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This is a very nice, romantic poem. I think it expresses the optimism and joy inherent in new love quite well. Great job -Kevin

I really like the contrast here between love and hate and I love the way you drew significance for your title on the basis of both! I think this poem very accurately sums up the experience many people have from failed love affairs. There's a love which gradually turns to hate and it's sad, agonizing even, but hard to avoid when people jump in head first and allow themselves to be swept away by passion. Very good poem, dude! -Kevin

What a very interesting perspective! I definitely enjoyed the contrast between the vitality and overall "life" of flowers and the feelings of sadness and death. It hadn't really occurred to me to view flowers from this other perspective you mention, but I'm definitely glad for the opportunity to do so and very pleased that you mentioned it. Cool poem -Kevin

Well I'm sure Alfie is disappointed that he doesn't have a daughter after he'd grown accustomed to the idea.

It must get very tiresome when you have to sign legal documents. -Kevin

Oh wait, yes, this one! Sophie found something I am afraid of.

I tend to agree with these comments. HMM, let me see if I can properly express myself. I believe that sex should be a positive, fulfilling experience for people. People shouldn't have sex unless they're ready and they want to. They also shouldn't do things they aren't comfortable with or things that might endanger them. That said, sex can be for a lot of reasons, and not all of them are necessarily about love. Even if they are about love, that doesn't mean it's the permanent, I'm-going-to-spend-the-rest-of-my-life-with-you sorta love. I've had some incredible experiences, and I've been with some pretty amazing guys. I'd definitely like to do those things and experience that stuff with my "ultimate love", but I'm certainly not sorry I experienced it in the first place. Why regret happy, special times? I've had some amazing meals with people. I've been on some amazing trips. I've had some amazing conversations. I've loved and been loved. And yes, I've also screwed. I want to do all those things again with "that special someone", but I'm certainly not sorry I've have those great times already. If I do meet Mr. Right, then I intend to be completely sexually monogamous with him, but that doesn't mean I'll regret my past at all. There are different times in life, and what is appropriate at one time is not at another. I'm also glad I've sown my wild oats. I'm a very sexual person. I have no doubt that I can be completely monogamous, and I'm sure I could have even if I had been a virgin when "he" came along, but I'm still glad that I got to do those other things before I became tied down. Now I won't be curious about them. That said, the reason I feel good about my varied sexual history is because while I've definitely been experimental, and been with a wide array of people, I've always made sure to stay safe and to not engage in activities I wouldn't still feel good about later. I've experienced a great deal of sexual pleasure and I've given a great deal of sexual pleasure. No way would I even consider taking that back if I could Still, I want to emphasize that it's important not to do anything that you are not comfortable with, that you won't feel good about physically and emotionally, and that you are not ready to do. I have no doubt that there are a lot of people who are not cut off for "casual" sexual experiences, and I would strongly advise such people to avoid them. The people who are cut out for such experiences I would strongly advise to stay safe and respect themselves and their partner(s). If my "special someone" can't understand and accept my past and still trust me and love me regardless, then I don't think he's the right person for me anyway. Just my thoughts though, and I definitely believe in the philosophy "different strokes for different folks" when it comes to this topic. Take care all and have a great day -Kevin

Don't be silly, Rose! I wasn't looking at the bottom at all! Why, I wouldn't have even noticed if it had been the top. You just come back when you feel more relaxed, hun Miss ya, and it's always a treat! I hope today brings you all the happiness and fulfillment that you deserve! -Kevin

Just wanted to wish a very special and happy birthday to, Rose Strailo Have a great one -Kevin

I didn't know you could read upside down, James.

Near miss (for what is in fact just a miss)

Congrats on your first post, dude! Those fears seem pretty sensible to me. You could get quite seriously hurt from both those incidents. ...wait, I'm not helping to assuage your fears am I? Take care and have a great day -Kevin

Thanks you guys

I do generally score as an ENFP but I just took a different test and got: ENFJ You are: * moderately expressed extravert * moderately expressed intuitive personality * distinctively expressed feeling personality * slightly expressed judging personality That makes sense perceiving/judging is usually my most borderline.

Yeah, I can download it but then it tells me I need a user name/password, and it won't let me get those without an invitation code. Would you happen to have one of those, Galahad?

Irrational fears huh? Hmmm I honestly can't think of any off hand. I'm hesitant around snakes and spiders, but not debilitatingly so and I don't think it's all that irrational since they might be poisonous. I used to have a phobia of blades, and cheese graters, but I'm mostly over it now. I'm perhaps a mild germaphobe, but not too bad. sorry to hear that

LOL! I typed "Brokenhold" the first time and corrected myself

Sounds about right to me I'd have thought you more extroverted. I took the Simpson test as well for kicks. Turns out I'm "Dr. Hibbert" ...no idea who that is though.

Great to see ya back around the site!

I agree! Awesome photography, brokenwhole! -Kevin

Wow! Really great info, Joe! -Kevin (who has a love for statistics)

I heard when I logged on tonight and I'm very sad and upset to hear about this. Mark was a great guy and he'll be deeply missed. I shall always remember him for his kind and gentle ways and his great sense of humour. -Kevin

Oh that is funny! It wasn't that I wasn't interested; I just didn't know

Very cool post, Joe! I can actually still vaguely remember the 2nd version that was in place prior to the change in Aug 06. I'm definitely planning on us both to still be enjoying it in 2015, Old Bob! I loved the 07 look too! To be honest that was probably my favourite; I loved the sidebar background! However, I'm a major fan of the new, expanded tab system we have at the top and I totally adore it! It's very functional One thing that I've noticed over the years is that I used to not actually navigate the site very much at all. I had all my favourite forums and author sites bookmarked and I would go to them directly. Now, I always start from the same place (the forum index) and go wherever else I need to go directly. I think a large factor in that change is how easy and efficient it is to navigate the site now Thanks for the nostalgia! Take care all -Kevin

Yes, I've got an attraction to pretty blonds myself. Most of my boyfriends have either been blond, or else Asian, but as I said, I've dated the other races as well, just not to the same extent as the blonds and Asians