regarding some deleted poem...	20-Aug-02/10:39 PM
Today I learned about a certain fungus who's spores invade the blood stream of forest weevils. After a prescribed length of time the fungus takes control of the unsuspecting weevils tiny brain, and commands it to climb up a tree. Then the fungus sprouts into a mushroom atop the weevil's back, kills the insect and devours it. Apparently some similar fungus has taken control of your head and is commanding you to write the worst poetry possible. SUCKFACTOR/LIMITLESS Which happens to be inversly proportionate to your basic grasp of redimentory language skills. Formula: (SF * X)/(Lenore's ineptitude)= 0.
regarding some deleted poem...	20-Aug-02/11:06 PM
My father passed away 7 years ago. I'm at an age when all my friends parents are dying. Funny how you never really know a thing intil you've lived it.It's important to express the reality of that afterlife.You did a fine job of it. Thank you.
regarding some deleted poem...	20-Aug-02/11:20 PM
I think you have some serious orthographic issues and need to consult a dictionary once in a while. (it's psychologist)anyway children, as I have commented previously a poem is not necessarly a reflection of the poet. the clue is in the title and the type of poem. This is an Ode, that is to say a song for someone. Of course this is more of a requiem since it deals with suicide. Thank you, by the way my dear little zinnia for the back-handed compliment. I am a Mom and a thinker also.They are not mutually exclusive. I not you meant well and you are obviousily a sweet lil poetry geek- a mi hermana! *<:) (my well ajusted son drew this clown for you)
regarding some deleted poem...	20-Aug-02/11:32 PM
How silly of me to chastise Jarah for her miss-spellings when i too am a victim of glaring type-O's. I wish you would rank the content and/or structure of the poem and not it's morbidity
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/1:21 AM
It's sometimes diffucult to understand how folks who write in the same language as Shakespeare, Henry Miller, John Ciari and Charles Frazier can get such beautiful words to form such ugly sensless poetry
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/1:49 AM
well so much for anonymity! Mazel tov on the film and musical. Hope to see you soon
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/2:25 AM
Your right, patriotism does bring me to tears. The word comes from the greek/latin 'patri' which means father and is also used to start the words patriarchical, patriarchdom and patricide. Of which the latter is the only one with any positive value. Look, the opposite of patriarchy is not matriarchy, it's fraternity. So before you march in the parade behind some giant Eagle waving a surrealistic flag of nationalism, Remember the earth is your mother, and your father, that bloody junkie, is tearing the place up just to make more money to buy more drugs. And his brother, your uncle Sam, is recruiting all your brothers and cousins to grease this machine with their hormones. So when the time comes to stand up for what is just, wil you stay are will you go along with the rest of the lobotimized chattle? By the by, your poem needs a lot of work. it looks as if you made it up while you were submitting it. Do you ever sit on something til it's ready?
Re: setting the record straight on April by poetandknowit	21-Aug-02/2:39 AM
I love this poem it is witty and depressing and honest and real and full of grace. If it were my poem which clearly it is not, I would try to find a better phrasing for the last thought. it sort of disappoints.Kinda like oatmeal after chocolate mousse. Also,did the dead guy lose too, or did ashcroft lose to the dead guy?
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/2:51 AM
oh nononono I like you for a ghost! To me that's hilarious is that a double negative; Not being .... I am not...? as far as walking in bournes, leave that to Willy please. where the hell is this sad little ghosty and why is he/she going to jump? What in the name of all thats holy are you talking about? this poem is freeform but you forgot to make any kind of sense. Necrotic or otherwise
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/3:10 AM
I apologize for sounding snotty and for hurting your feelings. I know that sounds snotty but i mean it sincerely. Let me offer some explanation. When a writer makes an obvious reference he's taking a very big chance. Because ultimately the reference has to be better then the original thought or shed some kind of insight on the original, that the reader has not stumbled upon on his own . As for the hilarious thing I meant it in a good way. You should definitely hold on to that. I like you for a ghost cracks me up. I'm going to try using it tommorrow in conversation I mean it!It's precious and original. I honestly am sorry I pissed you off. I just think theirs a lot of talented people out there who haven't been given the right tools. Stew over your poems. Let them be perfect. Sublimate your urge to throttle me into writting a poem of inspired genius.
Re: Belongings by Christof	21-Aug-02/3:21 AM
see, I knew it! She owned it, she drank it, that's some sexy sh*t. You can write, so don't take it personally if I think one of your poems isn't of this higher quality. By the way you can look up my drivel and shred it to pieces, as long as you're being honest. I'd appreciate that.
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/3:34 AM
your right, i couldn't think of a word to clasify God's breathing so I opted out for mystery. Can you think of a more concise classification/discription? As far as the 'Them' goes, it's the trees and the lovelely bushes which are speaking to me? Have you heard them?
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/3:42 AM
Thank you kind sir. This poem was written to Anne Sexton, the American poet who after 9 attempts finally managed to asphyxiate herself in the garage with the family car. I love her as I'm sure I would love your dear dead Queen for all the troubles she bore. Ultimately I believe the poem is about our love/hate relationship with existence itself.
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/3:54 AM
I'm so glad you can hear them. i'd like the stones to speak also though, they use to when I was girl and my head wasn't filled with crap. Nature as God. God as nature. I must go to bed now but it's been wonderful chatting with you take care and may we speak again
Re: cold sonnet by <~>	21-Aug-02/12:46 PM
Tree and stone. Do you believe in coincidence? Wow so do I!!! Thank you for your praise. I love your poem, but it seems to be bogged down with fancy synonyms. You've got great skill, which can't be taught. Speak from the heart instead of the head. Concentrate or actually stay unfocused enough to go with sound of words working together. Your 1st and 3rd lines are beautiful examples of this. the vowel sounds in cedars breathe are sensual and strong. Also the rhymn between slow as stones & craked bones. Needs work. Give it time.
Re: Hunny by Venus	21-Aug-02/1:01 PM
The ending is the best bit. Because that's how it goes. Even if we don't kill each other, we wish we could sometimes. Especially when the romance has already died. Why the hell else do we put up with each other, if not for passion and romance. I think alot of men aren't aware of how much they bore us, and yes dearies to the point of homicide.Back to the point; The Po-em is good. 7
Re: cold sonnet by <~>	21-Aug-02/1:20 PM
No I'm sorry I did not see the 1st. Maybe you should try using a thesaurus in reverse. I do it sometimes. Also the dictionary is my dearest and closest friend. i look things up and the damn thing tells me exactly what the poems need to know/say. Try doing exercises with throw-away poems, you know make things up while your busy with the drudgeries. Also sometimes single words are better expressed in full sentences, I know it sounds as if it would make things more complicated, but imagery is the key. Stay lyrical
Re: Secret, Admirer by <~>	21-Aug-02/1:28 PM
Hear we go again darling. the middle bit, I'll call it the bridge is better for it's simplicity. My brain doesn't have to work overtime trying to make images out of the words. But the rest of it is difficult to read Example: Now no city lights violate the velvet indigo canopy. How about: Now no city lights violate the sky. thats an accessible poetic image. i hope I'm not overstepping my bounds. I me you service, but even the best intentions can F**k things up. let me know the boundaries and I will respect
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/1:33 PM
Delight is good. I long for a delighted heart daily.
regarding some deleted poem...	21-Aug-02/1:40 PM
Thank you for welcoming me, such a civil girl. And inventive as well -Inspirator- or Inspiratress? You choose