Ok You guys, you win, you are all just too awesome for words with this love note bump thingy! What fun!
(wink) ohhhhh terry -- you win! I throw in my hand, I can not top the homecoming! dee
I humbly bow with respect to BK, it doesn't matter, and Dee. I don't remember last time I had such fun with words as today.......Boy, Gala, just look at what your idea has produced! And thanks BK...as you started this particular bump....lol t.
lol terry i think deevaa had the right of it i humbly throw in the towel and add a robe for ur arriving home..... great work from all the posts today
is that what this is? a scorpio moon turning us all kinds of....on? and here i thought it was because i waited two months and FINALLY got kissed! ;-) glad you liked my poem. it was early. i just now read it...not bad for being half asleep :-) (if i do say so myself)
Terry: Wow, I love the cliff there, but I think we need big guns to finish this one...Where is GALA tonite. She would take us all out in fireworks to match your speed here. Thank You Sir, That was fun!
Today is Gala's birthday -- as far as I know she is celebrating in a cabin somewhere with her family .... I'm sure she'll be sorry she missed todays fun, but credit is due to her for the bump idea to start with! dee
Hi everyone, I just discovered this website and I am kicking myself that I only just found it. : ) BK,Terri,It doesn't matter : Love your poems, especially the love letters. Please continue all your comments, poems, etc. I'll add my own pieces in future too. *shyly* Tell me what u think. Julyrain
Yes, today is the resident elven queen Gala's birthday. I too join in wishing her the happiest of times, in absentia... Gala, thank you for every kindness you've shown me... k
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GALA!!! Hope your day is just lovely, that the wine flows and the music plays and the dance is everything you want it to be. Happy Birthday! bk
and a belated thank you to slug and B.K. for your kind words... AND to Rennie... You were one of the "regulars" when I first stumbled onto this site (way back in 1998). I am so very happy that you return from time to time share some of your graceful presence with us... The Blender would not be the Blender without each and every one of its poets. So keep writing, everyone... k
Riggs: Wow, I forgot to say that the scorpio moon also has a very harsh sting, could we ever tell with your poems. Moons changing as with all things..thank goodness huh. slug: woman, when something really does happen, this page won't be big enough, if that was only a kiss...LOL Julyrain: Welcome, and thank you for your kind words. I had the very same feelings when I found this place still less than a month ago. Its one of my favorite places now. bk
Riggs: what I also forgot to say was that poetry is a balm for the soul, and tomorrow I may be pouring acid rain as well. Keep writing! bk
the guppy has caught the fever! oh my....
BK - this man has turned my skin to fire. i've been impassioned before, but this just boils up and up and up...when something happens - it'll take SEVERAL pages :-) HAPPY BIRTHDAY GALA!!!
walking deep in the forest trying to lose my way i came upon a small village quite madd in its way reigned over by a queen Queen Gala by name all these villagers spoke ....music? and practised .....bump? a very lovely place were everyone chose to wear their heart in the open not hidden as everywhere else i stopped for a time to find something to eat, drink before fleeing on my way and found to my delight i was trapped here by me then more amazing yet was the music i learned to speak once i tried to crawl away till Queen Gala came with villagers to fore and the songs she spoke quite melted my day i truly looked then and found ....found all here were quite as madd as me cool thank u for this village kirk that u built AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY GALA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, I go bed and arise to find that erotica goddess has written the ending in raw sexual terms, while guppy has outclassed the whole concept and written the ending in raw emotional terms. Brave to everyone... And may I add to the chorus: Have a wonderful Birthday Gala, may the day be as special as you! terry
you know, the flow of this site is really cool...you guys and girls all deserve credit for carrying interesting conversations through poetry...the whole bump thing illustrates that...it's fun and refreshing to see everybody feeding off of and embellishing each other's ideas...everybody shines in different ways...good teachers tell you that when you're young...good students learn that over and over again each day of their lives gala---have an awesome birthday...your kindness is extraordinary...this little fish is probably going to write you in for my presidential vote gup
megs---you know, i think i have somewhere in the neighborhood of ten email addys for you...there was one from school, not school, aol, not aol, aol again, not aol again...anyway, you lost me somewhere in all the confusion...send me something so i have a current address...or post it...or do an esp thing...if you want heehee, gup
feeling little miss bubbly today.... (blowing birthday kisses to the elvin queen) (grin).... gup if I ESP you will you mail me too, or does it only work for tall chicks with long legs? -- (turn your ESP on now) inward/outward rocked but.... hell..... ooooohhhhhhhhhhhh wow....... burn.... sexy, sensual... perfect... loved it. (deevaa@paradise.net.nz) Madi 'small boats on Travis' and 'fiery cove in blue water' ... I imagined a place just like NZ .... in fact they sound like they where written by New Zealand authors.... stunning. John 'one cool night' -- lovely. Gala 'with regards to warmth' ........ wonderful!!... it seemed that it radiated warmth from its core... Terry 'Dancing naked in the rain' ... as I said via email it was so powerful that I felt it had to be real, and hoped that it was not -- and 'like honey and aloe' ..... ohhhhh I want a voice like that -- not likely with my kiwi accent! hehehe..... hope my bump did not offend. and in regards to the love letter bumping yesterday.... fun fun fun!! take care of your hearts. dee
A question for everyone......What is the title of a DVD or Video that is sure to bring tears to even the hardest of hearts? I'm looking for something that slices to the core of your heart and wrings it good for all its worth. Does such a film exist? I remember some really older ones that did just that. 'Brian's Song' comes to mind... terry
hmmm... is that meant to be elvin queen of elfin queen? damnit.... you know WHO I mean.... the only Fairy God Mother on board this ship of romantic fools.... dee
Crystal~ 'Finally Ready' took courage to put into words. Best wishes if you have revealed a real situation. t.
Terry -- I might be a tad biased, but the movie 'The Piano' does it for me every time.... it stars Holly Hunter, Anna Paquin, Sam Neil and Harvey Kaitel, the music from the movie is stunning as is the setting (its set on the West Coast of NZ in the 1800's) ..... I'm the metal hearted one that never cries at the movies and I do admit to having a tear on my cheek at the end of this one..... and the theme music would be perfect for a romantic interlude. dee
Aaahh just the kind of suggestion I was hoping for. I missed The Piano in the theatre and if I remember it was an academy winner too.....thanks Dee! t.
hehe -- Terry looks like we are the only folk about today -- Anna Paquin won and oscar for best supporting actress, she was 9 at the time, which is pretty impressive there is a pretty good site about the movie at: http://www.fys.uio.no/~magnushj/Piano/ I'm sure you'd adore the sound track. dee
*an afair to remember* with Cary Grant and Debra Kerr has to be the oldy try it terry see if it hits the mark
Terry: I like the old ones like 'Casablanca' and 'From Here To Eternity'. Then there is 'Now Voyager' with Bette Davis, thats an old tear jerker. Then of course there is 'An Affair to Remember' Old Carey Grant and Deborah Kerr. I love 'Breakfast at Tiffanys'. The only ones that have really gotten to me lately are 'The English Patient' that drove me crazy and 'Cider House Rules' which I cried buckets watching. Here's a good site to check out more! http://www.afionline.org/100movies/ deevaa: I loved the Piano as well. Wonderful movie. I love film just as much as I do art and music I guess.
it doesnt matter~ & BK~ thanks for the suggestions. Some of your suggestions are old favorites. But like The Piano I missed Now Voyager, and Cider House Rules....thank you muchly... And I agree, film and theatre are as much 'art' in my opinion as painting and poetry and I love it all... terry
b.k.---breakfast at tiffs...*sigh*...audrey...this is really too weird...that movie was mentioned in my java course last week...and i just got an email from a friend saying that she was flipping the channels and it was on...and now you mention it...i love that movie...i love audrey i'm pretty much a movie guy...my favs tend to be ones that provoke thought and emotion...i love movies like 'slingblade', 'the shawshank redemption', 'scent of a woman', 'carlito's way', (me=big pacino fan), 'on the waterfront', 'key largo', the original 'sabrina', anything by woody allen...'american beauty' is amazing...'the graduate'...'last tango in paris'...ummmmmm...on and on... anyway, i have no point as usual gup
Hi Terry, a few movies that always touch me ( you may know them) The Mission, Cyrano De Bergerac with Gerard Depardeau,Powder...amongst a few.
Forrest gump does it for me.
You know Gup: You would have to be dead not to love 'Audrey'! I loved all the movies you mentioned and one of my all time favs is one called 'Empire of the Sun.' Something about that movie just haunts me, don't know why.
Sorry forgot to put my name on that last one..lol Truman Capote wrote 'Tiffanys'. He actually hated Audrey being in it at first but grew to love her just as we do.
missing someone very badly.
Me: I promise I will look before I leap and make sure that you are no where in site, before I post another 'just for fun' type poem again...LOL 'Velvet,'has such fire.
First of all: How disappointed am I that I missed all the bumpin' and grindin' that took place this weekend? Woooooey my 'puter screen is all steamed up with y'all's letters and such. *grin* Not for the kiddies. Secondly- but more important- A muchly belated bday to Gala. My Fairy Godmother who doesn't speak to me much anymore *sniff sniff* And to Gup- Yup. Me and my thousand Internet personas. No one can pin me down. *grin* I like to keep it that way as much as possible...but in your case I will make an exception. Megangel25@yahoo.com. I'll try ESP too and see which way gets a better email. Ready to receive thoughts? *grin* On Movies- and another note up to Guppy: I wish I was Audrey...she is just THE woman. And American Beauty was just about the best movie I have seen in quite awhile. Watch Magnolia last night. It set up such great expectations but the end fell short. Has anyone else seen this?
Hi all I just wanted to thank everyone who read and commented on my poems. I am so honored that my first time putting my work here got the front page ("I'm Tired") -thank you. I really do feel free now to submit more of my poems and wanted to also comment on how very much I enjoyed everyone else's front pics. I am now going to read the large amounts of great poetry that was submitted-can't wait! Thank you also to the people whom commented on "Wrapped in Light"-it was one of my firsts and favorites. Once again I feel welcomed and can't wait to pour my heart out more!!
Oh guys---------- I leave for two stinking days and you guys go nuts? Wow---------the volume of work is awesome---will have to digest before I comment..... But you are all dear to me---and thank you so much. I was getting that "now that the party's over" kind of hang dog mood and found 27 emails...10 phone messages...and assorted snail mail and packages waiting for me. Then I go into comments---and it starts all over again! 1. Thank you one and all....this lady is touched beyond words by your kindness. 2. Elected office? Yikes.......No, been there, done that, counting the days till my term expires... and I'm not a queen darn it.....just sort of a self appointed elven emissary....... 3. Thanks again guys........ I am flustered, and flattered....and can never thank you enough...... Love Gala
Hey Everyone! Just a couple of quick comments.....I don't have that much time. **Wade Morris** "Timelessness" was beautiful!! I absolutely adore it. I know what is feels like because I just lost my true love and most of the time I sit around and wonder if he ever realizes how much I love him. **Elizabeth** "My First Night With You" is great. It explains everything. **Sarah** "Wishing" is what I do all the time. You made drift back to when I was wishing and NOW I'm wishing again. Always The Frosted One
***BOO!!!*** *giggle* Hi all:)
ok so this is about LOVE right---? so here's a list of things i love i love that i don't have time to read all the new stuff that's up here because so many people put stuff up every day i love that my poem is actually IN the blender, not just the submissions (i guess that means it's good? i never know how to tell) i love that i can come up with things on the spot i love napster (yes truly random, but i do) i love my boyfriend. my roommate. my job. i love my mom i love my chinese slippers but not as much as i love... toast. french toast. let's see. i haven't gotten a chance to read anything really. but i'll be back ---here--- after i go ---there--- ---faith---
Gala: Welcome back and we have missed you. Nothing better than flannel to bring out the warm fuzzies in us all. Wonderful to read! Sarah: I liked 'Wishing' very much Terry and It doesnt matter: wow guys, Do I ever like your kind of war games!!! Makes me think about Heavy Metal in a whole different light...LOL
Ulysses with Harvey Keitel.Long but beautiful. One hell of a movie.
BK~ & it doesnt matter~ once again my hat is off to you both. The synergy bouncing among us is amazing at times...lol. t.
darren~ who needs a video...'Roses Forever' did the job just fine... t.
Gotta just love sitting in one of the most romantic cities in Germany, eating Italian and drinking Chianti with Kirk and Mo. They breezed through here (heidelberg)yesterday and we had dinner, wine and a stroll down main street. Very cool people. -devin
Sarah~ 'wishing' touched me deeply. You could have taken the fear right from my heart, if not your beautiful words. t.
I could really use someone's help. Quite some time ago, I found a site called life and love-a collection of poetry by Cody J. Dickinson. I remember that they were some of the most beautiful poems I had ever read. One in particular, was titled 'Where You Are'. At that time, I didn't have anyone special to give it to, and now that I do, I would just love to find it again. Unfortunately, the site where I found them originally is gone. If anyone has a copy of this poem, or knows any way I could find it again, or perhaps knows Cody personally, I would be extremely grateful if you could point me in the right direction.
lol terry and B.K. where would i be without u,... u both find these interisting topics and i cant help but follow a poor third... keep up the good work k?
Darren you were right Darren that was something thank u for shareing it .... it struck cords very deep.. this is a true love poem
Michael~ You took Sarah's 'wishing', and though you call it the disney treatment, I find to to be a wonderful answer full of hope and love and warm feelings. It made me feel better after reading it as I hope it did Sarah. Thanks! Gala~ 'Flannel Shirt' was warm and sensual and loving, while 'Hot House Blossoming' was pure heat...it far outshines my poor attempts over the weekend....lol t.
Hey Riggs? Great sub my dear...are you okay? That carried a hair more than your usual fire...... Love Gala
Gala thanks for your concern and yes i'm fine although still raging away. "your usual fire"... that is the most beautiful way anyone has ever described it. <grin>
Okay dear........hugs from the FGM....Take care Riggs...and if you get the notion, email me please? Have a request....
Riggs: Billy Joel also sang this line that I say often, 'The closer you get to the fire the more you get burned' bk
You need to put more things on this web site.
Terry: First I re-read 'Guts and Glory'. So Cool, that made me laugh so hard. Then 'Practicing Origami' was just what I needed to lift the blues. Thank You, for being there. bk
Megs: I once saw Billy Joel as an opening act, for 'The Beach Boys'. It was a drunk college audience, him, and a baby grand piano. Like casting pearls before swine, they never caught on that night.
BK~ Thanks, and your posts have lifted my bootstraps more than once. It is perhaps one of the neatest things about this community. It has the power to lift you up and wipe away the tears at times and make your spirits soar at others...either way the Blender lets you know you are not alone in either feeling. t.
Terry ~ <humble bow> "Your wushu is better than mine.." </humble bow> "Practicing oragami" and the "guts and glory" military bumps rule. BK and it doesn't matter ~ "lovers embrace" and "playing mission impossible" -- good, lascivious military fun... I shall have to spend a lot of time to make a worthy bump.
b.k.---mind games...the last line is perfect... gup
guppy~ 'lunch' is one of the best philosophical prose pieces I've read in a long time. I think you nailed something about trust that so many overlook. Very well done! t.
Sarah~ Yes, I do believe that love is so pure an emotion that when it finds our soul at the right time it does start a clean slate there. And every aria is different and beautiful and yes achingly sad at times. But just as the soaring crescendos are felt with beauty in the soul, so can the heartbreaking solos be felt with that same beauty. Like everything in nature, love has a duality and a balance that must exist in unity. t.
terry you need to leave an email address. danke. sarah
sure Sarah....a bad habit I have developed...my email address is: terry39@juno.com or terrywayne@uswest.net t.
Hi All....... Took my little girl out to breakfast at Mickey D's---the nine year old equivalent of a fountain table at the Four Seasons in NYC, particularly on a school day. Have been contemplating the weird beastie that is love, more wonderous than a unicorn, and oh yes, more dangerous than a dragon with a bad fang...there are days when I am quite certain that love was invented by God just after the platypus was put together. Having settled down from the belly laughs of that one, it was time to get seriously funny. So this emotion came to be---something that seizes the soul, and makes two people fall together like twin comets. No logic to it...no reasoninng....BAM! Splat! Love. We fall in love, and then try and make sense of it---a fool's errand to be sure. And love is contrary---because denying it makes it dig in even deeper, and if there is an oxymoron worth the title, it must be "I'm going to be smart about love!" IDIOT! Intellect has nothing to do with why one soul craves another. I roll around on the floor when people "look for love". Love is not is not hiding in the bushes, waiting to be found. Love is not a rabbit, dammit. It's big game, and it is more likely to hunt YOU, than the other way around. It scents, pounces, and knocks you to the ground before you have a chance to be scared. By the time you hear the first roar, it's too late. Your only real option is to grab it by the ears, and try and ride it out---knowing the whole time that if you fall off, it's gonna eat you. But it's either that, or hide in a dark closet, and don't go near another soul...ever. And yes, we'll pay for love, one way or the other---but i guess we pay for everything eventually. It's just that we like to fool ourselves from time to time, and act like we actually control the cost. So says Gala
slug/B.K. Thanks for the praise! You guys have no idea what positive feedback does for a person -- then again, you probably do, since you submit things too... guppy - ouchy actually caused me to choke up (at work, yet!) This is a good one, goes right to the heart Gala - Cost to the Heart -- very nice, dangers of unlimited credit indeed Mira - Sleeping With You -- so cool to see it put into words how much such a simple act can mean
I gotta say it...this "bump" stuff is awesome...and I might add that since it began, I don't think I've heard anyone complaining about "writer's block"! Love you guys..Guppy sir......you rock..... BK---girl, write me! And Kev...suring my absence you contributed beautifully...you trying to make me cry?
Mercucio: Whatever you do don't follow Romeo & Juliets lead! LOL Follow your heart! You know whats right.
It just dawned on me(DUH!) that this bumping thing has the potential to unintentionally further someone's pain. When a poet is emotionally honest enough to post something out of the darker side of love, the painful side, that artist may not want to see his emotional pain laid bare only to spread into different directions, some even humorous. I see my bumps as a tribute to the other artists here, not anything that would hurt someone, even unintentionally. I'm sure that is the same sentiment of my fellow bumpers. In this I guess intentions matter alot, so please consider my intentions honorable. terry
Terry, The spirit of the bump is in no way mean inntentioned, and I would hope that no one would feel that anyone made light of their pain---ever. When I wrote that weird piece about returning a broken woman's heart, the bumps made me feel immeasurably better.....and I know that's just me...but love is love. A broken heart that vents pain in the form of poetry is expressing emotion--- which may be appreciated or not. You may have just hit on the very thing that makes the blenderites go easy on each other at times---the awareness that any poem may have cost someone tears to create. And yet...sometimes we need to laugh---even at something as serious as love...but not the person, never the pain.........
Sometimes seeing your pain in someone elses eyes or sense of humor eases it, takes you out of it and lets you perhaps see it in a different light. You also have to remember that some of the greatest humor comes from the deepest pain to begin with....but thems me own thoughts on the subject and everyone sees in different hues. Personally I love the bumps and watching them take off on greater levels than I ever dreamed of just inspires me more. Thank you each and every one for any and all of mine!
wow! Deevaa, (if I may) Fully gave me goosebumps.
I think that you can let me do some and they will love it.
hey guppy - are you alright? you seem to have become sad, and i'm concerned. (great poetry, by the way...but sad)
Please remove all of my work from your site -- it has been purchased for song lyrics. Thanks! Caroline
Hey i really like your site it has alor of peoms that i like its really nice i hope you can email me all of your love poems.... thanks.... Usher Leng Lor
Terry....... Just call me Billy------well sir----that was beautiful---and a love story of sorts......thanks...... Gala
terry and B.K. it jus goes to show that one never knows what will effect .. these are the last storeys i would figure for a bump but u both did excellent jobs .... taking off on offshoots, tangents that i would not have thought ... and this is the reason for the bumps i feel to explore other aspects of different peoples lives and how they view their work and others for without this type of interaction how can we truly know how we affect each other? thanks again for the bumps my friends and terry Billy was a fine story very heart warming and touching thanks for the excellent read jack
Jack and Terry: I love to write with you both. You inspire me more than you know and I always look forward to your works. Thank you both for being here for me to learn from. bk
slug...yeah, a case of the mean reds lately(breakfast at tiffanys reference)...i'm checking into whether or not mars is habitable yet...i'd like to move there...thanks for the compliment...and thanks for the concern...i hate being whiney, but i do it so well gup
"when i get the mean reds, the only thing that helps is tiffany's. it's like nothing could ever go wrong in a place like that. it's so quite and the proud look of it all - when i find a place that makes me feel like that, why, i'll buy some furniture and give the cat a name." (yes, i can do almost the whole movie verbatim. i also have when harry met sally down cold.) i don't know if mars is habitable. but i'm sure there's some deserted islands that haven't been invaded by real-life tv shows yet. i do hope you feel better. (if i could, i send some of my happiness your way. except that i'm REALLY enjoying it:-), and i think it would mean less as second-hand happiness.)
guppy i tried mars not too long ago... its even harder to breath there than it is here. empathy
oh, terry, just call me billy, please is beautiful.
Gala~Jack~BK~slug~...thank you tremendously for the kind words, and never underestimate the effect on my spirit. And guppy...maybe slug has hit upon a stroke of genius and we should start a collection to buy some secluded island in the tropics...after all we already have a resident fairy godmother queen ...lol t.
Riggs: You had me scared there you might spin yourself into a tasmanian devil hole. Hope it's better now guppy: Somehow that Clark Gable, I just don't give a damn, when you know he damn well does would be very Martian in nature when Venus is what he really needs. Maybe Brando screaming 'Stella!' Its good you have poetry as an outlet for it and even in the mean reds, you do it very well. slug: are we going off into kissing bliss again here. What is the dirty dirty? anyway?? LOL Terry: My mind is racing, and my heart is pounding already and I haven't had any coffee yet this morning..LOL 'You' is wonderful.....I think I feel a bump coming on...LOL LOL
So far this web site is a big waste of time. I'm still looking for something interesting that isn't stupid. "nega-scooby"?, who cares? You have way too much time on your hands. Apparently, so do I.
where can i find love poems with interpretations?
Miss Patty? An old expression...kiss my grits! And Terry? On behalf of those of us who read the Blender from work---please sir, mercy. Swooning is strictly forbidden by county guidelines. Maybe you can come up with a rating system so us vaporish types will know not to read such things at work? Pretty please? Gala
Gala: My Great Grandmother used to say about gum chewing women; 'Gum chewing women and crowing hens will always come to no good end'...LOL LOL Guess thats why I always like to kiss and blow bubbles at the same time...lol lol. I loved your poem!
Thanks BK--- Oh, and for the Blenderites, the sassy Ms. BK is the latest contributor to Galadrial's Garden...check her out! And I love the way the bumps took such different directions---way cool! Gala
Oh no, BK......love notes again? Why are my fingers feeling itchy...lol And Gala~ that ending line with the bubble gum is an instant classic. I have chuckled to myself all morning... And Kevin~ yea the bumps do seem to go every which way...but again I am impressed with the tight, concise construction of your work. 'the answer' was wonderful. I hope to grow up as a writer some day to do what you do. t.
I live in a deserted island... come on over!! (don't own in... but what the hell!) dee
kevin: what we are - nicely put. so enjoyable that there was a whole list of you to read today!
gala: i'm not usually a fan of the bumps ( i prefer that each poem stand firmly on it's own, which is naive, and i admit that it's naive, but anyway...) however, given the state that's i've been in (kissy-bliss) it was perfect. and i chuckled. out loud. and now i'm getting weird looks from my fello computer lab-ers. and BK: "dirty dirt" - no one wants to hear that oh he opened the door for me again and blah blah blah - they want the good stuff. the stuff you don't talk about at your parents business dinners. does that make sense? and as far as desert island...i'm all for that. as long as we don't vote each other off, because that's cruel. but if i had a million dollars...(i'd buy you a green dress, but not a real green dress, that's cruel. and i'm quoting the barenaked ladies and really need to be studying now.) slug
My Story is here www.testcards.org/brian.htm at least read it so you can tell me what you think. Thank you Brian Coggin cardman@testcards.org
Terry -- handsome man -- I love 'May I paint you' .... and I mean that, I LOVE 'May I paint you'. I don't just like it or think its nice, or even lovely.... I LOVE it..... , its sensual, its passionate.... its everything I wish I could have written. May I paint it? can we post them together -- on my site, on your site, in the garden? anywhere -- everywhere..... (thats if I do half as good a job as you did writing it!) ... and I KNOW its meant to be painted through the eyes of a man, but I think I can do it..... please?
Sure Dee.....instead of a poetry bump call it an art bump...lol...another Blender invention. Thank you for the compliment, I am honored. t.
ali - your latest poem brings to mind one quote: "forgive me father, but i've fallen in love. And that's all i have for confession today....[skipping some lyrics] Yes dear, I love you, but sometimes i think that love's not enough for you. so you want to play mind games? well, that's fine, go ahead; la la la I can't hear you..." Barenaked Ladies (Blame it on Me - off of their debut, Gordon. apparently it's a recurring theme and i agree- love, in itself, is its own justification. if you're fortunate enough to find it.
um...hey Terry....can you paint me?
by the way -- John, thankyou for your kind words on (if I may) it was one of those poems that came out of the blue in the midst of writers block.....sadly I've sunk back into the doom and gloooooom of the pit. oh well, its lucky I like to paint!! dee
wish I could have writers block like that.
Gaka: First of all I am honored to have two poems entered into your garden of poetry. For anyone that has not seen it, its is a must! http://www.geocities.com/galadrialsgarden/garden_menu.html I want to scream SEE ME! Something like the Who, lol, but you should see all of it, for everything there is just exquisite. Kevin: I want some of the atmospheric conditions and water you have been drinking lately. What wonderful poems, I loved every one of them. It's been a lovely day for poems. Terry: Look outside your door, women lined up all holding a copy of your poem.'May I paint you?'.lol, wow, will that one have impact. (can I cut line) bk
Its 2:30 am and I can't spell GALA! Forgive me please!!! LOL
it doesn't matter:'the path', seeing you caught in minds picture show, balancing to the tune of your heart. I loved that. I still go around with 'a sharp little piece of broken sound' glued to my soul'. More more please!
hey people............ i need some prayers??? i've been coming here for going on two years now...........maybe more..........????? which for me IS long term. But, i have a bad infection in my ears right now, not a regular ear infection........but i don't know, and the dr's don't know yet, if i'm ever going to be able to hear normally again, which to me, very much sucks!!!!!!!! I've already been basically deaf in my left ear for the past month. I can't hear much, and my right ear is okay, but still some plugage going on, but it's killing me this off kilter thing, and i feel moments of insanity where i just want to dig in my ear and somehow make it all better even though i know that won't work.....so if you guys can pray for me, i don't want to lose my hearing. sarah
Kev? wow......artistic wheaties? The last few have been lovely, and succinct in your own fashion...you are truly on top of your game...a little confidence and you would me truly might, my friend....... Gala
kevin and terry < ** sighs ** standing ovation ** and the crowd goes wild ** > reading your new subs would melt an ice princess in Antarctica . I think Fall stirs up as much passion and romance as Spring? (Summer and Winter aren't so bad, either) Wonderful writings, beautiful.
I blew the last sub of course.......mea culpa.....if you're reading it, the line is you will be beautiful....but I NEEDED to write that one.....and now having done so, will have a cigarette........ Yup.....this poetry stuff is awful dry, ain't it? Gala
Hey People! **Frosted One**-"Is This Our Final Goodbye"- very good! so sad to lose a friend....Esp. this way. I'm sorry that you had to go through this yet once again. You know I love ya and i'm here for ya.:-) Kare Bare
Gala~ & BK~ WOW, your art theme offerings far outshined my attempt. Major kudos... And Gala, I never mentioned it but 'You Too' was one of the most delightful, fun to read pieces ever......ever.....lol, thanks. Dee, slug, Madison, and everyone. thank you again. I know the quality of your talents from the wonderful reading here, and I am pleased you liked 'May I Paint You'. Very much so... Sarah~ there's not much worse a feeling that to have your balance out of sorts and fuzzy hearing. Best wishes, and you will be in my prayers. Frosted One~ You too are in my prayers for your loss. it doesn't matter~ Your writing continues to amaze me, sir. 'the path' is one I printed out to keep. It was beautifully crafted and had an emotional impact that blew me away...completely. You put to words something I have never been able to do with this one. Thank you. Dee~ I am in utter agreement with john. 'If I May' was a wonderfully soothing read. With quality such as that why worry about quantity.. terry
terry all i can say is im floored positivly floored my hats off to ya im near speechless floored on all aspects of* big girls dont cry* floored damn i got a case of green envy for that
Terry......what you did! I am floored by the quality and intensity of Big girls---and the art.....my god....... But I am also caught by the moment and the message...all women have "scares"...some real, some nothing. And there is nothing more hurtful, or hateful that a man can say to a pregnant woman than "Not mine." You might be thinking you're not ready----that the lady has pulled a fast one.... but what you say with those two small words is "Look slut----this is your problem.....like I would make a baby with a skank like you..." Just rip her heart out, okay? As a society, we truly suck when it comes to pregnancy. On one hand, we accord pregnant women special status....we throw them showers, offer them our seats...(those of us with manners, that is). But how we feel about a pregnancy might depend on which end ot it we're on. When it's a friend that we know desperately wished for such a thing, we're happy. But otherwise, we tend to be cynical. Yes.......women have "trapped" men with babies...but in my lifetime, I have known far more men who skipped out on their kids...as if ending the relationship with the mother somehow made a non-child of their kid. And this is not male bashing...so for the decent guys who would never consider such a thing, i'm not talking about you. I'm talking about the real neandrathals....dragging their knuckles, who somehow miss the point that sex makes babies---sometimes no matter what. Birth control failure is devastating for a woman. "I'm pregnant" is so hard to say.... When I was trying to have a child, I had months when my cycle devastated me....I wanted a baby so much....and Chuck and I had planned for it, waited.....and yet....when I found out I finally had gotten pregnant---I still had a moment of cold dread. I spent too much of my life avoiding that state...deliberately doing it-----whoa...that was hard. And just speaking for myself, I was scared. I knew my husband wouldn't leave me...but I wondered how it would change me---so guys....please, for Auntie Gala----before you ever say something like "Who's is it?" think real hard. You'll kill her heart, and flatten her utterly...and if you have even the faintest intention of keeping her in your life, I promise you will pay for that comment for the rest of your days. No matter how much you may love her, there will always be a part of her heart that will never forgive you. Love Gala
Gala: WOW, I haven't even tuned into the fine print written by Terry yet but AMEN SISTER GALA. This Sunday Morning, A Very Big AMEN!!! bk
Terry: Your work of art/poetry is incredible. BRAVO! Would you consider being cloned please? I think the world could use lots more of you!
mira: your face is great. just the right mixture of whimsy and admiration. good job.
terry: i didn't want to say anything - your poem hitting too close to home for me to know quite what to say - but it's beautiful, and it's true. and from someone who never got the chance to tell him she was pregnant (long story), Gala is right on. Too many men skip out on what is their own doing (partially their own, but they WERE involved) and it's sick. and it's good that someone has the guts to talk about it. i know i sure don't.
I thought hard before I posted 'Big Girls'. I don't do much posting about the darker sides of love. And this topic is about as dark as it gets for a woman's heart when she is in love. I did the drawing first, and it inspired the words, because it had an overwhelmingly sad feel to me that I wanted to try and capture. I had a good friend who went through the situation. I knew it was not a topic I could even understand 'that way' as a male. So I gave her a voice as I wrote and let her speak. The result is not meant to cause anyone harm in any way. So I am really sorry if it struck too close to home that way slug. (Or anyone else for that matter. I hate to cause a moment of pain for anyone.) I guess I just got a valuable lesson about how someone's concept of supposed 'Art' has the power to effect others. And again, it doesn't matter and Gala, and everyone else...thank you for the support. terry
Terry ~ "Big girls don't cry"..As straight to the heart as anything could be. Very real. Very beautiful. It doesn't get any better.
i wish i had time to come a write, but ack, time only allows none, but i do come in and read when i need some uplifting, thank you laurel for shine... . ill try to type something for your enjoyment soon, until then suga lydia
Ok, I'm back- Heh, Devin, looks like your attempt at "name dropping" about the time we spent in Heidelberg didn't make much of a splash... ah well. As for tearjerker movies: "The English Patient". Also more recently "the Green Mile", though that wasn't romantic, andactually irritated me with how shamelessly it went to twang people's heartstrings.
Hey people! **laurel**Yes there are several of us that feel very sad with the lose of Brandon. I think that your poem said everything that needs to be said and that everyone should think about. you are a great writer and you should never give it up. Kare Bare
Hey everyone Terry and Dee: Thanks for emailing me. It help a lot. I really appericate your kindness. Your heartfelt words mean a lot to me. Kare Bare: Thanks for letting me lean on you through this tragdy in my life. Laurel: "Shine" was beautiful. I know if everyone who was affected by Brandon's untimely death would thank you. Thank you. Always The Frosted One
BK: How to Woo a Rocket Scientist! How timely! The man who has inspired all of my kissy bliss is (not a rocket scientist) but an Engineer...and it's just like what you wrote. how fabulous!
Deevaa and Terry: Just incredible work you two do together. This is lovely, words and painting flow. A joy to behold which is why I love this place to begin with. bk
Terry and Dee! My god-------it's stunning....works like a dream. And Dee, you are truly the top of your form...Allow me to be the first to congratulate you on a successful pairing of art and poetry...... Gala
terry - no pain. it's one of those things that dulls over time. and don't let the possibility of stirring emotions (any emotion except fear, really) ever EVER stop you from writing something you feel the need to write. EVER. and actually - it was good. it's another thing help me appreciate the situation i'm in now. thank you. and bravo- not many people can see through anothers eyes like that.
slug: I have to tell you, I have a weakness for engineers as well...LOL Something about the chemistry there I think...lol. Thanks for your comments and more kissy face poems please!
dee: "come here" is so cute...why is it the whole thing in quotations? (is there any reason other than it's a conversation, just making sure i'm interpreting it somewhere in the same game as you wrote it) and Terry and Gala- It's not even SIX AM yet and now I need to go take a COLD shower. my goodness, you two are dangerous together...
um...terry and gala -- not a bad message i left above. in case of mis-interpretation, let me be clear: MORE MORE MORE! and BK: i'll have to go needle for some more inspiration for some kissy face poems. i love this kind of research.... ;-)
Terry and Gala I am in awe...... my god what a beautiful poem and picture - Terry I am amazed at your paintings..... I think I must leave work immediately and go home to my love one.... that poem was more than pg13 I think :-) Big Girls Don't Cry - made me cry - as someone who had a baby once.... and was asked the same question, even though he knew it couldn't have been anyone elses.... Terry - your ability and depth are just incredible and leave me speachless. Take care all of you, Tara
(squeak) Yikes. I sort of expected the two parts to work...but yikes...Thanks everyone---but especially Mr. Terry. When I saw that sketch I nearly fell over. The poem wrote itself. And a happy birthday to Paul B.....slightly belated, but no less heart felt....
wow... I mean... w o w. . . Terry, Gala, Dee... It's been a chilly weekend and it's a dreary morn, so thank you all for heating up the Blender - and my senses... All of your work has been quite lovely of late. Terry, friend, you are really coming into your own. Well done, sir. Speaking of which, in light of the work you have been writing lately, thank you for your compliemnts. I did want to mention that I was struck dumb by "Big Girls Don't Cry." Two of the women very dear to me in my family have suffered from the irresponsibility of the males who did them wrong. Both of these creatures (I hesitate to call them humans, let alone 'men') fled from the consequences of their deeds... Very powerful stuff, Terry. And thank yous also to the kind words of Gala, BK, slug and Madison... Madi, I too find the Autumn a very romantic time of year... something about this season with the harvesting and the coming home makes it more conducive to romance, somehow. k
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gup - I love love love the last 10 lines of inward/outward...
attention guppy friends: the gupster had an emergency appendectomy saturday night. send him a note to let him know you're thinking of him.....he'd really like that.
Hey all- What a morning!!! Terry and Gala- Your combo was just amazingly masterful. The best of you both. And again Terry and Dee- "May I Paint You?" and "The Artist's Subject" are just THE definitive example of what makes this place so special and unique and why I am left humbled in awe afraid to say a word in the midst of all this talent. And Dee..."Come Here" was such a tasty snippet. You folks take my breath away. Kev- Your "answer" was the perfect answer. If men around here spoke like that...ahhhhh... Can any of you be as perfect as you are as well as single and somewhere in your 20s!!! Geez!!! Way to make my expectations of men unreachable by about 98% of the population *grin*
"We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't leave it in the cupboard and think its going to get on by itself. You have to keep watering it, and really nurture it." John Lennon Happy Birthday John Lennon! Terry & Gala: Thank you both for all the gifts of love that you give the world.. 'Hold Me' (Close as Skin) is lovely indeed. bk
guppy~ I don't have an email address for you, so best wishes, my friend. Good vibes will be circling the cosmos with your name attached. Grab hold and heal fast... t.
heya guys..... I have two mailing address's for guppy, the one that I get most joy from (cause he emails me SO often from it, cough cough) isn't the same as he usually posts here, but if you mail me I'll send it to you, or you could try kingsaladmonkey@hotmail.com I also have his postal address and I'll send a get well soon card ASAP..... this guy is a true sweetheart and all round good guy, .... the nurses are probably falling over themselves to look after him.... well, here is hoping anyways. dee PS -- thanks for all the sweet comments 'bout my painting, like Gala said, once she saw the work her poem wrote itself... well once I'd read Terry's words the painting formed in my head and it almost painted itself... I just wish it would clean up its brushes after it. Oh and "come here..." was in speach marks because I was having a conversation in my head. Doesn't everyone do that?
ive been trying to come up in my head ANYTHING that would do justice to the way i feel about terrys deevaa's and Galas recent works of art combo's..... speechles don say it ...awestruck ... is not quite it......im not worthy to write here no more ....is getting closer... but to say i found them increadably beautifull is an understatement and a half ....great work people thank you for the wonderfull views on life you have given us
megs - that part of the day is my favorite. especially when can roll over and get a really big warm hug. yummy. and you said it so well...you don't write nearly enough.
please please email me guppy's mailing address - or his email, whichever you're comfortable sending. this poet has touched me so often in ways he'll never know. i feel awful and want to let him know directly and personally that he's in my thoughts. slug78@hotmail.com
Debra 'not a simple trip' ... I like the image of skinning your heart on "the concrete reality of you" ... lovely. Kevin 'answer' ... what a great idea. Nadia 'Miss' was very seductive! Terry 'Miss you More' .....YUM..... and ask for 'Big girls don't cry'..... everything I said via email and more.... as for your art, thankyou for sharing something so deeply personal with us. and Mr it doesn't matter .... 'the path' and 'her' breathtaking..... your lady is one lucky woman sir.... take care of your hearts dee
Wow...I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and response for my latest posts. I was honored that Gala and Dee allowed me to contribute to their work. I greatly admire the artistry of both. I have been on an emotional roller coaster lately, and both writing and drawing are the ways I have hung on with the white knuckles. So thank you again for the support. And Jack....unworthy is a word that should never grace your vocabulary, my friend. I realize that the vast majority of my posts can be considered mediocre on a kind day. But the Blender, or I should say, the artists of the Blender inspire me to keep trying and to grow. Both as a writer and a person. Not only do you belong in the Blender, but the Blender belongs in you, as it does us all.... terry
Hey People............ **frosted one**--You are quite welcome for the shoulder. You know i will always try to be there for you when you need me. Thank you for being there for me.....You mean a lot. I don't know when i will be writing again. I'm having problems and I just can't get into the mood. This last one that i wrote can to me after a really short talk with someone who used to be my friend. I can't help what has happened and i wish that i could change everything. But i can't, and i'm having trouble dealing with this. I'll try to read everyone's peoms and comment on them, but i don't know how successful i will be. Kare Bare
"When I saw you, I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew."
deevaa! I love my love, a daisy - those are my favorite flower and it's so poignant at the beginning. "woe be to he who does not think, at the beginning of a love affair, that it will last forever." - adolphe :-) mira girl...gettin crazy with the cheese whiz there...which was a really bad beck reference - but my goodness all that food. food is so erotic... BK - your voice...marvelous marvelous and mark...ice in fire...wow...so concise (i'm a big fan of concise, tight writing) and so illustrious...wonderful
Kirk Israel's stories remind me of those by Jorge Luis Borges. Just so you know. I'm not sure what it is, maybe it's the tone of it all... Anyway. They're all very.. and I hate to say this.. cute. ;)
Megs: Toasty Warm that one was. Thanks Ali: When a woman says she'll call, it means tomorrow. When a man says he'll call, it means sometimes between now and the time he dies. Angie: Get some help please! it doesn't matter: these thoughts I have of you tooooo!!! LOL Wonderful! slug: didn't sound sad, kinda like you are a bit apprehensive still tho. How long has this been going on anyway? cool ending with the wax job. Mark: cool, write more deevaa: I love first kisses and first everythings too..MMM Mira: that apple got us in more trouble, delicious I bet it was.
BK - i had a boy next door- two years older than me. he stopped teaching me after basketball and how to wash the car so it won't streak, though. no kissy face for us...sigh...
Bk if i were the boy next door to you I'd show you what a kiss really is meant to be. That and a whole lot more. Your writing turns me all the way, so far on it ain't funny! More please you talented creation you. The SHAdow
Kirk- Hey, welcome home. Really enjoyed dinner with you and MO. Yeah, i tried to name drop but don't think anyone really noticed..but hey, was one of those rare moments of time in an almost surreal setting that creates a lasting memory. After all, as bubba says, "life is about memories, when you're an old person sitting on that rocking chair, all ya got left is your memories." I tend to take that to heart and I'm out making memories today!
Morning All.......... We've got some new faces....coolness! Keep subbing my dears, please. I am in a state over the Guppy, and hope he is home and well...and My garden is featuring two new comers, this week---the very talented Martin Kennedy, and our own poetic Hemingway, Jack...known to most as it doesn't matter...so follow the link to the guest garden, and help my welcome a splendid pair of hybrids...... http://www.geocities.com/galadrialsgarden/ As always, my love and thanks to those contribute so beautifully to my little corner of the net........ love Gala
Dev, Kirk? We noticed all right...but I for one am too stinking jealous that you guys got meet! Sounds wonderful...you stinkers! Love Gala
stargazerhobbes: You're right, sometimes my stories wrap things up a little neatly, or at least in too idealized a fashion. I do try to capture some of the ambiguity and ambivalence that real relationships can have. Oh, and are you thinking of the lovebite series, or some of the longer pieces? Anyway, having just got back from Germany and visiting the 'other' in Cafe at Night, I'm considering giving it a rewrite, make it a little more plausible, but without changing its tone too much. I'd still make the original version available though. I embarassed to say I'm not off-the-cuff familiar with the works of Borges, though I think I've read a piece or two. I should check them out. Also, I sometimes I wonder if I should be writing more anyway...
my returns to this page are usually separated my many days, so i obviously miss a lot. i have to say, i like everything i read, with some stellar exceptions. gala--- "you too." it's cute but too true at the same time. and the deeva/terry "hold me" combination. awesome anyway i'll try to post stuff later but i have far too much to do at the moment.
Hey Blenderites......... Today is my 13th wedding anniversary...Chuck and I have been together closer to 20 years---longer than some of you have been alive! But in honor of this day, I want to offer a bit of advice to the men folk out there, about their ladies. Guys-----don't forget her, okay? Not even for a moment. I don't care if you feel goofy doing the flower thing-----or the silly call thing------even if you go the whole ten yards and marry her---try not to forget why you did. If she's a talker, let her talk...if you shush her, she will learn to be silent...but you won't like it much. While you're still madly in love, keep a journal of everything you do to win her heart---and five years from now, use it as a cheat sheet---so you'll know how to make her smile when you got too busy and forgot how to. Never make her feel foolish for doing a good or kind thing. She loves you, and will think of you a dozen times a day---only like I've said before, I love you gets thin---you look for other ways... Guys-------try not to forget that she's in there somewhere---even if she doesn't look the same, or sound the same.... And she will love you forever, if you do that........
Hank: I think our asylum doors connect in the middle somewhere. Maybe we can jemmy the locks...LOL bk
Gala: First of all "Happy Anniversary!' And many more to come. Second, darn it first it was Hank and I had the kleenex out and had to fix my eyemakeup and now its you doing it to me...LOL This time I'll have to do a whole new face...LOL cause you just wrecked this one...LOL You are right, we get so lost in this hurry up world that we don't take time and it's the little things that really count and make this life so wonderful. Simple things like really paying attention and remembering. Well Gala, Just from knowing you here, that man is quite the lucky one to have such a woman! Again, Happy Happy Day! bk
love,love is a game it is as if someone is watching and laughing at all of us with broken hearts crying and sobing like little babies wondering will he or she come back to me i miss them i love them i hate them i wish i want but nothing happens im alone once again
I posted atleast 20/30 poems in September. None of them are available in the September postings now. Any idea what could have happened.
Terry The Rain Falls Down How beautiful, how breathtaking - I don't think I am going to be able to read your poetry at work anymore - my face turns red....
Gala Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!
kevin: good kissy peice. we're all kissy bliss lately! Sherlock - also good kissy peice and Akash: good to see you writing again...however i was used to seeing lots and lots in a row,and i feel a little slighted ;-) (translation: more, please!)
gala: happy anniversary! and what a good idea - i'm going to start a journal of everything he does that i like. so that i can remember. and so can he :-) thank you for such wisdom.
Deeva Wonderful as usual!!! I love it when you put words to your paintings!
akash- point your browser to http://www.loveblender.com/2000october/heart/ You'll find that you did, indeed, submit twenty-five poems in the months of September... k
er, MONTH... (I must be delirious)
(((hugs, tight and strong for Gala))) and Terry -- 'the rain falls down' ..... wow, beautiful.... see, its really not fair, cause just the other day I thought 'May I paint you?' was my favourite Terry poem ever... and although it still is..... there are several others, including 'rain' that are elbowing for position. take care of your hearts dee
Eric -- 'Her manner, mild' .... I really enjoyed the flow and texture.... I could almost feel it in my mouth.... thought the last lines where stunning..... well done. dee
Tara~ Thank you so much. (smiles) I never intended to cause work problems for you. But maybe that smile gave your co-workers something to wonder about, huh? And while you're reading, (hint, hint) I'd love to see you post some more of your writing soon. Dee~ 'My Love, a Daisy' I liked it before, but with the art it is now stunning. Thanks for the comments. For someone without a muse, you'd be dangerous with one...lol Akash~ 'Love'...as Gala said so well on the Board; Love stalks us on its own terms, regardless of our wishes sometimes. Mira~ 'Apples'...I love packing a picnic and heading to the park for lunch..,one of my favorite things to do. You sure threw a twist into that concept. Makes me wonder exactly what messages I've sent out over the years. Ha! t.
Kev -- I don't know how I missed it, but when I saw the comment about your kissy poem I went back to check for it... YUMMY.... like the double meaning of the well made fire!!!! dee
deevaa - thank you very much for your comments, I needed something nice said to me today, you are my angel today
just wanted to say thanks to everybody for the kindness...the surgery went well...i'm a bit sore and under the influence of some heavy duty narcotics...but i still recognize kindness when i see it...and i thank you all for it recoveringly yours, gup
Happy Anniversary Gala
Kirk~ I've wondered myself a lot lately if this writing thing is not something I should give up. But everytime I try I end up with even more pages. I for one would like to see more of your prose rather than less... terry
Terry... You do have a way sir, of crafting something visually stunning, and sensually evocative with words....it comes as no great surprise that you can do graphic magic as well. Dee dear----the daisy was awesome. Me? I make mudpies with words...but the ability to create something that expresses what the mind's eye sees, in a way that the heart and soul can feel...that my dears is the spark of the divine...and I bow humbly before it. I know we blender regs seem awfully annoying to the new folks---but if you look back, you'll find that the Kev's, the Dee, Terry, Misti, Madison, Toklas, Gup, all of us were new once. When you've been around a bit, the blender is like a second home---only better...because when you come here, people are glad to see you... Last November, I got into a posting tussle with a lady that I felt had ulterior motives to her post---forget what...that isn't important. Dee defended both the other lady and her art...and since the Short One's opinion had become important to me, I emailed her for the very first time, hoping to explain myself, and my actions. It was damned hard to do, because I fully expected her to tell me to do something anatomically impossible.....she was in fact an established and well loved Blender regular....whereas I was a fairy-come-lately.... So imagine my shock when I got back not a horrid missive telling me to screw off, but a sweet letter...written by a kind, gentle, and very talented soul. Dee welcomed me warmly----and made the other Blenderites real for me. So while I thank the kind souls who have welcomed my prattles, and obnoxious opinions, I must state that if there is a queen around here, it's the Wench far to the South. Thanks Dee....for the friendship, the support, the love---and the amazing gift of your talent. You are truly one of the better angels. Love Gala
deevaa -put that on a poster and hang it in my room! my favorite flower is the daisy and you captured it all very beautifully. go with your bad self.
terry - i want that one on my wall, also - how marvelous the two of you are!
Terry: You can bring me flowers any time...LOL but you have to bring those words to melt my senses with them... Don't ever think of giving that up.. What a gift!
umm..... goodness.... wow.... I've been called an angel twice in one day, and guppy said I was kind, which basically translates to something pretty sweet...... thankyou thankyou thankyou.... BK -- and I'll fight for the flowers and the poet ... so back off sister.... hehehehehe... I'm claiming him. (writes MINE on Terry's forehead) (giggles and dashes off) take care of your hearts dee PS -- Gala, I'd forgotten how we got chatting... thats funny, I recall getting mails from both of you.... love ya!
(wondering what the correct etiquette is for telling a gentleman you've just claimed him...) oh by the way I have big news.... (well for me its big news, most of ya'll won't care... its ok, I realise this) My flights are confirmed -- I will be in the NY area from Dec 10 -- 30.... with a few days in Ohio around the 15/16th..... the first week I'll (hopefully if she doesn't change her mind by then) I'll be in NJ with Gala..... and after my return from Ohio, I'll be based in NYC (all things going well) ... anyone barring the people I've contacted already interested in getting together for lunch, dinner, supper, drinks..... or a general afternoon of making fun of the Kiwi chick? You've got to be willing to come to me, or meet me somewhere reasonably accessible, cause transportation might be an issue for me. let me know.... deevaa@paradise.net.nz....
(turning about forty shades of red in a single blush) uuuummmmm, I don't do the tattoo thing.....way to many needles, way way too much blood. And the whole world is a garden, I'd rather write about 'em or draw 'em than kill flowers that way..... t.(the one with a red face)
magic marker Terry... magic marker!!
Aw terry........one tiny little tattoo? Dee isn't asking much here...........
(sigh) ok ok ok, Terry you can go... I guess clinging to a guys leg as he is trying to walk away isn't a good look....
Dammit Dee! You let him go! And I had those leg irons all wrapped for christmas...now I have to come up with a brand new present for you! Gala..........gasping for air......giggle.......
Ummm all you guys...thow me a line here? Jack, Kevin, Eric, guppy? I'm just not a snappy, flirting leave while they pee their pants sort of guy. Help me out with a comeback here? Guys? Damn what's that echo I hear? Must be my leg iron hitting the bars..... t.
I go out to dinner and come back and boy can you tell it's almost a full moon around here. lol bk
Happy Belated Anniversary Gala some very beautiful work from all in the last couple days i don't have words to express my self on these but some truly awesome work from kevin sweet lady deevaa our own mighty eleven Queen Gala my lady B.K. and terry all i can say is don't show fear don't turn your back on them and at the first opportunity RUN!!!!!!
Terry ~ Be careful what you wish for eh? You were flirting with them...psst...I'll make a big noise and while they're glancing this way..RUN...
(giggling) musta been lucky I had to go to that meeting when I did.... Terry coulda been in deep trouble!! .... hummmmmm not to say he still can't be...... ohhhhh Terry........ come here my pretty.... (giggling a devious yet seductive giggle)
goodness... I hadn't checked new subs before I commented back then... now I WISH the meeting I was in was more along the lines of Terry's poem! MMMmmmmm-mmmm..... (grin)
Anyone who believes they didn't do it, just read all the above comments...LOL... Oh My, I know I am in trouble now and it's not even Halloween yet...LOL bk
BK-- I've never been called the witch of the south before..... and the beautiful part is debatable..... but I was only going to make my mark with Magic Marker... no tattoo needles here. The rest was Gala. (I'm a nice girl)
I don't know which I'll enjoy more.....planning how I will get even....or actually implementing said plan.... (rubbing hands together with an evil gleam) t.
guppy..... WOW... yes please!!! damn so many man.... it seems to be a cause of water water everywhere... and not a drop for me........... (sigh)
Guppy! If emergency surgery does that to you...what are you capable of when fully armed, and healthy? Auntie Gala (dancing a fairy dance that the sacred guppy is feeling frisky!)
What the hell is going on around here????? There is some freaky speech happening. Which one of you spiked the punch?
Guppy that kicked ass
deevaa: the beautiful witches were always the good ones. They only play tricks for fun, always magic marker, never a needle..YUCK Gup: I wanna go bowling with you, just to see what thats like...LOL Riggs: There's a full moon happening here, get with it. It's time to howl...LOL bk Jack:
Bk.....a witch? Even a not ugly witch? Child, am elven, okay? See tiny wings? Gossamer? Elf...no offense to the wiccan of course...but I yam what I yam.......
Jack: I think I need help now! Do you know a good witness protection program...LOL bk
BK Dear.... Auntie Gala is not angry with you...hurt...crushed....a little sad....you know girl, elves don't do leather much...chafes the soft skin...and Dee has her hands quite full without my contributions.... Love, Gala
Well well well... the comments indicate everyone is feeling the latest full moon. And can I say Gup? Thought you were feeling a little bit under the weather...but here you wake me up this morning wishing I wasn't alone *devilish grin* Damn!!! Eric- I just read "Her Manner,Mild" It is certainly one of my favorite things I have seen of yours...aside from those "great love songs" of our childhood past *giggles* Dee- Both of your words/images combos are just awesome. I would love "afloat at sea" for MY wall. But I hear you have some high prices. Poor college kids will have to print out and save... And ummmm...shoot. My memory fails me for the rest. Except that there were so many wonderful.
good love poerty
Gala and Deevaa: Funny, I always pictured good witches with white flowing gowns, wings, tiaras and magic wands with stars on the end. Its just you always knew they had another side you see...LOL Leather huh??? Never thought of that one ...LOL bk
yeah, bk, WHITE leather! <snicker>
ah my sweet B.K. i do have a friend named Don, Don Bruce? mayhaps u know of him ? he says that if you wish he may have an offer you cant refuse k?
Gup - we might all need emergency surgery after that one. Or the painkillers at least :-)
hey i thought that when i came to this site, i was going to find some TABS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JODECI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT PEACE AND LOVE CISCO ciscoxave@hotmail.com
(who has me dressed in white leather??? (shiver) not my best look I'm sure!!) Megs.... mail me... we might be able to make a deal over 'Rose Red Heart' .... and if you are really lucky TK might add something fabulous to sweeten the deal. dee
okay so i wasn't going to post here for a while or anything but..... GUPPY??!!??!!! SURGERY????? WHAT HAPPENED?????? i love ya man, you can't go and die on me or anything. I want answers!!!!!! your loving fellow wisconsinite. sarah
my my -- its a full moon and Friday the 13th here in NZ , looks like you all caught the fever! dee
Happy Friday the 13th you all! Full Moon and the 13th. My favorite number...LOL Be careful today! bk
I've never been before. And it's a long road back to my poetry I've been walking. Putting it out here, wide open for comment just to feel the ripples. I DON"T LIKE sugar coating though! I want honest reactions if you're inclined to express one at all! I love what I've seen here today from others.
Riggs -- A minor was very lyrical, had a great flow. Well done, will it be a song?
Theo, really enjoyed reading remembrance. As well moody moon music B.K. nice alliterations. Pixiesea, I want you to want me originally by cheap trick I think.
i dont think ive got this poetry thing right, i read all yours and they are wonderful, mine are .... well shite,
Good morning all........ Silly elven type....toes dancing, heart light---hugging myself to keep from laughing out loud too much...I am wishing the finest of days to everyone. And yes, I know---life will probably intrude at some point. Someone will cut me off in traffic...or scowl at me....of flip me the bird...or tell me something profoundly sad...but right at this moment...this instant? I am joy walking-------- Hugs, and fairy dust all round, my wonderful friends......... Love Gala
ahhhh... thanks for the gift of the fairy dust, dear Gala. Add that to the appearance of the sun again, and the balloons in the October sky over Albuquerque where they belong, today is sure to be a gorgeous day... k
riggs...a minor is kinda my base chord on acoustic guitar...not sure why...i liked your submission...lyrics i take it?...you might want to change "toe" to "tow"...i'm sure you meant the latter...i struggle with logical misspellings myself pretty often...just thought i'd pass on that i caught that one...and i wouldn't bother to comment about it if i didn't like the work to begin with i know you mentioned dylan some time ago...do you have any fav songs by him?...i'm blown away by that guy's lyrical abilities... later, gup
ditto what the gupster said - Bob Dylan has written some of the best songs and best song lyrics not just of this century, but EVER... k
dee and terry---so anyway, there i was, wandering around the house, holding my sore belly, and i hear a knock on the door...it was the friendly neighborhood fed ex lady...she had a box for me...wow, you guys...a bromeliad?...those are some of my favorite plants...it's beautiful...perfect green leaves with a scarlet inflorescence in the middle...it's so cool...thank you both very much...i started a small collection of orchids and bromeliads just a short time ago...this one is perfect you guys rule, gup
(giggling and clapping her hands) guppy, babe -- I KNEW it would be right..... (grin) hope you day brightened... and I was so darn happy when Terry said he'd help me send it. love you handsome. dee
(giggling still) you know I'm worried Gala has started taking drugs ... she's been so perky recently and won't tell her short sister of the south what the reason is.... and there IS a reason....I can tell... she is just being a tease, I can tell... wench. Never mind -- I'll bribe it outta her if I need... Dec isn't that far away now. (wink)
Oh Dee........ You're just silly....but my goodness...the sky is just about perfect...hope NZ is lovely tonight Kiwi----oh the moon............. Gala (grinning softly)
its drugs.
Oh Dee........as if! Nope.....just.........happy........
Just taking a moment to say that this is a very special place. Inspired wrtiting, enlightened souls, and most of all, an understanding of the nature of love as something to be shared, spread, given away without regard to consequence. The world would be a much better place if everyone would join in the playful love found in this community. And if they would open their heart to the bounty of love available to us all by simply giving, as love is always returned ten-fold and kindness a hundred-fold. I love you all, and will miss this place when I can no longer visit. But I will always smile knowing that, though the faces change, the personalities come and go, the love is permanent, and forever, and is the one constant in an always changing universe. Thank you all, my unknown lovers, my dearest anonymous friends. You have been the wind beneath my wings, and the unwavering flame to light my path. What you do here with words has the power to change lives. It did mine. As I'm sure it has others before me and will many more to come. God Bless You All.
Dear Lurker, We love you just as much! Thank you so much for the beautiful eloquent letter. It means a lot to know that the poems here touch your heart. Thank You for being there! bk
Tara(TJ)~ Your writing has emotion and power. Please continue to submit. 'Spartan' haunted me all afternoon. Not just the imagery, but the message. And 'I Cried You Blind' was profoundly sad in its simplicity. John~ 'tell me what you feel' was beautiful. As was 'a moment not to miss'. Both were loving and sensual in different ways... Gala~ 'Illuminata' Wow. You certainly know how to craft words into whatever emotional mood you desire. Reading that I felt like I was reading something almost holy or sacred. Riggs~ 'The Fastest Way Too Few'...turned out to also be the fastest way to make me pretty melancholy. It hit hard with meaning. Thanks BK~ You now I loved what you wrote. 'Daffodils and Moonstones' are my favorites too. Your friend's safe return will be in my prayers. Hang in there... terry
Guppy fav dylan songs, it's a big call. But probably, License to Kill, Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues and It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) How about yourself?
riggs---i have to say "it's alright ma (i'm only bleeding)" is one of my top favs...he sums up everything in that one..."desolation row" is another great one...i hear you with the tough call thing though...it's hard to pick favs...he's got something for every occasion...i'd say that "blood on the tracks" is my fav relationship cd...i only listen to it when i'm torn up about romance though...spent many a night driving down moonlit country backroads singing along with that cd... "sad eyed lady of the lowlands" and "sarah" really hit me hard too...something about the guy writing to his ex wife/love of his life...the honesty kills me...beautiful songs... enough of my rambling gup
this place it to damn addicting, not that its bad, its a very positive thing. But i don't like addicting things. So much for my so called break, ha. but oh well! y'all rock the casbah alrighty....i have questions. for all my broken and mending hearted birdies! i wonder how to start over again....i guess i am still mending after the last one...not knowing where to go, and i'm not sure how to let alot of that pain go, and just go on. guess alot of the answers don't come when your 22. so if anyone has any advice....i would greatly appreciate it, in this forum of love...... sarah
Oh Sarah girl......18 again....... That is so close to something I knew in my life, down to the ages---and was crafted with such raw beauty...I am proud of you! One thing will always, and forever make you feel that again---and that is squaring your shoulders, looking a man in the eye, old lover or not, and saying "Here's my heart." And i know what it's like to hope that a guy will include his heart with the package attached to the toys....I spent a lot of time alone till I was 20 becuase generationally guys expected you to "put out", and not involve your emotions.....a trick I didn't manage well. I had to like one quite a bit to sleep with one...and my heart tended to follow the rest of me..... It is a dirty trick for a guy to share intimacy and get bent out of shape if you fall for him....(sorry guys---i know the blender has grown ups in it, and even gentlemen, but we ladies could tell you tales!) That Madonna/Whore stuff runs deep..... Sarah love----have a hug on me, okay? We've been there sweet sister, and wet our pillows with tears for the unworthy, who made us feel like nothing---and cursed ourselves for getting hurt. And we've all had a love we regret losing who made us feel young, and heady, and sweet...... Love, Gala
Sarah: I think writing about your love, every ounce of what you feel in any direction, will bring great insight to problems.(a little elf whispered that into my ear) Plus the work of art for later reference. Wish I had done that at 22...(sigh) As for the addiction thing, well mine is so bad that I have decided that sunshine and love poems are about all I need to sustain life lately..LOL Gala: You know, you have had this really great happy glow lately. Something must be going on.
Now B.K.------- I have no idea what you mean......I'm just enjoying Fall immensely...(trying to dim huge face splitting grin) Really... Giggling...trying to appear solemn and dignifed...collapsing into laughter.... Fleeing before cover is blown........ Gala
Riggs ~ Good job! I like "A Minor" and "The fastest way to few". I sense a guppy/dylan influence... Sarah ~ 18 again is good. Good luck!
hey you guys - sorry i've been away- i feel like i've missed so much! just UBER busy. but i managed to get in and read a bunch and it's all so wonderful. i just have one question...is guppy well enouh to be writing such poetry?
Hello everyone!! It's been a while since I've put anything on the blender,,,I've been having personal convictions of my own that have been preventing me from expressing myself. I finally had some help to break those barriers down. I would appreciate any feedback, good or bad, on my latest subs. I might be a bit rusty, but I hope you can find them enjoyable. Thank you. Sincerely, Zero
hey guppy - magic and uno are both wonderful! such great imagry in both of them. although - i must wonder if they're about the same girl?
Janet Lopez Emotions of Love was beautiful, thank you for the good read jack
Ok, I've done my usual Monday morning read -- the quantity of this weekends work is down.... (is that maybe cause Terry is out of town??? hehe) .... but the quality is high... (not for one second am I saying that Terry's work may have brought the quality down.... on the contrary.... ok, I'll stop digging.... ) John -- 'tell me what you feel' .... STUNNING.... I what wonderful images... "like equatorial ocean currents, my hands can only follow, taken away, ebb and flow, down again," I really loved this work.... awhile back there was some talk about how 'it doesn't matters' work was all that more thought provoking and mysterious because we knew nothing about who the person behind the name was.... and I'm now wondering if its the same with you. Gala - 'Imagine my joy'.... you are very perky... hehe.... loved talking to you, even if TK was being 'Sir toad boy' . Slug - 'fru fru and frippery' What a fun piece I loved it.! Zero#1 'the smiling kat' ... I really liked the free flow... Janet Lopez 'Emotions of Love' .... lovely. It doesn't matter -- 'untitled', 'strings attached' and 'refreshed' (god its hard picking favourite works of yours!!) musta been a good weekend for you!
deevaa i looked long at your painting in *my love, a daisy....* for insperation, for words to speak ... i found peace instead ...thank you for that and for your wonderfull words as well .....................................................jack
Dee hoped to trip me up---but I recognized the accent! It was great fun to talk to her...next time I will be prepared----by the way Dee, what do Kiwis eat? Need to stock up on goodies for your visit....
Thank you for your comments on my poems. It's encouraging. Today, (the 15th of Oct.) I submitted three of my really old ones, just for the helluvit. Maybe tomorrow I'll put on of my new ones (mature ones) up for ya all! This site is so entertaining. And thought provoking. Slug...impulse was not sad at all. I kinda got a sense of being "out of it" and not totally in control...like kinda being 'high' on lust. And the author of "Tempus Medicit"...well that was incredibly astute. I FELT it! Zero#1....----from Afar was like reading an article on the 'State of the Nation'...but reading between those lines one sees so much more!! Talk to you all soon! Deep Peace of the Gentle Earth to You.
Been busy lately, but still reading everything you all write. It's wonderful as usual. Thank you all for all the inspiration and comments. I love you all!
Thank you all for the comments on my subs. It is a good feeling. lol and Lord knows I love those. lol Thanx everyone and keep pumping out the great writes. Sincerely, Zero
Thanks Dee and Terry for your comments. N.Z. is a beautiful place Dee but just watch you don't fall under the spell of the U.S. I would live there if I could. I would be a Nantuckett boy, actually, anywhere on the Eastern Seaboard, what the Hell, Dexter Iowa, no Des Moines o.k Madison Wisconsin Dammit, San Diego no, that place where they make Rolling Rock, what about 50/50 Sault Saint Marie, guess I'll have to make do with Onehunga.Have a real goovey time.
John -- I was in the USA Sept last year.... Chicago, Columbus OH, Pittsburgh PA, NYC... loved them all (bar Chicago -- hated Chicago.... something to do with the rude people or something), looking forward to having a winter Christmas this year -- its a first for this chick, but I guess the most important part of the trip is the people.... I'd go somewhere else if it wasn't for the people I was meeting. Are you really from Onehunga??? thats wild!!
hi im just saying is chat with me her is my e-mail add. anapil_alvero@yahoo.com i need to talk to someone TALK TO ME!!!!!!!! ok have a nice day!!!!!!!! god bles us all
It's a rainy day in NJ...dawned sort of grey and fuzzy, and I'm musing on the wonders of the net...I've "met" some lovely folks...acquired some friends...found a niche...and I'm getting told lately that I'm actually a useful soul, which is sort of mind blowing. A friend from Denver was going through some hard times---seperation (retirement) from the military, entering the civilian workforce, etc. He is a real sweetheart, always very supportive, and I'd swear I didn't do much---but he seems to think I helped him through a rough patch. It makes me wonder how little is really needed to make a difference in a life. I was talking to someone recently, and was musing on the fact that when we enter a person's life, we create "ripples"---no matter what we intend. In my friend Lino's case, the ripples were for the good...and that's wonderful...but it makes me wonder if I have ever blundered into someone and really messed them up---never intending to...but it doesn't matter really. You either participate in life---and love, or you hide in a closet, and pray that no one touches you---ever, and try not to touch anyone either. Your heart stays unbroken that way, but I think it also can go cold, and bitter. I have known people who agonized about the potential of loss of love to the degree that they were incapable of it---frozen, and fearful. Yet...love is worth the risk---even the risk of loss. It feeds the spirit, and while the outcome is not always happy, or benevolent, it is worth the price of admission...always. Take care my dear friends-------- Gala
gala-woman chica i thought back to our conversation last night, and it is still staying with me....then i read your comment here this morning, your a wonderful woman....and you know everything you told me last night applies to you as well, live hearty fools and drink from life! its worth all the heartbreak in the end, if you get where you need to be. sarah
(wry grin) Thanks Sarah girl...but all of my magick is very small potatoes...wonderful I am not! Human? All too...
Gala- small potatoes? no. Human? yes, as much as the rest of us... and magical too... k
Dee- Tho I owe you a mail...inrigued by prospect of owning a Deevaa piece *grin* Why did you hate Chicago? I loved it muchly...tho it had more to do with it being the site of my first littly vacay with the man I love. When are you going to be in the US again? Or I could just write you an email...yeah that's it. Sounds like there are a thousand new subs to enjoy...I can't keep taking the weekend off!!! Went to see the Exorcist in its full cinematic glory. I am sorry but is it just me or is that the god-awful CREEPIEST movie ever. I had nightmares alllllllllll night. *shudder*
Akash- "Not Again" was short and perfectly expressed. John- "Tell me what you feel" amazing images Sarah- "18 Again" such a real piece. fantastic. Gala- "Imagine my Joy" What is it that you can always write what I want to write only ten times better? You are too good...I can't stand ya ;) Slug- "FruFru and Frippery" VERY real and reminiscent of every silly college bar night...
Gala: "mint condition" is perfect. brings to mind cheesy 80s pop: "some boys take a beautiful girl and hide her away from the rest of the world. i wanna be the one to walk in the sun - and girls, they wanna have fun..." right. also brings to mind the practice of being a roman wife...hm... and bk - the hole and terrorist are beautiful - are you sad, though? is everything alright?
dee, tara, and megs -thank you for your comments - i'm always glad that people enjoy my work :-)
Thanks Megs, very much.Will that include a white Xmas Dee? I've never managed one.Onehunga wild? Perhaps 150 years ago.Love you all.
I'm hoping VERY much for a white Christmas, but I've been told not to expect too much.... (cross your fingers for me). Megs -- the fact you where in Chicago with someone you loved may have helped, it was the only US city I was in alone, and add that to the fact that I'd just walked off a 13hr flight and had been awake for about 22hrs and not one single person WASN'T rude to me.... including customs officer Kaufman.... then add that to the fact that guppy stood me up, and that the kids in the hotel room next door spent all night re-inacting 'Summer Slam 1999' and BINGO... why I hated Chicago. (wink) better go and read the new subs before I write too much! dee
Slug; Darn right I'm sad, my guys in the middle east and WHERE'S TERRY!!! I miss them both!!! bk
i want to read stories such as...when he saw her laying there in so much pain he felt so helpless. all he wanted to do was tell her how much he loved her and take her pain away...... where cani find something like this..whether on your site or another... thank you
Dee- *grin* Weeeeellllll...my pic of the city is rosy colored a bit I s'pose. PLUS I am a shopaholic and there were malls enough to fulfill all my spending dreams. I didn't even have to stay in a hotel. We got to bunk up with friends. Soooo...hope your next visit provides only good experiences in our cities. Although you are coming to NEW JERSEY...ewwwww... <Runs off fearing attack from FGM>
these are all really excellent!!!keep it up...umm, i just wanna ask a question...can a person really love someone else too much? please respond, i wanna know your opinion
it doesnt matter~ 'tired' and 'path'...both had images that refused to leave my mind. They described too well a part of myself I seldom acknowledge. Thank you for sharing the darker side of living and hurting. We are not really as alone as we feel at times are we? sarah~ Wow...I mean WOW...'18 again' is one of the most honest, written straight from the heart pieces I've read. I felt every fear, every hurt, and yes, every hope right there with you. Thank you and very warm wishes your way. And also, 'Where the Angels Are' is beautiful. Gala~ 'Imagine My Joy' was just beautiful. slug~ 'fru fru & frippery'...wonderfuly whimsical, but with a passionate beating heart beneath. Very Good! Zero #1~ 'The Picture From Afar' has a core of wisdom wrapped in a fun read...thanks. TaraK~ 'The Truth Lies' is exceptional, but 'ME, by You..By ME' blew me away with both images and words. Mira~ 'Thin Pale Lady' is one of the best metaphors on that topic I've ever seen. Very Very good! terry
I'm way behind in every area of my life it seems, and am skipping around like crazy on my reading. But catching up fast......lol. ps. BK??? Write something happy will ya' I need it bad to get out of this melancholy. And thanks for missing me Dee. The quality here just took a nosedive...lol. t.
Thanks BK~ 'Flying Lessons was plain yummy... And Princess Daisy~'wrap it in whispers of love' was so very soothing and nice. Enough to make anyone feel better. Thanks. t.
Terry, thankyou. If it touched a heart thats all that matters....
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Thanks to everyone who sent all the wonderful birthday wishes...... its nice to know that I've not been forgotton in this little corner of the world. dee
Baby It's You by David Cale: This is a wonderful poem, in my opinion it should become a classic!-- Carol
terry again i loved ur work *Baby don't cry*loved the shading and textures of the art its self and the words were master full deevaa Happy Birthday!!!!! belatedly ah my sweet lady of the rainbow brushes hadst i any idea ..i throw my self to thy mercy and blame my self for the act of not knowing {am i forgiven yet ?.. or should i continue fer the next 15 or 20 lines?} lol really my lady i am sorry i missed but i will try to remember next year k? B.K. loved flying lessons and i hope all the news u hear from ur friend so far away is pleasant k? Gala ah my lady Elven Queen i believe u are quite ....giddy?...lol love ur work of recent it has a sense of joy that is priceless Hank An unexpected guest i thought was very well done and i would have to say in a very real way .. yes it is
umm that one up there ^ i fergot to sign heh oopsy
Jack -- I'm going to let you off this once... but don't let it happen again!! (wink) and anyways, its only my birthday in MY country... not yet in yours.... you may celebrate tomorrow if you like. hehehe.
Dee ~ Hi dee! This is to dee, or is it three dee? I don't see dee? There! Happy birthday to thee! Today and everyday, I hope you're happy to be dee! Anyway. Happy birthday.
I see....
SOmething is seriously wrong with my aol account....or my puter.....so if Gala goes missing for a few, fear not. A belated birthday hi to Dee---stop scowling, puss! I already sent a present! Love you guys, and will try to come back soonest..... If you need a fix, I am still available via desim@hotmail...but it may take a while to get back to y'all....
Happy Birthday to Dee... In US Time? Or am I even late for that... Story of my life y'know...
Deevaa: So do New Zelanders spank you on your birthday? Hope it was greaat? bk
deevaa; that came out wrong, I mean hope your Birthday was great....lol Another backwards writing day. lol bk
backwards? was it your FACE that was really red? (cheeky grin)
mira - i enjoyed "mine" it rings true.
terry - a belated thank you :-)
B.K.~ Relly enjoyed "American Woman." Go Girl! -Jenna-
Or I could have "really" enjoyed it... :)
terry, megs, thank you very much for you comments, i know it sounds cheezy.....but it means more to me then you know....i'm always surprised when i get one, never really thought my writing was up to par. sarah
Jenna~ I loved the heat and passion of 'Broken Vessels', just as I loved the playful whimsy of 'Gummi Bears'. Sarah~ Don't under estimate the power of your words. Again, 'Empty' struck a chord with me. The emotions are right there and the honesty of your writing has power. Kate~ 'Ode to Miss Piggy' may have felt good when you wrote the words, but in the end it is the forgiving spirit and loving heart that has no place for jealousy nor vengeance. May you find that kind of peace in your heart. BK~ I loved the spirit and statement you made in 'American Woman'. Way to go... Kevin~ 'wrap'...WOW...'nuff said. terry
spanking??? what the? (maybe its best I don't know what you are talking about!!) ummm... again thankyou all who remembered my birthday and made me feel special...... as a single mum whose son isn't old enough to buy gifts, words are becoming more and more important, and to take the time to write me really meant alot..... and guppy, thankyou for your sweet words last night. Terry -- the simple and honest emotions in 'the truth of me' was very touching.... (((hugs))) I'm happy you've found that truth... hold tight to it !! dee
deevaa: Just some silly custom where you get a spank for every year of life, on your birthday.(Usually just in jest) Gala: 'Love Letters' was wonderful. I feel like a teenager all over again when I get them. Akash: 'Dream' was a lovely vision. Hank: Have you decided yet? Is It? Terry: Darlin, I love you! (Just had to say that.)LOL Hope you are feeling better. I loved 'Never Far' and 'Truth of Me' was (sigh) so beautiful. Jenna: Thanks for your comment. I loved 'Gummy Bears'. Try Gummy Worms, you can give him one end and work your way to the middle...LOL
Gala: Hope you get that puter fixed soon. We need you here. it doesnt matter: 'out of love' is wonderful. But then, so are you.
Hey everyone! Well I haven't been on here in awhile...but it looks like everyone is doing a great job! There is one that caught my eye.. Doesn't matter: "Out of Love" was so wonderful! Always The Frosted One
Well, let's hope I don't get sued---the title of the song is That's the Way It Is....butter fingers this morn...
it dosent matter: out of love is good...but sad and guppy: simple is so good. and so true. glad to know that the surgery didn't impair your ability to write. how are you feeling?
Kirk~ 'A Little Sweet Sadness' was the perfect submission for this time of season and heart. My mind has been wandering those byways alot the last couple weeks. Thanks. guppy~ simple is usually best and that was one of your best. hope you're feelin' better. it doesnt matter~ what everyone else said about 'out of love'...but you're writing my secrets again....(shaky laugh here) and thanks jack, BK, Dee,and all... your words have meaning. t.
You bring a light I fell into a darken hole i cannot seem to grab ahold theres no love inside this place just darken skies, hate and waiste I try to climb but i cant stand Inside my heart is a weaken man I need you to pull me through but without light what can i do all these walls are drawing near losing you is what i fear down my face runs a tear I cannot wait another year I see light coming in I feel warmth apon my skin i feel your beauty fill my heart and gives my day a brand new start I wish that we could nevepart.....
the peice by mr. blue is perfect. i had a meeting with an old lover last night - cocoa and poetry, actually, and so this that i just read is perfect -thank you for the perfect timing.
guppy - another to boot is good...sad, but good.
Dee~ 'Lovers Picnic'...you are doing some of your best work the last couple months. I could close my eyes and feel it. Very very good. t.
B.K. & Terry - Thanks for the comments on my recent submissions. An old flame came back into my life and made himself quite cozzy. He has a habit of always bringing inspiration with him :) So I guess it's a good thing then. Anyway, comments are always good to hear, thanks. -Jenna-
it doesnt matter~ Great short story there. I loved the way you interwove the two sets of images. A good read... t.
B.K. thank u but i have to say Out of love was born from your beautiful poem The fire of love its where i got my idea, a poor bump to ur work my lady The Frosted One thank you for your comments and i really must say i like your nic Slug thank you terry Thank you ,Oh Hero very well done and very true as well Deevaa lovers picnic , simply beautiful .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,jack
Jack: You know I love everything you write. 'a story? of love?' was scarey and beautiful at the same time. Terry: 'Thank You Oh Hero' was wonderful. We need to salute our heros more often. Crystal: 'A Dream', was lovely. deevaa: I don't share very well either. Bravo on 'he's all yours now'. Lovers Picnic was exciting too. Gala: I can smell the leaves right now. Wow, 'An Autum Moment,' was perfect. Kevin: 'Makin it right'.(sigh) I really like that a lot.
guppy: The last word in the dictionary I would ever use to describe you would be simple...lol
Zero #1 You're poetry makes my heart sing. Thank you for being you. I love you!!!!!
Hey Terry, When are you planning a trip to va to visit or move, sure could use that cup of coffee :-) Please dont' think I ignored your last email ,,, I haven't I am still working on a response, I have been slammed at work, on a business trip and then to top it off got strep - I think god is trying to tell me something, maybe I should slow down a listen. My good friend, expect an email soon, love, tara
Hello. I really like this place... I had never heard of it at all, but I went to Yahoo.com, and I typed in love poems for searching, and I found this place. I usually go to lovepoetry.com, but I wanted to see what else was out there, and I found this. I think that you should publicize this place a little more, so people will know about it. Ya know? I submitted a poem here, but I didn't know if people can vote on them here like they can at lovepoetry. I would like to know more. Well, thanks.
Tara~ I'm pretty well versed on life's intrusions, so don't worry about email and such until you are feeling much better and caught up a bit. Strep can be pretty nasty, so take care of yourself please. Warm chamomile laced with sourwood honey feels good too. As to the rest, things are complicated right now. One of my brothers has heart problems and my Mom is hospitalized with heart failure. Life has been pretty complicated lately for me also. You take care, and I'll write soon, terry
Ashamed: 'Secret Love' is so beautiful. Please write more. Smiling Kat: 'Searching', was wonderful. Sarah: I liked 'dancing indigo'. It was so sensual. Heather: 'The Moon' is a great place to hang out and kiss...LOL bk
Erin- "I Said" .... sounds all TOO familiar. Thanks for that, it put it all up in my face, and that is what I needed. -Jenna-
slug: Bravo 'Sinatra and You' is my favorite. I loved the line about a woman with a good back..LOL Wonderful!
deevaa: "caution could, but rarely ever helps..." (fiona apple) and aren't we all moody? shouldn't they expect that by now?
thank you bk - i'm so flattered...and here i was thinking it was lacking something...thank you
slug -- you are most likely right.... ha, it would be good if my spelling wasn't as moody.... (blush) I'm sure I SHOULD correct that mistake....... but don't think the work warrents the fuss. dee
dee - i noticed no bad spelling...but it could just be my own bad spelling making itself apparent. i blame it on the conservation of energy. who needs to spell when such great poetry is being written?
nice
anton - kneeling before you is wonderful. it has a really nice flow and rhythm -and the words themselves are so potent. good job.
Akash - Thirst is exactly what i wanted to say but couldn't find words for.
Akash- "Thirst" ... one word... amazing! -Jenna-
Slug and Jenna - Thanks for your appreciation - Akash.
Anton: I liked both your subs. 'Kneeling before You', and 'From the Unwistful Lover'. Nice work. scqueen: 'No Farms No Food', I could see that happening. Fun read. Mira: 'Passionate Kisses', I loved that one as kissing is where my mind is stuck at the moment..lol Gala: Where are you? I miss your words!
B.K. - Thanks for commenting! This was my first post and the encouragement is appreciated.
This site is just too too good
I figure maybe if I write a little more on the Board my muse will come back from her trip overseas (unless, of course, she met and married some Italian gentleman)... I have been hanging out in the back of the classroom for a while (I know that there is a core of readers who silently read what is shared here - and this place is for you often even more than it is for those of us who are not so silent). But then I am sure that there are people who are happy I have been quiet, and that's okay too... Actually, I did want to acknowledge that what little I HAVE written lately has been inspired by the words of my fellow word-lovers. Thank you all... I DO still read everything that is posted and submitted. I even have a few comments to make (imagine that!). Some of the poems I am about to mention are over a week old (which seems ancient in our hyper-modern corner of the larger culture), so please bear with me. Janet Lopez- embedded within your "Emotions of Love" is a truth not everyone understands - that is the act of loving in itself involves a yielding. "…if I only let…" is always a big if that requires resolution. sarah- I was enchanted by the mood and the lyrical quality of "where the angels are," but the line "an inbetween shaped blackhole in the universe" was both breathtaking and inspiring. The benchmark of great writing (as Kirk has mentioned) is whether you wish you'd written something yourself. That I did… B.K.- The plaintiveness of "The Hole" gave me heartache too… I could almost "hear your cry / all over the world." Very nice. Deevaa- I always find it hard to resist images of Daisy Buchanan (and the "voice that was full of money") at the thought of ANY daisy… And yet, you accomplished that. Again, the plaintive voice spoke to me. The "afterglow" of those who've crashed and burned struck a chord… And Gala… Where to begin? Your work of late has knocked me off my feet again and again. "Imagine My Joy" touched me to the core… I only dream of being written of like that, much less longed for with such fervor. The tenderness of this work was irresistible… The message of "Night Terrors, Explained" was not lost on me. I understand exactly what you meant about the power of loving and being loved… "Love Letter" brought dozens of memories rushing back… Oh to feel that innocent giddiness again - as often as possible! I found myself "just about bursting with the wonder of it." Thanks for the feeling… And "An Autumn Moment" left me breathless. More memories flooding back, overflowing the banks… I have always found the autumn to be the most romantic time of year, and the sensuality of your imagery is stunning. I could hear the crackle of the fallen leaves … and smell the moist, um, air. Also, the visual texture of the "echoing" of the hunger in the lovers' eyes in the "sweet call" of the poet's voice framed the poem rather nicely. I adored this work… Off now to play in the rain again! k
Terry, I hope you are well, I will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers. your friend, tara
ummm... Kev..... Daisy Buchanan??? explain to the kiwi chick. dee
kevin you are one of the dearest men, thank you....thank you thank you thank...... i just can't help but write, i don't talk to too many people so just let it out through writing, and to have you say something like that about it, means worlds to me!!! you kind sweet man! sarah
Terry: 'An Arabian Waltz' took my breath away. So very beautiful. Thank You! Jenna: A girl can always change her mind..lol
Deevaa: 'The Jewel' is so beautiful. I love her so much! bk
Another: Your writing is so beautiful yet sad. Keep writing about it, maybe it will help. Keep Hope!
B.K.-- Thanx for the comment. I appreciate the feedback. This was my first submission to the blender, and I'm glad to know that someone else is reading my work!
Slug, Jenna and all others - Thank you all so much for your appreciation and comments. Two of my poems have finally made it to the Front Page Picks for this month. Thanks again.
sarah- no, my dear, thank YOU... dee- Daisy Buchanan is the main female character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, required reading for upper level American Lit. courses all over the States. In this American allegory, Daisy is the enchantress, the siren of The Great Gatsby, luring men to their ruin with her silvery voice that sounds "like money." This voice is her most distinctive and seductive characteristic. It is described as an "exhilarating ripple," "a wild tonic in the rain," and a "deathless song." Her voice represents the magic and unreality of American life among the rich (Daisy's 'love' was, for all intents and purposes, purchased with a $350,000 pearl necklace by her husband). And to Jay Gatsby she symbolized all that is pure and good (and, well, EXCITING) about living in America... k
Another: I was the one that wrote the note after midnight and early this morn about your work. I forgot to sign it..lol Hang Tough, things always change, always. bk
I love reading others work so please contact me love ya bye
Kev: the Great Gatsby is one of my favorite stories- and they've just released an early version of it (shorter and a bit more concise, with a few differences) called TRimalchio. also worth the read. daisy is also one ofmy favorite heroines in literary history (and i've read A LOT) Riggs: The U2 song is on the batman forever soundtrack. it's a good one. it's a remake of a sixties or seventies song that i can't think of now. i want to say it's by the beatles, but i could be lying and not knowing it. so i'll just stop there.
Saw Richard Thompson last night in Princeton---accoustic show---fully awesome...only he performed something I know/don't know---please folks, tell me name of this---and who made it famous.... ...she was a rare thing, fine as a bee's wing...
Sarah ~ "prelude to sadness: real life" struck some chord...Sometimes I think it all worked out in a parallel universe or another life..
Smiling Kat~~~I found searching to be this mutual feeling that somehow I felt deep inside of myself...a vvveerrryyy good feeling!! I hope to see your writings appear on here! (I like the a lot! =) Sincerely, Zero
I'm so tired, no, exhausted, No, exasparated, drained! I want to vanish, disappear Escape this awful pain I try to fight these feelings That I have inside And yet they are too strong For me to win So I surrender, I surrender to these overwhelming emotions And hope that they will go easy on me I beg to be released From this unbearable confinement How do I get out ? How do I escape ? Please God, Give me strength to go on For I no longer have it in me! They say time heals And everything is forgotten eventually How can I believe that It's been so long, And still inside me I feel That same pain I felt so long ago My soul is bruised and bleeding still No one can help No doctor can heal this wound It's like a permanent scar That aches constantly, So that you never forget Never forget how you got it Never forget how painful it was Never forget who inflicted it upon you So does time really heal everything? The answer is no! A soul cannont be healed Even with time you soul remains an open wound And all you can do is learn to live with the pain!
Kev -- "a wild tonic in the rain" ... thats me baby!! I was once told by a sweetie that my accent was 'proper' but my giggle -- 'decadent'...... I've always loved that idea. (I think he was biased toward my wicked giggle cause it meant I was being bad, and bad is good.... no?.....) BK, thanks for the comment on 'the jewel' .... I'm secretly very pleased with her myself. Its my opinion that you should be (not so secretly) pleased with 'In Dreams' and 'The sound of you'... wonderful works.... well done. (Got a long list today, go get a cuppa) Mira --- 'Mine' (sounds like me, hehe ) and 'Passionate Kisses'.... lovely! Jenna --- 'Broken Vessels' had a wonderful rhythm, very sexy! TheVampire (long time no see) 'Speak'.... loved it. Sarah -- your voice has been very strong lately, the more I read of your work the more I'm impressed... it must be the 5'1 in you!! 'Empty' , 'when night falls' and 'dancing indigo' really stood out. guppy --- where have you been lately? (you better not be sick again!) 'simple'.... is a perfect example of why I miss you. Gala, (yes, you may come out now) you've had so much pep and sensual in your words, I wonder whats in that NJ water (and I'm gonna get me a BIG glass when I get there).... 'An autumn moment'.... yummy. also: Scqueen, 'no farm, no food' -- great images and another.... 'java'..... great beat, great flow.... well done. take care of your hearts, dee Speaking of missing folk, my handsome Cowboy Hank C.... where are you baby... come play.
B.K.- It's wonderful to know the options out there! :) But I think Im happy where I stand... see what lover quarrles lead to! *shaking head* tisk tisk Deevaa- Thanks for the comments on "Broken Vessels"... and just think that was taken from a first kiss between my boyfriend and I! What an imagination? hee hee Keep Writing Everyone! -Jenna-
Dee - he's all yours now was magic. Pure and simple.
i am deeeply in love with a girl called Abigal. she is in my form class, she knowsthat i love her. I saw her the first day of my new school.I worte her pomes, I gave her Roses and when i asked her out she sad NO, but I still love her. she said to one of my friends that she thinkes it to soon to start a relasionship. Please tell me what to do?
hi Gang........ Is extra beautiful morning in NJ..waiting for coffee to finish brewing...hey dee....it ain't the water in NJ---it's the wenches...of course that's top secret...not discussed...could create black market demand... God----trying to focus eyes....later gang......
I really enjoy your poetry. It seems so real. I hope to someday see mine on your website
angel_girl! write some and submit it... link to http://www.loveblender.com/addwork.html and you're on the site!
Gala- "Coming Up for Air" Powerful... really powerful.. I absolutely LOVED it! -Jenna-
Thanks Jenna---good to know that I haven't quite descended to old fart-hood! And Sara girl--- wow....
when i cry sometimes when i'm alone, i cry, cause i'm on my own, the tears i cry are bitter and warm, they flow with life but take no form, i cry because my heart is torn, i find it difficult to carry on, if i had an ear to confiding, i would cry among my treasured friends, but who do u know that stops that long, to help another carry on, the world moves fast and it would rather pass me by, then to stop and see what makes one cry, so painful and sad, and sometimes...... i cry, and no one cares why... 1-love to the world lonelykiss p.s. the world can sleep at night now i'm gone....
lonelykiss i feel what your saying and your right i think u have talents far greater then the rest i hope u keep it up.
your poem is sweet and it's kinda sad maybe laterz we can talk bye bye
lonelykiss your poem kinda made me feel lonely why don't u have a girl i know alot that will go out with u i got your screen name good luck
With a nod to Terry....yowza........touching lips...uplifting I say...wow.
terry...wow...what kisses!
Not of Words tweaked a nerve somewhere down in my lower intestines and - almost - made me want to cry. Beautiful work. Speaking as someone who also tickles the ivories (and the guitar strings) on occasion... wow. :o) /gushing
can i see a sonnet made by a student
Oh Sarah girl---- Advanced working-----honors at least! Will think of a new assignment shortly-----and this one you'll like even more! Auntie Gala
scqueen confrontation is REALLY good. words i wish i could have written - i think i'll make my boy read this... ;-)
Twinky, thank you for your words re: my words about no words : ) that was so nice to see. I wasn't sure, in the way it was written, if many would get the parallel between souls/music (unless they play piano like you) ¡gracias! - Madi
De rien. :o) I don't tweak easily, with music or words, but I found the parallels excruciatingly touching. In a good way. :o)
Ali - "Worth Eternal Damnation" puts me back into a pretty special memory too...especially the line "Making love to you with heated looks". I like it!!
There is a poem I've been looking for and I was wondering if you could help me out. It's in the movie Patch Adams. Robin Williams reads it to the girl in the movie and everytime I hear it, I can relate perfectly to it and feel everything that it calls for the heart to feel. Please see if you can dig it up somewhere. I have no idea what it is called or who the author is.
Teresa Misrasi- The name of the poem from Patch Adams is "Sonnet XVII" and the author is Pablo Neruda. Hope this helps! -Jenna-
scqueen~ Hey, thanks! Glad you liked that poem! Love and light, Ali
slug - thanks for the kind words on "Confrontation" - just had to get that one out of my system!
Standswithasmile: Please put MAY NEED OXYGEN and MAY CAUSE EXTREME HEART POUNDING on your next submissions. Thanks! bk
Standswithasmile: You melt me into liquid silly putty. Please write more!
Dear Kirk, No email address this time. This was personal to you. I had been goofing around with a site on MSN and a friend told me about yours. I was so impressed I submitted at once..and thank you..so much..you put it on. I've made a page now..just starting..at MSN. It's not as nice as this, probably never will be. I named it the Intimate Pen..with the idea that those searching for the right words..or a place to express them would have chance there. I've also (please excuse my over-enthusiasim) put in a link for this site as recommended. As I said, I was more than a little impressed. Thank you for such a great page. In deepest respect.. Standswithasmile.
Well, I thought it was either my guy or Terry writing like that...hummmmmm will be more careful next time...LOL LOL
To: BK Thank you for your kindness. If I could write as much as I feel, the world would soon grow tired of me.
Standswithasmile: The world can never get enough love and beauty. Your poems are beautiful...never stop! Besides, with Terry and It doesnt matter here, as well, I have learned to hold my breath for a whole page...lol
BK~ You find a way to make me smile even when I have been too tired to write and post. Thank You for what you add to this place. Never forget... terry
b.k.---orchids eh?...i have a couple dendrobiums and oncidiums in bloom right now...awesome flowers...tis cool that you like them...
B.K. - nice bump! I love all of those things too, especially antique marbles and cookbooks in bed.
guppy: corkboard is fabulous. especially the last lines - it's refreshing to have someone throw reality in your face from time to time. :-) because we're all stinky, hopeful creatures - and it's important to remember the stinky part.
Hey people! Aurora..*Dear.......* Sorry it took me so long to see that one. It was full of great meaning. Don't let things get you down and you know who to come to when you need someone to talk to. :-) Very good. Kare Bare
standswithasmile.... if I may be so bold..... damn you are good..... run away with me. please. (grins and dashes off)
Welcome to Monday ..... the weather here is crazy at the moment..... its a lovely day.... but the cool wind tells tales on the rain thats heading in. Rumour has it there'll be a thunderstorm tonight --- how can I not love Spring???? I just threw myself into new subs..... Riggs 'Becky cut her hair' was wonderfully quirky (wink) Scqueen 'an old soul' wonderful.... and BK your bump was good too.... except runny eggs??? *shiver* ICK. guppy -- corkboard.... your usual lyryical style.... lovely! Now 'Standswithasmile'..... goodness you are stealing breath and hearts all over the place! 'email missive', 'Thoughts of you' and 'sleeper' ...... I am so freaking jealous, both of YOUR talent, and your 'princess'.....'thoughts of you' made me gasp .... (sigh) I want one. dee
Thank you for your kind words, but let me point you to the newest submission. Today's Lesson.. As you can see..the Princess is no more. The verse that rose and rolled so easily from me Now stumbles, staammers and stops. Where dawn once was the opening curtain for each act of my day to be enjoyed and cherished Now lies a stage best lit for tragedy. Put away your jealousy, and listen to the keening the high and lightless greif that echoes the soundless suffering that now endures. There lives no need for those like me I have become an artifact a reference to another age. If muteness finds a nest in me it will build within that moon washed empty bed and keep me company with the shadows of what was. Thank you, alas, thank you.
ya know..... i myself am one who has been heartbroken many a time....read my poetry, ha! (i think alot of us are a bunch of lonely hearts) but.... i still believe, firmly. That, being heartbroken is a different thing then depending solely on love for existance, and i mean love of another person. that shouldn't be your sustanance, or your means for survival in this world. and if we are only out there for the sole purpose of somehow finding someone to love us or visa versa, we ain't getting anywhere! i myself, would much rather find a peace and solitude within myself that is complimentary to myself, and find love for myself first and foremost, and hopefully, one day that one person will compliment that, and it will be an added bonus. something to overall make life better, but it is not on a "life is not anything without that one perfect person" ideal. there are plenty of other things to fill my life and make it satisfactory. and i convinced, that the longer you wait for love, the better it will be.... but there other things that must be done first, and lived and fulfilled before that happens, and until that happens i plan on doing all of that to my fullest!!!! and thus concludes my thought :) sarah little fairy girl
standswithasmile -- why thats just perfect, your now free to run away with me. (wicked grin)
(ummm ... I mean, I'm sorry to hear that --- are you ok?)
Oh Auntie Gala is in a mood.....watch out my dears.....I'm in the spirit of Samhain.....keep safe and close your hearts...and beware dark eyed strangers who make you think of woodsmoke......Sara dear? What say you?
guppy: that raw animal smell is the best of all and I loved the line too. loved the poem. orchids have been a passion for a bit now. got a new red one that has not bloomed yet, from hawaii. probably in shock from being moved from paradise to hillbilly heaven...lol Standswithasmile: Woah horse, you mean the princess died? Wow. Wanna go hang gliding? lol (in line after deevaa) lol scqueen: 'An Old soul,' I could relate to, nice one. Gala: Wow woman, I got chills from that one and it's not even Halloween yet! Succubus and Incubus is a classic! Terry: If my guy doesn't get here soon, I am sending the bloodhounds to track you down. LOL
To Deevaa.. Pardon that last outburst. Finally got control on this end. And don't talk to loud..lol. I might run off with you at that..
Q Mecca: A group called 'Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons' sang that song first a long time ago...lol and I am not sure who wrote it. Tis an oldie but goodie! bk
b.k.---ya know, orchids were considered aphrodesiacs by the ancient greeks...ha...(i can almost hear the blender folk flipping through the yellow pages looking up florists..hehe..)...i'm kinda new to orchids myself, but i do recommend them for anyone who likes plants... and speaking of plants...dee and terry, the bromeliad you sent me is awesome...it has a nice view out a west window overlooking the river outside of my house...seems to be pretty happy so far gup
guppy if you chained me to your window-sill over looking the river to the west of your house I am damn sure I'd be happy too, pleased you liked it. (wink) dee
I watched them chop the tree, piece by piece, till it was incomplete and though life goes on, that horizon will never be the same. I kissed my lover beneath that tree and sat below its branches on warm summer days looking out over the whole of Auckland. Strangely, I miss it, after all, it was just another Pine Tree.
To:sarah iristakeroot Darling Sarah, I read "She who walks" with shallow breaths. I was dumbfounded (If you can believe such a thing of me!) So, recovering with sweat and chill and dampened eyes I have to ask.. It seems you met the Princess? Just kidding..but god that did describe her. Stan
gup: I had no idea, I only know they excite me to no end..lol lol and it's worth waiting just to see them bloom. I have pink, white, lavender and the red (which is a rare one) I also have a jade tree thats about three feet tall. I used to think you had to be a saint to even keep one alive but have now decided that you can be somewhere in between. Have you ever seen a pencil cactus. Love them as well and my little english aunt took a stag horn fern to the state fair and won first prize.. Take a look at one, they are awesome. Succulents are fun plants. bk
To BK and Gup---- The orchid mystique is simple----more than anything else on the planet, an orchid looks like a woman's anatomy...a fact that the ancients noted. To give a woman an orchid was an unmistakeable message---carnal love---ant the fact that my dear Gup raises them...well, there's a message there too! And on the morrow, we "celebrate" Halloween. It was a Druid high feast---a time of year they gave nod to the souls who came before. The fact that it has lived 2000 years after the culture that conceived it died out, a culture I might add, that had no written tradition, is an intriguing testament to humankind. What little is known of them was recorded by the romans---great little record keepers---the romans. But for our purposes, it is neat to note that the "high order" of druidry included the priests, the warriors...and the poets. To be gifted in verse was a mark of special favor---and no poet needed to ever fear hunger. They were honored, and valued and treasured. Neat, huh? So I honor the people who gave us the bardic tradition---and the day they gave spirits their do. It was forbidden for men and women to lie together during Samhain---the fear being that the fruit of such a union might be a trapped soul...while I suppose some might have ignored that rule, the druids also did not take kindly to oath or law breaking. Their penalties were severe. Not sure many considered the thrill of getting laid worth being burned alive in a wicker work during the next harvest... Unpleasent dreams all.... Gala (evil cackle) Oh---and for anyone interested, some of the better scholarly work on druidry can be found in Frazer's The Golden Bough.
Gala..... my god that was absolutely surreal. My lungs are empty.
Riggs Dear... Why thank you luv...there's more to the old elf than gossamer from time to time...(very evil grin) And Kev and Sara---wow... I think Sara is right on the mark---but my sweet apprentice---I fear you have surpassed the teacher on this one. Feral. Hungry. Dangerous! And Kev dear...just yowza. Terry---you beast...your latest was so tender...my thanks for all the blender wenches... Love, Gala
Heading for the stacks....just a word---Stands---you have them going, dear heart. We are but bobbing corks in a raging sea of hormones! I like your work. Nicely done. Gala
To: Gala LOL..thank you for that, it brought quite a grin. Now were I just so lucky as to be the ship that sails one of those seething seas! Ah, to drown, go down (wicked grin) expire in such a flood.. Now that, my gasping goddess..would be bliss! It's hell to be single and southern.
Just as a bit of humor..I incorrectly posted "Diagnosis-lonely" Every thing except the last line was posted. it read... No! Duh! You think?
Gala: Dad always sent Mom orchids floating on water and clear glass. They facinated me as a kid and still do now growing them and watching them come to bloom. My sister, the lucky devil, just moved to Hawaii where orchids surround everything. Kevin: Wow, that one was free falling all the way down the page. bk
(gasping) with laughter...and not the least divine, sir---I assure you.... But thank you for flattering this elder flower...even the perfume of memory is sweet.....
And Stands? I am known in Charlotte and Rock Hill---admired for my cooking...and single and southern usually means you just have not chosen which blossom to favor.... Gala (smiling fondly)
Tom Robbins - I read passions (after a string of...happy poems) and suddenly am inspired again. it's perfect. good job. and the rest of you bumping to the succubuses - my my my...wonder what's going to appear around valentine's day!
oh Gala? last time I checked the Queen of the Sylvan lands was QUITE the goddess... and what man would want a life preserver on those raging seas you and Monsieur Stands speak of? Oh yes, blissful to drown upon such waters...
oh, and slug? Methinks Valentine's will present us with *much* more of this wonderful fare... k
i wrote that in the middle of the night, when i woke up and couldn't sleep. So i thought, hey, me and gala were talking about the succubus and incubus, and then she wrote her poem of it, i thought i would give it a go, and my mind was open, and being visited by dreams that i didn't really want to imagine..... so thank you all :) and gala, stop making me blush!!! i might wet my pants one of these times....and then whose gonna clean up the mess! sarah
LOL..My dear Gala.. DO point out the Blossom. I've seen little more than thistles, thorns, and brambles.
Ahem. Sir, an elder bloom such as myself has beheld many fair things south of the Mason-Dixon...lovelies that put to shame even my charms when they were new. And don't listen to Kev...write a few front pages picks and right away, you're a goddess...sheesh. Gala
ok...i'm just picturing some guy in a toga wandering through the olympian forest, seeing an orchid, and thinking "hmmmmmmm...where have i seen that before?...hmmmmm...let me think...oh yeah, that really looks like betty's vagina!...wow!...think i'll pick it and give it to her...tell her it reminded me of her"...ha...too funny...i suppose if you're going to chop off the sex organs of one species and give it to another in the hope of becoming further aquainted with the latter, you might as well pick a species that resembles your target... you'd think that women would have been giving men bouquets of mushrooms a long time ago...ha...hey girls, now there's a valentines day gift idea... gup p.s.---none of my orchids resemble vaginas...one looks like a spider, though...do i need therapy?...am i a closet arachnophile?...any insight would be appreciated...i'm a bit worried
ok...gup, you have a point. being that orchids look like vagina's (i get it, but...)what would star lilies be motivation for (although they were a nice surprising change from the daisies that all the other boys(that sounds bad) have given me- and oddly i feel like a woman...) just curious what your input on that would be. and i'm at a TOTAL loss for words as to how they made me feel. still do, retrospectively. as for your orchid looking like a spider - maybe you're just remembering charlotte's web, and how wonderful she was...arachnophile is a little extreme - maybe just looking for some comfort? that's my (really unfounded)view. make what you will of it. and in the meantime - write more!
gup - i wanted to suggest that you get a Miltonia (pansy orchid)if ever you see one. it's actually a small orchid with a big bloom that looks like the flower of a pansy. i'm sure now though, someone will take this and run with it :-)
Terry: You got me holding my breath again. Good practice for underwater exploration I guess..lol Night Walker was wonderful Gup: The spider is the beautiful seductress to her web. lol bk
Gup: I can't believe I am gonna say this. Must be the way the blender is running hot lately. Mushrooms only if they are the magic kind, otherwise zucchini lol lol bk
BK~ LOL...You have obviously never seen zuchhini grow in the south. Persish the thought! Magic mushrooms though...hmmmm. Very Interesting... t.
Hey everyone, if you have a minute could you do me a HUGE favor? I am doing a research paper for..my research class, obviously enough...and I have to conduct a study and i know you all have hated to hear this before, but could you seriously go to www.thenuttman.com and take my questionnaire? it literally takes 1 minute, it's so easy...i would appreciate it hugely and i know this isn't about love, i'm sorry...so i'll say ...I love you all for doing this, I need to get a good grade on this paper. Thank you so very very much.
Terry: Well Darlin, I usually pick them before they become rocket size...lol lol bk
Sarah~ 'night of houris'...WoW. Perhaps you should consider writing Gothic for it sure does suit your words and style. Everyone else, I'm way behind in reading and going backwards. The quality is amazing...more later, I wanna read now... terry
BK~ Oh you do? Well what if....uh oh better not go there. Nope, mama warned me about these kind of situations. Shut up and smile real nice....rotflmao t.
slug~ Thanks mucho. You were right Dreamcatcher is hauntingly beautiful. And the Secret Garden version is on naptster... t.
i think that you should include more soppy poems of people who are in love not just friends but in love
Oh you people---the moon isn't even full, for pity's sake! And Stands--- we must have posted within the same thirty seconds! Again....nicely done... I never guessed how much the blenderites were into the dark and dangerous---wow... Terry---Night Walker...on behalf of myself and the young nubile quivering Blender type ladies...WHOA! Hold the garlic! I might not mind some company tonight! Gala (yes, a cold shower...coming right up!)
To: Gala Ishtar In The Western Sky.. Oh my god. I read and laughed and cried. These are the kinds of words that invoke in me the very things I dream of. Breathless. oh yes. lol..and pass me the fire hose, I gotta put out my pants! Don't do this to me! Whew. Ok. Control..wow. I'll just fess up and tell you just how good this is. I'LL HAVE TO FRAME IT! Thank you, sweet lady. The aching heart woke up.
John -- I've never kissed a lover beneth the arms of that lone pine -- I'm not from near there -- a girl from the South (Island) I am at heart ---- I am the most Southern lass upon the board infact. I do have found memories of standing atop the mount -- I can recall the day as if it was yesterday, it was there that I told the first person other than my parents I was getting married --- and it was there I flashed around the five most wonderful diamonds I've ever owned. I think part of everyone that has been to One tree hill will stop a moment and recall the times they've had there, but imagine how much more stunning that view could be with a lone pohutukawa blazing from its crest. Imagine how stunning it would be driving that motorway in summer..... (sigh) just an attempt to comfort you. It was just 'a tree'.
To: Gala Of course we posted in the same thirty seconds.. I was reading yours, you were reading mine..lol oh god..here we go..show me yours, I'll show you mine..lol. (I know that's what you're thinking!) I have never read so much good stuff from so many talented people! Keep it coming, friends..I may forget her yet.
Stands dear, Oh, your momma will be proud! You flatter a woman of what the french would call "la certain age". I am possessed of a vivid memory...but I thank you for your kindness... Galadrial, sucking her gums, and rocking slowly.......
Gala.. LOL..you are a one! Find me on AOL instant messanger.. as what else? stndswithasmile. You can leave me laughing in person. As for the rest of you peeples..please do the same..I do enjoy this group.
scqueen---i've looked at a few miltonias actually...i'm sure i'll convince myself that it's a really good idea to buy a few of them any day now...ha...my house is rapidly becoming a jungle...that's what i'm striving for really slug---star lillies...hmmm...i'm sure they represent the cosmos that was dancing in your eyes at the moment they were given to you...cool choice of flower...i'm a big fan of nearly anything but roses when it comes to giving flowers...roses to me have just been overrated for too long...i mean, sheeesh, they had to come up with a color system for them...red is love, yellow is friendship, mauve is motion sickness, blah blah blah...i'd rather see people exchange flowers with personal meaning...even if it's a dandelion...or ragweed..."with each tender sneeze i love you more"... gup
I forgot..and have been reminded..to post the addy for my poor and humble page. Nothing as nice as this one, or Gala's at any rate..but it's there for your use..and the chat room as well. Thanks, Jack..for the nudge. http://communities.msn.com/TheIntimatePen
Thanks Dee, I fell much better now, Yeah a Pohutukawa, in full bloom, it looks good.
p.s. Dee, from Stewart???
John -- not quiet that Southen, I grew up in the sprawling metro that is Picton.
Dee- "close your eyes" exudes the sensuality that you possess, very descriptive in a tasteful but stirring way. -dev
Sunny metropolis. Whispering waters. Bluest skies and of course Deevaa.
Dee of course being the main attraction. 'Close Your Eyes' was wonderfully sensual and you could close your eyes and...well you did well Dee! t.
john~ 'funny thing' was beautiful, and the really funny thing is so many people chase beauty thinking it equates love. Wise words. t.
Michael~ 'Maybe M'...delightfully whimsical, wishful and upbeat. Good job! t.
Gala~ They are all wonderful, and thanks for getting us bumping on the creep themes. Lotsa fun. But I have to say 'View from a Ridge' took me places in my mind. Wonderfully done images and peaceeful sensuality. Kevin~ Your halloween bump was marvelous. I loved the ending. Sarah~ Again...all your creepy bumps worked marvelously. You are so good! t.
Guessing~ Great suspenseful writing...one small thing though. As a reader, please lose all the exclaimation points. Let me build my own level of belief and excitement into the story. Keep 'em coming... t.
Terry ~ "I'll never forget" is one to remember. Stands with a smile ~ "Today's Lesson" that's a little harsh? Nice guys do finish last. But you know what? They stay finished. B.K. ~ "Your eyes" -- very smooth..I like it.. Gala ~ "Sweets for The Sweet" - are you getting kickbacks from the dentist? ;-) Sombody's getting cavities...while looking for cavities...
Terry.. Thank you for your comment on Today's Lesson. Harsh? Indeed. But written in the heat of the moment, what else would it be? I agree, now that my anger has died away. and your point is very well taken..I have yet to finish..and when I have..I will be quite happy.
Terry and Dev --- ohhhhh thankyou, thankyou thankyou!! You know I was giving up all hope of someone liking any of my poetry ever again... I've not had a comment in forEVER.... last one was BK for 'the jewel' and she only liked the painting..... (doing flip-flops across the room) my day, my week..... my month has been made...... (does a little deevaa dance) (trying to be sensible for abit) (wink) and John..... even though I'm not from Stewart Island, I still think I hold the crown as Miss Southern-Most babe on the board...... silent eyes don't count. The capital is my home city now.... infact if you are interested I've posted a few poems on life in Aotearoa..... maybe the best 'Beautiful Morning' can be found on my site: http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~deevaa (wiggles out stage right) Take care of your hearts dee