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Recent Reviews for Melissa Crosson

My Baby Boy (Short Story) - 9/21/2006 8:17:43 AM
Powerful write! Very well done!

My Baby Boy (Short Story) - 9/20/2006 5:40:30 AM
Wow. I don't even know what to say. Love you.

The Unexplained (Short Story) - 10/30/2005 2:29:38 PM
I love this story.

The Unexplained (Short Story) - 10/29/2005 8:48:12 AM
excellent story, melissa; very well done! (((HUGS))) and love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Some Geek Speak (Short Story) - 7/18/2005 10:37:49 AM
You learn something new every day! now...off to a chat room.

Thieving Ways (Short Story) - 4/6/2005 4:13:43 AM
Very interesting start. I like the idea. With a little more character developement and maybe an obstacle in the protagonist's way, you could have an even better story. Best wishes. M.Rose

Salamander Shuffle (Short Story) - 4/19/2004 10:34:48 AM
this is cute; i enjoyed it much! thanks for the sharing! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D hopefully your salamander friend will find his way back out to freedom again! i found a little lizard in our house once, and we got him back outside once we scooped him in a plastic container and put him back out on the front porch and let him go about his merry way! thank GOD it wasn't a spider or a snake; i would have absolutely DIED!!

Salamander Shuffle (Short Story) - 4/18/2004 2:56:32 PM
Hope so, too! He was just curious about your goings on inside. Once he saw your kitty cats, he's not likely to ever return!

Salamander Shuffle (Short Story) - 4/18/2004 10:44:17 AM
I'm sure it wouldn't have been a long happy life inside....

Accident Number Four (Short Story) - 4/2/2004 1:27:02 PM
good story, melissa! always enjoy reading your stories; but sorry you have had rotten luck with your cars! sounds almost as bad as me! (glad i don't drive now; living in texas, where people drive crazy anyway, i DON'T want to chance it! people here in texas know only two speeds: stop and see who can drive over the speed limit! LOL) (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Accident Number Three (Short Story) - 3/17/2004 10:38:43 AM
Glad you got the job, but boy, what a way to get it! So sorry about your accident; you are so lucky you weren't hurt mroe than you were! Good write about an all too familiar situation in your life! I am so sorry; hope these accidents stop soon! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :( wishing you nothing but accident-FREE days ahead for you and your poor car!

Accident Number Two (Short Story) - 3/16/2004 8:26:59 AM
sounds like you sure have your luck with driving! i have had several accidents myself (thank god, most not serious; the only one that was was when i hit a car going 35 mph--my fault--; had serious damage to my front end, and the other car got squashed, too. what made it worse was that the other guy just got his car remodeled a few days before; it was a firebird. ow!). i don't drive any more, especially now, living in texas (plus i can't afford a car. my car i have now is actually my crutch! i walk everywhere i need to go!~). (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :( good write, melissa!

Accident Number One (Short Story) - 3/12/2004 11:42:05 AM
scary event! it's a miracle anyone wasn't hurt in that accident! y'all are very lucky indeed!~ god was with you that day! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :( compelling read! thanks for sharing!

Mouse In The House (Short Story) - 3/6/2004 8:11:13 PM
Cute story. My calico cat is named Autumn also. She's a great mouser when needed. Cynthia

Mouse In The House (Short Story) - 3/6/2004 9:43:27 AM
LOL

Psycho Cat (Short Story) - 2/7/2004 9:18:27 AM
*purring* purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrfect write, melissa; enjoyed~ (((HUGS))) and much love, your cat-lovin' texas friend, karen lynn. :D

Psycho Cat (Short Story) - 2/7/2004 6:41:51 AM
Your 'psycho cat' sounds marvelous, Melissa! I have a 16-year old tabby that has played fetch, too, since he was a tiny tyke. He still loves the game.

Stormy Night (Poetry) - 8/24/2009 8:10:02 AM
BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Goofy Words-Aprosexia (Poetry) - 8/22/2009 5:06:48 PM
Ah, a poet after my own heart, I try to add difficult words in my work to spur people to learn something new. My problem is that I forget what they mean myself, after a time.

Stormy Night (Poetry) - 8/22/2009 5:03:53 PM
Edward George Bulwer-Lytton would be proud :) Actually I know how they feel, the same thing happened in June 2008 here in Wisconsin, while our house took 2 feet of water in the basement my in laws lost everything. Well written poem.

Stormy Night (Poetry) - 8/22/2009 12:56:36 PM
...BUT 'YOU' SURVIVED THE 'STORMY NIGHT'...I AM THANKING GOD FOR THAT...AMEN. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WELL WRITTEN WORK WITH GREAT IMAGERY. BLESSING. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Stormy Night (Poetry) - 8/22/2009 12:36:07 PM
Love it, as always. Miss you.

Shadows (Poetry) - 4/29/2009 12:08:02 PM
Awwww, let us hope they never leave, huh? Be always safe, Karen

Shadows (Poetry) - 4/28/2009 3:37:19 PM
Very nice writing indeed...Hugss

Shadows (Poetry) - 4/27/2009 6:09:10 PM
They will never leave your side. Love the write. Robin

Gremlins (Poetry) - 1/27/2009 2:16:42 PM
the sentience at authorsden has extended itself by way of a remote application on her computer that seeks out legitimate documents and separates them from poetic writings and deletes the latter

Kittens and Rose Petals (Poetry) - 4/29/2008 5:51:31 PM
very good and the pic is very cute love genie

Kittens and Rose Petals (Poetry) - 10/11/2007 10:36:44 AM
How very true. Thank you. I still love the pic.

Kittens and Rose Petals (Poetry) - 10/5/2007 6:21:11 PM
Adorable photograph! Cute piece, enjoyed.... Be safe, Karen

Kittens and Rose Petals (Poetry) - 10/5/2007 3:16:13 PM
You say it well, and what a pic!

Kittens and Rose Petals (Poetry) - 10/5/2007 9:58:40 AM
Well said, Melissa!;-)clever response and adorable unique poem! ET

Kittens and Rose Petals (Poetry) - 10/5/2007 9:16:20 AM
Cute write and pic; adorable! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :) *purring*

Travel Sucks�War of the Roses (Poetry) - 8/9/2007 11:30:02 AM
But the Vodka is the only fun part of the trip. I think you are getting your write on again. That was fast. Great write. Robin

Poof-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 8/2/2007 6:37:29 PM
LOL. That was my night last night. As always a great write. Robin

Poof-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 8/2/2007 5:14:04 PM
Real cute! Happens to me too when I am not in a concentrating mood...... Be safe, Karen

Poof-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 8/2/2007 3:08:56 PM
Interesting...yes that can happen. Smile, I enjoyed reading this different pov. Have fun and take care, From the Heart of an Artist...

The Abyss (Poetry) - 5/1/2007 12:48:05 PM
I often find my thoughts disapearing into the same word consuming chasm. Sooner or later they do re-surface.

Insomniac (Poetry) - 4/10/2007 7:01:41 PM
Love the poem. Wish I was there to help you sleep.

Goofy Words-Aprosexia (Poetry) - 4/10/2007 6:57:09 PM
LOL. Love the word games.

Insomniac (Poetry) - 4/9/2007 9:04:28 PM
Oh! I like this one. Good write and very funny picture. Best wishes and lots of luck in bed. JD

Rhyme after Rhyme-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 9/14/2006 5:36:19 PM
Till the end of time it is then!

Rhyme after Rhyme-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 9/14/2006 5:14:08 PM
Well-done! Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Thoughts (Poetry) - 8/31/2006 12:44:23 PM
Wow! It's great as always. I think you know my answer. Robin

Trials and Tribulations-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 2/24/2006 3:28:33 PM
Wisdom and love shine through this write.

Trials and Tribulations-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 1/11/2006 4:34:49 AM
Loss is always a time to reflect this is beautiful!

Trials and Tribulations-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 1/9/2006 8:11:03 PM
Beautiful as always. BTW It can't be bottled. It just happens.

Trials and Tribulations-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 1/9/2006 6:44:49 PM
Time also wounds all heels. A loving passionate work. Well done too...

A Soldiers Dream (Poetry) - 12/7/2005 8:11:49 AM
Condolances to your family for your loss...no child should die before a parent, especially in something as worthless as war...Ed

Daddy Came Home Once More (Poetry) - 12/6/2005 3:48:27 PM
Beautiful poem.

Daddy Came Home Once More (Poetry) - 12/5/2005 5:45:16 PM
A heartful write and a wonderous tribute to a father and solider. Sorry for your lose. My god bless you and be with you everyday. Love,Pamela

Wishing I Could Lay Down My Head (Poetry) - 12/2/2005 8:09:52 PM
sometimes the only way i can sleep is keeping a digital recorder close by me ...

Conversations with a Mouthy Calico (Poetry) - 12/1/2005 11:06:51 AM
This is simply precious. I had to put my best friend "PussCat" down a week ago after 16 wonderful years. All I had to do was look in his eyes and know what he was thinking...we had an amazing connection...we now have a new friend, little "Teddy" who is 15 weeks old, but I'm still very sad over losing PussCat...this piece reminded me so much of how darling they are as they talk to us. Thank you...Blessings, Michelle

Flashlight Poetry from the Blind (Poetry) - 11/30/2005 4:57:43 PM
So that's what you do when I'm not home. Love the poem.

Conversations with a Mouthy Calico (Poetry) - 11/30/2005 4:52:31 PM
Cute! I miss the cats too.

Conversations with a Mouthy Calico (Poetry) - 11/30/2005 2:48:00 PM
I enjoyed this ... reminds me of my cat, she's Siamese and very, very vocal!

When You�re Gone (Poetry) - 11/17/2005 7:55:47 PM
At one time or another I believe we all have wished we could be, change places with a pet. Nice pondering here. I enjoyed a peep into yours and Dot's world! ~Nikki~

When You�re Gone (Poetry) - 11/10/2005 12:28:47 PM
Wonderful reading this and seeing Robins review :-) Love is wonderful!

When You�re Gone (Poetry) - 11/8/2005 6:37:12 AM
I miss you too. And you're right, I'm never really gone. Love you, Robin

Killer Kate is Back?? (Poetry) - 10/31/2005 1:00:03 PM
I heard this rumor...........hehehehe and here I am........yes I do love my new eyesight.......the killing spree is about to begin....taunting me, I see? .........It's only a matter of time! Love the write......brave lass that that you are. ;-)

Killer Kate is Back?? (Poetry) - 10/25/2005 12:55:32 PM
Gad I hope so. Kate does these chilling writes so well...excellent tribute to our Killer! :) (((HUGS))) and love, Karla. But I wouldn't keep taunting her, I did that once...and look what happened to me! LOL

Killer Kate is Back?? (Poetry) - 10/25/2005 9:47:03 AM
No one is safe indeed and the more you taunt her the more likely she will come after you. Great poem!

Homophobia (Poetry) - 10/25/2005 7:46:29 AM
With Rosa Parks passing, and Matthew Shephard's gay beating, society needs to wake up and offer their seat of acceptance. Nice poem, Melissa. Sage

Killer Kate is Back?? (Poetry) - 10/25/2005 7:45:30 AM
Kate I�m so happy you can see! But what a problem this poses to be! And I hear her Night Vision is Extraordinary!

Random (Poetry) - 10/20/2005 3:11:58 PM
Having trouble with your games? Great poem. See you soon.

Random (Poetry) - 10/20/2005 1:06:59 PM
Ha. You are a funny one! This was a cool poem and feels very original. Stay Blessed.

Random (Poetry) - 10/20/2005 9:34:49 AM
hahaha...a great poem to read first thing in the morning. Love it!!!

Homophobia (Poetry) - 10/11/2005 4:01:03 PM
Not childish. It's the norm. As an instinct. In my life I've found with exception of the Yanks. Brits, and Aussies, ok NZ too. Most folk are not met or accepted into another country or culture except for lip service. Worse thing that happened here was the anti racism board. It is abused. Yet with children they care not for race colour or creed, they just see friends. Oneday I hope all bounderies are broken. We share the worlds resoures. Helping our brother humans. The same God made us all.

Homophobia (Poetry) - 10/7/2005 2:32:53 PM
I send my heart to you.. this is so moving..

Damn Proud To Be American (Poetry) - 9/4/2005 5:53:29 PM
powerful patriotic verve!

Damn Proud To Be American (Poetry) - 8/29/2005 7:00:16 PM
Great Pome Melissa, You have the right to live as is natural for you! This is a necessary write, I can relate to this....very much ! Excellent! peace and keep seeking happiness! Rich Criso suarez

Damn Proud To Be American (Poetry) - 8/29/2005 6:53:09 PM
Guess everyone is proud of their own country.

Damn Proud To Be American (Poetry) - 8/29/2005 12:54:08 PM
Wonderful poem! To say that one is better or worse because of how they were born or the choices they make is discrimination. Plain and simple! But you know my opinions and my soap box. Love you, Robin

Killer Kate is back on a spree (Poetry) - 8/2/2005 1:37:29 PM
Excellent ...really great words as Robin says! peace', rich criso suarez

Killer Kate is back on a spree (Poetry) - 8/2/2005 11:42:12 AM
LOL! Yes you do have words and they are great ones!

Tears, Fears and Pain-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 7/7/2005 6:31:18 PM
Great images. Love the poem. I feel all fuzzy inside. Robin

Pain-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 7/5/2005 10:56:36 AM
Wow! I wish it didn't take loss and pain to inspire us.

The Show Must Go On-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 7/5/2005 4:14:34 AM
Interesting read... Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

The Show Must Go On-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 7/4/2005 6:53:43 PM
The show will go on. You just wait! I'll get you my pretty! Love the write. Robin

I Hate the Dark (Poetry) - 6/8/2005 4:09:22 AM
I can identify with this it seems as soon as I go to bed, my brain decides its time to think of everything you captured the longing and loneliness very well here

I Hate the Dark (Poetry) - 6/7/2005 4:30:49 PM
Great poem. I wish I could be there to chase away the dark. I miss you.

Poverty of Thought (Poetry) - 5/24/2005 12:07:36 PM
Your thoughts waves are full of insight. Fantastic write.

Poverty of Thought (Poetry) - 3/22/2005 6:57:34 PM
Wow! Perhaps the right people will read this and it will strike a cord in their hearts.

Poverty of Thought (Poetry) - 3/19/2005 6:49:37 PM
certainly no povertry of thought in this poem ... solid poem ...

Poverty of Thought (Poetry) - 3/14/2005 5:15:30 PM
You know I think this is a really good poem done in essay style and I had not thought on this angle. A big thank you for this most excellent write.

Poverty (Poetry) - 3/11/2005 6:52:17 PM
poverty is mutil-layered ... there is also the poverty of thought ... nicely penned ...

Poverty (Poetry) - 3/10/2005 3:21:55 PM
soooo many of us can relate to this right so many that it is really sad, and as a child one sometimes can't comprehen, as a teen we began to realize the dynamick of red tape, and other ugly things, thats when we have got to decide what it is we can do to change things and make a difference, save the world, our families, and make good grades in school where they are feeding us lies......hmmmm got so many stories.....this is a very painful write full of truths, that need to be heard "poverty doesn't care about race, religion or creed" that's for sure

Poverty (Poetry) - 3/9/2005 12:17:39 PM
I can relate. After my Dad left we struggled with money problems, too, not eating, or surviving on pancakes for a week. All the while my Dad was living a life of luxury and telling my brother and I how he bought a new car and went on vacation (we had never been anywhere on vacation). My mother worked soooo hard to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table, that in an odd way, I wouldn't trade my childhood for the world, because now I care about the things that matter in life, like family and love, and am not materialistic like my Dad. It also makes you learn how to survive, which rich people sometimes never learn. But there is no nobility in poverty, it is a struggle and like the song "Common People," by Pulp, certain people will never understand. And the welfare system has long been broken, punishing those who try to hold jobs by cutting their money. It's an ignorant system that keeps people on welfare rather than helping them to better their lives. This was a very thought-provoking write, and I really felt like someone understood my childhood when I read this. Thanks.

Soaring-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 2/19/2005 1:33:14 AM
Good write..all the best for the future...love n luck...BHUWAN

Soaring-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 1/28/2005 7:14:19 PM
Hope you two will mend the friendship. Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Soaring-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 1/28/2005 11:38:12 AM
A very unusual poem but I understand where you are coming from.

Patience (Poetry) - 1/25/2005 9:03:40 PM
nice acrostic ... "patience is a virtue"

Patience (Poetry) - 1/25/2005 1:50:31 PM
Well if you keep at it you do learn after a while it takes patience to learn patience.

Patience (Poetry) - 1/25/2005 10:27:25 AM
those darn virtues are hard...i keep trying not to be such an eeyore all the time, but i just can't seem to change...

Patience (Poetry) - 1/25/2005 9:43:07 AM
patience is one thing i definitely lack, melissa; just ask my twin sister! LOL great write! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx, karen lynn. :D

Hostility (Poetry) - 1/22/2005 1:23:27 PM
It is just plain ignorance that should have disappeared long ago, Melissa. Unfortunately, it is still rampant although I believe that changes are happening little by little. Our government (Canada) is going to legalize same sex marriages. It's not much I suppose but it is a start. Love and peace to you. Regis

Hostility (Poetry) - 1/21/2005 3:45:26 PM
It's just human nature to fight change. That would make sense if homosexuality hadn't been around since biblical times and hadn't been accpted in many cultures historically and currently. But you know my views. And you know I love you! Honest and beautiful! Robin

Hostility (Poetry) - 1/21/2005 12:49:05 PM
Melissa, I know what you mean. I have the type of allergies you talk about. Being gay doesn't make for a bad person and admitting it shows how honest you are. Always keep that chin up and don't let the hostilities of those around bother you. Nice write.

Hostility (Poetry) - 1/21/2005 10:52:50 AM
heartfelt and honest write, melissa; thank you for your courage in speaking this topic! i don't exactly agree with the gay lifestyle, but i have friends who ARE gay, so i can't condemn them and judge; i try to see them for the people they truly are! what they do is none of my business but their own, and i don't push what i believe on them; that is wrong!! i try to keep my opinions to myeslf; it's safer that way! i applaud your honesty; thank you! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Hostility (Poetry) - 1/21/2005 9:48:35 AM
and why is the thought of it catching so frightening to people? i will never understand this kind of bias and i never want to. your poem is heartfelt, Melissa

Hostility (Poetry) - 1/21/2005 8:56:00 AM
I think that they just are plain long scared that somehow it is catching. People have to be willing to accept people for who they are. My brother is gay and he is my brother in that does not change. I loved him when I was growing up and I love him now, his being gay has no bearing on what makes him a man. And neither does it affect who you are. Because you know who you are and that is a person that I would prefer to know.

Head Cold (Poetry) - 1/20/2005 6:06:34 PM
I'm sorry but it IS funny. Love you. I'm sorry.

A Walk In The Dark (Poetry) - 11/9/2004 7:06:52 PM
I liked this poem, Melissa... All of us are in some way or another walking in the dark to our own destinations. Always searching for some unknown path. Interesting write! ~Linda

First Kill (Poetry) - 11/5/2004 9:57:18 AM
Poor Ed and Rufus! How could you?? Still, a fun write; thanks for sharing, Melissa! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

First Kill (Poetry) - 11/5/2004 8:34:41 AM
I'm glad that I'm one of the only two people that Psycho Cat likes!!! LOL sneaky woman.

First Kill (Poetry) - 11/5/2004 7:03:50 AM
fun stuff. enjoyed.

A New Killer in the Den (Poetry) - 11/5/2004 5:45:44 AM
I think I should be scared. LOL!!! Great write. Robin

A New Killer in the Den (Poetry) - 11/3/2004 10:11:58 PM
Yes it's a silent one this time, kinda like victims just vanish Hmmmm TY Ch'erie

A New Killer in the Den (Poetry) - 11/3/2004 11:09:01 AM
does kate know?

A New Killer in the Den (Poetry) - 11/3/2004 10:43:25 AM
I didn't do it, Melissa! LOL Cute write! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

A New Killer in the Den (Poetry) - 11/3/2004 10:29:24 AM
(((melissa))) not you, too...LOL fun write--enjoyed i'm going to go hide now :) (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

A New Killer in the Den (Poetry) - 11/3/2004 1:58:20 AM
Just when one thinks it�s safe to come out and play! Jeesh, isn�t there anywhere safe anymore? Excellent message, thanks for sharing it.

A New Killer in the Den (Poetry) - 11/2/2004 5:15:35 PM
Creative write. She'll have to get in line... and it's a long line.

A New Killer in the Den (Poetry) - 11/2/2004 5:12:34 PM
Did the cat get out of the house again?

A New Killer in the Den (Poetry) - 11/2/2004 3:32:19 PM
This den is just full of the unknown! We'll get through it somehow! Thanks for the warning Melissa! Lisa

Monster Cat's Still At It (Poetry) - 10/9/2004 6:07:08 AM
LOL this should be fun :-)

Monster Cat's Still At It (Poetry) - 10/7/2004 9:15:23 PM
a monster cat in the den.... cool. appeals to me a little more than the monster cat now knocking over things after midnight here at home. fun write.

Monster Cat's Still At It (Poetry) - 10/7/2004 5:51:25 PM
I'll gladly play that game! Robin

Haunted Memories (Poetry) - 9/19/2004 11:37:08 PM
3rd stanza absolutely gripping and 4th just emphasizes the unfinished nature, unanswerable questions, binding in pain, open wound caused by the event. strong, strong write. makes me want to read much more of you. which i think i'll do. :) Dawn

Hauntings (Poetry) - 9/19/2004 7:10:17 PM
It is a terrible thing to be haunted. Having the strength to express your emotions in such powerful terms is a positive thing. Enjoyed.

Killer Kate (Poetry) - 8/31/2004 12:01:53 PM
(((melissa))) LOL at kate's review nope--she's determined to eliminate all of us for her gain--she got me last time, along with my twin sis, electrocuted us with the northern lights *ow*, she's promised a real painful death this time around...OW still, a fun write--enjoyed... (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Killer Kate (Poetry) - 8/31/2004 6:02:49 AM
Already dead am I, so I cannot comment on this wonderfully delicious poem about that sick, perverted Killer Kate lady...can she kill me twice? KeePeace, Ed & Rufuz

Killer Kate (Poetry) - 8/31/2004 5:13:38 AM
Uh, Oh! Killer Kate has read this. Need I say more?

Killer Kate (Poetry) - 8/31/2004 12:21:45 AM
HA HA HA HA....YOU DID HER JUSTICE,A GREAT WRITE!

Killer Kate (Poetry) - 8/30/2004 9:19:12 PM
i wonder if a brain transplant will really help ;)

Killer Kate (Poetry) - 8/30/2004 9:02:41 PM
Thanks for such a fun tribute :-) Still it won't save you but at least you tried........hehehehe

Killer Kate (Poetry) - 8/30/2004 8:29:40 PM
Ha ha...this was great! Loved it! Reindeer

The Best Show On Earth (Poetry) - 8/30/2004 8:25:57 PM
Nice to have a resident killer. Enjoyed.

The Best Show On Earth (Poetry) - 8/30/2004 8:12:08 PM
A hunting I will go! :-) Fun write.

Healing-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 8/14/2004 8:20:15 AM
Very good write!!!!

Healing-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 8/11/2004 9:35:24 PM
The game is on but it took me 3 months to write that small poem. Great write.

Healing-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 8/11/2004 3:57:23 PM
Life is like a game of monopoly; a game of life. There will always be new beginnings, everytime we start afresh. - Sandie Angel, August 11, 2004

More Killings in the Den (Poetry) - 8/11/2004 9:48:35 AM
(((lisa))) i'm still trying to figure out her name...almost called it out she's killed me once, i'm on her hit list again...but o, so much fun! clever write for a cleaver killer LOL (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

More Killings in the Den (Poetry) - 8/11/2004 9:21:34 AM
I just found out I am one of Katydid's victims to be; don't know whether to be honored or scared...as long as it doesn't involve PAIN, then I am okay! LOL Great write! Let the Killings begin! LOL (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx, Karen Lynn (soon to be one of Katydid's many victims...LOL). :D

More Killings in the Den (Poetry) - 8/11/2004 4:40:56 AM
Ut oh, I know who it is LOL...... That's next Neat write Lisa, as in Mona Lisa ;) ~Contesse~

More Killings in the Den (Poetry) - 8/10/2004 8:59:57 PM
Kids and animals are safe with me, but I won't promise that for anyone else :-) Great guessing and I learnt from you, thanks :-) Lovely write; I do love it when I have people uneasy hehehehe.....another hint may be in order........ Mona mona mona!

The Twice Daily Event (Poetry) - 7/15/2004 8:47:44 PM
I love the sunrise and sunset too! We get some beautiful ones here in Alberta as well. I must travel to Kentucky to see your sunrise and sunset. I have seen many of the states :-) Thanks for sharing such a beautiful image with us.

The Twice Daily Event (Poetry) - 7/15/2004 5:44:46 PM
We're so lucky to be human here on this globe!

Hypoglycemia (Poetry) - 6/28/2004 9:45:52 PM
This sounds alot like my underactive thyroid. I knew it was off recently when I started feeling exhausted, tired and depressed. Great write.

Hypoglycemia (Poetry) - 6/27/2004 3:06:33 AM
I know! Eat almonds in between meals, never eat carbs alone, lose the sugar :) watch it with the fruit, one fruit a day, processed foods in pkts, ummmmmm and always start the day with a protein brekky with a sugarless fibre, such as bran and a little fruit with either an egg, or fatless cheese, ie tofu ...... I could write a book on this rotten thing. Seriously, there a soooo many hidden traps, junk food being the worst. Write me if you like, and we can exchange tips. Oh BTW I get the weepy's for no apparent reason too, its a pain. Love Ch'erie

Hypoglycemia (Poetry) - 6/24/2004 9:54:36 PM
A true write. It's always hard to deal with the blows that life throws your way.

Hypoglycemia (Poetry) - 6/24/2004 4:58:51 PM
Very poignant! I share your frustration, but about a different health concern. It helped me to see Billy Crystal on TV the other day, looking older and explaining how his muscles are moving in his legs, out of control at times, as he settles into later middle-age.

Monster Cat�s at it Again (Poetry) - 6/8/2004 1:23:51 PM
LOL these are the things you remember about the fun you have with cats :-) Wonderful write.

Monster Cat�s at it Again (Poetry) - 6/8/2004 1:08:37 PM
(((Melissa))) beautiful write--i'm sorry for your loss (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Monster Cat�s at it Again (Poetry) - 6/8/2004 12:30:52 PM
Melissa, I have four kittens biting at my toes and chasing under the bed. I understand! Cynthia

Monster Cat�s at it Again (Poetry) - 6/8/2004 12:09:04 PM
Loved the write!

Monster Cat�s at it Again (Poetry) - 6/8/2004 12:05:01 PM
aDORable write! thanks for the sharing, melissa! enjoyed much! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D *purring*

Monster Cat Under the Bed (Poetry) - 6/2/2004 5:33:10 AM
my cat sleeps on my head. really. go to http://joshuamichaelstewart.tripod.com click on "contact me" to see pics of bo-bo.

Monster Cat Under the Bed (Poetry) - 6/1/2004 1:16:13 PM
Good Write.

Monster Cat Under the Bed (Poetry) - 5/30/2004 6:29:45 PM
Very cute write :-)

Monster Cat Under the Bed (Poetry) - 5/30/2004 5:53:47 PM
Cute write.

Monster Cat (Poetry) - 5/30/2004 3:16:34 PM
(((melissa))) i'm sorry for your loss :( beautiful, heartwrending poem of your beloved pet--tiger will be waiting for you over the rainbow bridge :) (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(

Monster Cat Under the Bed (Poetry) - 5/30/2004 3:15:22 PM
(((melissa))) cute--reminds me of cats i had when i was growing up very well done! (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Monster Cat (Poetry) - 5/24/2004 1:12:44 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss. Wonderful write.

Monster Cat (Poetry) - 5/23/2004 8:00:29 AM
You bring back memories of the little monster under the bed. I miss her too.

Monster Cat (Poetry) - 5/22/2004 8:17:27 AM
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...i am so sorry of your loss, melissa! i know how it is; i have lost several of my own kitties this way, and it is always so heartbreaking because even though they are "only animals" few realize the impact a furry feline friend makes on a person until they become part of the family and then pass on. i hope monster cat is happy in heaven, and i am sure he will live on in your heart forever! my babies, friday, cajun, and ouizer, sure do! i miss them all, but i will always love them and will always remember the joy they brought me. compelling write! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :( >tears <

Monster Cat (Poetry) - 5/21/2004 6:51:31 PM
immensely...

Monster Cat (Poetry) - 5/21/2004 4:45:53 PM
Truly sorry to hear of your loss, Melissa. I know the sickening heartbreak all too well, and I truly hope Tiger's grand spirit lives on in your heart forever.

Monster Cat (Poetry) - 5/21/2004 4:38:26 PM
Heartfelt write. I'm sorry for your loss.

Lopine (Poetry) - 5/11/2004 8:22:06 AM
I am sure your cats miss you too. Thanks for the sharing.

Lopine (Poetry) - 5/8/2004 5:06:41 PM
this wonderful poem is a very sincere flow of emotion ...

Lopine (Poetry) - 5/6/2004 8:11:03 AM
True feelings, Melissa and deeply touching. Lisa

Lopine (Poetry) - 5/5/2004 10:36:40 AM
A mother's love is strong and you pen it so well. Best regards, Leland

Silly Salamander (Poetry) - 4/27/2004 3:03:47 PM
An enjoyable read - well written...greatly enjoyed this write!

Silly Salamander (Poetry) - 4/20/2004 8:34:05 AM
Poor little salamander and so lucky you were there to save him. Fun write!

Silly Salamander (Poetry) - 4/18/2004 2:52:15 PM
Hooray for Silly Salamander! Glad he didn't end up as cat food.

Silly Salamander (Poetry) - 4/18/2004 1:42:05 PM
Good fun read. ~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~

The Phone Rings (Poetry) - 4/18/2004 10:51:06 AM
May there be healing for you. Love and peace. Regis

The Phone Rings (Poetry) - 4/16/2004 5:48:57 AM
a touching write.

The Phone Rings (Poetry) - 4/16/2004 12:02:53 AM
Sorry for your loss I know you miss him dearly......

The Phone Rings (Poetry) - 4/15/2004 11:00:28 PM
My heart cries even if I don't. I know how much he meant to you. And I feel it again in each casual conversation. Perhaps with the words we write we can begin to heal. Nothing will ease that pain, but I can try.

Daddy Comes Home Once More (Poetry) - 4/7/2004 1:11:54 PM
Very heart touching write!

Daddy Comes Home Once More (Poetry) - 3/31/2004 3:47:37 AM
Throught your faith and your own believe you have given the courage to your Daddy to live through his difficult time. You are a great daughter. Wonderful write indeed! ~ Sandie Angel ~

Daddy Comes Home Once More (Poetry) - 3/31/2004 2:36:09 AM
There are so many uncertains in life..and when you start speaking of one going off to war, they are compounded so many times over. Dad and child in this write has a joyous reuniting..it's always touching to see things end on a good note.. But it's so painful when they don't... Good write Melissa once again...Lisa

Daddy Comes Home Once More (Poetry) - 3/31/2004 1:49:11 AM
"Daddy Comes Home Once More" HAS A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE that one can feel and understand or just feel. Happy Healthy Day, Poet! Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Doors (Poetry) - 3/30/2004 1:54:09 PM
Wonderful poem. And the fact that it was inspired by a review makes it that much more special to me. Inspiration comes from many sources inside and outside. When one takes full advantage of them the results are spectacular.

Doors (Poetry) - 3/30/2004 1:11:02 PM
"Doors"... - good meal for thoughts. Keep posting and writing. Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Doors (Poetry) - 3/30/2004 12:47:54 PM
Never hide Melissa! Step out from behind that door and greet life with enthusiasm and smile like everybody is watching! It always brightens my day when I've given inspiration! At the least I know I've contributed something towards somebody's life! Thank you Melissa! Lisa

I sit and wait (Poetry) - 3/30/2004 8:19:35 AM
Melissa, I have found that I sit and wait for your reviews..not only are they plentiful but touching and honest. Are reviews addictive? Possibly so.. but what I find so neat about them are the fact that it is a door that has been left ajar by the eyes of society... Good write Melissa! Lisa

Gremlins (Poetry) - 3/28/2004 9:13:19 AM
"Gremlins" is a poem that prods the imagination. I Salute You, Poet! Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Web Site Not Responding (Poetry) - 3/25/2004 7:14:04 PM
I think we all had that trouble today and yesterday. Now, hopefully, it is over and we can all get our daily Den fix.

Gremlins (Poetry) - 3/25/2004 7:12:23 PM
O dem kooky gremlins! Dey eat up more den we can feed dem! I'm partial to the first movie with Zach Galligan and Hoyt Axton, myself. Just can't get that kooky music outta my head.

Web Site Not Responding (Poetry) - 3/25/2004 1:42:08 PM
LOL...I know the feeling! Well said Andrea

Soldiers Life (Poetry) - 3/24/2004 2:40:07 AM
There's much to be said for building castles in the sand. You define a soldier's life quite well. No matter where they are or what they are doing..they are doing it so they can come home to their loved ones. Good write Melissa. Lisa

Soldiers Life (Poetry) - 3/23/2004 4:20:47 PM
Wonderful poem, Melissa! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Soldiers Life (Poetry) - 3/23/2004 4:07:05 PM
"Soldiers Life" delivers the story, and flows naturally. Keep posting, Poet! Thank You. Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Criminal Justice (Poetry) - 3/23/2004 3:58:29 AM
"Criminal Justice" flows fine. You could develop a series of poems on this subject. You have the tools, the heart and the mind, Never rest Your pen; don't let Your quills dry. I Salute You, Poet! Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Criminal Justice (Poetry) - 3/20/2004 1:15:12 PM
Good field of study. Lots of variables, plenty of work. I'm not up on double Acrostic so can't comment on form. Best regards, Leland

Love (Poetry) - 3/20/2004 5:35:20 AM
Looks to me like you have it mastered! Have fun with your new projects! Lisa

Love (Poetry) - 3/20/2004 1:19:59 AM
Very nice. It is always fun to experiment. I like playing with different types of oriental poetry. I think you did a fine job.

Memories (Poetry) - 3/17/2004 11:59:02 AM
Ditto with what Jude says. Thanks for this, Melissa. Love and peace. Regis

Memories (Poetry) - 3/17/2004 11:24:27 AM
Excellent. Well written. Bill Murray

Memories (Poetry) - 3/17/2004 6:00:57 AM
yes

Memories (Poetry) - 3/15/2004 6:44:51 PM
it really comes down to how we interpret their recollection ...

Memories (Poetry) - 3/15/2004 8:13:21 AM
So very true.

Rhyme Time-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/14/2004 3:51:46 PM
Good flow!

Touch�-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/14/2004 3:36:50 PM
I agree with the others, your both doing good. Liked the flow of this one and I love the way you are both showing photos of roses.

Touch�-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/14/2004 12:02:55 PM
You're probably both winners... this is very entertaining... I will have to follow up on it... floria

Touch�-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/14/2004 11:16:16 AM
Well placed shot!

Touch�-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/14/2004 10:06:55 AM
Melissa, this war of words is getting good! Only I think both of you are good poets! Enjoyed. Lisa

Shot Two-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/10/2004 6:29:26 AM
great poem.

Shot Two-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/8/2004 9:18:19 AM
Enjoyed the flow of this one!

War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/7/2004 10:00:27 PM
Cat fight is right. To the Pain! For all you Pricess Bride fans.

Shot Two-War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/7/2004 9:59:27 PM
Cheaters never prosper! Love the poem, though.

War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/7/2004 5:02:27 PM
uhoh! Cat fight! Good write Melissa. Lisa

War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/7/2004 4:12:11 PM
This is very good!

War of the Roses (Poetry) - 3/7/2004 1:54:19 PM
This could get interesting :-)

The Devil Made Me Do It (Poetry) - 3/7/2004 10:16:55 AM
This is good!

The Devil Made Me Do It (Poetry) - 3/7/2004 7:24:34 AM
Now where is that blood notebook? ..........okay found it......making entry........going back on Sabbatical.......but will be back hehehehe......seems I remember something about a Mad Cow? hehehe....shhhhh its Sunday! Robin eh?.....hmmm think I'll add some more writing to the notebook.

The Devil Made Me Do It (Poetry) - 3/7/2004 6:33:50 AM
Unfortunately, Killer Kate is on Sabbatical right now. But don't worry - I think she will return!

True Love (Poetry) - 3/6/2004 6:57:11 PM
Good capture of a difficult situation.

Inspiration (Poetry) - 3/6/2004 6:39:08 AM
This is so sweet and a wonderful poem you inspire us too sweetie.... Heartfelt poetry.

Inspiration (Poetry) - 3/5/2004 7:10:16 PM
This is really sweet. This is what makes AD special. The authors here really do care about each other :-) Wonderful heart felt write.

Inspiration (Poetry) - 3/5/2004 5:45:43 PM
Thank you.. You are my heart's inspiration.... Robin

Inspiration (Poetry) - 3/5/2004 5:20:46 PM
Thanks for the thanks, Melissa! I think we all do this - for each other - quite often!

Inspiration (Poetry) - 3/5/2004 4:28:37 PM
AD, a great place indeed. Thanks.

Inspiration (Poetry) - 3/5/2004 3:21:01 PM
(((melissa))) what a beautiful letter of thank you! :) i enjoyed (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Life Sentence (Poetry) - 3/5/2004 10:58:43 AM
Wow! This is a good look from the other side. Wouldn't want to ever be a drug dealing gang banger!