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It depends. Sometimes, I can craft a poem in less than thirty minutes. Other poems take more time. Seasons of Amour took several hours to write. There's only one way to become a good poet, and that is to write poetry. Having said that, there are some who don't like my style. Whether poetry is good or not depends on one's point of view. Also, my mom writes some good poetry. I must have gotten it from her. I've also had some discussions with Lugh about poetry, and he has been helpful in my development as a poet.

Digg is an interesting site. I have not used it a lot, but I might have to check it out more thoroughly now.

Those are beautiful James. Our universe is simply amazing!

Seether "Rise Above This" Take the light and darken everything around me Call the clouds and listen closely I'm lost without you Call your name every day when I feel so helpless I've fallen down but I'll rise above this, rise above this Hate the mind, regrets are better left unspoken For all we know, this void will grow And everything's in vain, distressing you though it leaves me open Feels so right, but I'll end this all before it gets me Call your name every day when I feel so helpless I've fallen down but I'll rise above this, rise above this Call your name every day when I seem so helpless I've fallen down, and I'll rise above this, rise above this doubt I'll mend myself before it gets me (I'll mend myself before it gets me) I'll mend myself before it gets me (I'll mend myself before it gets me) Call your name every day when I feel so helpless I've fallen down but I'll rise above this, rise above this Forty eight ways to say that I'm feelin' helpless I'm Falling down, falling down, but I'll rise above this, rise above this, Rise above this, rise above this doubt

I have not. I don't think anyone I know would be interested in reading anything I write other than my poetry which usually does not have a gay overtone.

Beastie, you have to be careful about where you look for certain material. Some of those sites contain viruses. Some also contain spyware and adware (which is a real pain in the butt).

There is a sequel in the pipeline. Perhaps we will find the answers there. If The Scar is alive, he will be seeking revenge.

I would never wait in line like that, but more power to you if that's what you like to do.

I think he was trying to say that his uncle's death was contributed to unsafe sexual practices, most likely of the male-to-male variety. There is an undeniable higher risk associated, but that does not mean all who have HIV/AIDS are into male-to-male sex or that all of us have it. I don't think Sacha meant it that way.

I think it looks awesome, Kurt. FYI, tattoos are not for me personally.

My aunt was a lesbian. I have two cousins who are gay and one I suspect of being bi. Other than that, they're all straight as far as I know.

I liked the epilogue as well. I guess Helen isn't all bad. She does a good job at keeping them in line. I also like how Brandon and Chase no longer have to hide who they are. I'm looking forward to the sequel.

Well, it's something that's happened to me several times in the past, and it includes my own family (and no, not like that). Trust is a big issue for me, because I prefer to be able to trust people when I can. When I have to question whether people are being honest with me, then I have to take a look at myself and my interactions with the person(s) in question. It's just something that I think about sometimes. Life is far from perfect. I'm in a mode where I reflect upon the past and gain understanding. Some wounds just take time to heal.

That was exactly what I was thinking when I wrote it. The only time I write poetry is when I have thoughts like that in my head. Sometimes, the poem shows negative emotions, other times positive. That is just how my poetry is born.

I generally tend not to trust people or believe everything they say for quite a while. This is one of my defense mechanisms as I have been burned a lot in the past. Generally speaking, I'm not to the point where I think every word is a lie. However, it does take me a while before I believe all or most of what a person says to me. I make it a habit to look for certain patterns before I make a judgment call. This tends to save me from a lot of undue drama and even pain in some cases. While most people don't go out of their way to lie, they're not always 100% honest. Given my past experience and people who have hurt me in the past, I tend to take people's words with a grain of salt. This may not necessarily be a good thing, but it's just part of survival for me. I try not to be to the point where I won't accept help or advice from a person, but sometimes my defenses are too strong. Once in a while, someone comes along who unknowningly is able to break my defenses and eventually get me to feel comfortable and maybe even really start to like that person. At this point, I tend not to be as skeptical as I normally am. This can create a problem, because sometimes I accidently put my trust in the wrong person and end up paying the price. This pattern seems to be one I cannot break no matter how hard I try. It's like I have some kind of self-destruct mode that leads me into a den of lions. I end up feeling the pain of disappointment and humiliation. I even carry around bitterness. I cannot figure out why I keep falling into this pattern. It seems like there's nothing I can do to stop it. I hate having to doubt people's sincerity. I know it is not necessarily normal. Once someone's actions seemingly negate their own words, I have no choice but to question sincerity. Hopefully, I will eventually find someone worthy of my trust, but I doubt it will be any time soon.

I never did like Zone Alarm. Personally, I feel safe enough with the encryption from the router and Windows Firewall. If I ever felt as though I needed more protection, I would certainly not choose Zone Alarm.

That is called handfasting. It is a Wiccan marriage ritual. The origins of handfasting can be traced back to the Celts. The phrase, "tieing the knot", comes from the handfasting ritual. I have always been fascinated by the ritual myself. Even though I am not a Wiccan, I would consider having such a ceremony.

?... I have no idea, Benji!?

Breaking Benjamin "Rain"

Thanks Celia! My poems usually fit my mood at the time I'm writing them. Sometimes I am happy; other times I am not. I've been writing poems a lot this year. Thanks for the feedback.

That post was back in 2003. The story probably had yet to progress that far up until that point in time.

I like my therapist so far. She's really nice. Dion, I hope that if you ever need one in the future, you find a good one.

"Four Seasons" by Vivaldi. Added: Happy Birthday Joe!

They cured me. I'm no longer a zombie.

You might end up giving the goat some warts.