has been awesome for all! Dee has been ever the delight---our own artistic diva... Kev has kept us going with the road series---which I suggest he submit for a chapbook competition I happen to have the skinny on---due in the Fall... Tok---Angel---Megs---wow....exponentially wow. And in the comments section, Mr. Riggs---normally crusty and cool gave the very best description of Satchmo's classic that I've ever heard... NIkki love---you already are a poet, okay? Chris and Misti---take care you two---happy trails! I'm scheduled for some slicing and dicing on Tuesday---will miss you guys...back in a week or two. Will try to finish the next chap of manifest, and pass it on before surgery... Thanks everybody---you've been too kind about the ramble, et al... Wish me luck guys....and Paul dear---behave!
Shadygirl~ Welcome back, chica! I love your two new submissions, especially *untitled*! I've told Chris all about you! :))))
To the country girls (Misti and Jenna) on the Blender- Yeah baby!!! First of all Mi Vida Loca is only one of my signature songs. Go girl. Email me just for the hell of it...*grin* Anyways reading the lyrics just made me want to grab a certain guy and plant one on him and sing loudly...but I would have to be MAD drunk to do it. And Jenna- Cowboy take me away is like...my prayer these days. I am glad you've found yours. Does he have a brother. And Kev- Your words are perfect. As always. Come take ME on a road trip and get me the hell out of this crazy area. I owe you an email and a snail mail but damn its insane. And Shadygirl- Kudos on Untitled. I have heard good stuff about you so...glad you are back. Till Later- Megs
*WeLcOmE BaCk* Shady:) Both subs were great...really liked the "untitled" one.
Misi~ "A Much Sweeter Wet", was sooooooooooo sweet and touching....the last two lines were the clinchers.
Angel...*snake* is briLLiant!!! wOw... (damn dots! ha!) Megs...I will send you a looooong, juicy e-mail now!
Michael, holy crap man....you are an awesome poet...Expiration date...is...wow, i like it...and, (if you hate this musician, forgive me) but it almost had a slim shady touch to it...almost...but with a more clean cut image...but that's my take on it ...
Why thanky there Misti *SMILE*...OUT OUT DAMN DOTS!!! hehehehe
It would be good if you could include sections on lovemaking,with images and photos .
yes it would, SUBROSH...and while were at it maybe we could feature Patty Lovelace as your leading lady in a REALLY poetic FLICK!!!...grrrrrr
oops, I am sorry. I lost my southern charm.
I just want to apologize ahead of time for all my recent submissions, they are all soo depressing, im just having that sort of night. Life is soo damn confusing, I don't understand and don't think I ever will about how things can upset us soo much to the point where we think that it's like equivilant to the end of the world. Then eventually that sitaution gets better, and then your happy, then something happens, and your upset again. It's neverending!! WOW, ive never been so pessimistic, I'm usually the optimist!! Well thanks for letting me get those feelings out!! Im rambling now, but I have no noe else to ramble to!! Well I hope everyone has a good night!!! *~ASHLEY~*(FEELING VERY BLAH)
Alexander Newfield ~ 'There Are No Free Lobster Dinners' makes me want to go start drinking and make a weekend of it. You certainly captured the spirit of that work well. t.
Eric ~ 'With eyes shut...I simply place the pen on the paper' is quite the discourse, and an interesting read. I was immediately struck afterward that 'Eyes Wide Shut' would have been a really good title, but I see the point of your choice. I took your comments earlier and read with your advice that the ellipsis (... thanks gup) were pauses. Now I see Paul's point earlier in action. As a reader that required effort to make continuation into a pause. Not any major or hard thing to do mind you, but noticable. It did not change the feelings your words envoked within me at all, but then i was privy to your explaination about pausing, which all readers may not be. You are an excellent writer, and this work did captivate my attention to the very end. t.
ps. to Eric~ Since you made it 3/4 through that writing without use of the ellipsis, but they became prevelant toward the end, I was wondering...Was that a conscious effort on your part, or ingrained habit? And toward the end when you did use the ellipsis as a structural vehicle to imply a pause, were you more reflective of the actual words being written? As a reader that seems to be the case, and the psychological processes are fascinating... t.
Alexander, You are my hero! Guys like us gotta stick together. She'll come back. And if she doesn't, she was never yours to begin with. Or something like that. I forget how it goes...but it's true! Keep the faith, man...
Yo, Alexander! You talkin' about my babe? I got that distinct feeling. And she told me about this site, maybe hoping I'd get inspired and get all touchy-feely or something. Not gonna happen. Anyway...back off, buddy. Why would she think about you when she's got the Luv Doctor? Just something to ponder while your listening to Michael Bolton or whatever.
Alexander~ But did you make her feel loved...and while you were doing all these things for her, did you recognize any of the things she was doing for you...and did you ever run barefoot in the park with her and picnic on a lunch of crab salad and peanut butter and apples that you prepared together and sip cheap wine from styrofoam cups and watch the most beautiful movie of all spread out before you as you lay on a soft quilt with her in your arms gazing at stars while the whole world sleeps? nice work though :)
Thanks for the comments on my last one... i didn't title it EyesWideShut cause...i hate copying When my eyes were actually open, during the writing...i didn't use "..." to please those here who don't appreciate it, however, when i closed my eyes...i used it cause of habit...take it however you want, i just needed to get all of that off my chest thank you for the nice comments everyone
Deevah and Gala, I love your collaboration! And Deevah the one you did of poem and painting on your own is also beautiful! I would really like to post those works in the online Art Gallery I am involved with. I work for an online Art forum as the Forum Leader for art content. We are putting up a new gallery that will include a room for collaborative art. Would you let me include your joint work?? Please email me and let me know asap. blee@direct.ca. You would get a link to your homepages on the gallery. again - I do love the work! Tok
Alexander? No free lobster dinners? Wow. I am so---overwhelmed by this one...caught the moment...and I think you're a keeper...she must be totally nuts.... Love Gala
And so called "luv doctor"? I think you're walking malpractice bub...but that's okay...what goes around, comes around. But personally? I think you're a rude little shit. So says Gala feeling too crappy to me tolerent
Misti- I have to agree that the last couple of lines of "A Much Sweeter Wet" are tight. Perfecto mi favorite chica loca. But where IS the email eh? Ashley- Email me. Perhaps we can commiserate on depression, misery, rambling bad poems and how bad men suck. Don't I wish you lived next door so we could go shopping or get massages or wallow in self pity and chocolate together. All MY friends are blissful and happy. LOL. Eric- Lots in that lil ramble...the Eyes Wide Shut one (but that isn't the title.) Anyways...I am dying to know about this chica. Fill me in. Married? Kids? Well who am I to talk...lol. Ellipses galore for you my cousin. See ya tonight........ Gala- Loved your take on the tiny hairs. Made me giggle. Take care of yourself FGM. I am worrying 'bout you. Till Later... Megs
Eric ~ Thanks for the compliment! I can't process your newest stuff. Buffer overflow. "I thee wed" is pretty damn good. I understand why you use ..... in music you never really stop singing one word...and it's never really over until the song is over... I'll have to reread it again tomorrow. I need to go back to sleep. All ~ I really do appreciate and love a lot of the stuff being posted. To comment will take more time than I have today. I will though.
goodness -- I wasn't online for 24hrs and there is HEAPS happening on the board.... Toks... thankyou for your kindness, I've done joint works with several other blender regulars.... Gala and I have done 2, Terry and I have 3 works, also Kev, the guppy and Isolde...some of which have even been on the front page. All of the joint works I've done bar the ones with Terry are on my web page (http://www.homepages.paradise.net.nz/~deevaa), Terry has the others on his page ( --- terry please fill in the blank)... let me know which ones you'd like to use. dee
Sure Dee ~ consider the blank filled. Toklas ~ those three are here: http://www.geocities.com/awesternstateofmind/ just follow the link called 'the poetry'. The three works are 'The Story of Us', Stealing Images', and 'Digital Dancing'. Here are the direct links if you want to cut and paste to go directly to each: http://www.geocities.com/awesternstateofmind/us.html http://www.geocities.com/awesternstateofmind/digital_dancing.html http://www.geocities.com/awesternstateofmind/stealing_images.html t.
I am in need of a poem to recite at my mothers wedding! I have no clue why she picked me, I think it is her sadistic nature. Please send any poems that may be used on this occasion to Windstorm_247@yahoo.com
Oi! luv doctor Have a listen to Nirvana's Very Ape and then take a peek in the mirror. He could have been singing about you, you fucking neanderthal.
Megs- I would love to wallow in our depression with you, and I definitely wish I had someone to eat chocolate with, God knows I eat enough of it!!! Give me your E-mail address or e-mail me at Ash10782@aol.com. Thanks!! *Ashley*
I just had a neat idea, and I thought I'd share. Wouldn't it be cool if there was a collaboration section on this site...two artists can hook up through email, write a poem...and then publish the poem in a section devoted to collaborations of love. just a thought...thanks ;-)
Angel, Galadrial and Chris- Thanks for your kind comments on my recent submission. I've discovered that writing poems about all this love I carry around is the only thing I can do. I've come to realize that no amount of "goodness" can make another human being love me. She'll either come back to me or she won't. But that doesn't mean I'm going to start being a player out of revenge or frustration or whatever. Gotta be me. "Luv Doctor"- If you are indeed my ex-girlfriend's new lover, I only wish I could protect her from the likes of you. You seem like a shallow, misogynistic moron. You really give Kid Rock a run for his money.
Riggs dear? You are wonderful! A big hug from to you...yes, I know you don't go for that mushy sort of nonsense...but tough.... Love Gala
Gala in your case I'll make an exception. <grin>
hey Gala - unhand my favourite Aussie boy toy! <giggling>
Ahem...Oh Wiggling one....Riggs said I could....so there! Gala (Giving Riggs an extra hard hug)
Ashley- Hehe...pity party via AOL *grin* WVUMegs25@aol.com....now if we can just hook up with some cyber chocolate. Alexander- I meant to comment on your poem yesterday. *Sigh* What KILLS me is all the good folk out there (meaning us) who put so much energy and emotion into loving someone who won't love back. Its the situation I am in myself. You deserve the best because it seems to me that is what you were giving. There need to be more of you!!! Hmmmm...can you tell I am bitter *giggles* ? Anyways Happy Father's Day to all the Daddy's in the house...Uncle Kev gets a special greeting and a kiss blown across the continent for being the best cyber-uncle a girl could ask for (damn Hallmark for not making a card that expresses my sentiment) (((MUCHOS hugs)))
Kev- MMmmmm..."Almost Again" "settling again to be unsettled..." Amen. And Riggs- WHOA your last one hit me especially hard (are you cryin' here with my Ash...its soooooo our song) Nice work. I hear the music in my head. Thank you.
*HAPPY FATHER'S DAY* To all the wonderfully talented daddies on the Blender.
Riggs- Thank you so much for that last submission, surprise, surprise, it made me cry. Megs, it is DEFINTELY our song!!! Is it really a real song, and if so, who sings it?? I would love to hear it. Thanks again. *Ashley Skye*
Note To All Blenderites- I have noticed that some different poems have been submitted in place of one's I've typed. The reason:If you use a name that has already been used on the blender by you or someone else When you name the file, it will display someone else's poem in place of yours. In my case,I named the file, pink for the poem: A Letter to My Texas Sarah. An old poem was submitted with the same name and it is displaying that poem instead. You should check all your poems and see if that happened to any of you. MiChAeL- Check your poems- you accidentally submitted one of mine in a poem I believe was called "Oragami." Check it out... Sorry if my explanation isn't perfectly clear, but I wanted to keep you all aware. *smiles* -LoVe and Kisses- ZoE
Zoe ~ My poem I called oragami shows up as mine on my machine? I'm confused. Did you clean out your browser cache? Are you using Netscape?
ZoE, you're probably just seeing the "old" version of pink.html, stuck in your browser's cache- your browser is being lazy/effecient saying "oh, I already know *this* file" and not checking if its been update. As a test, either go directly to http://loveblender.com/heart/new/pink.html and hit reload and see if it isn't yours, or from NewMatic viewer, instead of just clicking on the link, right click and hit "open in new window", and then hit reload if you need to on the new page. (Geek notes ahead) at first i thought you might be on to something, since file permissions are annoying on this new server (on my old server, anything the 'web server' did on my behalf (submissions and comments) were automagically performed as my account-- not so here) and I thought maybe it was trying and failing to overwrite an existing file-- but then I realized it's very good at checking to see if a file exists, and renaming the new file if so (by adding numbers to the end- and for people who are lame and leave out the suggest the filename part, it gets called noname, and then usually some number.) Anyway, let us know if you can see the current versions.
Seeing as everyone else has a home page I decided I needed one too...so I went to Misti's Create Uh Page place and this is what came of the visit: http://www.oe-pages.com/HOBBY/Magic3/megangelwvu Kind of Blah seeing as I don't have a scanner or anything but...its ME. And lots of good quotes Ash...so check those out. Till Later...
Megs- Well I visited your new page and I LOVE it, but I'm not done going through it yet, I got up until the the part about hating New Jersey and had to write back to you. We seem to have a lot in common, except the fact that I live in Jersey!! Haha, I guess I can understand why some people hate it. Well I'm gonna go read the quotes now..by the way, Im actually in a good mood today, I was just working and some guy I know just came in and asked me to go to the movies tonight!! YAY!!...and Megs....hey's a baseball player!! Haha, thought you could appreciate that. Later everyone, Ashley
heya heya heya... I probably shouldn't be writing this little comment now, since it will be a muttered mumble of jibberish, I am so tired, but, I do have a bit of time to waste. I miss this place...:) I miss you guys! MIsti - girl, you owe me a letter! Who's Chris and what you have told him about 'me'??? Girl, oh girl, do I have stories for you... Kevin - my buddha man, thanks for the e, I forgot to say that when I wrote back...it triggered me to get my butt into the Board...:-) Megs - sweets, thanks for your comment...:) Dee, gup, Isolde, GALA!!!, and everyone I'm forgetting, hope everything is well in your corner of the world. Lord knows my little marble existence is so topsy turvy, I don't know if I'll be dancing on the ceiling (sorry to quote Lionel Richie) or thumping down hard on my backside on the floor, but don't get me wrong, I'm loving it all. :-) I'm young again and nothing can make the colors your eyes create brighter than youth! *yawn* it's nightie night time. I'm planning on curling up, with my baby (who no doubt will sit on the couch instead :-P hehe...) and watching a flick. Talk to you all soon.
Shady -- My emails on its way -- I sure hope you have stories for me too! I can't wait to hear!!! BULK email is the way to go, I don't mind sharing as long as I get the gossip!! <smiles> missed you! dee
a real song? I didn't pinch it from someone if thats what you mean.
Pssttttt..... Ashely, Megs -- Gala is from New Jersey and I'm gonna tell! (dashing off yelling) Gala!!! Galllllllla!!!
I said this in an email to Shady -- but it seems so odd that she's heading to bed and its only lunchtime here in NZ (although it is Monday) .... I'm at work and I've not had breakfast so I can't WAIT for 12.30 (10mins to go)... I'm STARVING....
Shadygirl~ Your life sounds bliSSfully domestic! I'm going to send you an e-mail now and fill ya in! Megs~ Love the page! Where did you find all those great quotes? 8 BALL WIZARD has the same song at his page! I swear...there should be a 12 step program for people who can't stop making Create Uh Pages. I have ten now!
Megs ~ I like your page. You like Kurt Vonnegut. Do you like my story, "Hell to live without?" Nobody on the board has commented on it. It's only 3 pages...
Woohoo Misti- I Luuuuuuuv Create Uh Page. I think I might be an addict *grin* We need a Create Uh Page Anon. We could create a page for the meetings...oh dear!!! Gala and Ashley- *hangs head in shame* I don't hate ALLLLLL things New Jersey. But being from WVU I have met some super shady N.J. people and the guy who fired me and makes my life miserable at work is from N.J. so...I have a wee prejudice. I LOVE you guys though. You aren't really from N.J. you are from the Love Blender. *Sticks out tongue at Dee* TATTLETALE!!! Micheal- I am not sure if I read your "Hell to Get Along With" I have been VERY hit and run on the Blender lately. But thanks for checking out my page.
UGH Micheal I meant "Hell To Live Without"...you know what I meant though *rolls eyes* I NEED a break here!!! Ash- A baseball player eh? hehe...I am always falling for baseball players. Is he a hottie? Are you going to go out with him? Send me an e chica...and I am going to see Buffett on Saturday in Pittsburgh!!! Woohoo!!!
Misti, Reconstruction is amazing...I don't even get it but i love it all the same...and the end "pretend like you don't know how flimsy the set is" is like, my new alltime favorite line from this site... you've got some explosive hardcore talent, please write more of that style in the future...it speaks volumes to me, i think i understand ramble more than structure later :-)
Riggs, Know How You Feel...did that have Pink Floyd inklings?...just wondered if you were listening to that at the time or had Pink on the mind when you wrote it...just wondering...it's good...i like it, but i noticed or...in my head, i heard pink singing that
Here is Brandis' first poetry page...FILD OF FLOWES http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/brandispetpage/fildofflowes.html
Eric~ Thanks so much! I know what you mean about not getting it but liking it, anyway. I love Jim Morrison's poetry and "The Soft Parade" but I don't claim to understand any of it! Nonlinear art is funny that way. Basically, *Reconstruction* is about the depression that I have been struggling with for quite some time now. I'm doing what I can to make things better but it has always bothered me how people pretend so much. There is a certain dignity to melancholy. Ebullience is fine, but it's a damn hard state to maintain when you're tap dancin' on rock bottom.
Megs dear... First you hate me name...nothing personal. Then you hate my state..no offense---- But what next? My face? My Kid? Sheesh............
egs- I wrote you before I read your comment...about the guy, he's pretty cute, different group of friends, but maybe that's what I need. I don't know, he makes me laugh..a lot!!! Ill keep you updated, no poetry is coming out of it yet!! haha, and by the way, major envy regarding a certain concert Ive always wanted to see....but have you ever been to Margaritaville?? my fave place on earth!!! Im going to see Dave Matthews band on July 11th, and that definitely makes up for it. Im going to bed now, a little exhausted and I have finals tomorrow!! goodnite everyone *Ashley*
My absolute favoritest Fairy Godmother- You...even with the name Lisa and the state of Jersey...are exceptional in all ways. Cause its sprinkled with fairy dust and hilarious phone calls and poetry and peeps. You don't count as hated for anything in my book. You certainly are anything but typical of other Lisa's/Jersey folk. Chris agreed with me on Jersey...jump in here anytime buddy...lol...HELP!!!
Ash- LOL I already sent you a letter but...ohhhhhh you have to see a Buffett concert. Its the most fun in the world. Its hard to find the perfect man when you weigh them against the likes of Derek Jeter eh? *grins*
Megs -- although I narked on ya... I gotta say when I was in NYC I'd been talking to a NJ Cop online for about 9mths, while we where talking online he was going to take me out to dinner, take me dancing, buy me flowers the full first date deal.... when I got to NYC he'd not drive through what ever the tunnel is called that seperates the two.... he phoned me several times, which was nice... but come on, I'd flown from NZ and gone via Amtrack from Pittsburgh to NYC and he couldn't drive 30mins.... HOW freaken rude!! (although saying that Mr guppy was too scared to stop by my motel room also -- although he was some distance to drive, a few hours or something.) dee
Dee- Well maybe its just Jersey GUYS...there ya go. *grin* I am not too mad. I sent you an email...
Megs- Cross-continent hugs back at ya... And thanks... k
Oh, and Shady... a hearty welcome back... k
Misti ~ 'A Much Sweeter Wet' is magic to read when you live in the Arizona desert (and it just rained today for the first time in 4 months). Good image and feeling. t.
Here is Brandi's very first poem...which happened to make the cover way back in Oct. of 1998 . There is a pic of her and a recital of the poem on her new poetry page :) http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/brandispetpage/hrtsine.html
Eric - not intentionally, but it did turn out a little that way huh. It's an original tune but i do listen to heaps of floyd so the influence is bound to be there. Do i have a fellow floyd fan here? I have been trying to convince the fella's in my band that we should cover Comfortably Numb for ages but they reckon its too long.
Misti ~ You rule girl! I love Reconstruction! All ~ I've fallen behind and I can't catch up...
hey chrys---- Been there.....done that...you nailed the puppy, but good. Love, Gala
Michael~ Thank you. Chris~ Your ancient poem is brilliant.
terry~ thanks for the compliment on *A Much Sweeter Wet*!
Nice work guys... Keep it up... Cripes, I don't think I'm ever going to catch... up on all this stuff... It's hard being delinquient...
Riggs, oh yeah, Floyd rules...I'm into the Dogs Of War right now...the whole Animals album...i've made my way through almost all of them...I write with a lot of influence from them too...so...I feel your pain, or joy, whichever you wanna consider it ;-) later
Eric: "the worst poem ever written" You rambled the things that my mind rambles and thinks about.. and moves too quickly for me to get down on paper... you managed though, and as i was reading, I became jealous, I wanted the same release, I could relate and understand, and I don't know if I am sane or not. Not all woman are bad, and guess if I have to I can admit that not all men are bad. But if I am crazy, it is because of man, and what his departure did to my heart and my soul. And you asked "should i press "SEND IT" ? should I? will they laugh? will they cry? will they make fun and wish I would die? will they ban me from writing or spit in my eye?" I cried.... and I wanted more. Thank you.
KiRk- Thanks so much for your explanation! I was distraught for a while but now I'm feeling much better about the computer. *gush* -ZoE
Alexander- WOW "He Skims"...nice. Your poems are just outstanding!!!
AlExAnDeR- 'He Skims' made my skin crawl. I loved it. I understood that feeling of, seeing someone you love, with someone who can't love them right. That feeling came across, sharp. I look forward to hearing more from you. -ZoE
(blushing) Gala will you STOP.... please, you make me out to be some perfect angel girl.... which would be nice to pretend, but just not true. (spots smouldering oozing out of a shadow) hey there handsome. I've had the morning from hell.... gonna hide in the poetry for abit, but if someone comes looking for me, you've not seen me ok? dee
(sneaking back for a second go) Terry.... your new one... reminded me of one of my painting/poetry combos done last year with Isolde, I think it made front cover...http://geocities.com/SoHo/Square/6442/postcards.html (the first image on the page) dee
Dee---you are no angel chick---- but then---neither am i! Gala (fleeing in terror of short NZ artists)
Thanks Dee..."Heart Wings" is a nice painting..loved the colors. That's one of the things I've not had time to do; go back into earlier issues, but I intend to asap. terry
Misti~ Darling, 'Reconstuction' is sublime. We're gonna do it. We're gonna make it. Love you... ZoE~ You know what I think of your stuff. You're way good. 'Letter To My Texas Sarah' is Front Page material without a doubt! Alexander~ I dig your stuff, guy... Poetry rarely changes anything, but it's a damn good thing to do instead of going insane. Shooting beer cans with a .45 auto is good too.
I'm in the club with smoldering and Michael--I've fallen behind (on subs) and can't catch up! Help! Megs & Ashley, do you accept senior members for your pity party? (Or I should say, Megs, since Ashley's social life seems to be picking up.) I'm suffering from bad dates. Or rather, date. Or something. Anyway, you can find me at hms65@yahoo.com or hms4060@aol.com. The extent of the love in my life right now consists of gifts deposited at my door daily by... . . .my cat. And the gifts are dead rodents. (One was decapitated.) Let's all hope there ISN'T a poem in that experience!
ChRiS- You flatter me too much. Thanks for the compliments. -ZoE
Hey Guys! My sweetie is gone for his summer guard thing....any ideas on how to pass the time?? I miss him so much! I know it sounds stupid, but when you're used to seeing someone every day.... Beth
Tara, wow...that comment completely ...wow...i mean...I'm almost sorry that I made you cry but that's such a great emotion. I feel so warm and fuzzy right now because of that comment, even though the Pacers just lost...which sucked, but...I saw even Shaq cry...so...I suppose we all do. lol thank you so very very much for that comment, i wish more people had the patience to read through my entire ramble wow, again thank you...and...you know you can always email me if you want to talk about anything i wrote
Alexander~"He Skims"...was magnificent!!! DARN GOOD TOO!!! Laurie West~I enjoyed "the thought", very much...it was very cute.:)
Wow...thanks for all the compliments on my newest poem. I'm glad I can write something that affects so many different people. I'm really starting to like this place. Think I'll hang up my hat and stay awhile.
Oh Geez! You guys, I am soooooo far behind in reading the new submissions, that I despair of ever getting caught up. A short note on my latest 'Lines'--if it seems a little disjointed, it is...I didn't try to work with it at all, I just typed it and sent it....so forgive.... Late Happy Father's Day to all of the daddys... anyone I owe e-mail to, I swear I will get to it tomorrow... I miss you guys, and I promise I will get caught up and read all of the excellent works you have been posting...who knows...maybe some of it will inspire me once more....:) nighty-night love bugs
Eric ~ I like boomerang! Nikki ~ Lines is kickbutt! I've been at Goodbye before. Not pretty. Terry ~ "Flight" ..My what a big toe you have...=P Jenna ~ Precise. I like. Laurel ~ I have felt like "today". Empty. "The Magic Pen". wow. Is it true? "Disregard this on reading". I've been there too. Call him if you can and you really do love him. Losing touch sucks. Crystevin ~ I like that. "Lovely Rainbow". What's her name? ;-) Gala ~ "Learned from Little Sister". Cute. Zoe ~ It's all good! I like seashells! Echolocation ~ I know how that goes. There's this lady I have a crush on. Nothing really to base it on. I only know her a little but when she smiles at me my heart stops. Angel ~ "Letting go" I feel that way. Riggs ~ I know how you feel too. I was there for years. kevin ~ "again almost" is awesome too. I think I shall also have to settle for unsettled. Ashley ~ "Beyond Blah". Hope you get beyond that blah feeling. shadygirl ~ "trampolene". I've been a step on a bounce before. Alexander NewField ~ "There are no free Lobster dinners". I hope I can be as strong as you. Lobster is expensive. If I read anymore I'll never sleep tonight. Thanks for posting all! If i didn't make a comment it doesn't mean I didn't appreciate it. It just means I didn't make a comment. Share the love. Michael
Eric, If more people had the patience to read something that is so beautiful and raw.... then there would be more people worthy of and capable of love, pure, unconditional love. Tara P.S. I like your idea of a collaboration section... each person has something special to offer to a piece.
Alex, Yes...stay awhile! Guys like us need all the displays of unity we can get. I'll admit I fell into the 'women really want jerks' trap for a time, but--let's face it--we can only be our true selves, right? Sooner or later we'll find the woman who can appreciate us for who we are. And then when we do find her--and we will--it's up to US to never let her go!
Gala and Michael, Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. The days are long when you are alone. I love it, i hate it, it's certainly an adjustment. Crystevin
Hi! I didn't even realize there was a msg board! Silly me. Just wanted you all to know that I love the blender. Everything I've ever seen posted was fantastic! *~Paul B.~* I'm trying on that screen play. Can you give me some pointers on format so I don't make a fool of myself? *~Micheal~* "The Magic Pen"...well, I've never had the nerve to ask my dad if it's true or not. I think it's actually about a friend my parents had and the fears they had during college and their time apart. Fortunately they lasted and didn't have to face those kinds of problems. They've been together since their freshman year of high school. I'll try to call him. I'm so scared of what will happen though. Thanks! you just inspired a new poem!.. gonna hurry and write this down Thanks again! * * * * * * * * Laurel * * * * * * * *
Chris~ You "will" find her??? I thought you had ALREADY found her, you dork! And if you even THINK about letting me go I'll put ya in a headlock!!!
BTW...*It's Perfect* is perfect! Falling stars in Utah...hot fudge sundaes in Austin...<sigh> I'm there, darlin'! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooooooooooooxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Michael- "Make it Real" I agree... -Jenna-
HMS- Oh yes...all are welcome in the glorious cyber pity party. Ash is doin' a lil better than me but hey? If it weren't for a little bit of sunshine we'd give it up... R.S.V.P to my pity party invite at WVUMegs25@aol.com *grin* *skips off to read new subs* Megs
Awwwwwww Kev- "Into" ...liked it. Lots. Micheal- The sentiments of "Make it Real" have been dancing around in my head. It DOES take two. And here I am in some bizarre love OCTAGON (too complicated to be a triangle) wondering why no one can get it together and love the one that loves them... But ANYWAYS it was a good read. Nikki- I missed ya babes!!! "Lines" was good. Where HAVE you been? "Goodbye" was good as well...is everything okay? I just have to check... Chris- "Its Perfect" Yup...it is. So are you guys *grin* *strolls off for a nap*
Heya all -- just a quick note. As some of you may know Gala/FGM had surgery this morning, she asked me to pop a quick note on the board so to update you all on her condition.... Thanks to my informant who rang the hospital and told duty nurse that Gala was his fairy god mother, and that qualified him as family -- here is what I know... • Her condition is officially 'fair'. • She got out of surgery at 11:00 EST, and everything went well. • She had a good morning pain wise, (but at this point that means little.) I tried to send her real flowers, however when I discovered the price in NZ$ I quickly changed my plan, so I've send cyber flowers.... if anyone wants to do the same her address is Galadrial60@aol.com Take care of your hearts dee (oh and if anyone wants any more info, email me, but I'm not sure when I'll be hearing new news..)
hmmmm -- where to start... been hiding out in new subs, haven't commented in awhile, so I've tried to piece together the notes in my diary. ScottE -- Special.... nice. Alexander N. -- I'm pleased you've chosen to stay ... I particularly liked 'He skims' infact I've got an idea for a painting from that, and 'no free lobster dinners' what Terry said awhile back. Megs 'your name over and over' very nice.... and 'keeping time' yup... liken' them. Hank -- my handsome charming cowboy -- I've liked all of yours but my favourite is 'drowning'. Smouldering -- my favourite pimpee.... write more will you, both email and poetry... 'view' was goooooooooood... Kev -- 'into' mmmmmm, yes yes yes. guppy -- 'deep dish' WOW... ummm yes, wow... speechless deevaa. (I love you) dee
Alex-- Thought you might be interested in this... I play the guitar, and I set poems to music on occasion. Well, 'He Skims' struck me as particularly musical, and I thought it'd work well as a song. It does! I'm pretty happy with what I came up with. I'd send you the chords, but I don't know your email address. If you're interested, get in touch with me. Take care, man.
Thanks MiChAeL :) *smiles* -ZoE
Oooooooooooh Dee- If you have Gala's REAL address or some sort of info like that email it to me. I wouldn't mind sending her some real flowers...sprinkled with fairy dust of course!!! Glad to hear she is okay...and thanks for the comments on my poems. I have been wiggin' out here and I feel like what I am writing is sooooooooo sporadic. UGH!!! Anyone know any magic spells to capture a man's heart forever? *Sigh* Megs
Guppy ~ "i shut my soul and closed my eyes i cried for all the love i've missed" ~ Absolutely divine image you graced us with in 'Deep Dish' thanks. laurel ~ You have been posting some really good work. Like Michael, I would love to know the full (true?)story behind 'Magic Pen'. I think I like "Silver River' best because of the deep melancholy it evokes. Chris ~ I loved 'Non Piangere'...and 'its perfect' made me want to go on a road trip. Bet misti has already gone there in her mind ( **side wink to misti)And the 'real love letter' was good. Damn Good! and speaking of Misti ~ 'Reconstruction' is a stream of conscious wonder. That last line brings a deep shiver after it sinks into the rest. Wow. Eric ~ You are writing some good things lately. I did read 'the worse poem ever written' all the way through. It was a fascinating read, and like Tara it evoked for me some strong raw emotions. You are a brave soul to bare such things to the light of public witness. Kudos Michael ~ I did read 'Hell to live without' as soon as I found the time. The writing is excellent, though very idealistic. It made me want to know more. More at the beginning, and more at the end. Thank Evangeline for me for sharing that with us. How did you like collaborating with someone? And I will ditto what others have said about 'Make it Real'. Kevin ~ 'Into' made me think of one of Dee's painting. The one that speaks the word unity to me. But in your words you captured a very special unity of desire and love. Wonderful! Megs ~ 'Keeping Time by the Moon' Been there, done that myself, but you sure captured it on paper well. Thank you... I'm still not caught up totally with all the posts, but everyone else...your work is making June special...thanks. terry
Megs--thanks for your words on Lines and Goodbye...and sorry I have been gone for a bit, just hanging out, and trying to get my head on straight...and yes, everything will be ok, if it's not right now... I'm still trying to make my way through the new stuff...just not enough hours in the day in which I am willing to sit still and be awake at the same time. Happy wishes to Gala...and Dee...if you could e-mail an addy I can send something to her at (not e-mail, but snail mail)I would love it..but if you can't I understand it...(precious_lana@hotmail.com) talk to you all soon.....later, love bugs
Alexander N: I'm a pretty silent observer for the most part but rock the F@#% on! I love your prose piece, "buy me a drink". But don't let it be a "hard candy Christmas" man. You are an impressive writer...very feeling and yet visual. very cool!
Wow....there is so much good stuff here this month. And I have only made it so far as 'A Much Sweeter Wet' by Misti...which I think is quite good. And the ones before that, although quite a few stick out in my mind... Kev--Your road poems are so brilliant, I almost wish your trip had gone on forever, although I am realllllly glad you are back home, Erin-Some of your earlir works I didn't quite understand, and maybe it is me who is getting better at 'getting it', or maybe it's you who is getting better at 'getting it across'...I don't know, but keep up the good work... Terry--You know I adore all of your stuff, and I will try to write more uplifting pieces in a week or two....for now I think we'll have to stick with the melancholy... More to follow later, as I am getting a little tired, and don't want to read while I am bleary-eyed...I have enough confusion in my so called life (whatever happened to that show, anyway...I could really relate to it). night love-bugs
Evangeline ~ Hey! you never told me to rock the #$%^ on...sniffle....
Alexander ~ "Buy me a drink." YES! My current favorite angel is right! You do rock! Dee ~ Tell Gala/FGM that I'm wishing upon a star she gets better soon. Terry ~ Collaborating was awesome. See, I tried to both a) capture the spirit of "hell to get along with", and capture the words Evangeline and I would say. Some of those phrases we have said. Like "You ramble, I digress." Do you want to collaborate with me or with Evangeline? If you want, email me and I'll forward your request to her, and if she wants to work with you, she'll do it. If you want me to, I'll forward what you sent me when I needed it most to her. I think she would really really love that poem. And as far as idealism goes. Um hello? This is me you're talking to. I haven't seen Evangeline in 4 freaking years and I offered for her to come live with me and I would try to help put her through school if she wanted to go again. I don't know what idealism can be defined to be when you don't even remember what she looks like until you open up a 6 year old picture, and the last time you spent more than a couple hours together you were having a nervous breakdown. I don't know what idealism is -- I'm too pessimistic. and sarcastic. Sorry -- I'm abrasive. Breathe in, breathe out. Gentle thoughts. Zoe ~ anytime you post something, is anytime I'll read it. Well, sometime after. All ~ keep up the good work. I love it. This is my favorite site. I'm addicted.
Word has been passed along the elven chain that one very loved Faerie God Mother has survived the clutches of the dark minions and is now safely tucked in her own gossamer gowns and gauze at home as we speak. Showing the strength of spirit that only the most magical of Faeries are known to possess, said earth spirit incarnate is up and walking. Still influenced by potions and elixirs,She sends her greeting to all, and said it was "no big deal".
Laurel - I'd be happy to. Look for the email soon.
glad to hear from my fuzzy-toed little brother... This mortal, having no faerie godmother, is nonetheless heaving a great sigh of relief at the news of the repose of the lady of gossamer and gauze. Being a mortal, I know 'twas INDEED a big deal, and so am thankful to know said earth mother is ambulatory... Pass word along to she a.k.a. "FGM" that much rejoicing can be heard through the lands of the elven queen...
Oh my LORD you guys... Alexander- "Buy Me A Drink" Wow. You are a great guy. And a great writer. Glad you have decided to contribute more... Chris- GOSH do you have a brother? Cause I just read all your poems (esp. "The Past Just Happens") and I have to say when I find a man who will write me just one poem that says 1/8th of what you try to say I will die happy.............. Guppy- Your new subs make me smile. And understand. And they sometimes say things I want to say only 500 times better. But anyways...take care. Its a good group of guys we have at this Blender eh girls?
Oh and to the anonymous hobbitt who tiptoed in... If you come back this way send my fairy godmother all the love and hugs you can carry. *The Fairy Kid*
terry, thanks for the comments...i didn't realize that when you start putting a lot of time into writing for this site stuff ...it not only takes up a lot of your time...but it also is hard to keep up...i almost missed your comment...cause i always like to say thanks....i'm hardly ever giving out comments though, i feel bad, but i write and run..and then read comments...but i have read a few poems lately, but...my memory is failing me...i can't remember what i did this morning...let alone a poem i read yesterday...but...let me just say it this way: Every poem that i have read on here in the last day....no, the last week for that matter, has been excellent....no...amazing.... anyway, that's all for now
Chris~ I love all five of your newest poems. I think they are your bravest, most direct poems ever. I especially love *your nonlinear craziness i love* for sentimental reasons, but *wild oats not wild enough* has my favorite lines..."and it burns like april sun on pale winter skin"..."a starry sufficiency"..."the rare butterfly i can't catch but will never stop trying." Unbelievable, sweetheart! I am so proud to know you and so grateful to be your Muse. I love you MUCHLY.
~*~wishing Gala a full recovery and rapid return home to the Blender~*~
Hello all! Found a quick minute to get to a computer! I have a lot of reading to do! Keep up he good writing, hopefully I will soon have time to submit more stuff. I miss you all. :-( Hey Paul B~ I haven't forgotten about you... expect a lobster postcard. :-P
I met you at East Coast Grill with Mo and Marie Campbell. This is great. Gus Rancatore
ZoE- "Toilet Trash" WOW. Nice work. That's just about all I can say...*grin*
Guppy, ok, Deep Dish....i was going to put a few lines i liked to show you my appreciation after i read only the first stanza...then i read further...and realized, that was one of the finest poems i have ever gazed upon...i am in utter amazement at your word choice and your complete and utter control over the words ...in fact, i think i'm going to write a poem about how you write so well, cause i am in awe but in all seriousness, my favorite lines were: "i shut my soul and closed my eyes/i cried for all the love i've missed"....wow.... everyone else, i'm working my way down the list, i'll eventually get to yours and comment on it too, if i don't, i'm sorry ;-), i'm only one man, and after reading a few poems it's like watching basketball on tv...i have to play if i watch...so i'm off to write...then back to the peaceful grind of reading
Alexander Newfield, i finally got around to reading Buy Me A Drink, to see what all the talk was about....and...the talk hardly ever lies...that rocked. I want to shoot down a hot girl now, too, but...then again...that may just never happen lol ;-) the pickin's are slim....and shootin' down is next to death but, bravo..i felt that one
Hey Guys, I must say that i'm not on here as much as i was say...a year ago. But I never get any responses from anyone. no one says anything to my posts or my poems! I know i'm not on a lot, but i still watch! Beth
Beth, So goes the great debate. Is it better to ignore someone's work or critique it?
HI BETH!!! I'll look for your stuff. I've been REALLY hit and miss this month, though. Here's comments on some of what I did read. Worst Poem Ever - Eric, you notice that a LOT of us did double click despite your title. I feel for you. Poetry is good catharsis--much cheaper than therapy, and probably more effective. Kevin--as always, you find words I didn't realize I loved until I read them in your poem. In Purging, "shopworn." A great word. I may steal it for a poem myself; it's kind of how I'm feeling these days. Gala, I did love Tiny Hair Dance. I'm jealous, but I loved it. I hope you're 100% again very soon. We miss you! Riggs - I liked Know How You Feel. ZoE-- Weeds--nice. There's a Millay poem about weeds you might like--A little girl who can't figure out why some flowers are nice and others not. "Must be pink and white is weeds, and purple ones is posies!" I want to go back and read some more of your stuff, but I am SO BEHIND this month! Misti -- I really liked Reconstruction. It reminds of e.e. cummings at his manic best. Laurel -- Disregard this... tears at my heart. Please, girl, take this advice and remember always in life... There's too many fish in the sea! Oh, and Alexander, I'm enjoying your prose very much, but I confess to feeling sorry for that woman who got shut down. She may have been awful, but so many of us women have this horrible self-image-tied-to-male-admiration problem. Even women who KNOW better and who appear to have their shit together have to fight it constantly. (Speaking from humilating, frustrating personal experience! Dammit, I know I'm attractive, intelligent, fun, sexy.... so WHY DOESN'T HE?!!!!!!! *Sob* And I don't even really like him!) It's pathetic, I know. I'm leaving now to join the pity party down the cyber-block. Hey Megs, Ash, break out the blender and let's make some margaritas! Oh, Michael, Expiration Date made me cheer for you. All RIGHT! You done it!!!! Shoot, I read and liked a LOT more but wasn't taking notes. I'm sorry guys. Keep writing, everyone!
I forgot to say that "He Skims" is marvelous. And Alexander, same thing applies here. Too many fish in the sea. She don't want you, move along. Nothing she can do about it; nothing you can do about it. Except maybe Megs and Ashley would let you join the pity party. What do you think, girls? Can we make it co-ed? Misti & Chris, glad to see fellow Abbeyites on the Board. He must've been a bit of a bastard to live with, but I love the guy. And HE surely did know how to love, and love, and love...
*devilish grin* Co-ed pity parties for heart worn poets? Might turn out beneficial for some of us...lol. Bring on the sob stories Alexander. You are wholeheartedly invited to join in our pity party. Though it amazes me that a guy who can express himself so well would have trouble finding a woman to appreciate him. I know I would about die of shock if there was a man around my area of your caliber.
HMS...and Ash... Margaritas over here...and a beer for the Jersey girl who stays away from hard stuff. *grin* Going to Jimmy Buffett to waste away this Saturday. *singing off key* I am soooooo excited!!!
eric...thanks for the kind words...i've been awed by more than a few of your works myself there have been so many good poems on here this month...seems like everyone is in tune with their voices...cept me...i'm just tired and sunburned...not much romance found there...unless you really look hard...and i'm too tired to look hard...ha...great work everybody i'd like to take this little amount of space to pour out some serious "hope you feel betters" to my friends gala and dee...*hugs* later folks, gup
eric---wow...honored to be honored with your poem...i'm not really that good of a writer...i just get lucky sometimes...thanks for allowing the inspiration though gup
Ok Alexander...apparently, I am going to have to catch up on the subs a little bit quicker than anticipated...a new voice that everyone is raving about, and I have yet to get to yours, only because I am extreme neurotic perfectionist, who refuses to read out of order...someone please slap me..but not too hard... Everyone else, I swear I am getting to them...really...and I'll try not to write anymore sad stuff....did I mention that I'm not really sad? That I am dealing well with my decison for the time being? I do expect however, to get kicked upside the head after the letter actually gets read...~sigh~ back in a bit, with more comments on new stuff (or old stuff that is still new to me)...nikki
Terry and HMS~ Thanks for the compliments on *Reconstruction*! Nikki~ Thanks for the compliment on *A Much Sweeter Wet*...I'm here for you if you ever need someone to talk to. Saturday will be mine and Chris's four month anniversary! We go by the first e-mail I ever sent him, which was on February 24. Two more months til Vegas!!! :))))))) <bLiSs> :))))))))
poetry is cathartic...like writing out the conversations you have with yourself...just be careful...you might be more easily offended than you thought...always be polite when talking to yourself and props to whomever mentioned the "animals" album by pink floyd...it's an underrated work of art inspired heavily by orwell's "animal farm"...so much to say...so few chords to say it with...my fav floyd albums are: "obscured by clouds", "meddle", "animals", "wish you were here", "dark side of the moon"...not necessarily in that order...i actually just burned a cd of phish doing the entire "dark side of the moon" album live in concert...in between sets of their own stuff...just for kicks...i'm amazed by that band enough from me, gup
Angel--Snake...I really like that, and thinking back to my childhood, I agree that that would have scared the shit out of me too.."Letting Go" is exactly what I needed just now..Thank you Alexander--(Better late than never, I think) "There Are No Free Lobster Dinners" is quite a marvel. I can feel your sadness, and now I know why everyone else commented on it. Welcome to the Blender, by the way. :) ~sigh~ "You're Still Here"...maybe I'm not as ok as I thought I was.... 'Buy Me a Drink' Bravo! Although Ihave to agree with HMS on this one, just a little....and contradict myself by saying that she got what she deserved... Smoldering--'View'..I think I've been there... 'Snippets of Conversation' "Trying to be everything for everyone just gets you tired"....exhausted is more like it Michael--'Expiration Date' well said, my friend, and I admire you..and 'Make it Real' is very well said also. Ashley--I don't usually say aything about yours..they are very good though, and touch my heart greatly.. Eric--'With Eyes shut'..I don't know about rambling or babbling, but the cautionary note was not necessary, as far as I could see. You did a greast job on it..and I'm awfully glad I double clicked on the worst poem ever written...and Boomerang is exquisite..and I jsut don't have words to comment on your others... Hank--Lust vs. Love--two thumbs up... Kevin--as always, your words leave me in awe.. Misti--Reconstruction makes me feel like I'mlooking in a mirror Chris--Your new ones are amazing,and Misti is sooooo lucky to have you....or maybe you are lucky to have each other.. Terry--you just get better everyday, seemingly having the words to ease my mind...love you, bro ZoE--your work amazes me too...you are so very articulate, even when I don't feel like thinking and you make me when I read your pieces... If I forgot to mention anyone, it's not meant as a slight...I have just finally finished all of the new subs, and I feel so much better for having read them...great work everyone!!! g'night lovebugs...it's late and my bed is calling me...nikki
Kirk, I just wanted to say sorry for posting such a long one...I will try not to get so behind again...:)
Ashley-- Regarding 'High'... You go! Love the sentiment.
Guppy- I don't comment as much as i should but after reading "Watermarked" and some of your other subs, i just need to expound on what other's from the board have consistently told you... You are Very talented and have the gift of humor and wit, so as an old guy who lectures all, heed this from me: If you are NOT submitting to various publications with the intent on getting published...GET OFF YOUR BUTT and find your market. It's out there. -Crystevin
Quick comment b4 I have to dash for work... Terry and Deevaa- I checked out the collaborative site Terry set up (had to hunt for the address a little, but I made it). I felt a little like an intruder, so private was the feel of some of the poetry, but I did enjoy it! I can't wait for 'the rest of the story.' You guys rock! Dee- within the context of the collaboration, it is not lost on me how wonderfully expressive your art has become. It seems at once more minimalist and yet more impressively subtle. I am in awe not only at your talent as an artist, but at being allowed to witness the continuing growth of that talent. The way you depict two affectionate and loving people makes me feel more beautiful for having shared the moment with you. Thank you for the experience... I've been trying to keep up with the poetry, but also keep my head above water workwise... ugh... will comment when I have some TIME... gotta run... k
Dee- Everything Kev just said about you and your art, I HOPE you realize the talent you possess. YOU are a TRUE Artist in every sense of the definition. -Crystevin
alexander... your latest was both prescient and profound. you're a force of nature. guys like us will never be understood by most people. but that's ok, 'cause chica locas exist out there who do understand! grab yourself one and treat 'em right!
*~HMS~* thanx a bundle! I just got the greatest feeling in the world from reading your message. If a work can touch even one person, it is truly a success. It's nice to know I can do something right! ;0) *~terry~* I love "let me be..."! It's very touching. Here's the information you wanted on the magic pen To all interested in THE MAGIC PEN: My father had two friends who were promised to each other. She was saving herself for the one she was going to marry. She assumed it would be the one she was promised to. He agreed that he would save himself for her too. He went to a big college and started messing up his life with drugs and parties. She went to a smaller school close to home. He eventually broke the promise. When he came home during the summer, there were no drugs available to him and he became depressed. He drank himself into unconciousness. She came to his side at the hospital. She didn't even suspect he'd broken the promise. He told her all he'd done while he was away. He was still too groggy to realize how much she was dying inside. She helped him recover because she did love him even though he broke the promise. He asked her to marry him a few months later. She turned him down because she was waiting for the one who saved their love for her. My dad wrote this to my mother to let her know he would never make the same mistake.
Misti, For my recent poetic directness and honesty I have you to thank. You've brought out the absolute best in me--in so many areas of my life. These four months have been the best ones of my entire 27 years. I've felt more for someone than I ever have before. I KNOW as surely as I know anything that we've got Austin nights and Southwest road trips and Vegas margaritas and Central Park walks stretchin' out before us. We've got a whole world of great things to explore and experience. I love you, my baby darlin'...
Alexander Newfield~~~ "Buy Me a Drink" That hit me hard! Very Nice. I am happy you submit here, keep writing so I can keep reading! Ashley- "High" You always were the strong one in every situation! On a general note, everyone is being sooo strong. I had some inspiration at one point I just dont know where it went! I always tend to write more when Im in an unhappy or confusing situation (relationship) then when in a content one. I guess that is why I have nothing to write about. Am I the only one? *running off to see if she can spill ANYTHING onto some paper* -Jenna-
to christopher lake.. concerning all of your work i've seen so far.. one word: um, wow. (okay, so that was two!) :) (and to mvr.. you're listed on my website as one of my favorite authors.. just thought that it might brighten your day to know that you're famous in my little world.. www.dev0n.com if you're interested)
you know what's funny? i had no idea that chris and misti were an item when i made that last post. it was just chance that i mentioned them both. :) i should read the board before i post next time! *smiles*
Nikki, HMS, Terry, Jenna ~ thanks for reading. Its the fact that you guys are reading that makes me post. And thanks for all the work you've put up also.
Crystevin ~ "Frenzy" is so true. Chris ~ Man I hope I get into something as hopelessly passionate and accepting and not quite simple but not quite impossible as you and Misti have. You guys seem good together, and the poetry is breathtaking.
Just wanted to say that I am new to the Blender and I enjoy the work I've read. I'm fairly new to poetry as well, so it's nice to be able to glean ideas from the work of you great poets.
Nikki~ I'm glad you got something from *Reconstruction*! d~ Just checked out your site and signed your guestbook. What an incredible honor, being named as one of your favorite writers! Thank you. I took that temperament test and it reveals that I'm an Idealist like Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Cool. :))) Chris~ I'm going to send you a really mushy, lovesick e-mail now. I love you so much, baby. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Um...Chris Lake, that is. Ha!
Uh oh... Hope I cause no confusion on the board. And by the way, if anyone is so inclined, please feel free to bombard me with criticisms (constructive of course).
nikki, maybe you're finding my poems confusing b/c i'm in the middle of a big confusing mess of a relationship!! oh well...i liked Dear Love (and empire records is my fave movie too!) ~erin
d - seeing as you are one of MY favourite poets I followed Misti on over to your site... good giggles! I still have one of your poems saved at home... I think it was called 'jump' Mmmm....mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Crys and Kev -- thankyou for your kindness... working on Terry's images are really eating up my creative muse though... I've not had a poem come since I started on them.... but its a wonderful extenuation to me, I'm enjoying the process very much. Terry -- thankyou for the chance. guppy, thankyou for the warmth.... its pretty tough when someone drops something like that on you but won't go into detail.... (for those of you who I've not told, which is pretty much everyone except gup and gala....My dad told me Tuesday (my time) that he is had some tests, he has cancer but doesn't know what form or how extensive at this stage... basically other than the fact that he has had tests he won't tell me anything more.) Gala seems to be getting back her spirit, I got several emails from her this morning. My paintings are down from the cafe and I've had some prints taken from 4 of them, they look amazing. dee
OH MY god ... what was I thinking!!!! (damn spell check!) that was NOT meant to read ".... but its a wonderful extenuation to me" ... extension!! extension!!! extension of me.... extension!!! dee
My dear Deevaa- You create visual poetry, hon. You've surely heard the aphorism that "a picture is worth a thousande words," yes? Well, your visually poetic artistry is ALL that, and more... k
Chris W.--I like your style...and I don't think I have sen you here before, so welcome to the Blender... and Laurel--I love 'My Life as a Typo' And Chris(mojave)--'You Fuel...'is gorgeous. I really don't have another word for it. Keep inspiring him, Misti! Kev--loved 'Resurected' (I know, my spelling sucks right now...) and Slowdance...I liked 'Another PPromise' a whole lot. Makes me want to cry, actually. Dee--thanks for the updates on Gala...I was worried about her...and I'm glad you got some good prints from your showing. Talk to you later lovebugs... nikki....rushing off to pretend I'm working... :)
nikki... thanks for the welcome. i too am writing at work, and it's when i get these little breaks that i throw something on the new submissions page. uh oh, time to go toy with minute amounts of toxic chemicals again...jeez i love my job.
to the other chris...i loved your line referring to an april sun in a winter sky. i hope you don't mind, but i referenced (without directly quoting)it in something i submitted this evening.
deevaa: thank you SO much.. i'm shocked and amazed that someone considers me one of their favorite *anythings* :D maybe that's because the man in my life is being a complete and total jerk to me right now. oh well. :) misti: thanks for signing my guestbook! *smiles*
Dee--Watching...I know the style,and it seems to suit you greatly...excellent job... Chris W.--'Filled/Unfilled'Very touching...you write beautifully... Gup--I don't remember if I said that your writing almost brings me to tears or not...you are so exquisite in your descriptions...keep 'em coming... aiya! I have a thought...be back in a bit! nikki
Ok, so I really don't know how to spell.... On 'Storm Watch' the comment should read "around"...not "arouns"...and in the poem itself, viscious=vicious....~sigh~ Kirk, is there anyway to save me from my own stupidity, all emotional decisions aside? Love you guys & gals! Nikki
DARYL S KELLY BOY FRIEND IN VICTORIA FOR EVER REALY HIM SO MUCH NICE PERSON DATING LOVE KISSING HAVE SEX TO GETTHER WE GO TO MOVIES CANDLE LIGHT DINNER LOOK AT THE SUNSET TO GETTHER I LOVE YOU A LOT DO YOU LOVE ME WE GO THE BEACH WE TO THE BEACON HILLS PARK NEVER LOST YOU IN PERSON
guppy -- 'watermarked' and 'toar'..... someone said before, and I'll say it again... words are your friends. chris lake -- 'I come to you imperfect' and 'you fuel a...' esp. the later... very very nice. Angel 'No escape' "and the wind sweeping through my my hair felt like you" ohhhhhh.... Erin!!!!! 'just a' -- OH MY!!! hehehehe... loved it. and slowdance 'kiss me tonight'.... wonderful and Gala thankyou for being gone from the blender long enough for me to steal your style. (wicked grin) I'm off home for the weekend.... have a good one ya'll take care of your hearts. dee
I love this site! Lots of great poems are located here. I have looked at many sites and I like this one the best!
Jeez...I go away for a couple of days and come back to all kinds of accolades! I feel like I just won an Oscar or something. It astounds me that my writing has had such an effect on people. Heartfelt thanks to all who complimented me on my submissions. Inevitably, the next thing I submit will probably suck!
Oh Wow! Paul--Secret Confession made me cry. And I'll tell you again how lucky she is to have you.
Gup--again, you awe me with your talent...'The Goal' is very well written. As always, thank you for sharing.. well, all...time for me to be off to sleep.... sweetest dreams lovebugs....nikki
Nikki - Thank you not just for the comment but for telling me about your secret of submission. Doing the poem in word, spell checking it THEN submitting it. I owe you! Gup - the first 8 lines of Deep Dish would have held up perfectly by themselves. Very good stuff! And Alex - I've been enjoying your stuff as well. I loved the line about 'calling an exorcist or an exterminator'. That was too good! Get well soon Gala.
Laurel Ahlfeld ~ Thank you for sharing the story; an amazing example of how poetry can effect the lives of people. Dee ~ You are EVERYTHING being said and more. You have real talent there, and I am the one honored to have you helping me. THANK YOU! Like Kevin mentioned, your interpretations of love and devotion in the visual realm has sparked a new writing frenzy (or rewriting I should say) that is improving the quality of the book. For that I cannot say thank you enough... Misti & Chris ~ Happy Anniversary...may you have many.. Nikki ~ You, dear are still my favorite cheerleader. Your writing is just too good to keep in the sad realm. You have made me cry. Now make me laugh more..please? Chris Wharton ~ Welcome!...and Beth..you are absolutely right. I have read your work, but have not commented yet. Not because I did not like it, but because I get in a rut with my comments and they tend to get long, so i tend to take the easy route of not adding new names to keep Kirk from lecturing me....(not that he ever has lectured that i know of). But I will do better.
Sorry about the double there guys... I had to come back and say this: Paul ~ 'Secret Confession' is one of the most heartwarming poems I have ever read. No wonder Nikki cried. Happy Anniversary to you both! t.
Thanks Terry but you know...even using Nikki's spell check suggestion I still managed to blunder the grammar. Not only should I spell check my stuff I need to grammar check it. I found a HAS that should read as an AS. (sigh) An editor, an editor...my kingdom for an editor!
Paul ~ Word 2000 has a good grammar checker built in. Thesaurus too. Having said that, it really sucks at poetry (lol) t.
*~Nikki~* Thanks for the compliment ;) I've thoroughly enjoyed your works too. Especially my heart. *~Kevin~* I just read "stars in the sky" for the first time. I love it!
quickly- DEE! You only borrowed her style (quite well, if I may say - very nice poem), you did not pilfer it... More! Gimme MORE!! k
Eric, Once agian (and I know people are starting to think I have too much time on my hands) I read through your entire writing. I think that most people can relate with it, maybe not a direct death threat, but the basic idea of death and love and loving to death... Angelina Jolie has a tattoo in latin that says "What nourishes me also kills me" ... love equals death... and we all know that "hell no....i'm not afraid to die...i'm afraid to live, i'm afraid to live like this where i love and love and get shit on" well done, once again! Tara
To the hobbits, gnomes, faeries, mages, encchantresses and various other wonderful creatures who people this place--- Gala has emerged from her battle with the orcs of medicine... the good guys won...I think... I just got my first shower in days, and being possessed of clean hair, feel ready to slay dragons. Thank you everyone---you have been so sweet---and Dee! I shall beat you with a buggy whip! Thief! You paint---I seduce men with poetry...get it? Got it? Good! But---not bad at all short stuff....(grin) only...does this mean you won't paint my poems anymore? (sniffle) While I am feeling sore and tired, and uninspired, I have been reading....you remain awesome in talent, scope and range...Kev...you are the wordsmith... And Terry---read the piece despite the warning...bad for a woman recovering----yikes! Chrys, Nikki, Megs, ChrisandMisti all you lovely souls--- Your work is stellar...and thanks for missing me.... Gala
nikki... thanks for the compliments. i've checked out your poems and they are excellent. there are some really great poets contributing to this site...i think i've become addicted (i check every day).
Love your two newest subs, darling. We're gonna do it ALL--breakfast in bed, French toast, Death Valley, the a/c-blasted motel room with the Brandenburg Concertos playin' softly, all of it... I know you won't be able to read the Board for a while, but it makes me feel good to know that I'll be hearin' your voice tonight... That's all I need, really. And I'm so glad I was talking to you this morning when the roses arrived. You're the first woman I've ever given flowers to. But that makes sense; you're the best woman I've ever known! And all I want to do is treat you right and be deserving of this love that we share. In four months it has only deepened and grown stronger. We've got so much ahead of us! I love you, my Misti...
Oh...thanks to everyone who has said nice things about us! Our poetry and our personal lives are pretty much inseparable, and we appreciate all the support and encouragement that has come from those who frequent this amazing site.
Eric, I would just like to say that I did make it all the way to the end of 'I fell in love with a girl...'. I didn't really pay attention to the spelling errors, as I wasn't really concerned about format. Can I offer a piece of unsolicited advice? I have yet to meet a Satanist who kills people as part of any kind of ritual, and if she is claiming murderous deeds and the such, she is most likely giving you a line of crap about being a true worshiper of Satan. (I myself do not worship Satan, or any other god...I just do a lot of research, trying to find my own way). And if she is reading this, well...surprise, darling, and the mask comes off. anyway, I got off subject, and Eric, what I wanted to say, was that it was a good piece. nikki
Michael--I like 'Invisible Friend' (was that the titel?) good job Terry--Waking Dreams-----WOW!! I should have listened to the warning, and waited until I got home to read it. OOPS! Chris W.--Straightforward, Dogg..something (so sue me...I don't have to remember the titles) was really good. I liked the end part the best, or maybe the beginning, about having a crush and loving the secret... Gup--the simplicity of 'bugs in Cursive' brought a smile to my face... off to lunch all... and Gala?? Welcome back, hon! later lovebugs.......nikki
Michael- I liked "My invisible friend" Im actually not sure why (not that it is a bad poem or anything) it just made me remember that the best part of love is how it makes you look like an asshole and not care. Thanks... Down and Out -Jenna-
Gala... maybe.... maybe not.... we'll see how NICE you are to me from now on shall we? and Terry -- the deevaa would HATE to say I told you so, but I did, didn't I? dee
Hmmmm Yes Dee.....you did indeed tell me so. O' but the faithless heart doth doubt... t.
tara and nikki, thank you for the comments...she just worried me, but I'm not too afraid of her going to the extremes...but thanks for the reassurance anyway ;-) It just all happened at 2 am and I didn't have anyone to talk to, so I figured I'd talk to all of you...thanks for reading love to all of you, and...I've read some amazing poetry on here this month, My God...what is going on in this place? Kirk buddy, let's print this stuff...I'm talkin' money here...these people are amazing artists...let's get a book made...
Nikki ~ 'Make Love No More'...Wow do I ever love the line "lips burning with a desire to sip from the pool of an indiscriminate LUST." Very very good nik. t.
Why is Jenna 'down and out'?
Eric--again, you have amazed me with the seemingly effortless way you poor your thoughts out. I envy you that ability. keep writing...(hint:poetry doesn't have to rhyme, look at mine...~winks~) nikki
Eric ~ 'Wind Down' is well written and aptly titled. It does indeed pass along the emotion of a mind winding down. What really caught my eye though; I too had a Mrs. Duckworth for 9th grade typing and Homeroom. You caused me tp flashback to those days. If the name John Battle means anything to you, we need to talk. If not I guess its one of those strange little coincidences. lol terry
Misti sends her best to everyone at the Blender. She's currently following job leads in Houston and hopes to be back online soon. At least I hope! I just got off the phone with her. She was taking a bubblebath. GOD I love that girl. Some GREAT submissions lately, too. Hot stuff! Nikki's 'Make Love No More' and Terry's 'Waking Dreams'...wOw. Later, y'all.
Ok, so maybe it's in poor taste to comment on your own work, but I feel the need to clarify 'Medusa'. It actually makes me sad, the whole story of Medusa...because while she was depicted as evil (duh, she killed men for a living) I think it must have been a very lonely existence. Perhaps she was only looking for love, something we all look for, but each man who tried, alas....stone, baby! So, that is my spin on an otherwise unsettling story... I really need sleep....insomnia back? sheesh...hope not! night lovebugs...
Michael--I wanted you to know that Ijust finished reading 'Hell to live without'. youand Evangeline did an excellent job on it. I teared up. Thanks for posting it.
nikki thank you so much for the comments...i've just had an emotion filled couple of weeks...so, i don't know when this will happen again, but i will try my best to keep it up terry well, that name doesn't mean much to me, but it is a nice name, though...JOHN BATTLE...sounds ready for anything....anyway, it was probably just one of those coincidences...but thanks anyway for the kind words, everyone in here is so friendly, i love this place later everyone write on
GUPPY!!! bugs in cursive! THAT WAS AWESOME! i love short ones that make sense...not Jim Morrison, one word short...but...one liners that sum it all up...that was cool nicely put...also, if you think about it...being able to show love through a bug...is, well...that just takes talent to be able to express love using a bug, very nice
Nik, Leave it to you to defend Medusa. LOL What about all the sailors left in her wake like human tombstones? My pity is with them. But an interesting twist on the story none the less.
Eric liked aftermath .........thats it
Chris, i'm sure somewhere along the line it's been discussed and I just missed it, but reading your last submission, the letter from misti, I would love to hear the story. I'm under the impression that you met online, but that's all I think I know. Do you ever see her? how did you guys meet?? I would love to hear this amazing story. thanks!! And congratulations!! ....Ashley
*~the guppy~* I love "bugs in cursive". It reminds me of spending beautiful summer nights with an old friend. You have a great talent. I don't know many people who can put that much emotion into one sentece. *~Chris~* "Again" was beautifully written. Keep up the awesome work. *~Micheal~* I enjoyed reading "My Invisible Friend." I know how that feels. *~Paul~* Yet again, I'm thoroughly impressed with your works. "Thank You" was amazing Stay strong; stay smiling, laurel
Paul--I usually pick the underdog to defend! HA! And Thank You was beautiful... Gala--With Both Hands...I think it will make a great song. Are we feeling better FGM? Chris(mojave)--I like your newest submissions too. Keep on loving, you two. I think I need to get out in the sunshine today. People around here don't understand when they ask me what I did with my weekend, and I say nothing. Oh well... later lovebugs.....nikki
GALA~"With Both Hands From the Heart"...YEP :-\
Gala- Glad to see you are back and still great as ever. Loved "With Both Hands From the Heart" Welcome back! Paul B.- Excuse the depression, It was a... "confusing" night. Everything is back to, well, back to exactly the way it should be. Thanks for the concern. -Jenna-
Laurel & Jenna & chris+Misti & (seemly inseperable) ~ Thank you for your comments on invisible friend! Nikki ~ I'm happy you read it "Hell to live without"! I thought it was awesome but I know all the inside facts that the story is built from. I didn't know if it would be as effective to people that don't know us IRL. Thanks! Jenna ~ Thanks! Gala ~ pleased you're better! FGM, some wishes do come true. We wished you better! =)
Misti ~ Stumbled across something that made me think of you. This link is the new video of Creed's 'Arms Wide Open'--very good visuals... http://rsp.rsvp0.net/servlet/click?sJoDCTEPLlmLkgmLkkRFHhsDJhtE7EPHmJotHpgZVV t.
Laural - Glad to see you are okay. Summer love (Sigh) Brought back memories of GREASE! Great flick. Gala - I play drums. If you can find a bass and guitar we can do that song babe! What do you play Eric?
Gala... you wheren't ment to submit that til I'd done the drawing..... (mutter mutter, grumble)
Maybe she's going to do her own art and copy your style...pay back - ha.
Where's that buggy whip? Look here you, You stole my style----I had to make a grab back---and where pray is the painting to go with it---which you never even hinted you were working on, I might add?
Misti, Four months, baby! We're just gettin' started!
Woops - I meant that comment TO Dee, not FROM Dee.... That was me saying that Gala...don't want to start a feud.
Gala~'With Both Hands...' would made a wonderful country song. You pegged the genre and the sentiment! And 'U-rotic' is just WOW all the way. You are the master! Eric~'A Clockwork Me' may be your best work yet, and you are right about part 3. It is tighter and ends the piece on a perfect tone. Congrats. Michael~ I liked 'Please Excuse Me'. It was a fun read. And a note to Nikki: I think you are right about Medusa. She was cursed by a jealous Goddess,Athena because of her beauty. Her fate was beyond her control when all she wanted was the love of Poseidon. But she made the mistake of making love to him in a temple dedicated to Athena, thus the curse.
(frowning at Gala and Paul) I didn't steal it, I BORROWED it while you were away!!! and little Miss Gala, the painting happens to be half done on my easal.... if you have a complaint direct it at the ink pens gobbling up my spare time in the evenings.. or Terry, which ever one you think will listen. dee
I meant it in the kindest most sincerest way Dee!! Shesh...did you have lunch with Athena too? See Paul Run See Paul Hide.
Guppy~"bugs in cursive", was short and sweet :) Nikki~"Make love no more"...FRENZIED *wink* Paul B.~"Thank You", was sweetly sincere:) Laurel~"Summer Love", nice read :) Gala~"U-Rotic",...what can i say...'cept i'm damn jealous of your talent and soooo eager to read your words *SMILE* Michael~"Please Excuse Me",....errrr ummm....you're excused...hahaha...Very nice one Michael:) Eric~"Clockwork III"...WOW...i really liked this Eric...intriguing! Dee, thank you for your nice comments on "No Escape" nite nite all zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Ok...so i lied..hehehe...just had to make one more comment. KtG~"Reflections on a summer evening", was beautifully written...swept me away..:)
nite
Kiwi - good to see you!!! Only 30 minutes left on my 5 year wedding anniversary. Sorry to steal the thunder from Chris & Misti, but I have no idea how this Angel has put up with me for 7 years.
angel & terry thank you, i liked Clockwork me too, but...i didn't get to rent Clockwork Orange...it was out...;-(
*~Paul~* I didn't even think of that until I hit the send button. It's such a good movie =) *~Angel~* thank you! I've really enjoyed your work. The words in "No Escape" describe exactly how I feel. I wish I had a beach to feel that way on though! haha! Recommendation on a movie: CHICKEN RUN I didn't know it was possible to make a romance out of claymation, but hey! It's the new millenium, right? Well, it's really cute and I had a fun time seeing it with my two best guy friends. You have to go during an early weekday show in order to not be surrounded by screaming tots. Also, be willing to let yourself be a kid and laugh at little things. It makes it so much more enjoyable. Ps. I must say Mel Gibson makes one heck or a rooster! Cock-a-doole-DOO!! Love-n-Lollipops, Jennie
Obviously Jen is not down and out anymore. Special note to Dee: You are my new best friend!!! And wasn't it Kev who quoted recently that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well I whole heartedly agree!
at last... a couple moments to catch my breath... Thank you Michael (life is full of compromise), Megs (smile), deevaa (remember, we want MORE!), terry (I look forward to more of yours and dee's collaboration), Nikki (sometimes I do wish my trip had gone on forever), HMS (I don't own the words, I merely borrow them!), Laurel (glad to see new faces, always), and last (though never ever least) Gala (I'm SO glad to have you back!)... Your kindness to this writer and others is a big part of what keeps this particular group of writers so closely knit. THIS is what a 'community' is all about... I continue to read everything (though I have not taken to time until now to submit more of my own work), and I continue to be amazed at the talent on display... wow, guys... off to submit a few more poems, then I am off again on a dead run... yes, even on Sunday... k
Well, my secret's out. You all just found out my real name! Haha, writing at 2:00 AM can be dangerous, but I feel like I connect with you all enough. I guess you can know it ;0Þ Love to all, Jennie/ Laurel
story behind "bugs in cursive": i got out of my truck the other night, about midnight, and was just awed by the amount of fireflies in the field next to my house...it was soooooooo beautiful. i stood there in my driveway for about a half an hour just watching them...and being eaten alive by mosquitos. it's funny how sometimes the little, seemingly insignificant moments can put the biggest smiles on our faces. so my mind got to wandering about the whole little courtship dance they were doing. flying around, lighting up their butts, trying to find a date. and i wondered about whether or not the female fireflies were picky...like if they'd only fall for the guy flies with the brightest butts...or if they played little games amongst themselves...like a girl fly seeing a really hot guy fly and playing hard to get. i wondered if they held antennae and recited bug poetry to each other. eventually i started to feel a little too much like a voyeur and decided to give the little romance seekers some privacy. as i was walking inside, i was thinking about how cool it would be to be buddies with fireflies...then you could get them to write out anything you wanted...and how romantic would that be to actually write your lovers name in the summer night air with fireflies?...wow... gup
Oh Guppy Luv, I saw a field of fireflies covered by a low lying mist several years ago...which made me understand how people came to believe in gnomes,eleves, and fairies...and magick. I will never forget the sight---and have never forgotten what I saw----or felt that night...how I wish I could have gotten Chuck that night, and gone back there---to make love in the field of mist and fireflies....
I grew up in Cincinnati and have many fond memories of night skies light up with fireflies...i used to chase them and put a few in a jar as a nightlight to ease my lonely childhood nights (i would release them the next night and capture more) I moved to Georgia when i was 15 and was saddened to discover there are very few fireflies down here...as a matter of fact, i think i may have seen one or two the whole 23 years i have been down here :( I also have no skyline chili or Big Red soda or Hushmans potato chips...*SNIFF* NOw i feel soooooo deprived...*Sniff* Sniff*...lol....Oh well...thank you , guppy for the memory :)
PS: I have TONS of fire ANTS to trade for a handful of them fireflies *WINK*
Don't feel so bad Angel. I don't believe there are any fireflies here in Oregon either. Although there are gorgeous sunsets, which are most beautiful when there are low-laying clouds to reflect the light. Laurel/Jennie--just goes to show how much pay attention that late at night...I didn't even notice that you posted as Laurel and signed it from Jennie...but it's all good. :) Kev--nice to see you back buddy,and youbeing so busy is a good enough reason why I haven't heard from you. Terry--you better be just as busy! ~pouts~ haven't heard from you in ages! Gala--again, welcome back lovely one. off to read new subs......nikki
Kirk, Sorry to bother, did you get my email, or did I screw it up somehow? (computer illiteracy stuff)
WOW!!! So much going on here at the Blender. I have missed DAYS of comments and new subs. But in my slightly hungover and VERY tired state of Post-Buffett relaxation it seems like just the prescription. Had a CRAZY weekend and I can't even begin to relate all that has happened (hint to Ash and HMS- BIG email coming about "the guy"...oooooooooh you just wait.) But Jimmy Buffett is the King and my girlfriend and I ended up getting front row tickets for only $25 so I THOROUGHLY enjoyed my two hour tropical vacation... Wastin' Away- Megs
Angel- "Losing It" Well, Well, Well! I'm speachless! -Jenna-
Megs -- there had better be an email coming my way or there will be email bombs coming yours..... (goodness... that was a threat.... ) Kev -- I don't think I can write more along the same style as 'watching' Gala will be flying to NZ with the sole purpose to kick my butt.... hang on, no she had a buggy whip or something (don't even have a clue what that is, but it sure sounds kinky..... <wicked grin> maybe I WILL write more) Hmm...... poetry..... just done a mammoth Monday morning read... so here goes (taking a deep breath).... (I'll try to be brief...) Jenna - '7hrs later' nice job of capturing the moment. Angel - 'losing it' ... (giggling .... no comment, just giggles.) Kevin - 'in' and 'savour' (esp, in... very, very nice, sweetman.) kiwi - 'longing' hmmm... all this beach poetry and summer loving stuff is getting to me! Its raining hard, and pretty cold here -- I was driving into work at 7 this morning and its still dark enough to be midnight... the harbour looked amazing though, sea mist pouring over the motor way and all the city lights fighting to be seen through the mist... it was stunning in a very grey way.) Gala - what everyone one else is saying re 'with both hands from the heart' Paul B suggested we throw together a band.. I can't sing to save myself but can I be back-up singer? Laurel - 'Summer Love' -- see above to kiwi!! Chris L - 'you are everywhere this night' nice. Hank C (the handsomest cowboy this side of where-ever.) 'love rebuilds' I love the lines... "my heart is a mosaic of light, and laughter, and music." wow... thankyou for sharing. Paul B <laughing> I REALLY liked 'thankyou' however I'd not have been pleased to be likened to 'an old, worn out pair of shoes' on my 5th anniversary!!!! (but thats just me.... <wink> you'll know for when you write poetry for me now.) Riggs - 'so much life' wonderful, and also the one you mailed me... thankyou. Terry - 'waking dreams' I'm so glad you did submit it, even if you changed that word... hehe.... guppy - dear friend, 'bugs in cursive' was wonderful... we don't have fire-flies here in NZ... I've never seen them, so both yours, Gala's and Angels stories have really seemed magical to me! We DO have glow worms though, do you think the two are related? We hear more about my Dad's tests tomorrow... thankyou for the support... so much for keeping this short huh? thats me for the day. take care of your hearts. dee
Thank you for liking my poem Angel, it's nice to know. I'm new to the blender. Its all very cool. Tones to read. Inspiring. Thank-you, to all of you for sharing your work I think I'm addicted. Angel, the last poem you posted really made me grin, (losing it). Deeva and Gala I love your style. I feel all guilty about the way I've treated guys in the past now thanks to Eric, so it's not just purging for you, it has some greater good. There aren't any fireflies in England so that's one spectacle I've missed out on, on the upside our badgers are prettier than yours (I'm not taking this all too seriously). Lovely poems lovely people. Kt
Ok now I am done with my own ridiculous prose and reading a FEW new subs. My eyes refuse to stay open. I am such a waste today. *giggles* Kiwi- "Longing" *sigh* Beautiful and I understand because I went to bed FEELING every word of that last night. Sarah- "Crimson Pillow" has beautiful imagery. I adored it. Jenna- "Taught to Learn' Girl- You are killing me with how ironic your poems come across to what is happening with my "other guy" sometimes. I loved it. You HAVE to email me sometime (WVUMegs25@aol.com) Angel- "Losing It" Just giggles...like everyone else. But GOOD giggles. Dee- No threats. *cowers frightened and runs off to compose a long email*
Jenna -- be warned... you may email Megs.. and she may email back the first time... but after that,.... big black hole. Trust me. Megs.... <tapping her fingers> well? no email so far..... KtG (hope thats right) hey a pom... I'm the 'gotta have one' Kiwi chick.... and Riggs is the Aussie Bloke in the house.... welcome, and thanks for the kind commet. dee
Dee- Check your inbox you impatient wench. As IF I am the "slack assed email chick" that you have admitted being. *grin* Jenna- Don't listen to her. I am good. I swear.
Agh! Terrible me. I have someone now, that I am getting to know. We've only just met, but she takes up a great deal of my mind. I rush around like a fool to get to see her, talk to her, her her voice, I can't wait to be around her. I'm letting myself fall agian, and its good, but its bad. I want to write to her, about her, everything her, and the words just don't do my feelings justice. Everything I've put down isn't worthy of her. How she makes me feel is so much more powerful that what I can write. I'm too embarassed to submit stuff even! OK, sorry, I just needed to vent a little to people who might understand my prediciament. I hope I can find some words for this, I need to. She's wonderful so far, and its a little soonish to let her know what she does to me, but I want to tell the people who understand. K. Enough venting. Oh, nice work everyone. God you people amaze me!
Dee--I am silently applauding Watching...wonderful finish, girl! KtG--the Irrelevant Inaanimate was very good also. Thanks for the explanation, also, although I think I got most of that without it. Megs--good to see something from you again...especially since waiting patiently for e-mail does not really fit my character (just teasing, wench) Jenna--7 hours, and Taught to Learn are also very good. Youguys make me jealous, you know! Maybe I can try to write again! later lovebugs--nikki
Hehehe...thanks for all the *giggles* for, "losing it"...I really did!...*GREAT BIG SMILE*
goodness... I'm listening to Santana's CD 'Supernatural' at work.... its the first time I've heard anything off it other than 'smooth' and damn... it makes me want to be in the sheets... its very, very sensual...
I can't speak for all men but I wear a pair of shoes until they are no longer presentable simply because they are comfortable. Like breaking in a new relationship, new shoes are awkward until broken in. Someone once told me marriage was like an worn pair of shoes. Not that great to look at but very comfortable. After 5 years with my wife I see the correlation. I always hate putting my old sneakers in the trash when they still feel comfortable.
Gala, musing... I was looking at the little hit count thingy---and it occurs to me that in a matter of months, Mr. Kirk will be the happy holder of a ONE MILLION HIT web site... sort of awesome and interesting... Once again, I am struck by the sense of community we have---and the truly amazing array of talent. When I stumbled across the blender---was it really almost three years ago? I thought---Neat! But the people are what made the concept work--- I came curious about poetry sites...I returned because I liked it---and one day found that I had a sense of welcome and return. I never expected find friends---in some cases very dear friends (Yes, you DEE!)and when Kirk ran the ramble last month, I got the greatest feeling---seeing myself refered to a regular. When I was out of commish last week, the amount of support I was given from this happy crew was astounding. E Mail, cards..even calls---and flowers? Good grief! I am an active community volunteer with ties to a county level---and I recieved more support from y'all---who have never seen me once--or heard me laugh---than anywhere else. So I will be curious to see how long it takes Kirk to hit a million... Again, thanks all...from the gossamer chick from Jersey.... Love Gala
Gala- Thou art HARDLY a "chick"... And yes, you are highly esteemed around these here Blender parts... k
Nikki- *Grin* My inbox is not exactly piled with emails from YOUR corner of the world...so there :P Hehe...I have been doing MAD amounts of writing. I guess I have some sort of muse- not the ChrisandMisti kind...more of the "Losing It", hehe Angel, but I take what I get. AND I DO have one heck of a grin on my face. Till Later...Megs
jeez... i've been gone for a weekend and i come back to find myself entirely out of the loop (even as i attempt to break into it). so much goes on here in just a few days that you don't really realize it until you miss the chance to check regularly. keep up the great work all!
Thanks to everyone for all their comments on my recent subs. Haven't had any inspiration lately and your words made me realize I haven't lost it yet! (Right, Angel? (o:) Guppy- "the heart of ambiguity" Absolutely Loved it! Deevaa- Thanks for the tip, but I think everyone deserves at least ONE chance! lol Megs- Be sure to check your mail! -Jenna-
OMG you guys!!! Will i ever live THAT one down???? LOL
Angel- What can I say? It was too easy!!! lol -Jenna-
Megs and Diva~ Thank's for your comments on "longing" :-) I miss him!!!!! :-( Coda~ I liked your poem a lot. :-) i'm glad that yesterday's do break... or there would be no tomorrow's to build. xoxo i'm crazy for you darling.
the guppy- i love stepping back fomr the storm, i come to this sight often looking forward to see what you have written, you have much talent. lydia
the guppy- i love stepping back from the storm, i come to this site often looking forward to see what you have written, you have much talent. lydia
the guppy- i love "stepping back from the storm," i come to this site often looking forward to see what you have written, you have much talent. lydia
Well, I've been trying to catch up on my reading after being gone for a few days: deevaa: "watching" was excellent...it was like watching a movie the picture and emotion were so vivid. guppy: "heart of ambiguity" was great. simple without being simplistic. nikki: "for what it's worth" was very cool. the questions you end some of your poems with frame the theme of the poem perfectly. later on all.
Fathers A guy that I can Be with A man to be my friend Someone that I can count on From now untill the end. By Nicky Knowles
My jaw hit the floor when I arrived home this evening to find a tube come in the mails all the way from New Zealand... I recovered in time to open it and have my day MADE... In other words, "Plughole" is now in its new home, awaiting framing and display. Dee, I am so incredibly honored that you painted something so lovely from a few words of mine... I can hardly believe I now have the original! I am... wow.... awed! totally overwhelmed... Thank you! (a very happy) k
A general note to all: Kevin I know how you feel. Today I was out most all day, but upon my return found the final version of Dee's first four B&W ink illustrations for my book. She nailed the emotional tone and story amazingly well. I am awe-struck at your talent deevaa and extremely thankful for the effort you put into this! Everyone; there are some amazingly talented people who contribute toward making this a special place. And Dee is a very fine example of both the talent and the spirit of The Blender. terry (having a GOOD night after a bad day!)
Put some more love Poems about troubled Relanstionship And Good teenage love !! You Could Never Have enough of poems
hmmm... where to start.... I'll try for the same order as were commented.... Paul B -- you seem to like posting under my name now huh? twice in two days, goodness I'll start to feel special. Nikki & Chris W -- thankyou for your comments on 'watching'.... I plan to write more in the same style, but Gala is getting abit miffy about me stealing her thunder... like I ever could... she is the master, I merely the student. Megs -- and you, you've written AND replied to emails, you must really be scared you'll get a reputation!! Kevin -- Don't thank me sweetman... you BROUGHT the work, I'm thrilled you love it.... even more so that it brightened your day, I posted Gala's one first and once she'd got hers I was going to start dropping hints your way.... looks like they the postal service foiled me. Terry -- you are welcome.... and the very fact that I 'nailed' the emotional tone and spirit speaks more of your talent for writing.... so get going, I need more to work with sir. You've all help bring smiles to my own bad day.... been up since 4am, my 2.5yr screamed and fussed for an hour because he didn't want to wear his gumboots to creche, and then tells me he loves me at the door... how to make a frustrated, tired mother cry. dee
zoe--i love "animals" i love short things that make you stop and go wow! KtG--pure joy was great--i like words that run together so well all of you keep up with your talent lydia
Smoldering--It's good to see your work again. I really like 'Technology' Amy Short--'Fire and Sea' may be short, but it captures a wealth of emotion Gup--I love 'The heart of ambiguity'. I am ever in awe of your talent for putting so much into a few words. Chris W.--Bravo with 'Grind'. It actually makes me miss the nights I went clubbing. I also really enjoyed 'The 9th Love' Kev--Of course, as always, I love 'Stars' and 'Soothing' Hank--I hope somedady to feel the way about LOVE that 'Heartsong' describes ZoE--I love 'Animals' Dee--I'm confused about why you claim not to be a poet! Yeah, right!! 'Kiss the Bad day away' blew me away. keep 'em coming, girl....and where's my kiwi??? More great stuff than I can keep up with most of the time.
Dee - must be a subconscious thing. Can't imagine why. I must be losing my mind. Oh well, some folks were born with photographic minds. I get one that is failing me. (sigh)
Dee- the postal service spoils lots of people's fun! But I still get unbelievably excited to get things in the mail... But never as excited as I was yesterday! Nikki- Thank you for your kind words... k
NiKkI and LyDiA- Thanks for your compliments. Your making me *blush* -ZoE
crimeny, i'm so freaking bored at work and entirely uninspired. generally, i take this chance to submit something, but i can think of nothing. argggghh!! someone send me a subject to write about!
Chris W. Glad to see that I am not the only one... could this day drag any slower - I have 3 half finished poems on my notebook in front of me. I keep checking for new subs, but there aren't any. I so look foward to reading your lastest... please find the inspiration, it would make my day. Tara
Whaddya mean no inspiration??????????? Fireflies? Fireworks, when someone you've never kissed suddenly does? Fire side chats---on a soft rug, sipping something soothing? A warm summer breeze, heavy with honeysuckle that makes you long for a dip in a cool stream? The sound of a well loved ones name---almost a chant or incantation? Hot jazz winding out of a city club.... the smell of ocean salt--- or the taste of it in a lover's kiss, fresh from the surf... Or my all time favorite---getting caught in a downpour and dancing around in the warm rain---getting soaked, and not caring in the least.... guys, Gala is OLD---but I never lack for a moment to live--or relive....
and by the way, Miss Dee? IT CAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I now own a Dee original....much nicer than Kev's or Terry's (PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPHHHHHHHHHHTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!) I am the proud possessor of The Dancer----and it is more beautiful in life, trust me! Thanks Dee....I'm tearing up here.... Love Gala
tara, thanks for the words of encouragement! i'm glad you've enjoyed some of the things i've written! and gala, well, sounds as if you are a true romantic. i guess there are numerous muses all about me. unfortunately, because i work in a lab with latex gloves on in unnatural light, these things are sometimes hard to come by. but i will strive to do better!
Chris W. how about one on the search for eternal love - someone to share all of those things that Gala mentioned... I can't remember are you in love or searching for it? Tara
During one bad stretch of my life---after college---I had to work in Mickey D's for a spell...no jobs then...but rent was still required... So I swallowed my pride, took a job that sent me home smelling like a french fry, and wrote poetry in my head to keep from going nuts.... Hence---I am never without creative thought...and you have not lived until you worked your way through school, gotten your degree, and had to work minimum wage---where people who were trying to be nice said things like "Gee Honey---you're too good for this place---why don't you get yourself some college?" Yup...felt real good writing the check for the school loans that week.....
tara: searching...always! had it once, lost it, haven't found it again just yet. i'll probably take up that subject you mentioned, but when it comes to something big like that, i try to put more thought into it than just sitting down during 10 minutes of free time and spitting something out unpolished (which is how most of my stuff ends up on this site). otherwise, i end up sounding trite and filling lines with verbal candy rather than true sentiment. gala: well, perhaps i am now where you once were. i too am working my way through school. actually, i've just begun grad school, and my lab job pays tuition and bills. i guess this is my training to keep creative thoughts in my head at all times (in between making buffers, solving equations involving molecular weight and molarity, and running experiment after experiment of course). but i'm beginning to see where you're coming from, that's for sure.
hey Chris---- Liked your latest...but don't forget to catch the ramble before it switches...Wonder Woman's Secret? In it I spill all sorts of fun facts about us female persons! We're not really mysterious----just pretty damned cryptic at times! Love, Auntie Gala
Nikki (and kiwi and Misti) damn! damn! I forgot..... sorry girl.. I PROMISE... pay day on Tuesday, and in the post.. same day. Paul B -- its the age that does it.... hehe, what am I saying... I'm only 26 but motherhood dulled my sharpness! Kevin/Gala/Terry -- I'm thrilled you all like them... really.... trilled you love them. Chris W -- I've loads of suggestions, but where to start with what you HAVE written.. wow... LOVED 'Grind' ..... also '9th love' was YUM....but grind was hot.. (grin) .... hows this for a suggestion... go check out 'Lab Coats and Rubber gloves' I wrote it from what you've said on the comments board.. nothing serious... I was just playing with your words. gup -- 'tangier - zip unknown' ..... damn you are good. Hank C -- (wink) Heartsong.... very nice. Kevin -- 'stars' and 'soothing' .... you where on a roll that day. dee
deevaa... don't you just hate it when you find something amusing and start laughing and then somebody walks into the room and thinks your nuts because you are laughing all alone? well, that just happenned as your last little ditty left me chuckling until one of my coworkers came in and gave me an odd look. but hell, it's worth it when someone can turn the oppressively scientific into the lightheartedly fun and romantic!
Chris, I know that feeling... someone sent me a web site once, that was so funny I was laughing my head off alone in my bedroom... my dad came in to ask what I was laughing at, and I couldn't explain..... (smiles) glad you liked it.... your turn. dee
dee-- as i have an hour to wait between experiments (and i've got one more to go), i seem to be living on this page. so i wrote a quick response. not great, but an attempt. (i was going to parody "watching," but i decided not to do such a horrible injustice to something so lovely)
(taking a short break... I'm too old for 11 hour days~~~~) have a few brief comments to make... Dee- I was caught up in the mood of "kiss the bad day away." I so far beyond tense right about now that I could TASTE what you were conveying... Nice... ZoE- I have been horribly neglectful of you, and I have no good excuse! You are my 'oldest' Blenderite friend... Please forgive me... As for your poetry, it has gained depth while retaining its edge. Case in point: "passageways." I instinctively understood exactly what you meant by "love feels strange on poor bones." Keep up the good work... Angel- I am always attracted to words ABOUT words, and the closing lines of "feels so right" made the whole work *just right*... and now, dashing off (as usual)... k
Chris... LOVE the last lines... well done! (grin) Kevin, thankyou. Its lunch time here and I am off to splurge on a new winter coat. dee
Sorry, having a terrible time with my system and your submissions form today! Can't even get it right on e-mail when I checked what was sent ... forgive me, Kirk ........ Rennie http://members.tripod.com/~TruLeigh/INSPIRATION6.html The Art of Loving and To Share
I've just posted a re-working of "Kiss the bad day away" -- it still features the line from NZ band Stellar* they are reasonably famous here... fronted by a woman by the name of Boh Runga..... if you are interested in hearing the song, they have realplayer versions at http://www.stellar.co.nz/frames-music.html the song is "undone" from the album 'mix' -- I think they are very sexy and very sensual.
Chris W.~ Just took in '9th Love' and you made me hear the music build and crest. Thank You! t.
>-clifford-< wow, thats all i can say is wow, i hope you continue to write more often. wow >-eric-< i loved "i watched the tears flow form my eyes," i dont continue to read something unless it grabs me, and that it did >-the guppy-< what can i say, you never fail to amaze me >-kevin ureda-< butter is great, the short things that make me smile are the best lydia
guppy~ 'tangier...zip unknown' VERY VERY good! Dee~ 'kiss the bad day away' was a wonderful place to get lost for awhile late this afternoon! It worked like magic... Crystevin~ 'Cleansing Me' great image and lingering feeling there. Nikki~ 'Summer' makes me homesick...these Arizona summers are for the lizards. lol t.
Megs~ I just found 'Puddles All Around', and wow! That was so filled with differing emotions it made me read it twice...very good writing! t.
Amy Short~I enjoyed all of your works but "perfect" and "sheets", were particular favorites of mine :)
Eric--I watched the tears...was exquisite, especially the last line.. Kiwi--It's good to see you writing again, and Actress was beautiful as well Chris W.--Obfuscate...that is the second time this month I have seen that word in a poem...I love it...and the rest of the piece was good too! Dee--(giggling) I love Lab coats and Rubber gloves...the poem of course, not necessarily the items..but maybe...nah! Kev--nice play off of Actress...although players can surely stand on it's own Megs--Puddles...WOW Wicked good! Hank--Melting...in a word....yummy, although maybe not what you were going for.....(I never was good with metaphors)
I'm so rude....to anyone who said anything about my work, I am sorry for not acknowledging you....been a little distracted lately, but I should hope it will pass soon.... so thank you, to those who like my stuff, and to those who don't, well.....can't please everyone, can I? the joy of being an individual.... g'night lovebugs!
Dee~"Kiss the bad day away"...i needed that:) I really enjoyed this one.
Kiwi~ Actress literally made me tear up, it was so beautiful! I was baffled, taken back at first but realized shortly after... *sigh* I truely love your work, must I wait until tomorrow to experience another?
What a waste of bandwidth !!!
terry and nikki: i liked your poems in response to dee's and mine. to refer back to deevaa's original question, "who says science can't be romantic?" claire b.b.: i really liked windowpanes. very artful. and deevaa: the reworking of kiss the bad day away is excellent. really beautiful.
Blend-o-matic is great...but please fix the attribution of #24. The Divine Miss M. may have sung "Shiver me Timbers" but the fabulous Tom Waits wrote these lines... Well, the fog's lifting The sand's shifting I'm drifting on out Old Captain Ahab's longing to hear from me. Swallow me, Don't follow me, I'm travelling alone Blue water's my daughter I skip like a stone...
Hey! Sorry I've not been in lately. No, I didn't fall over the edge of the earth...I've been fighting bronchitis and trying to rehearse six and 1/2 hours for a musical every night all at the same time and it's not working well. I promise I'll get better soon and read up. The last day of the musical is the 9th. I should be in a lot more frequently. The new stuff looks great. Keep up the awesome work! Love-n-Lollipops, Laurel
Toklas: once again, you go girl! Knowing you and the area you write about just makes your works that much more special as I read them. Xentury (Carol): your work speaks to me because I will also be burying my husband at sea before long. Thank you for sharing your words as they have helped me in dealing with something very difficult ... thank you for the additional peace you have given me with your words. Finding the ability to say goodbye without really letting go is very hard but important in our lives. Our hearts break or cope with separation from death or disentanglement. You have shown me it is possible to cope. Angel: I continue to take delight in watching your love unfold ... I also keep catching myself returning to read your Love In A Bottle from time to time. Thanks for sharing Chris, deeva, megs, more, just too many wonderful verses that I wish I could understand even better by knowing the authors. More than I get the time to say it here, I am enjoying all of you who share ..... Rennie
Awwwww thank you, Rennie...it is a wonderful feeling to know that earlier poems are not forgotten...i find myself drifting back to the archives myself every now and again and read according to the artist i picked to remember that day...i've always loved and shared your fascination with the sea...thanks again...you made my day:) Oh and ANGEL is headed to NEW YORK!!!...i will be going through Eastern Ga.,S.C,N.C,Vg.,Ml.,Del.,NJ.,Conn,.RI, NY., and Mass. WHEW all in about 10 days! Not sure of exact dates but will probably be the latter part of July...will be with hubby and lil girl Brandi and Peanut the nacho bel-grande poochie...if anyone along my route would like to meet me along the way for a hug and a pic and maybe a cup of java, just let me know :))) IM SO EXCITED...most of these states i have never been to before...Oh and the occasion is to meet my husband's GREAT grandaughter who is one month old now and will be flying into New York from England with her pretty red-headed mom...(YES i did say GREAT- grandaughter and YES, i am only 38:) I will be sure to take lots of pics along the way for the family page.
Hey Angel---- Consider yourself invited!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please figure a stop---we have four pools in the complex, ponds, trails, play grounds.... And not kidding! Dinner and a swim...located halfway between Philly and new York---and Chuck is a damned yankee converted to good old boy---and Desi will love your baby, so no is unthinkable!
Have people been having an ok time with the submission script the past day or two? Rennie Lorca has written me with some problems...
I dont have anything to ad to your page but i wanted you to know how wonderfus it is. as i read a few things here i walked away feeling all warm and fuzzy then went to see my to be husband.. thank you for the inspiration!!!!
Oohhhhhhh GAlA, invitation accepted!!! The plans are in the newest stages right now, but i will keep you informed and give you plenty of notice...IM soooo excited...I get to go to NEW YORK and meet GALA the poetry goddess!!! *SMILE* This is gonna be wayyyyyy cooool...EAT YOUR HEART OUT KEV AND DEE....lol
Kirk~ I just submitted one to test...worked ok for me but has been a few days since my last one...
Kirk... I've been submitting some recently and I've had no problems at all.
CwByKnight ~'That Day' honors much more than a person or a ceremony. It honors Love and Hope and Forever. Thank You. t.
KeV- Thanks...you have been a great friend all these years and your poetry remains stellar! *hugs* -ZoE
awww, ZoE, Hugs back at ya, darlin'... <sad, pouty, hang-dog look in Angel's and Gala's general direction> I can't decide who I am MORE jealous of... <snif> k
ZoE- "Piano Key (why I am not here)" Love the way it was written! I got a very.... detailed feeling from it, not like ever before. -Jenna-
Well, maybe Dee will help me acquire a Stellar* CD (I liked the samples I heard, even if they WEREN'T mp3s...). The imports are $O Ex$pen$ive!!! $21.49 @ Amazon, $23.99 @ CDNOW... Goodness gracious! k
Kirk, yes I had problems yesterday... I got that ugly gray screen saying my request couldn't be processed please try later.... I hit the back button and did over, and got the same thing.. so tried again and it worked... I was scared I'd end up submitting 3 times. (this is with the re-worked "kiss the bad day away") Chris -- thankyou for your kind words... looks like we started a little trend! Gala and Angel -- I'm not jealous one bit, cause I'll be there later this year, I have a feeling.... and I went last year and meet Shady! Kev -- in NZ a CD costs $29.95 ... I guess thats about $15 US... so sure I can help you out with Stellar*, I just brought both the CD and the tape last week. Let me know. take care of your hearts. dee
Kirk, I think you "ramble" beautifully! If only all men could read (and act on)your words. Women really do want and need these things! I am lucky enough to have a man who is both my friend and my love. Not all women are so lucky! Women, don't "settle" for unhappiness and despair! Give your man a copy of Kirk's thoughts and if he doesn't respond, then he doesn't have a heart or a brain! Good luck!!! Thanks, Kirk, for speaking the language of women everywhere!
**I have been very remiss and ungentlemanly in not thanking all you kind people who have read and commented on my little mental pictures put to paper. Thank you kindly. And a special warm thank you to Deevaa and Nikki. Your words have brought more than one blush to this cowboy's ears. I do believe I am quite charmed. Hank C. 6/28/00
Terry and Nikki- Thanks for the compliments. I feel like I have just been rambling on the page lately...*sigh* so its good to know it makes a little sense... Off to read New Subs... Megs
Jenna- Once again you hit me with "Scattered"...a mental picture that brings back thoughts of my own recent experiences. *sigh* Deevaa- I meant to tell you in the email I sent ya that I was likin' "Kiss the Bad Day Away" but I will tell you now I like ther reworked version even BETTER. Muy Bueno Chica!!! Hank- You are just sweet..."Candlelight" was a lovely thought...made me smile and wish someone thought of me like that. Eric- Your last one was good...the "Definition". I know I haven't commented much on yours but...are you still avoiding my new subs? Calvin knows everything now so there are no secrets left to keep. Till Later... Megs
Whoops- One last one... Micheal- "For a Precious Person" hit me hard. It just...could have been written for my situation right now and it DID console even if it wasn't the right gal. Thanks for sharing though.
Megs, nah, i'm not avoiding, you've written some very beautiful things lately. I was often wondering the same thing, if you were reading mine. :-) The puddles one was beautiful, i really felt that one. The rest have been equally moving, but they all confuse me cause i never know exactly who you're talking about, and i know that has no relevance to the poem. but it confuses me :-) later sweetheart
ZoE, Piano Key...wow, I love that...I love that style, the words. It was beautiful. Thank you for submitting it.
Eric- Sadly not about who they should be about (if I were sensible) But have you ever known me to be sensible? *sigh* At least I am getting some poetry out of it!!!
Jean Jordan~ 'Will You Love Me' Beautiful. I flashed to the late sixties on this one and almost heard it as a folk song... ZoE~ Ditto everything just said about 'Piano Key'. I too think your work rocks. Kevin~ 'black hole' creates the image well. I hope this is temporary and the ending words never come to pass my friend. t.
ZoE~"Piano Key", you never cease to amaze me. Jenna~I loved both of your new ones,"One Way Emotion" and "Scattered", The first slaps of gender-gap...really loved it:) Kev~"Black Hole", i wish all your holes to be filled, hun :) awww just my wry humor Kev...you know i find you extremly talented, charming and intriguing*SMILE*
Hey Hank--- Whoa...Melting was delicious....and the other two----sensual and spiritual....accolades......
ZoE...Piano Key is awesome. i will be honest...i have to read your poems two or three times or more to glean meaning from them. but they are captivating enough for me to want to go back to figure them out. it's like an aesthetic/intellectual pursuit.
I can't believe how many new subs there were, after I just read them all last night, and thought I was caught up. Sheesh, there were so many good ones, but here are a few of my favorites... Terry--Heart Valve...good job jumping on the proverbial bandwagon of Romantic Science!...and Slipping Away touched my heart. Coda--Twinkle, oh Firefly was really sweet. You do well! CwByKnight--'That Day' ripped my heart out...and actually made me shed tears at work... Riggs--I liked 'Platform 10' alot, especially the end. Sometimes it's the ends that are so ironic, really. Angel--'Ultraviolet Love'...short but good. I loved it. ZoE--Piano Key...WOW...and what everyone else said too! Kev--Blackhole....been there, might have survived, I guess...chin up, luv, and keep up the great pieces (no pressure or anything ~grins~) Chris W.--Bridges...I liked that one too, of course, I think I have liked everything I've read of yours. Ok, so that was a bit longer than I thought it was going to be. Talk to you all later, lovebugs.
I'm currently dealing with a bad case of writer's block, made worse by my neverending difficulties in the love department. And nothing is making me feel better. Not even Michael Bolton. Oh well. But I have been enjoying a lot of the recent submissions. If they don't inspire me, nothing will. I'll try to comment at length sometime this weekend. God knows I have nothing else to do.
Sorry ... kept getting "sorry" and write you if the post would not work ... tried for several days and have decided this is as good a time as any to quit .... Rennie
Kirk~ FYI I have posted steadily both subs and comments and only had a problem one time. It happened on a bad net night though in general. t.
Megs ~ Thanks! I meant it for miss Lana, but it applies to everyone. All ~ I'm soo behind. Every day is more and more behind. I hope I'll be able to catch up this weekend..Keep up the good work!
Terry.. thank you nikki... shed no tears babygirl you know Me to well you know if and when I do write it come from somewhere done inside of a part that is closed away that only opens once in awhile .... forever your CwByKnight
I'm trying to catch up too! Nikki, you are so tender hearted. How many times have you read poems here that made you cry? (Never mind, don't answer). I would like to say Megs and Angel seem to be living interesting lives right now!
Heh, this was the 'tipworld cool site of the day' the other day- http://www.topica.com/lists/tipworld-coolsites/read/message.html?mid=1600221393&sort=d&start=748 Rennie, sorry I haven't had time to look into the problem yet. In general, if a mysterious error like that happens during submit, try looking for any "funny" characters in any of the fields, and make sure all fields are filled in. Meanwhile I'll try to put in some helpful diagnostics.
Paul--I just have to say that I love 'Declaration of Dependance' Bravo! my friend.
I know...again...but I have to say....Michael---You are awesome...I just read 'For a Precious person'...maybe not the best time for me to have read it....having had a very emotional day, but I took it to heart... And Paul! Yes I know I have cried at quite a few of the pieces here...but 'That Day' is a very special piece (not that they aren't all special) written by a VERY SPECIAL person (not that you aren't all special, but I think you all catch my drift). nikki
Jas Lee - congrats on holding the marriage together and on a great poem. Jenna - I really liked your stuff this last time around as well. Nikki - I hate to say it but you seem so much more inspired when you are single. I'll send you a greatest hits tape with features 'Make up to Break up' and 'Breaking up is Hard to do'. Ha (Kidding) Is it just me or does the board seem funny without Misti's comments?!?!?!?!
I for one am not missing Misti one bit.
Paul, Yes! The Board seems decidedly funny. Misti = LIFE! Hell, I'm biased and everyone knows it, but she's great... And to anyone who might care, in actual conversation she is 50 gazillion times funnier and wittier and sweeter and just plain more wonderful than in the cyber-realm. I'm honored to have her in my life. And soon we're gonna be together... (Love ya sooooooo much, darlin'!!!!) Anonymous Idiot (and you folks usually are), Reveal yourself! What are you afraid of, anyway? I have my theories...
Paul...hehehe...'interesting lives'...whatever gave you THAT idea *SMILE* Megs~I left a comment out earlier...really loved your 'puddle' one.
Dennis~"Desire" was sweet and well written.
Sam Vaknin~"Prowling"...'the dream that glues your eyelids to my cheek.' WOW...I loved this one especially. YUP...I'm reading backwards....hehehe:)
Terry~"slipping away"...i think we can all relate to that one...
Claire Brown Bower~"This Dream Again"..was beautifully written:)
Paul B~ HAHAHA I simply adored your "DECLARATION of DEPENDENCE"...Cute:)
thanks Nikki... no pressure? lately I've beein experiencing nothing BUT... C'est la Vie... k
so much, in fact, I have forgotten how to spell... UGH...
(somebody stop me!) oh, and Jenna? The imagery in "Scattered" was nicely done. Keep going... k
kc~ 'This One Girl' is beautiful and transported me back to times that were so simple yet so very complicated to a young heart. You expressed it WELL. t.
Claire Brown Bower~ 'This Dream Again' -In my book, pure poetry at its very finest. I love your classic style and grace. t.
hi my aol is down, damnit...so if someone can download some software for me and send it to this address for a free isp...life would be cool..... but anyways, this is my work address, haven't had much access to the net.....they kind of track that here.... but....anyways..... GUPPY!!!!!!!!!! BEN HARPER!!!!!! SATURDAY, LEINIES LODGE SUMMERFEST 10:00!!!!!!!1 YOU BETTER BE THERE MAN!!!!!!
I Hit submit without noting all of that.... guppy i'll be the short little red headed chic most likelyl wearing a tank hell you've seen a picture of me, come find me or something......you owe me a beer!!!!
Kirk~ 'Cafe At Night' My kudos. I think we all have experienced that scene in one form or another. It did cause me to tear up. Thanks for sharing... t.
Shit Guys.... Thanks for your compliments on 'Piano Key (why i am not here). To me it was just a jumble of feelings but I'm flattered that you all liked it :) -ZoE
AnGeL- Loved 'Satin'. It was very simple yet it had this haunting sensual feel to it. -ZoE
Kevin, Paul, Angel, Megs- Thank you all for the wonderful comments on my poems! I think I am back in the swing of things! -Jenna-
Hey angel---what do y'all want for dinner? I do some very cool things with venison---including great burgers---but my italian is out of this world---sketti- or lasagne...and as my honored guests, you get to pick... Your baby will probably want what Desi likes---mac cheese? Can also rustle up cajun---etoufee---gumbo---creole...so what's your pleasure doll? (yes guys---all this and a dynamite cook too!) Love Gala
I've been away for three days and wow I've missed so much. Thanks for the kind word Lydia. I've yet to read those three days of submissions. I did a little reading way way back near the begging of the month though and I've just got to pay credit to some great work: Megs - "writing your name over and over" was lovely, really simple and warm. Angel - I thought "no escape" was beautifully written, I could almost feel the sand between my toes. Alex Newfield - for some reason I really liked "buy me a drink" I can't say exactly why. Maybe because that's exactly how I think when I'm miserable. Michael - I really liked "make it real", it seemed kind of angry almost, it really drummed it's way into my brain. I also liked "Porting Zen 1" although I'm not sure I agree with the sentiment entirely I really hope that after you learn the truth of love, touches aren't just touches and sex isn't just sex. If that's true I'm destined for a steady downward spiral of just touches and just sex, where every experience is somehow less. When you fall in love again, (something I haven't done yet), then touches are special again (right?), I think it differs from enlightenment in that you can only be enlightened fully once and you can fall in love again, (I damn well hope), even if the intensity differs. Laurie West - I loved "The thought" because it seemed so true to me. Kiwi - actress was beautiful. Nikki - I meant to mention the stuff you've been submitting recently earlier, I especially liked "for what it's worth", I've been there before. Deeva - "watching" smoulders. I'm sure there are more, just I can't think of them now. Thank you all, as always, for sharing, I love this stuff I'm hungry for more :). Luv Kt
Kev--I am starting to worry about you hun, although you are writing some incredible stuff. Lydia--Spying...I think I remember a time like that, with someone, long ago... Terry--I had 'Love' sent to me a while back, and I remember sending most of those to Chris, when he was away. It kept me sane for a little while. Thank you for sharing it with everyone else. I am trying to come up with a great piece for the end of the month, but who knows...maybe it will happen. later lovebugs... Angel--I loved Satin..great imagery
Nik - I agree with you. Hey, Kev, that last piece was a little more dark than what you normally do. I like your normal style and this one caught me off guard. If that was the intent, it worked!
Kevin: i would like to get in touch with you plz. thanks megan
Paul- Interesting? That is a good word for it...Can't say good or bad but hell- I'll take interesting. (What do you say Angel- Interesting is good?) If guy turmoil is interesting than yes my life is full of interestingness. Now if only I could get things a little more dull... Micheal- I didn't much think it was for me but still...it was very appropriate. Till Later- Megs
Megs - I used the word interesting because it can be both good and bad. When I hear of some of the ordeals the single people go through I am both envious and thankful. Dating was both a headache and an incredible joy. Like playing the lottery. The anticipation of hitting the jackpot...scratching the ticket awaiting the prize...then absorbing the disappointment when the ticket was worthless. BUT THEN I"D BUY ANOTHER TICKET - ha
Evangeline...Yes. "Waiting" Nice. and Micheal (again)- The Zen translation...very good. I totally am understanding and loving it. Nice idea really. Is it crazy that every silly poem makes me think of "him"...I never experienced that before... *Sigh* Megs
Purty damn interesting,Megs *SMILE... Gala~ anything you throw together would be perfect...Italian or even hot dogs ...Yummmmy! Can't wait :))) Kev~(((HUGS))) Thank you Zoe, KtG, and Nikki *SMILE*
Paul- What happens when you have spent all you had trying to win? And you still lose? *A wee bit blue* Megs
Megs, my dear. You beg for pennies, pick up cans to recycle or sell your soul to the highest bidder. Love is the drug. We give all we have to get it. I'll loan you buck for a ticket!!
Megs~you dip into your savings.....
You guys, I'm really sorry for my latest post. Maybe that was a bit much for the Blender. At any rate, it is already there. Evangeline--'Wating' was very nice. I like the last part the best. Megs--good submission...I don't remember what it was called, or who it was by, but it made me think of what the hell I am doing here anyway? (not here at the Blender, but here in my life.) Anyway...I am not depressed, so don't worry about me. Please. love you guys, nikki
nikki...me=amazed gup
Nikki~ "Understanding Words" and "Lines" were beautiful... two things I've had on my mind a lot, but have been unable to put them together in words. I'm glad to see a poetic version, it's a refreshing new perspective. Thank you
Major Wow Nikki....and not just for the writing. You know for what else....VERY powerful. Thank you for sharing that much. terry
KTG ~ Thanks for the comment on "Make it real". It was kind of angry. I was pissed because somewhere an angel thought that our love wasn't real. If there were words to describe me truly, they would include angry. I'm too much of most emotions actually. And well, my angel brings out more emotion out of me than anyone ever has before. I still don't know if it's good or bad. Neither or something in between. Megs ~ I post so many of these because I know it will be good for someone else besides me. I love to share. I hope it helped you some. As for the Zen thing. What I mean is that love is beyond touch or sex. Touch and sex are expressions of love. But they do not necessarily mean love. So many people, (me included) confuse the fact that someone will touch you "lovingly" or kiss you "passionately" means that they love you. It doesn't necessarily. You have to look for a deeper meaning. These things don't mean the same things to some people. That's why it feels wrong to me to express love to someone that is not my "lover", because the "love", the emotion, is there, even if touch or whatever isn't. But then again, there's the total package. The "love" and all it's physical expressions. That's what the person who I will marry will expect from me and vice versa. To not share all the physical expressions of my love, though I will still share the "love" I have for everyone I "love". I hope I'm making sense. It seems like so many women (Maybe Miss Maybe Not Ever) who seem to have no idea that most men think differently will share their physical expressions of love and their love with men who only want the physical expression. And then the women get confused when the man is gladly sharing the physical expressions, but doesn't actually love them. And sometimes women hope to catch a man by giving it up thinking he'll grow attached when he might not at all. He's gotta love you for you, not for your body, or your physical expressions of love. I'm throwing all the freaking women I'm interested in off because I'm asking about them. They think I'm secretly gay or that I really do just want to be friends, or worse yet, that I'm too good a friend to risk blowing it all on getting laid. I'm really trying to figure out if I could love them for them. And by then, they get all this pressure where there was none before and man are they pissed. And so am I. Because I've decided I could live with and potentially marry them, and they've grown comfortable of keeping me as the most loving friend they've ever had and will never lose FOREVER. And I have a couple friends that are in situations just like this. Miscommunication. I can only understand this because I'm wired wrong. I stopped living with my father when I was 6. I never had anyone I considered a competent father figure until my second stepfather. I've grown up only seeing how my mother loved people and how she treated sex, and I've grown up that way. I'm strange. Sometimes I wish I could disassociate the physical from the emotional. Most of my guy friends do. I've know women that can do this. Anyway I'm angry because sometimes I don't think I want to feel the way I feel but I do. I ask for so much and won't really settle for less. And then I won't get very physical with anyone that I don't care for seriously. And I assume that it is the case with women too, but it isn't always, just mostly. But that's why I don't get really physical with women I don't want to get involved with because I problably will seriously care for any woman I sleep with. And it really sucks because I've recently discovered just how many women are "throwing" themselves at me (more than I can handle really). I am too much of a freaking snob to pick them up, and too much of a nice guy to just use them. The fact that I am lonely is all my own fault. Too arrogant on one hand, and too "nice" on the other. Most guys I know that aren't bad guys have a "girlfriend" that is really a screw doll. They treat their screw doll well, don't get me wrong. They tell them the truth, that they don't love their screw doll. They support their screw doll. But the screw doll just keeps holding on waiting for him to change his mind. Evangeline ~ Heh. Steal my style or words lady, like you stole my heart so long ago. Even if it's not really stealing because you know I share everything I have to share. Jab at me and take your rightful place here, displaying your talent by writing for him. And make me understand once again why it sucks to not talk to you everyday like I want to so bad and like I don't want to so bad. I must be careful what I wish for. I love you anyway. "Too much, too little, too late" - Jellyfish Angel ~ Once I get my digital camera compact flash reader, I'll post pictures of me and the ShowMe crowd to the Blender. to anyone interested in my love life or temporary lack thereof ~ Jaime with the boyfriend who told me she doesn't really have a boyfriend really does have a boyfriend. I'll get to meet him Saturday. Her and Carla (boyfriend too) like to hang with me because I'm non threatening. I went to Brilliant's birthday bash. She gets cooler but stranger every time I hang with her. We (10 of us) all had a great time dancing, singing, and drinking. I could steal Brilliant from her boyfriend who she is visiting in D.C. this weekend. Small world. She gave me a seriously good hug. Sigh. And miss maybe not ever, seems more and more like never. She's willing to be some other man's second best. But not call me. I make like three times the money he does, write poetry for women, love unconditionally, don't have a wife and kids, and actually thought she could fit into my life as a long term thing based on some talents she has displayed and her real affection for some people she loves. But I didn't force myself into her bedroom or pressure her a lot for sex. Women (and most people in general) confuse me. I guess I'm not threatening enough. And what is it with me finding all these women with boyfriends. They seem to be more stable that those without though. Three leads, and two to dead ends. (sigh) I swear in three years I'll be that dude in the singles bar taking advantage of desperate women because I'm tired of waiting for "perfection". All ~ I'm going to read them all and comment on my favorites. No really I will! Michael (with the temper)
Michael... you are doing it again.. gentle hint. dee
Nikki (A Nightmare Of My Own)- I'm crying. I got three paragaphs in and I had to stop and clear my eyes of the tears. It was horrible, if you can use the word horrible in a good way. Very powerful in it's sentiment, quite painfully beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Kt - still crying
nikki, i have to jump in with everyone else here and say WOW. that last submission of yours was phenomenal. incredibly emotional.
Tara~ 'What Do You See' very powerful and moving... Michael~ 'Propolyatic' was very good ... Chris W.~ 'Hello' painted beautiful images even if for something heartbreaking. t.
Nikki: I loved a nightmare of my own.... i am with KTG - I am still crying... how beautiful and sad... Tara
Terry: Thank you for your comment - I always enjoy and respect your work, and the fact that you commented on mine, means a lot. thanks again, Tara
Dee ~ I'm being too much in the boards again. Sorry. Thanks for the Dee - fusing me. I hope I don't have to be defused too much more often. Terry ~ thanks for the comment. I'm going to read your stuff tonight or tomorrow morning. I'm going to read everyone's stuff.
tara... what do you see? was very very good. i had been looking to read some of your writing, and i'm glad i happenned upon that piece, because it was neither trite nor sugar-coated. just down and to the point. and terry, thanks for the comment. hello wasn't so much poetry, but i got into one of those frames of mind this morning, looking at old pictures, missing the girl the poem is about... i guess it was a mini-catharsis. but thanks for reading it.
terry... i decided to go back and read some of your pieces as a lot of what you wrote this much was up before i found this site (and because i was only reading new submissions, i missed about a third of this month). so i went back and read three or four things... they are awesome. each one i read was so well done and really powerful. so i guess this is my retroactive compliment to you.
alrighty i don't comment often......but....... michael: dear heart. i say this calmly and politely of course. i don't believe that this life is necesarily about love or whether we are alone or not. Its how we deal with the things that are thrown at us, and how we incorporate them into our life. Don't expect love, and don't expect perfection. Don't expect anything, except what you should expect from yourself. Love is an extra added benefit, but not something that will necesarily happen, and sometimes when it comes into your life it can be taken away by circumstance just as quickly. And then we learn how to deal with pain. And life is just series of different times when we are alone, and when we are not. I am alone, in the true sense of the word. I don't have many friends and currently have decided not to be with anyone, but this is all of my own choice and my own making. If we do not know how to be with ourselves, and truly be sincere to our own needs and desires that create the person we are over time, then what is our interaction with others worth. Because you spend your time on yourself, and you go on with it. I just think you are looking for something that isn't necesrily the right thing to be looking at. love is grand, but i don't think its love your rambling about. please don't reply to this, i don't want to have to read another huge submission on the message board.
Check out the use of "I", "Me" or "My" in your poems Does the pattern of "I"s mean that you're egotistical, even self-absorbed? Does the use of "You" and "Your" send you into a manic rage? Sounds like its time for a reality check
guppy likes not referring to himself in the third person...guppy's giggling guppy thinks life and love should be more about picnicking and less about nit-picking ...that's what the rumor is anyway... gup
I can refer to guppy in the third person... <G> He is correct... k
Some of my tighter Blender friends know that lately I've been working on a new style----She who loved was a mild taste...but the FGM has a lot of stuff she just isn't comfy posting here...more eros than cupid, so to speak. A dear friend who's been reading the new stuff gave me a challenge---write an erotic piece---about a couple that has been together for 40 years... My first thought was yuck...but I warmed to the idea...I treasure life long lovers---and before I knew it, there it was...more a love poem for sure...but sensual, I think... And if anyone wishes to take me to task about a scenario involving old people, where the flesh isn't Penthouse Pretty, or stud muffin firm, you are cordially invite to jump in a lake... We should all be so lucky...to spend a lifetime with someone who makes us feel like a goddess or god long after we've collected a pension..... So says Gala
Sheesh...a woman used the word erotic and everybody goes bonkers.... But Terry? Nice job....Desert Night Kirk? Are you going to kill us all for wandering off topic?
to unknown well isnt someone a little selfish? dont bother being mad because people have found happiness and love. you have nothing to do with it, so why bother complaining about it. and if theyre egos have gone up a little because someone has said something nice to them, or have recieved a compliment, thats absolutely great for them dont you think, or wait, i forgot the world is so much better whens everyone is depressed. right? dont bother trying to bring these people down, i think theyre all a little stronger than you.
gala, seduction by heart was absolutely beautiful. i've not read a poem that so directly expressed a particular situation and a particular scene so perfectly. sexy and beautiful!
terry, your imagery in your last poem was so vivid and direct. incredible!!!!! i am now sufficiently inspired to work on stuff for next month!
Gala~ 'Seduction By Heart' was absolutely divine. The style you are trying certainly highlights your talent VERY well. Bravo!!! t.
micheal... "reading is fundamental".. loved it, i like things that you can completely picture eveything thats going on as if you are standing in the room. you are very talented and i say that preteneding i didnt already know, but its not the first time ive read somehting written by you and not been amazed laurel... bandiads was cute tara..."what do you see"...wow
Chris W., Tara, Gala, Nikki, and anyone else I am not mentioning by name, thank you for your comments. I admire the work of so many here, I agree with others. It is hard to keep up the reading, but I am hooked :) terry
brother mike. you speak my language. i dont get these broads of the new millinium. whats with em? im a great guy just like you. im handsome and funny and perfect but i just get mixed signals. like my brothers wife and i make 5 times the money he makes. and i went to a tennis match and made eye contact with that anna kornahola chic so i know she wants me but she is playing hard toget. preach the gospel brother. lets forget love and become users because women today want to be used. research found out that abused women have something in common. the bitches just wont listen. your poems rock. all the others suck but you are the king my man. we are so great why cant anyone else see it? we are just alike brother. mitchel (feeling like i found my lost twin)
OMG, you guys! thank you so much. everyone who commented on 'A Nightmare..'. and I'm sorry if I made anyone cry, that was not my intent. I merely wanted to offer an expression of how I see the days before 'That Day'. If you didn't read 'That Day', you might understand mine a little better if you do. (just a suggestion, although I guess mine can stand on it's own, as it's not totally connected.) and now I am off to read new subs.... by the way...mitchell....you say that everyone else's work here sucks, besides Micheal's...I generally don't mind negative criticism, if there is something to back it up, such as a reason as to why it sucks.....just a thought... later lovebugs....nikki
Mitchel--- Word up!
Well, of course, all of you never cease to amaze me...don't you ever stop writing, just to breathe??? Laurel--I love 'Band'Aids' (well that looks kind of funny typed out, doesn't it?) Anyway, even with so tender a subject, you seem to be able to smile. Tara--'Waht do You See' was very powerful. Especially the last line...but first turn off the light Angel--Laying winter to rest...wow Terry--Circadian Blue..I'm not really sure about the color....so I can't really see it....but I can feel it......love it, big bro What has gala started? Terry--Desert Night...mmm..I like it...steamy! And Gala......you already know what I think of your new style, and Seduction by Heart....:) Anyone I didn't mention, it wasn't meant as a slight. The talent here overwhlems me, and there just isn't enough time to say everything I want to. Later every one of you lovebugs....nikki
Nikki~ 'Alone?' struck a chord in my heart. It describes the landscape very well. keep 'em coming luv. t.
Angel~ 'Laying Winter to Rest' - like you Dickinson is a favorite and wow do you do classic well! t.
Ahhhhhhhhh GALA, "Sedution By Heart", seduced mine...so beautifully written, so romantically said...KUDOS for this wonderful piece. i am behind again...reading backward...lol