Just wanted to stay in touch and hope 2002 sees you back on your feet again. I'm working on a new website(hopefully) that combines the features of the two I have now. tell Ralph he is in my thoughts thru the road ahead// elliott
elliott elliott@wavecomputers.net
USA -

I just wanted to wish Ralph a speedy recovery and merry x-ms elliott
elliott elliott@wavecomputers . net
USA -

Merry Christmas, Ralph! 2002 is just around the corner and has GOT to be an improvement, right?
Robert L. Penick robertlpenick@hotmail.com
Louisville, KY USA -

Great news! Glad to see you're improving. Merry X-mas and Happy New Year and hope for an even speedier recovery. Hang in there, guy...
John Gallo stjulian66@juno.com
New York, NY USA -

Dear Ralphy - - So, so glad to know that your health is improving. What a wonderful Christmas gift! I will continue to pray for you and for your rapid recovery. All my love, Frannie
Frannie frances_lemoine@yahoo.com
Merrimack, NH USA -

Ralph, I adopted a dragon from the Adopt a dragon Foundation and his name is Cyrus. When you are well enough you can meet him at my website. It's great news knowing you are doing better. elliott
elliott elliott@wavecomputers.net
Rolla, MO USA -

Sorry to hear - albeit belatedly - of how ill you have been. Get well quickly Ralph ... and confound all your critics. There is surely room for us all in the world of poetry... even if we do not always approve of each other's efforts ... the main thing is that we are all - or should be- working towards the same ends. So get well, Ralph, make a speedy comeback... and SHOW!!!!!!! them!!!
Vera Rich verarich@clara.co.uk
London N21, UK -

Whew, great news that you've made such progress. We're glad you are back for the holidays and may your recovery be speedy as possible. We are all still behind you. elliott
elliott elliott@wavecomputers.net
USA -

Great to hear you are better!
Doug Holder dianner@iopener.net
USA -

wow what great christmas news---ralphy is smiling back!!!! thank God for that--yes it will be a long road but you are tough ralph---you'll be all the way back before we all know it!!! this is probably the best christmas present any of us could have hoped for merry christmas to all of the hasselmann family!!!! peace fog
jacob(fog)erin erin@jal.cc.il.us
carbondale, il USA -

Ralphy: Get well VERY soon. We have missed you so VERY much! and can't pass the Chinese Buffet without thinking of you! You have a very special guardian angel to help you through. Lots of love, concern and prayer to you! Dave and Ana.
Dave and Ana Christy :(c/o) fretzho@aol.com
New Hope, PA USA -

I'm so happy that you're out of the coma. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas.
Rochelle Hope Mehr rochellemehr@hotmail.com
West Orange, NJ USA -

Hey, glad to read you're doing better! so many people surround you the luv vibes must be shaking your bed! Sending my love again as a prescription for immediate excellent health to you, pronto! I have written so many poems I'd like to share with you. My paintings are at www.portfolio.com/apacestudio, but I'd like to find a home for my poems...hope to hear from you, blessings like wings all around you.
Mariella Rosalia38@yahoo.com
Middlesex, NJ USA -

This is the best news of the holiday season. Welcome back, Ralph-- tho I gotta say, you picked the right three months to sleep through. See you soon, buddy.
Jeff jgrimshaw@blast.net
Milford, NJ USA -

Great to hear positive news about Ralphys recovery! Im looking forward to hanging with you, bro. Its great to see so many people are truly concerned for you. You are loved. Gary
gary gwtrout@blast.net
high bridge, nj USA -

Hi, You did a great job on your web page! Please visit the Puckett Family Home Page at www.angelfire.com/tx5/puckettfamily Please sign in the Guest Book. Merry Christmas, Tyler Puckett
Tyler Puckett tylerdpuckett@hotmail.com
Texas, USA, USA -

Ralphy, Glad you're doing better. I'm still waiting to hear that old hound dog bay at the moon again. Lucid Moon lives! Speak then Young Muse and say a word or two for me. your friend in the words, "Bill At The Wishing Well In Fredericktowne."
Bill Who Scribbles A Line Or Two wsmayo@yahoo.com
Frederick, MD USA -

Dear poetry friends, a positive report on Ralphy's progress: He came out of his coma, and is slowly doing better. He is off the ventilator, and breathing on his own. he has no fever or infections, and all his vital signs are good. They moved him out of ICU to a respiratory therapy room to strengthen his lungs. He has a feeding tube into his stomach and the trache tube is still in his throat, so he can not speak. However, he did smile for us yesterday when we read him some of the comments in the guest book. He also lifted his arms. He gets range of motion exercises for his arms. In about 1 month he may be moved to an acute care facility to begin rehab. It will be a long road back, and it is a miracle that he is alive. Our family thanks all of you for your prayers and goodwishes. We are planning a poets party when he is well enough. The Haselmann family December 16, 01
Kathy & Ralph Haselmann rkhasel@worldnet.att.net
Hampton, NJ USA -

It's only elliott checking in on you and hoping you'll be feeling better by X-mas. I look forward to when you can post one of your poems on my website. You'll be in my thoughts thru the holidays Ralph. get well soon// elliott
elliott elliott@wavecomputers.net
rolla, mo USA -

Ralphy!! Hope things are better for you! Rumor has it I may be in your area in January. I know you will be well enough for a visit. The moon runs from winter here. Never gets away. Get well Ralphy. Mike
Michael Seaborne dallas@crystal-mtn.com
Hubbardston, ma USA -

dear ralph so good to hear your are healing, and altho it is a slow process, that slowness is important. take your time, revel in each moment as it unfolds, and when you are back in front of the computer, inspire us with your revel-ations...i miss you my friend, brad
brad kammer
montpelier, vt USA -

Hey, hey, Ralph! Today I'm dubbing you a music tape to listen to. Hope you like Heather Eatman. I think you'll enjoy it. Get better soon, buddy.
Robert L. Penick
Louisville, KY USA - robertlpenick@hotmail.com

Dear Ralph, We need your force, your zen, back on the poetry scene. I added a fire-breathing dragon to my website. He wants you to get well and drop by soon and you know what happens if you make a dragon angry. So get well and me and the dragon will be waiting for you.
elliott elliott@wavecomputers.net
Rolla, MO USA -

Hi Ralph, I know that your parents are reading these messages to you, and I know that you can hear their words. You might not even remember me, but you gave one of my poems a chance by posting it on your website at the beginning of the year. It was a tribute to John Lennon (December 8, 1980). I want you to know that us writers need your spirit to stay with us. We have never met, but I have visited your site often. Stay brave and willful. Come home, as poetry has missed you.
Suzanne Burns suzanneburns@bendcable.com
Bend, OR USA -

I just received your book, "Scattershot Haze," which I'm looking forward to reading. Please continue to fight the good fight. You can do it.
Rochelle Hope Mehr rochellemehr@hotmail.com
West Orange, NJ USA -

Miss you Ralph- I call your mother every few weeks and send updates out about you-the service you provided to the small press is sorely missed..wishing you a full recovery-and hope we can work together again
Doug Holder dianner@iopener.net
Somerville, Ma USA -

Ralphy!! Hang in there man! Don't forget the Moon Glows For You! Mike
Michael Seaborne michael_seaborne@hotmail.com
Hubbardston, Ma USA -

Hang in there, buddy. I haven't forgotten about you.
Robert L. Penick robertlpenick@hotmail.com
Louisville, KY USA -

Dealing with L.M. convinces me more and more that what you are all about is Energy. Still struggling. Love & Peace Circulo Poetico Republicano Apartado 2117 09080-Burgos-Atapuerca (Spain)
daniel de culla gallotricolor@yahoo.com
burgos-atapuerca, s spain -

Ralph, it's so *wonderful* to hear that you are doing better! Keep it up - we're all rooting for you!!
connie b graunke2000@yahoo.com
USA -

So glad to have some news of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers or, as we Quakers say, I am holding you in the light. I went to a meditation session this week lead by a Korean Zen master. He showed us some of the traditional "Ox-herding pictures" and pointed out that in one the moon had moved from the sky. "Moon Inside." He said. "Inside Moon.' Of course I thought of you. Ah, dear, dear, lucid moon. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Kelley Jean White :KelleyJeanWhiteMD @ Yahoo
Philadelphia, PA USA -

Hoping for your ultimate recovery and all best ...the magman
Peter Magliocco
USA -

Hi Ralphy, just letting you know that my thoughts are with you. Look forward to talking to you soon. a.d.
A. D. Winans AD1936@juno.com
San Franciso, Ca USA -

Hi. First time I read your poetry, I totally fall in love with it. Same time I read about the accident, and it's not fair. So many like myself sometime hate life and it is so very precious. My prayers for your healing and a little Poem to you Ralph : Once cursed, twice blessed, three Marys floating ashore. The blessing I give is of time, and a rose, and TIME YOU SHALL HAVE TO LOVE SOME MORE.
Mariella Rosalia38@yahoo.com
Middlesex, NJ USA -

To All Ralph,Jr's Friends: Ralph, Jr. is still in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)at Morristown Memorial Hospital. This is his 7th week there. His vital signs are all good. He is starting to breathe on his own, with some assist from the ventilator. He has a low grade temperature from various infections. He is on antibiotics to quell them. He has been in a sleep state - neurologist calls it a coma - trauma doctor calls it an ICU psychosis (brain shuts down from all the noise, lights & activity after weeks in the ICU). The good news is that he's starting to open eyes & focus on us a bit. Doctor says this will continue for several weeks, but he is optimistic that RJ will come out of this state. Please continue with prayers, we know they are getting him through this tragic condition! Thank you all for your love & concern through all of this. We make hard copies of all your messages & read them to him daily. He opens his eyes occasionally & we all feel he hears us. We also play his music. We're going to play his tapes, etc. to bring him out of this. The doctors keep telling us to be PATIENT. It's so hard.... Again, thank you all for your love - it helps sustain us! The Haselmann Family - Nov. 28, 2001
Kathy & Ralph Haselmann rkhasel@worldnet.att.net
Hampton, NJ USA -

Ralph- you have been in my prayers & thoughts. I hope your condition is improving. Sorry I haven't made it out to visit . Be strong- you are needed here! Peace and Love, Shodo
David Portolano lonemonk@mac.com
West Paterson, NJ USA -

still thinking about you Ralphy and hoping you are getting better!!! peace fog
fog erin@jal.cc.il.us
carbondale, il USA -

This is just elliott checking in and wishing Ralph well. I switched my web location so I am listing my new url for you to visit as soon as you are well again. I'll be looking forward to seeing you there and pray for your speedy recovery. my prayers and hopes are with you and your family//elliott
elliott elliott@wavecomputers.net
rolla, MO USA -

Ralphy. We pray to God for you and your full recovery. Your friends at HostPro/Interland (the people that host your website).
Ray Evans rayevans@mac.com
Bellevue, WA USA -

Get well soon, Ralph and Shine On.
Daniel Crocker dcrocker@lycos.com
Cape Girardeau, MO USA -

Ralphy, Out of some of the worst experiences have some of the greatest works emerged. There is so much poetry left for you to write. We are all waiting on your words. Rochelle
Rochelle Hope Mehr rochellemehr@hotmail.com
West Orange, NJ USA -

Everyone in the small press world is pulling for you, Ralph! You made a big, loyal addition in the world of poetry, gave many the chance...hang in there! Joyce & Wendell
Joyce Metzger stormey@sunline.net
Arcadia, FL USA -

Woke up with a strange dream early this morning in which Ralphy and I were engaged in hand to hand combat in some bar over the rights to a poem. Which surprises me none. Hasn't he always been a gung ho fellow over the art? Anyway, how's he doing?
Bill The Hack Of Old Town wsmayo@yahoo.com
Frederick, MD USA -

just to say...
andrew farrugia latchbat@hotmail.com
mississauga, ont. canada -

Ralphy, your work, your comments, your light have inspired me through the death of my mother and the World trade center tragedy. I cannot imagine what your family, and especially your parents, are going through, but I do know that if you put your faith in God, no matter how things turn out they will be for the best. You will make it, Ralphy, I know you will. You are very strong. Poets have to be strong. They have much mediocrity and suffering to conquer. You have already won, Ralph. You just don't know it. Stay well!!
Radomir Luza Jr. radluza@aol.com
Jersey City, NJ USA -

i think your poems are great an i wish i could made some of these pomes up for my self i dont know how to make a pome it was so hard for me to make one up but i think your pomes are interresting your did a great job i think a wonderfull thing i waish i had the gift to make a sweet funny sad or a love peom up you know but your peom was veantastik thank you, truly your frined chastidy jones
chastidy jones chopper @tesconet.com
newcomertown, oHio USA -

hi ralph. am at a friend's house & they have internet access. Hope you got the old x-mas card i sent a couple weeks back. take care.
michael kriesel
stevens point, wis USA -

Ralph, Just checking in to see how you are doing? You are in our prayers daily. Flying to NJ for Thanksgiving and will drop in to see you. Speedy recovery. Mrs. T.
Mrs. T. jtomminell@aol.com
USA -

Ralph, I know in my gut that this is just another hurdle for you. Probably your biggest test so far, any other person may not be up for the challenge but you're not any other person. You are gifted beyond words, you're compassion for others is worldly beyond your years. You are a survivor, You're spirit will carry you. Ralphy, I'm sorry for any misunderstandings we have had in the past. To your life, your love and your good health. You're in my daily thoughts. Love, Ross
Ross Shuman rrshuman@hotmail.com
San Francisco, CA USA -

Dear Ralph, Just today checked out your website and was so sorry to hear of your accident, I did pray for you, funny, I haven't been able to pray for awhile but I found I was able to pray for you with all my heart so, thank you. God needs to take care of poets, the world needs all we can get. Hope someone will post a progress bulletin soon. God bless you Nancy Henry
Nancy Henry stannie2@aol.com
Parsonsfield , ME USA -

Hey cus. It's been a while since I've checked out your site. It's so amazing to read how much you're loved and appreciated. You touch so many peoples lives. You better start getting better. Thata has no one to yell at! We're all praying for you everyday. I love you. xoxoxoxoxo
Candy Mackoul cmackoul@broadview.com
Hackensack, NJ USA -

Hey there ralphy....I am currently in a school classroom and I was thinking about my savior Jesus, I just happened to randomly select your name out of list of poetry. I guess God wants my prayers with you. I just want to say that you are in my prayers and I know that if you allow God's will to come to you there is nothing to doubt or worry about. "you of little faith, why did you doubt ME?" not that you are doubting anything but i just write that so that you always remember that your father Jesus is in charge and in control, you must allows allows have faith and trust in HIM. He loves you so much. When you are in HIS hands there is nothing to fear. "no eye has seen, no ears have heard..what GOD has prepared for those who love HIM." he's always faithful and whatever HIS will may be it will bless you. Just never stop loving him. Remember you dont' always have to be able to understand and comprehend everything, you just need to know that HE is always there standing there beside you. I read some of your poetry and it is truly beautiful. The first poem )Lucid Mooon I thinkit was called)was exceptional. I could feel every inch of it, i could feel it give me shivers as I walked through the wilderness with you. Anyhow smile today. Any day the good LORD allows you to open your eyes HE has got something special for you to do. Jesus loves you. YOu are in my thoughts and prayers. IN HIM- Erin Ellickson
Erin farrah522@aol.com
Neenah, Wi USA -

Dear Ralphy, Get better soon. I am sad to hear that you having gotten hurt. The world needs your words. My prayers will have you in them from now on. sincerely, Charles Portolano
Charles Portolano Repond@CS.com
USA -

Just this moment found out the news of your accident. Came as a major shock to me. Hoping that you have a quick recovery and my thoughts and prayers are with you... John Gallo Black Spring Press
John Gallo Stjulian66@juno.com
New York, NY USA -

Brother Ralph and family, I was doing a reading , and talked about your website and your continued support of my work. Before I read poem you published "Reflection Upon Evil" I was informed of your condition by David Mesineo of Sensations Magazine. I was blown away. I was talking about terrorism and when he told me about you I said how there are all kinds of horror. My prayers are with you. You are a beacon of Love. I spent 5 weeks in the hospital after an accident, I feel deeply for you and plan on visiting if possible. Love- your brother in poetry, David Portolano
David Portolano lonemonk@mac.com
West Paterson, NJ USA -

Me, too, ya big galoot!
Robert L. Penick robertlpenick@hotmail.com
Louisville, KY USA -

I miss you, Ralphy!
Bill Of Fredericktowne wsmayo@yahoo.com
Frederick, MD USA -

Ralph, Prayers are with you for a SPEEDY recovery. Why do bad things happen to good people???? There's something for you to write about. Thanks for your lovely reviews, your gracious comments, and the broadsides you did for me. Get well and get back to work SOON! Caryl Traugott
Caryl Traugott traugott@earthlink.net
Teaneck, NJ USA -

Ralphy, I'm so very utterly sorry to hear about your accident. I'm filled with concern for your condition. You are an inspiration to all of us who live, breathe and write poetry. Your energy, your zest, your determination to live life freely and with love, no matter if that means that your live against the grain of mainstream acceptance, is the very vitality of poetry and passion. For you, but mostly for the rest of us, I pray for your safe return to our haven of writing. Selene
Selene Selene_thesilent@hotmail.com
Waltham, ma USA -

HONEYMOONER GLOW to Ralphy Like Mad Donna come back, keep on, and keep comming back. Like her bag lady crazed eye, keep shining. The moon is only as far from you as this. You are your own and holy I. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Keep on Keeping On!
Lawrence Carradini Lowell, MA USA -

Dear Ralphy - Still praying for you every day and hope you're feeling better and better as I write this. GET WELL SOON!!!! Love, Frannie
Frannie frances_lemoine@yahoo.com
Merrimack, NH USA -

I was very sorry to learn of your automobile accident, and hope you have a full recovery. David Messineo, Publisher/Executive Editor, Sensations Magazine
(www.sensationsmag.com) David Messineo Secaucus, NJ USA -

I was very sorry to learn of your automobile accident, and hope you have a full recovery. David Messineo Publisher/Executive Editor Sensations Magazine
David Messineo Secaucus, NJ USA -

Ralphy, I'm still praying for you, brother. I'm not really that religious of a guy. But I'll bend the rules this time around. You write poetry that people can feel. Not all that academic word play BS. Beside that, you are a beautiful amorous soul with damn good taste in music! We gonna pull through this. I promise.
Ashley Morris halfearth@prodigy.net
New Orleans, LA USA -

I am keeping only positive thoughts and prayers for Ralph. I was computerless for awhile so forgive my staying away but I have kept you in my heart and know that Ralph will get stronger because of the person he is. Please let him know that elliott wishes him well and that I have my own little site for him to visit when he's better. Even though I don't know you my prayers are with your family.
elliott elliott@wavecomputers.net
Rolla, M)O USA -

Dear Ralph(and family and hosts of friends) I was informed of your plight by our good mutual friend, Doug Holder. It is obvious that you are a figure of national prominence and presence in the literary/poetry world, and I have noted the love and concern expressed by your many supporters. Please add me to that list -- and I hope someday to communicate with you in person! May the Almighty keep you in his care.
Carolyn Ingles Carolyn.Ingles@DMH.State.MA
USA -

Ralph, Please know that I fervently wish for your recovery. I hope that you can soon put this terrible experience aside, that it will be only a powerful memory from which to write. You have touched my life in so special a way, whether or not you meant to, and I can see from this page that you touch thousands of others with your thoughts and your words, every day, from around the world. I hope you will have a pen in hand again shortly, that you will be back at your keyboard before we can recite the ditty about the man from nantucket. Please get well, and get well soon, Ralph.
Connie Bradley graunke2000@yahoo.com
Warren, MA USA -

Ralphy, You are missed. Your poetry friends are all pulling for you. Please let us know how you are doing. Rochelle
Rochelle rochellemehr@hotmail.com
West Orange, NJ USA -

Again, I cannot say this as asked in the worship of Jesus Christ, as to me, Jesus was a Jewish Rabbi and not the Son of G-d. However, with all my heart I G-d ask for a full and miraculous recovery, a refuah shlaymah as we say, for Ralph. May he regain his strength and heal from the inside out, and again enjoy the activities he enjoyed before this dreadful accident. With all best wishes, Susie D.
Susie Davidson Susie@SusieD.com
Brookline, MA USA -

You're in my thoughts Ralph, you keep fighting hard sweetie, you're needed.
Christine Reed PoetReed@aol.com
Tranquility, NJ USA -

Be well Ralphie. A lot of people are praying for you.
Charles Potts tsunami@innw.net
ww, wa USA -

Ralph, My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Wishing you health ~
Denise Enck Mukilteo, Wa USA -

Nothing new on Ralph? I guess no news is good news...
Robert L. Penick robertlpenick@hotmail.com
Louisville, KY USA -

I'm so sorry to read about Ralph being in an accident. I only now went into this website again and read the news. I hope he is doing OK, and I will pray for him. He gave me my first and best book review for Daughter of a Rogue. I won't forget that. Take care Ralph! I will pray for your family too.
Stephanie Hilpert s.hilpert@Juno.com
Rancho Mirage, CA USA -

Ralph, Get well soon, your gift of poetry and leadership is needed in the New Jersey scene. Take care, good health! -Guy Tetro, editor, Hipnosis:NJ's Arts & Entertainment Magazine
Guy Tetro editor@hipnosis.com
Ridgefield Pakr, NJ USA -

Any update on Ralph I can pass on? Can letters be sent or phone calls yet? Hope he is continuing to improve?
Doug Holder dianner@iopener.net
Somerville, Ma USA -

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Aibolit Gilberni srakabuka@yahoo.com
New Orleans, MT United States -

we miss you friend!! hurry back!!! fog
fog erin@jal.cc.il.us
carbondale, il USA -

Dear Ralphy - Hope these wishes for a speedy recovery find you recovering speedily. Miss our correspondence so much. Please get well soon, and don't forget that your guardian angel is holding your hand. Love, Frannie
Frannie frances_lemoine@yahoo.com
Merrimack, NH USA -

Speedy recovery and good health thereafter!
Tom McDade tom_mcdade@hotmail.com
Monroe, CT 06468, ct USA -

Ralph--I just heard. May the love so many have for you keep you warm and remind you of the good that exists in this world. Defy the odds, brother.--Paul Fericano/YU News Service
Paul Fericano/YU News Service yunews@yunews.org
USA -

All of us at BookZen.com, Mica Press, and Incredible Librarian, Inc offer our love and hopes for a speedy recover for you Ralph. Your Lucid Moon has never shinned brighter and is needed now more than ever. Our love and our thoughts are with you Ralph: Joseph Grant, Arthur Rachel, Charity grant, Merilea, Chuck Miller, Ken Wachsberger, and the many friends who have supported CROSSING THE KATTEGAT: The late Meridel LeSueur, Gerry Nicosia, Charles Plymell, Sandy Berman, Doug Holder, Jon Cone, And the too-numerous-to-mention supporters of "VOICES FROM THE UNDERGROUND: Insider Histories of the Vietnam Era Underground Press" Vols 1 and 2. Hang on Ralph ! Peace and Love, Joe, et al
Jo Grant
Madison, WI USA -jgrant@bookzen.com

Were all stars to disappear or die, I should learn to look at an empty sky And feel its total dark sublime, Though this might take me a little time. Hang in there Ralph! We need all our stars!
Amy
St. Louis, MO USA -

Best wishes from the worst poet
Harry R. Wilkens hwilkens@bluemail.ch
Geneva, CH Switzerland -

From fellow zine editors, we send our best wishes for quick and comfortable healing. Get back to the Jersey poetry scene soon. Take care.
The Unknown Writer editors unknown_writer_2000@yahoo.com
Ramsey, NJ USA -

Ralph, you and I use to exchange letters back when/ I do a web now also/ get well and we can exchange notes again/ like old times//elliott
elliott
USA -

It's been a lot of years since New Hope and dave and ana Christy. My thoughts are with you my brother in poetry for although we've only met before on pages stained with ink, my heart is with you and your family now. get well, we'll meet again one day. elliott
elliott elliott@wavecomputers.net
Rolla, MO USA -

Hang in there, Ralphy. I know how much the poets, their words and thoughts mean to you. Know this, everyone is pulling for you to jump the hurdle of this accident. Didn't know about it until I read Rochelle's poem dedicated to you now listed at url: http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/152037 Wendell and I wish you a speedy recovery! Joyce from JVC BOOKS
Joyce Metzger stormey@sunline.net
Arcadia, FL USA -

hi
Sean Reagan Ravox_32@hotmail.com
kalamazoo, MI USA -

ralph; I can only hope you get well. do get well and back to work.
bob dombrowski dombrowski@webbittown.net
nyc, nyc USA -

Dear Ralphy: My thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery. You have many friends in the poetry world and I know like me that their good thoughts are with you too. a.d.
A. D. Winans AD1936@juno.com
San Francisco, Ca USA -

Hi there! I just bumped into your site, and I kind of enjoyed it. Keep it up! :-) Au revoir! Take care!
Jean Duvalle jeanduvalle@engineer.com
New Orleans, LA United States -

Dear Ralph, This is my first time visiting your site. I chuckled at the illustration of the wolf at the entrance, and was rapidly dismayed when I read about your accident. I keep you in my prayers. When you get better (I am sure you will) I'd like to chat with you...I love your poetry and we have the same taste in music! XOXO, Get well, blessings, Zoey
Zoey Arden zoeyarden@ureach.com
New Hudson, MI USA -

Dear Ralph, so sorry to hear about your accident. You are in our thought & prayers daily. You have wonderful family & friends who support you. Just reading over your bio and all your friends comment, you are truly blessed. May God bless you and heal you quickly. Mr & Mrs Tomminelli, formerly your Norma Road neighbor.
Vincent & Joan Tomminelli jtomminell@aol.com
Cape Coral, FL USA -

Thanks again to all of Ralph's friends and poetry colleagues who have expressed their good wishes for his recovery. Regarding his accident, his car had no airbag, and he was unable to use the seat belt due to his girth. He was driving alone,11:30 AM, bent down to pick up a water bottle on the passenger floor. We believe he pulled the wheel to the left, and inadvertently stepped on the accelerator. His car crossed the oncoming lane, on our street - he was 4 houses away from home - and jumped the curb and hit a pine tree. We estimate that his speed was 50+ MPH, as the car was totalled, and the tree was 4 feet into the hood. We explained his surgeries in our prior entry. As of 10/09/01, ralph has been on painkillers and sedatives - morphine - so that he can heal from his surgeries. He has not been awake for us to talk with him. He is not in a coma, as the doctors have awakened him periodically to do neurological tests. His brain and upper body respond perfecty. He is on antibiotics for an infection. His fever at times hits 104, then subsides. He is on a ventilator for ease of breathing until he gets stronger. His stitches have been removed, and his forehead is healing. His vital signs remain strong - heart, blood pressure, lungs, all other organs. He will remain in ICU for 6 weeks. He has excellent medical care. It will be a long and slow recovery. We are optimistic that he will make it. Thank you all again for your prayers and good wishes. Many of your cards, emails and poems are in his room on his bulletin board. We look forward to the day when he reads them and realizes how many friends he has made through poetry. You are his world.
Ralph Haselmann Sr. rkhasel@worldnet.att.net
Hampton, NJ USA -

How about a Ralph update and details about his car wreck? Doesn't sound like he was driving to go through the windshield. Is he cognizant? Thanks.
Robert L. Penick robertlpenick@hotmail.com
Louisville, KY USA -

Hey, Ralphy - There's a beautiful yellow crescent moon tonight. Thinking of you. Frannie.
Frannie frances_lemoine@att.net
Merrimack, NH USA -

Ralphy, Hope each day brings more and more improvement. I just ordered your book, "Scattershot Haze," and am looking forward to the read. Hang in there.
Rochelle Hope Mehr rochellemehr@hotmail.com
West Orange, NJ USA -

Hey Ralphy - Just wanted to let you know that I pray for your speedy recovery daily. Hang in there. Your friend, Frannie
Frannie frances_lemoine@att.net
Merrimack, NH USA -

Ralph, Stay strong and don't quit! You are in my thoughts and prayers (and I'm not even the religious sort). Take care and get well. I know you have more decades of poetry in you. - Matt
Matthew Sheahan nymatt@msn.com"
New York, NY USA -

Hey, Ralph, I'm going to dub a tape or two for you. Give you something to listen to while all those parts are knitting back together. You'll have to wait until you get out of ICU, though. I don't know if the other patients would appreciate the Bonzo Dog Band. Get well, buddy.
Robert L. Penick robertlpenick@hotmail.com
Louisville, KY USA -

Dear Friends of Ralph, Jr. Thank you so much for your kind prayers and thoughts for my brother, Ralph, Jr. Words cannot express the appreciation we have for all who have written in this guestbook praying for Ralph. Ralph is still in ICU and will be there for many weeks. It is hard to believe that 10 days have already passed. It is ironic that after the joy of seeing his first book: Wounded Heart,Naked Soul---published just a few short months ago, Ralph Jr. would undergo heart surgery and many other procedures/operations. Please,Please continue to support Ralph Jr. through prayers. Each of you have touched Ralph in some way, as well. May he be able to reach out to you via the poems he has written. Ralph Jr. had 2 poetry books published recently. The 1st book, Wounded Heart,Naked Soul was printed in the Spring containing the first collection of poems Ralph Jr. wrote over a ten year period. Two of the many touching poems: Angel Watch Over Me and Chasing Rainbows are just several of the many beautiful poems Ralph has written. Many of the peoms in the book; Wounded Heart, Naked Soul portray the essence of honesty, humor and sorrow universal to human nature. The second book recently published is titled: Scattershot Haze (it is a tribute to the beat poets). Please, Please, continue to support Ralph Jr.'s work by purchasing these books. Both books can be ordered through Xlibris Corporation at 1-888-7-XLIBRIS, Orders@XLIBRIS.com (4962-HASE)for Wounded Heart,Naked Soul and double check the 4 digit # for Scattershot Haze when ordering. Thank you so much for your prayers and support for my brother. With Love and hope for Ralph's healing, Chris & Cam (sisters)& Kathy & Ralph (parents) & family.
Ralph's Sister, Chris & family scsenour@earthlink.net
Glen Gardner, NJ USA -

Ralphy, you hang in there. heal up so we can go for steamers and beer. and start wearing your seatbelt, dammit! ill be seeing you soon. gary
gary gwtrout@blast.net
high bridge, nj USA -

Dear Ralphy, I haven't heard how you are doing. I leave the States for two weeks. Be well my friend. 10/18/01 Mike
Michael Seaborne michael_seaborne@hotmail.com
hubbardston, ma USA -

Hi Ralph,
How are you doing?
Just wanted you to know that I have a poem posted that you were so kind to publish. It's linked here so that anyone passing by can click and leave a note for you and family.
Still praying, let me know if you need anything.
Love -- Jewel
Jewelmoon wingedcompanion@yahoo.com
San Diego, CA USA -

Praying for a quick recovery.
David Greenspan butchershoppress@hotmail.com
Oneonta, NY USA -

Cris & family, Ralphy is not alone. I've only this Lucid Moon full of words.Let me walk in his own answer in all working solidly together.There is at work a larger poem to Life. Let him begin in the Aurora which in our hearts is the Lucid Moon. Love and Peace.I/we sympathize with you in yr lovely poet loss.ñ DANIEL DE CULLA POETS OF THE WORLD, UNITE¡ aPARTADO 2117 09080-BURGOS-ATAPUERCA (SPAIN)
DANIEL DE CULLA gallotricolor@yahoo.com
BURGOS-ATAPUERCA (SPAIN), USA -

Kathleen, Ralph, Chris and Cammy You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep me posted on Ralphy's progress and let me know what I can do to help you. Mary
Mary Riker rikerspa@aol.com
Maple Glen, PA USA -

Dear Ralphy - - Praying daily for your recovery, as we all are. Your guardian angel is holding your hand. Stay strong. With love, Frannie
Frannie Frances_LeMoine@att.net
Merrimack, NH USA -

Dear Ralphy, So sorry about your accident. You have done so much for poetry and poets with your generous dedication to this website. I wish you a smooth healing process. All your readers and site visitors are eager for your return. So many depend on Lucid Moon for poetic nourishment. You will be in my thoughts. All the best to you, Lana Ayers
Lana Ayers editors@concretewolf.com
Bedford, NH USA -

Dear Ralphy, I heard of your accident form Doug Holder's list. Although I don't know you well. It is obvious to anyone looking how much you must give of yourself in supporting poetry. I really appreciated your review of Concrete Wolf and all of the poets and publications that you help to bring an audience. My thoughts are with you, hoping for your recovery. Brent Allard
Brent Allard editors@concretewolf.com
Manchester , NH USA -

Wishes for your recovery.
Ellen Steinbaum ellen205@earthlink.net
Boston, MA USA -

Heard about your misfortune from our Ibbetson Street listserv here in Boston. Best of luck for recovery. We need our friends of poetry to be well and strong.
Oliver Cutshaw cutshaw@fas.harvard.edu
Cambridge, MA USA -

Hey Ralphie! I am sorry to hear about the terrible accident. My prayers are with you. It has been a joy working with you and thank you for your tremendous efforts contributing to poetry. it wouldn't be the same without you. -take care, brian
Brian Morrisey poesymag@hotmail.com
Santa Cruz, CA USA -

I have been inspired by your website and work for a long time now. Thank you for the voice you have given so many poets. Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery, Janice
Janice janlynneberg@yahoo.com
Watertown, MA USA -

To you Ralph, all the best wishes, hopes, health and peace to your heart and recovery. There are many of us here in the world who do care for you and have you in our thoughts at this time.
H. Lamar Thomas hlamart@earthlink.net
USA -

Hoping for a quick recovery for you, and some calm for your family. Reading over the comments here, I'm glad it is good news so far. Keep that up long enough and it stays good news.
JBMulligan frastus@frontiernet.net
USA -

I don't know anybody here,I'm Porcupine from AB poetry, I heard a man was in a serious car accident; I hope he recovers soon and has no lingering effects of the accident, I'm interested in submitting some poetry, I didn't see a submissions page or forum ? Sincerely Porcupine Smith
Porcupine Smith porcupinesmith@hotmail.com
Fullerton, CA USA -

I just heard the horrible news, but I'm relieved to hear you're pulling through. Keep hanging in, buddy.
Jeff jgrimshaw@blast.net
Milford, NJ USA -

Hi Ralph, Been a while since last I wrote. Just read Doug Holder's message and I am sorry to hear the bad news. I hope you make a speedy recovery. My hopes and wishes are with you and yours. Sincerely, Bear
Dancing Bear dbear@value.net
USA -

Dear Ralphy, We pray for your fast recovery and are very pleased with your remarkable comeback over this past week. Keep it up! With your own inner strength, good care, and the wonderful love of your family you will overcome. God Bless you, mom & dad,chrystal & camille and their families. I am sorry that it took this terrible tragedy to learn of your boundless energy and success as a poet. I'm afraid it doesn't say much about how neighbors can get lost in their own busy whirlwinds. Jim. p.s Carrie sends her love and good wishes
Jim & Shirley Phinney & Family jphin@ptdprolog.net
Hampton, NJ USA -

Dear Ralph...i know only a little of what you and your dear family are suffering. in 1991, i suffered a head injury, broken ribs, lungs shut down...it's been a long road back. Somehow, i know you're going to be up and writing your poetry soon. you have many who love you and that is where all healing comes from. if you ever need to talk...i have a den at AuthorsDen. i'll be here for you. I am praying for the Power of Jesus in your recovery! vicki
vicki sullivan_vl@yahoo.com
McMinnville, TN USA -

Ralph - Our prayers are with you. I know you are on your way to healing. Love is surrounding you. Kathleen and Jack from ABSTRACTS
Kathleen Baker & Jack McCartin knbjhm@excite.com
Brewster, MA USA -

Hi Ralph, Get well soon! All of us at Author's Den wish you well. My prayers are with you.
Roger Nelson nelpubco@juno.com
Fort Meade, FL United States of America -

my sincere wishes of a quick recovery please be at your best - we all need you very much
ilza ilza@pobox.com
rio de janeiro, brasil -

Dear Ralph, I am so sorry to hear of your accident. May the Son of Righteousness arise with healing in his wings for you. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless You, Richard Cambridge
richard cambridge richardcam@aol.com
USA -

Thank you to all who have sent their prayers and good wishes to Ralph Jr. They are working ! He is doing well. So far Ralphy has endured: a 4 hour heart operation-aorta bypass; 100 stitches on his forehead (went through winshield); tracheostomy - still has tube in throat for better breathing; a filter placed in vein, to prevent clots; and 9 PM Saturday nite, he had a 4 hour hip surgery to repair a cracked socket, he came through this excellently. He will be on anesthesia for a while. He still has no feeling in his legs, but we are optimistic that this may improve with therapy. His vital signs are strong, all organs - no damage, no infection, good blood pressure. 85% of patients never make it this far. Doctors are pleased. Ralph is strong, he is a fighter. Keep up the good wishes, it will mean a lot to Ralphy. It will be a long road back, but your thoughts and wishes will sustain him. He is in ICU of Morristown Memorial Hospital, Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07962
Kathy & Ralph Haselmann rkhasel@worldnet.att.net
Hampton, NJ USA -

Ralph, Although we've never "met", I have visited your lovely site. I pray that just as Jesus calmed the winds and the waves, may he calm your soul and heal your body. I strongly believe in the power of prayer~so I know that with all the people who are praying for you, you best be prepared to be up and posting your poetry real soon!!! God Speed
KritterKat (a.k.a. Susan) KritterKat@Earthlink.net
PA USA -

May Ralph have a refuah shlaymah, as we say in Hebrew, a "complete recovery". May he again have ruach l'chayim, the breath of life, in all he does. I don't worship Christ, as you asked for in people's responses - I'm a Jew (which of course Christ was, a rabbi actually), but I wanted to express my thoughts and prayers for his recovery. Susie
Susie Davidson (poet Susie D, Boston) Susie@SusieD.com
Brookline, MA USA -

Ralph, as soon as I heard about your accident, I came here. Prayers sent your way from me
and strong hope for inner strength,
from my reserve,
I send all of my love to you.

Always,
Jewel
Jewelmoon wingedcompanion@yahoo.com
sd, ca USA -

I was shocked to hear of your terrible accident, and join the many others in hoping and praying for your recovery.
Louise Larkins hidoak@att.net
Philadelphia, PA USA -

Love your website!
Carl Macki carlmacki@yahoo.com
Novato, CA USA -

Ralphy, Words escape me at this time. Some things, I know, are yet beyond all our tales at the moment. But if there ever is anything I can do to lend a hand through the miles that separate us please let me know. God bless. My prayers go forth to you and your family. Peace. Sincerely, "Bill The Old Hack."
Friend Bill wsmayo@yahoo.com
Frederick, MD USA -

heartfelt good wishes for your recovery. may you be surrounded by love. peace, cynthia
Cynthia Brackett-Vincent cafpoet37@aol.com
Sagamore Beach, MA USA -

Ralph, That soul of yours that rides the cosmic rays, That soul of yours, soothsaying and strong, Pumps the plum-red blood of poetry and lucidity Striking each cell, rekindling each cell, guiding Each cell back into the cosmic harmony that is you.
lorraine elena roses lroses@wellesley.edu
Boston, USA -

Dear Ralph, God be with you in this time of suffering. I was shocked to hear of your accident. I believe you will get thru this, and be all the stronger for it. Please know I will keep you in my prayers. Peace and Recovery, Monica
Monica E. Smith monica@expressocafe.org
West Liberty, OH United States -

Ralph, I am very troubled to hear of your collision, but am also relieved to see that you have such a loving family and large network of friends who are supporting you and keeping your spirits buoyed. My family helped me through the recovery after I had (what sounds like) a similar accident several years ago. My father in particular (who was himself killed two weeks ago in a fender-bender) held my hand through my most terrifying hospital days. You've got my email if you want to talk about any of the difficulties this experience will bring. Or if you just need someone to listen. You survived so much already, Ralph, even before this terrible experience. I know from your poetry that this is not the first time you have encountered great pain, and I know from reading your words that you will find a way to get past the difficult times that will be ahead. I'm still honored that you published my poetry last Spring. You wouldn't have seen it in my work, but I am a practical person. I hope you won't be insulted by a bit of advice. Be prepared - your life will be very scary and frustrating in the months ahead - I learned from my own experience that it is humbling to be uncertain about whether you will see again or walk again, or to wonder what your face will look like. Stay close to your loved ones and take good care of yourself. I send you my sincerest support and good wishes, and hope that you are home soon, Ralph.
Connie Bradley graunke2000@yahoo.com
Warren, MA -

Dear Ralphy: This prayer's for you, and you're deserving of countless others from us whom you've helped over the years. May God smile on you now in your time of need as you did for me back a few years ago when I was just starting out along the uncharted path of writing poetry. Your inspiration and unselfishness were a priceless gift for which I've never adequately thanked you. May you soon return to your post, strong and wise, helping others find their way. Bless you. Bill Roberts
Bill Roberts rosecrick@aol.com
Broomfield, CO 80020, USA -

Sorry to learn of the accident. I had earlier e-mailed you thanking you for the two books you sent me, and pointing out what I thought were several outstanding poems in your tribute to the Beats book. I'm not a religious person, but my thoughts go out to you for a speedy and full recovery. You have contributed a great deal to the poetry scene and perhaps not enough people have told you this. I don't visit guessbook sites often. Jack Micheline was the first one and now you. Get well soon. a.d. winans
A. D. Winans AD1936@juno.com
San Francisco, Ca USA -

Ralphy, You are in my prayers. We need poets now more than ever before, and poetry will pull you through. I know that the future looks brighter than today and that you have the strength to come through this. Things will get better. Nanci
Nanci L. Warner nanlwar@about.com
Everett, WA USA -

Dear Ralph, We were shocked to hear about your terrible accident. We wish you complete and speedy recovery. Lainie and Harris
Lainie Senechal and Harris Gardner esenechal@erols.com
Weymouth, MA USA -

To Ralphy's family: Please send me the name and address of the hospital. I would like to send him a card.
Rochelle Hope Mehr rochellemehr@hotmail.com
USA -

No wonder it's been such a frantic full moon this last week, and all the wild critters singing to it. All best wishes to you, Ralph, and to your loving family.
Taylor Graham piper@innercite.com
Somerset, CCA USA -

Okay, Ralph, I'm not a Christian but I just made a big boo-hoo prayer to Jesus for your big ass. When you get better I'll come by and take you out to dinner, alright? Better let me drive. I love ya, you big lump.
Robert L. Penick robertlpenick@hotmail.com
Louisville, Ky USA -

To Ralphy's Family: Would you please send me the name/address of the hospital. Would like to send something. Maybe a stuffed moon, I don't know. God bless you. Frannie LeMoine
Frannie frances_lemoine@att.com
USA -

Dearest Ralphy, Don't know what to say. Sent you a couple of emails this weekend and when you didn't respond in your usual speedy fashion, I KNEW something was up. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers until you are well again. And PLEASE get well again. I need you. WE need you. All my love, Frannie LeMoine
Frannie frances_lemoine@att.com
Merrimack, NH USA -

May you recover your wings. May you stay or fly according to His plan .May you be blessed as you have blessed.If we should meet on a distant plain, I will recognize you by your Love...much much Love Ariegaw.....aka Lori...I will be praying for you.
Ariegaw aka Lori carllori1@home .com
Bremerton, wa USA -

Don't worry. Everything will work out fine, no matter what seems to happen. Find the blessing that hides in the experience. Namaste.
Robert Walmsley 3creations@home.com
Phoenix, AZ USA -

oh moon shine brightly on this brave heart this good man the voice we so need
Kelley Jean White KelleyJeanWhiteMD @ Yahoo
Philadelphia, PA USA -

I am so saddened to hear this news (through Doug Holder and then reading Chris' moving words.) You were the very first editor to take a chance on publishing me two years ago--your kindness and work sparked a chain that has now seen hundreds of poems published and reverberates in astonishing ways. I too have admired your courage and preserverance and smiled at your loving mentions of family and friends, the balance of humor and strength in your work. You are in my prayers. I wish I could do something more to help.
Kelley Jean White KelleyJeanWhiteMD @ Yahoo
PHILADELPHUA, PA USA -

Very sorry to hear about your accident. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Denise Enck
Mukilteo, WA USA -

"There's a tremendous fire in the garden of war... embassadors come with fire extinguishers and water, they extinguish the lives of those who fall in their traps, and give water to the dead who are no longer thristy..." Ralph, you've get to survive to tell the story of these trying times. We all have to, for there is history in the making and we are the scribers of these events.
Rosario Zairo@aol.com
Boston, MA USA -

Wishing you the best. I have enjoyed your web site before and am so sorry to hear of your trouble.
Karen
USA -

What a shock to see this..Ralph is a friend, who has helped me with my poetry projects, and is a talented, caring person.He has taken a lot of hard knocks, but still keeps on kicking, and I pray to God he will now-Doug Holder
Doug Holder dianner@iopeneer.net
Somerville, Ma USA -

Ralphy, You have been such an example of strength, courage, and honesty for all of us who have been fortunate enough to read your poems and to have been the happy, lucky recipients of your unselfish promotion of our work. I have long admired you for your honesty and courage. Please know how much you are cared for and respected and grace us with your poems and kindnesses again. Rochelle Hope Mehr
Rochelle Hope Mehr rochellemehr@hotmail.com
USA -

Ralph - Your kindness, generosity, and gentle spirit has inspired me and encouraged souls of people you have never met. You have stood strong, spoken loud, and played hard in the world of poetic experience and love. We send our deepest love to you that you travel this road of healing like you have lived your life - with vitality and passion, the Ralphy way... Your brother with love, Brad
Brad Kammer
VT USA -

a necessary ingredient in the wonderful casserole of life for us poets---but i feel you are very stron in spirit and will fight through--my thoughts are with you , my friend!!!
fog erin@jal.cc.il.us
USA -

Ralph---my prayers are with you and your family at this time--stay with us--your love and support has been such a necessary ingredient
fog erin@jal.cc.il.us
carbondale, il USA -

Thanks.
Ry Ry234@hotmail.com
USA -

My thoughts & prayers are with you Ralphy!
Michael J. Seaborne michael_seaborne@hotmail.com
hubbardston, ma USA -

Ralphy, Tonight I will pray that God will give you more time to live and create. Your enthusiasm for my work has touched me more than you know. Writing is a solitary business, and writers don't always see the fruits of their labors. But for the past couple of years, I had you in my cheering section. You let me know that my work moved you in some ways. And I was happy that all my labor was not in vain. I pray that God will pull you through. My prayers and thoughts, Ashley Morris
Ashley Morris halfearth@prodigy.net
New Orleans, LA USA -

To all of Ralph's poetry friends, my brother,Ralph Jr. was in a very serious Auto accident on Monday mid-morning, October 8, 2001. My parents, sister and I ask everyone to please pray with all of your might and reverence for my brother. Pray very hard that the Lord allows him to continue with his gifted insight and poetry. Please pray for Ralph Jr., as he is only in God's hands now. This is not a joke. I am Ralph's sister, Chris, and cannot figure out how to reach everyone he keeps in contact with so I am writing in his Guestbook to tell you that because of his accident he has not been able to do the Poem of the Day which many of you look forward to. I am writing to everyone who has supported my brother, inspired him and who reads his most recent addition/section- "Poems of the day...." Please, Please, pray for Ralph Jr., his life and his gift to all of you. Your love is needed through prayer to sustain Ralph's life. If he has touched you with his poetry in some way, Please, Please pray for him, his recovery and his future. With love in the Risen Lord, Jesus, whose peace surpasses all understanding, we, his family, beg of you to pray for our brother, my parent's only son, Ralph Haselmann,Jr. (Ralphy). With hope and love that all who care about Ralph receive this, you may respond by signing/sending your support on this guestbook so that if the Lord decides not to take Ralph to everlasting life, he may one day read your inspiring words,prayers or thoughts to sustain him through the long recovery that awaits him. With love in Christ,please pray for Ralph Jr. --His Sisters, Cam & Chris & loving parents, Kathy & Ralph Sr & family.
Ralph's Sister -- Chris USA -

thanks ralph for your poem a day!!! what a nice idea in this trying time when everything is so out of whack and offbeat!!! a nice touch to bring us all together===but you have a way of doing that! fog
fog erin@jal.cc.il.us
USA -

Ralph--thanks for the Poem a Day deal--what a nice idea!!!!! a real pick-me-up in these crazy, off beat times we are having!! a real positive--you spread the word!! fog
fog erin@jal.cc.il.us
USA -

Wonderful site. THanks
britney spears
New York, NY USA -

MORGEN WIRD DIE SONNE FÜR UNS GEBOREN WERDEN Erkälte dich nicht an der Kreuzung Kälte erzähle die Erscheinung der wilden Blicke so lange deine Zunge sich bewegt..... auf jede Art und Weise Morgen wird die Sonne für uns geboren werden.... Wie unempfindlich bleiben gegenüber dem dir angetanen Leiden? Wie leben in der Nacht, in der Klarheit des Tages.... wir wissen auf jeden Fall dass der Gewinn der Grobheiten bereit ist... morgen wird die Sonne für uns geboren werden... Auch wenn dein Mühsal glänzt die schwarzen Abgründe..... man weiss es nicht, ob du existierst... oder nicht unter ihnen bist? Wir kennen ihr Ziel und dich zu verachten.... lass das....mach dir nichts daraus alles was geschehen ist.... auf jede Art und Weise morgen wird die Sonne für uns geboren werden.... Üzeyir Lokman ÇAYCI Von übersetzt seiend : Monika SCHUDEL
Üzeyir Lokman CAYCI uzeyir.cayci@wanadoo.fr
MANTES LA VILLE, YVELINES FRANCE -

Poetry is not trivial in this time of trouble, I think it is needed more than ever...
Doug Holder dianner@iopener.net
Somerville, Ma USA -

Our hearts go out to the families of all the innocent lost in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon on Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2001. We will hunt down all those who are responsible. Keep America free and strong!
Ralph Haselmann Jr. ralphy@lucidmoonpoetry.com
Hampton, NJ USA -

Cool!
Rita Davis
Ft. Smith, AR USA -

Thanks for your most excellent website
Dragonballz Boy
USA -

Always let your favorite Eds pet your sweaty petticoats.
Wotan wotan@geek.com
Germany -

...while she rolls her eyes, an old man with grey stubble leans over and asks, "Where are you going?"...
Zane Ivy zaneivy@yahoo.com
Seoul, Korea -

"Not all of those to whom we do good love us, neither do all those to whom we do evil hate us." - Joseph Roux
Jenny Simpson
Hoboken, NJ USA -

Ralph- Thanks for the venue for my interviews, and giving a voice to the sung and unsung poets!
Doug Holder dianner@iopener.net
Somerville, MA USA -

Your site is exceptional. My only problem is that I have to wonder why I never received the contributor's copy for the two pieces of mine you said you were going to publish back in '93. Just curious.
P. A. Curry keltoi@cinternet.net
Cincinnati, OH USA -

Dear friend, Poetry is something celestial and God gifted . It enables and uplifts both its creator and readers. In short, poetry has high and excellent seriousness. So,we are currently reviewing poems for publication in our forthcoming anthology. If you are interested in getting your poem published in a beautiful anthology,please contribute a poem to us. A reply will oblige. WITH REGARDS YOURS SINCERELY RADHA AGRAWAL Editor Managing http://www.cyberwit.net 4/2B, L.I.G. Govindpur Colony, Allahabad-211004 (U.P.) INDIA. For submitting the poem log on to: http://www.cyberwit.net
Santosh Kumar santoshpoet@rediffmail.com
allahabad, Uttar Pradesh India -

To Ralph-- I hope to order one of your books (or maybe Broadsides or both)-- just returned from a trip to Vermont, lovely, sleepy...Enjoy summer's music!!
Lin Etheridge
USA -

Congrats! On Scattershot Haze. My review is on bookzen.com, under Doug Holder Reviews, in poetry review section. Also send me your latest reviews I lost them!
Doug Holder dianner@iopener.net
Somerville, Ma USA -

Congrats! On Scattershot Haze. My review is on bookzen.com, under Doug Holder Reviews, in poetry review section. Also send me your latest reviews I lost them!
Doug Holder dianner@iopener.net
Somerville, Ma USA -

i strongly recommend Scattershot Haze--ralph's new book--it is really full of heart and guts--and speaks with vavoom to the reader--there are so many poems that all of us may identify with--especially "Poem" which gives a great description of how the poem is conceived!!! buy it--it is well well well worth every penny!!! thanks ralph for sharing all of that with us!!! fog
jacob(fog) erin erin@jal.cc.il.us
carbondale, il USA -

Hey Ralph, Your review is posted on the POESY website...and your hardcopies are on the way! Thanks for all your help! Keep up the great work!
Brian poesymag@hotmail.com
Santa Cruz, CA USA -

Great Website. Love the picture.
bill carroll william.carroll@ignatius.org
Chicago, USA -

Hi Ralph! I really enjoy your website. For the last year, I've been writing a bit of poetry myself (I'm a romance novelist)and was inspired to do so by one of your contributors, Jacob (Fog) Erin. Isn't his new book (Penguins and Other Matters of Black and White) wonderful! The reviews have been great and well deserved. Keep up the good work! Sandy
Sandy DeSha sandydesha@hotmail.com
St. Louis, MO USA -

Hi Ralph! I was cruising along the information super highway and there you were! Hope Lucid Moon is doing well! Mojo is still alive and kicking! Take care...
Ms. Josh Samuels samuelsj@onebox.com
Chicago, IL USA -

woo, i was really blown away by the ana christy poems--they just plain knocked me onto the mat for a count of ten!!!!! does she have an available chapbook of recent poems?? fog
fog erin@jal.cc.il.us
carbondale, il USA -

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Claude Revelation videos@holy-secrets.com
Ottawa,, USA -

I loved the lucid moon essay. I have published seven books and 40 poems and over 300 articles in 20 newspapers and magazines over the last 20 years. I am glad to know a web site like this has sprung-up. It gives writers the chance to indulge their need to express themselves and clean their artistic plate. Perhaps a magazine can come of this, something quarterly at first, and that would really give the academic journals (THE NEW YORKER, GETTYSBURG REVIEW) a run for their money, and motivate the more amateurish journals to accept and demand more interesting and powerful work. Thanks Ralphy for your unabashed support of poetry. My dream after over 100 featured and open mike readings is to take poetry into the smoke-filled arenas and stadiums where rock and roll reigns supreme. What do you think?
Radomir Luza Jr. radluza@aol.com
Jersey City, NJ USA -

heart of midlothian football club
jimmy robertson jimmy1736@hotmail.com
edinburgh , scotland -

Just surfing by-looking for possible homes for some of my poetry.A frustrating experience-between the stuck up "literary excellence only" academy of fine quirks and the "loon- june" amateaur hour. I found the poems in Lucid Moon to be a refreshing happy medium(which I believe my own fit in the same category).I've had about fifteen poems published in the small press since the early '80's but I've yet to gather up the nerve to send out poems via the net (I'm still somewhat computer illiterate)Dare I venture into the 21st century I'll give you a try-meanwhile--keep up the great work.
The Dreamer bowil@earthlink.net
USA -

Dear Ralph: Haven't contacted you in a few years now. Sorry, but I have lapses like that (no drugs involved). I used to send you material under my pseudonym, Bartlett Boswell, and you published quite a lot of it, for which I remain thankful. Been publishing away, as Bill Roberts, and if it's okay, will send you a few updated samples. It appears you've been doing well, and I wish you continued success with your endeavors. You've been a great help and supporter of many of us poetry peddlers. Thanks again.
Bill Roberts rosecrick@aol.com
Broomfield, CO USA/80020 -

We visited this site looking for hints and ideas for a project for my son for school. He is about to graduate 6th grade and is performing in a "Beatnik Coffee House" celebration for the end of school. I must say I was surprised when I realized how much time had passed while I was visting the site. Ryan really liked the poem titled, Punk Rock Ryan. I think we have our ideas now. Great work and inspiration. Robin and Ryan PS-Ryan says, "Mom's Rock!"
Robin (Mother of Ryan) rmskeen@aol.com
Albuquerque, NM USA -

Happy Cinco De Mayo and Happy Mother's Day to all my Lucid Moon readers!
Ralphy ralphy@lucidmoonpoetry.com
Hampton, NJ USA -

What's your email address? Wanted to thank you for your kind review of Bourbon Skin and to submit some moon poetry to you.
Frances LeMoine frances_lemoine@yahoo.com
NH USA -

Overwhelmed, just overwhelmed! Came looking for a Suzanne Burns, but didn't find her. If she is there, tell me where - please.
Robert Burns troika6@earthlink.net
Portland, OR USA -

Ralphy, Love the web-site! Am adding it to my favorites and looking forward to reading more upcoming poems. Keep 'em coming! Take care and ciao for now... ;-)
Tammy Long texstars9@prodigy.net
Dallas, TX USA -

Clicked over here from Poesy Mag Homepage (www.geocities.com/bmorrise2/). Very nice bit of work. I too am an editor, but the print kind, run a mag called Cranial Tempest and am always interested in seeing what other people are doing in small press publishing, both in print and on the net. Also, always looking for new poets and writers. Hey, nice site, keep up the good work.
Jeff Fleming cranialtempest@hotmail.com
USA -

So impressed with your brief, lucid poetry reviews that I've decided to add them to my BOOKZEN: Free Book Information web site, home of the Incredible Librarian who says, "Poet, Poet write me a poem / Doctor, Doctor leave the poets alone...." *Poetry is an interval of sanity in an increasing worldwide mental disorder.
Joe Grant jgrant@bookzen.com
Madison, WI USA -

Hi Ralphie...been receiving your Lucid Moon zine and it is soooo Great! You are a jewel within the Poetry World. Keep up the great work.
John Kurluk Jkurluk@MSN.com
Baltimore, MD USA -

Keep this with your copy of "Morning Kiss". The Book of Rules hasn't been published yet, and even after it has been there will be those that still won't understand. Rule # 1: None of the old rules apply to us. angst [angkst , angst , aangkst , aangst ] noun 1. PHILOSOPHY existentialist dread: in existentialist philosophy, a feeling of dread arising from an awareness of free choice 2. anxiety: any feeling of dread or anxiety OUR DEFINITION; 3.THAT TIGHT, PAINFUL FEELING THAT COMES FROM DEEP INSIDE THE CHEST AS THE SOUL KICKS AND SQUEEZES THE HEART. A TIGHTNESS ASSOCIATED WITH MILD PAIN THAT WORKS IT WAY FROM THE CHEST AREA TO ONES UPPER EXTREMITIES CAUSING THE JAW TO QUIVER, A CHILL TO RUN UP THE SPINE, THE FINGER TIPS TO TINGLE AND LIQUID JOY TO LEAK FROM THE CORNERS OF ONES EYES. [Early 20th century. From German. Ultimately from an Indo-European base meaning "tight, painful," which is also the ancestor of English anguish and anger.] Until now I never realized that there was a word to describe the feeling that I so often get when I think of you. You are right, it is a poetic word and if you don't mind I'll try to use it with both positive and negative definitions.
wish rlwish@mountain.net
morgantown, wv USA -

I agree with L.C. Of course I am biased ,I am a contributor the archives.Thank you for your comments.
Doug Holder dianner@iopener.net
Somerville, USA -

Well balanced. I would suggest to those critical of LM not being 'hard hitting enough' to check out the archives. Lyn Lifshin and Anna Christy, just off the top of my head for example, aren't exactly light hitters... though may actually be too good as writers to be considered hard core by some. It doesn't have to be crap to be hard. And 'what's so bad about peace, love, an' understanding.' I like the way you have translated the popular hardcopy "zine" format to electronic media, Ralphy. True to the concept of 'poetry for the people, by the people.' Stay true.
Lawrence Carradini Lowell, MA USA -

Back for a visit... Love to watch creativity evolve.. beautiful work! I have made many changes to New York Review.com - all welcome to share and explore.. add your words, news, links, views, express freely! Peace.. Janice - Publisher
Janice Curran-Koppell nyreview@optonline.net
, NY USA -

hello. Great site. i like it alot. enough saidreach for he moonyour friendMEL
MEL canadianchik_13@hotmail.com
CAN -

Dave Taylor's "Dream" is a good poem, with vivid imagery and a unique concept, but it doesn't compare to the other poems of his that I've read. I would definately recommend his work, maybe not this poem, but more of his later poetry.
Wes Spradling stephen_dedalus@hotmail.com
De Soto, MO USA -

I stumbled upon your great site. There's some really nice work. I really liked that "Dream" poem by David Taylor. There was something about it that spoke to me.
mike jones
st. louis, mo USA -

Dear son,just a note to let you know how very proud I am of your creative endeavors (at least the clean stuff). You have obviously inherited my poetry gene, but your imagery and flowery language far surpasses any of my feeble efforts. By the way, I don't see any of my poems on the website!! Continued success. With perseverence, I know you will soon publish your poetry books. Just in time. Your mother and I are ready to retire. Love Dad.
Dad rkhasel@worldnet.att.net
hampton, NJ USA - rkhasel@worldnet.att.net

Hi Ralph, Thanks for taking all my poems. I was surprised to find you were taking all of t hose. This is a cool website you got going here.
shane allison starsissy42@hotmail.com
Tallahassee, , fL USA -

Your website is wonderful -- a friend told me about it, and it was all he said. Sandy
Sandy DeSha
St. Louis, MO USA - sandydesha@hotmail.com

Hi Ralph,

Thanks for putting my moon poems up on your February page.
I was somewhat surprised to see them.
You have done a very good job here and I have a blue moon sonnet I will send you soon.

Great site! Keep up the great work.
Moon madness is never over.

Jewelmoon
Jewelmoon wingedcompanion@yahoo.com
San Diego, CA USA -

Hi, Ralph...very sorry to learn that Lucid Moon, the paper edition, has been suspended, but at least your publication lives on the web. I wish you much luck and success. You have a wonderful site. take care...
C.S. Fuqua csfuqua@juno.com
Athens, AL USA -

Ralph, Good going on your Internet site! Although I am sorry to see Lucid Moon suspended in paper form, at least it continues in another. Nothing should ever truly die. I know from experience that you only accept work that meets a high criteria. Don't stop that; be cruel if you have to. No one ever attains greatness without pain and, sometimes blood.Yours respectfully,Jeffrey
Jeffrey A. Martin jmartin111@aol.com
Clifton, NJ USA -

Sean Reagan's poem EVERYTHING I KNOW seems to me a pretty spectacular piece of work. It's in the Moon Poems section, if anyone else cares to have his or her heart broken in about three places. Beautiful, Sean.
Suellen Luwish luwish@aol.com
Austin, TX USA -

Hi, Ralphy! Now you're "the hardest working editor on the internet!" Your site's the first place I visit when I sign on. Looking forward to all your new enterprises and projects. Best from a fan!
Suellen Luwish luwish@aol.com
Austin, TX USA -

Ralph- Thanks for the fine job on the Coe article. You are developing avaluable archive of interviews, and other material. Stay the course...Did your recieve the Corso piece?
Doug Holder dianner@iopener.net
Somerville, MA USA -

TO A LONG TIME FRIEND.........Wishing you much success!!! Don't let the B.S. world get to you. It's only the REAL PEOPLE AND POETS THAT MATTER!!!! You've always done great work Ralphie and friends to many out here.
John Kurluk/Bloodstone Jkurluk@MSN.com
Baltimore, MD USA -

A LEADER of poetry zines (Lucid Moon) now appears on the Net...wishing you much success Ralphie.
John Kurluk Jkurluk@MSN.com
Baltimore, MD USA -

Ralph~ Nice work. I still don't see my site listed on your links page though. :( Thought you said you'd list it for me way back during the summer. Well, nice work anyway. Keep it up. :)Kate Zielinski http://homestead.juno.com/zark-3/index.html
Kate Zielinski KXZX@hotmail.com
NJ USA -

I'm not really into poetry, but this site did prove interesting. ...good work.
Resonte Andrew@resonte.com
UK -

To Huge Ass: Perhaps no one WANTS to catch you.
Helen Weals
Hades, HL -

Ha Ha Ha Hee Hee Hee I'm the laughing gnome and you can't catch me---oooooh, Ha Ha Ha Hee Hee Hee I'm the laughing gnome and you can't catch me...kcuS uoY!! kcuS yoY!!
Hugh Jass
Burlington, VT USA -

This site always makes me feel better. I love the poetry, the mood, and the ideas that Lucid Moon sparks. Than-Q!
Jill Lundquist
Minneapolis, MN USA -

Hi, Heather St. John! Have you looked throught the "Your Poetry Page" archives? While not hardcore, I wouldn't call the poetry soft. Great variety of new and established voices. Hoping to see something of yours on here soon!All the best from a fellow scribe.
Suellen Luwish luwish@aol.com
Austin, TX USA -

I think this is a good web page for people to go to to feel better. I do think it's a little soft. I can understand the no racism, etc. part but maybe things should be a little more personal. Hopefully Ralphy will put some of my poems on his page and it will hit more people closer to home.
Heather St.John hls4shortie@msn.com
Huber Heights, OH USA -

"Sucks bad" is incorrect. The proper way to express your regrettable opinion is "sucks badly." Malcontents and critics, where can we find your work? In the woodwork?
Suellen Luwish luwish@aol.com
Austin, TX USA -

Sucks.Sucks bad.
Heywood Yablowmi
Paris, Tx USA -

Reminds me of children's book.
Ophelia Rass
Rotterdam, USA -

"Fly me to the moon and we can live among the stars...."I enjoyed my visit here and will come back - perhaps at the next full moon when the light is good.
stephanie stefspace@hotmail.com
OH USA -

Eh...seems ok...poems...that is,some "oooomph" needed...should have more....stuff that's HARD...little flowery...but I guess that's ok....Seeing something a little fluffy here...Tell me, is poems fortunate to growwith moss or bouquets....no rock rolling...no.....you know what I mean....fluffy....a bit gay....but some potential....
Eric Tapinez Bonehard@hotmail.com
Blue Balls, PA USA -

Poems
Eric Tapinez Bonehard@hotmail.com
Blue Balls, PA USA -

Hey Ralph, Great website. It looks great. Keep up the good work. I look forward to writing the introduction to your upcoming book of poetry. May you enjoy a blessed New Year.
Wayne Wilkinson wilkinson@gallatinriver.net
DIXON, IL USA -