To Ralph, Jr.'s Friends, It's been 8 mo. since Ralphy's car accident. He has had set-backs during the past month: various infections & pneumonia-his lungs are weak-but after being in St.Barnabus Hospital (NJ) for a month, he is now in Morris Hills Center across from the hospital. He is recouperating & getting rehab. We still have faith & hope that he'll be back at his website & in touch with you all. He listens to his music & tapes & we read him all his mail. He is working hard to obtain use of his hands & arms & hopes to soon be at his computer. Again, we thank you for all your messages & support.
Kathy & Ralph <rkhasel@worldnet.att.net>
Hampton, NJ USA -

Keep fighting to get better every day! There is still much poetry to write! You're in our thoughts every day.
Matt Sheahan <Fitzcarraldo72@aol.com>
New York, NY USA -

I'm so pleased to have news of your condition. It is the summer solstice--may you and your family be blessed with light. Here is a haiku that I hope works a little bit: darkness not a star in sight yet the cry of geese
kelley white <kelleywhitemd@yahoo.com>
Philadelphia, Pa USA -

dear ralph--i hope this finds you improving more each day----the thoughts and prayers have not slowed down one bit---we want you back--all the way, friend!! Keep up the spirit(which we know you are filled with) and the fight! peace fog
fog(erin-cilberto) <erin@jal.cc.il.us>
carbondale, il USA -

Very interesting site. I enjoyed it a lot. Keep up the good work.
Will <wa16@juno.com>
Rockville, MD USA -

hang in there Ralph. You have a ton of friends in your corner. be strong brother// elliott
elliott <elliott@wavecomputers.net>
rolla, mo USA -

cool
jeff <jlf77i@yahoo.com>
kentwood, mi USA -

Just surfed in .. Nice site ! keep up the good work !
shib <shib@shibYYun.com>
pune, -

Ralphy, Peace today, tomorrow, and always. My thoughts are with you.
"Bill The Good Time Hack" <wsmayo@yahoo.com>
Frederick, MD USA -

This site is so great!! It helped me a lot on my poetry projec, Good job!!
Howard Chan <casshyr@home.com>
Burnaby, BC Canada -

Hey Ralphy! I haven't visited the site in months...I have been going through a lot but I am so sorry to hear about your accident. I had'nt visited in so long I just found out. I am sure that you will pull through...I have faith in you. Keep your head held high and the pen in your hand and soon you'll be putting it all behind you. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!! Love ya... Dorothy
Dorothy <poetslife18@yahoo.com>
Evansville, IN USA -

I received news of your pneumonia through Doug Holder. I will be praying for you, or, as we Quakers say, will hold you and your family and your work "in the light."
Kelley White <KelleyWhiteMD@Yahoo.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA -

I came here because I read the plug from Eccentricity at stories.com Intriquing writing, I'll bookmark this page. http://www.geocities.com/tamikrueger2000/falling.html
Tami <tamikrueger@msn.com>
Salem, Or USA -

Ralph- Haven't heard any news about you lately-how are you?---Doug Holder
Doug Holder <dianner@iopener.net>
Somerville, Ma USA -

A remarkable site! Greetings from the German poet Gregor Brand
Gregor Brand <Gregor.Brand@t-online.de>
Bargstedt, Germany -

lovely poetry, i hope things are looking up for you all and recovery is speedy. I enjoyed my visit thanks for sharing
marie <mazza1998>
glasgow, Uk -

came across your site looking for moon poems for my class of 10 yr olds - perhaps a bit too adult for them but I love the work. Sending you love and prayers for a good recovery. Sasha in Great Britain
Sasha <sashruby@hotmail.com>
Britain -

looks good
SearchBliss Webmaster Resources
USA -

Ralphy, Bob Penick tells me you've contracted a case of pneumonia. Must be the latest thing. I just had a bad case of it myself last January. Now, it seems that everybody and his Uncle Ed (Aunt Mary, too) is coming down with pneumonia. Well, if nothing else, you're in fashion. Stay cool. And please. Get well soon.
"Bill The Lost Bookman." <wsmayo@yahoo.com>
Frederick, MD USA -

Hang in there, Ralph! We're pulling for you!
Robert L. Penick <robertlpenick@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA -

To Ralph Jr's Friends, Unfortunately, Ralph Jr. had a setback & has pneumonia. He is in the pulmonary wing at St. Barnabas Hospital.(5/20/02) He is getting excellent treatment, & we will give you an update on his recovery ASAP. Thank you all for your prayers & concern - you & his poetry mean everything to him & he hopes to communicate with you soon. In appreciation, Ralph's Family
Kathy & Ralph
USA -

To Ralph's family: How is he today? Love and prayers, Frannie xoxo
Frances <Frances_LeMoine@yahoo.com
Merrimack, NHT USA -

Frank Anthony, Pres., New England Writers' has poetry, essays and interviews in journals, magazines and on the Internet. Detailed information: Who's Who In America 2002.
Frank Anthony Ph.D. <newvtpoet@aol.com>
Windsor, VT USA -

i was just overcoming my computerphobia and i decided to check out yr website. sorry to hear about yr accident, hang in there.
bill lambdin <leenaklehto@hotmail.com>
USA -

5/17/2002 Hey, Wild Man! Just thought I'd drop in and say "Keep on fightin', Ralphy! We miiiisssssss you! Hugs, Lisa
Lisa Hulihan
Forestville, PA USA -

umm....yeah.
rob <cs@allofourbutts.com>
salamanca, ny USA -

Ralhpy!!!My dearest friend,I'm tired and tired of this silence!!!!!My weird&chaotic&Ultra powernoise&Gore&Deep Underground Comics&Illustrations aren't more the same shit without your poems.Well I want very&very PRESTISSIMO(SOON)to receive your messages,if not I'll come in US,OK?????? I hope to hear you soon and that all will goes very well for you my friend. A WONDERFUL NEXT SUMMER RALPHY! A BIG HUG from your friend Claudio Parentela
Claudio Parentela <c_parentela@libero.it>
Catanzaro, Italy -

Nice site, I'll send you some poetry at a later date.. Keep up the good work..
Patches <Hexechortal@hotmail.com>
Winninpeg, MB Canada -

Peace, Ralphy. Grand tales will follow as always.
Your Friend, Bill The Hack <wsmayo@yahoo.com>
Frederick, MD USA -

Geez, I HOPE this guy is saying "Hey Ralph, we're all pulling for you, get well soon!" over and over and over again. But I have a feeling he's not...
Jeff
Milford, NJ USA -

It is a great day for you today to be able to come home for a few hours to join with your family once again. Congarats to you! I wish you many more days at home although I will miss seeing you. Love, light, peace to you Ralphy. Your new friend, Alix.
Alix <Pix230@aol.com>
West Orange , NJ USA -

I know your first day back at home is unbelievable. Wonderful that you could make it. Peace, love, light to you Ralphy from a new friend. Alix
Alix <Pix230@aol.com>
West Orange, NJ USA -

I look forward to seeing you Ralphie. (mine with an "ie") Have to be different ya know! Thanx for the poems. Oh, yeah. My cell phone # is: 973-216-2969. Okay, so it really is true what I had said. Have a great time. Love, Alix
Alix <Pix230@aol.com>
West Orange, NJ USA -

Hi Ralph--Just checking in on your latest news. Really glad to hear you are improving and hanging in there! All the best to you for your speedy recovery!
Connie
USA -

Hey, Ralph! What do you call a farmer with a sheep under each arm? A pimp! Yow! Take care, buddy.
Robert L. Penick <robertlpenick@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA -

Thinking of you and looking forward to the day when you can resume your immense contribution to the poetry scene.
Rochelle Hope Mehr <rochellemehr@hotmail.com>
West Orange, NJ USA -

Since I haven't heard from you in so long, I thought I'd send you a new poem, for the helluvait
Anthrax Blues
At work today
we had another
anthrax scare
A mailhandler
found some
suspicious
looking
gray powder
Two supervisors
were notified
a safety captain
the police
and several
postal inspectors
After the cluster
fuck was all over
and they were finished
Fingering and poking
around in this mysterious
powder, I asked three
Of my amigos to
join me, Juan from
San Juan and two
Seoul brothers
from Korea
We chopped the powder
into lines and snorted
So far none of
us has died.
later amigo, Catfish McDaris
Catfish McDaris <catmex7@msn.com>
WEST ALLIS, WI USA -

Hey Ralph, Are you still kicking ass? I got back in touch with my old amigo, elliott. Give me an e-mail, when you find the time. I'm still bustin' my balls down at the old P.O. Take care, little brother. later amigo Catfish
Catfish McDaris <catmex7@msn.com>
WEST ALLIS, WI USA -

Good site ! just surfed in.. Keep up the good work.
shibs <shibs@Xaecians.net>
pune, mh india -

Hang in there-miss you-Doug
Doug Holder <dianner@iopener.net>
USA -

Hey Ralphie, I hope you are continuing to improve!! I often think of you when I care for patients assigned to your old room. Please ask your family to send an update to the site!! I know it can be a long hard road, but every little step counts for leaps and bounds. Stay strong, those nurses better be treating you well!!! Kimberly
Kimberly RN
MMH, NJ USA -

Ralph, stay strong. Don't forget we're rooting for you.
Matt Sheahan <Fitzcarraldo72@aol.com>
New York, NY USA -

I agry with krystle she is right this site need's a lot of work!!!!!!
Anna <foxeybitch_69@yahoo.com>
wausau, wi USA -

this is rialy kool but it need's a lot of work still
krystle <pot107@hotmail.com>
merrill, wi USA -

Hi just passing thru, wishing you the best!
Mike Mcmahon <digestezine@angelfire.com>
Philadelphia, pa USA -

Hi just passing thru, wishing you the best!
Mike Mcmahon <digestezine@angelfire.com>
Philadelphia, pa USA -

Hang in there, Ralphy. Good times are sure to come.
"Bill The Oldtime Hack." <wsmayo@yahoo.com>
Frederick, MD USA -

4/20/2002--Greetings, Wild Man! I am still praying for you. Keep on fightin', Ralphy! Lots of love to you. Lisa
Lisa Hulihan
Forestville, PA USA -

Ralph, i had no idea until i just happened to come by the site randomly, its been months. get well soon. you are invaluable to the independent literary world.
Jay Miner
USA -

hey ralph - i check lucid moon all the time to find out how you are. i am so glad you are healing and i look forward to sharing poetry and dreams again with you. you are an inspiration and are in our hears... withlove, brad, sarah & koda zaw
brad kammer
VT USA -

Hey, Ralph! What has two legs and bleeds? Half a dog! Ow! Talk to you soon.
Robert L. Penick <robertlpenick@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA -

Ralph!
I hadn't forgotten you,
Life changes many, dear.
At any rate; GET WELLER~
Love,
Jewelmoon
P.S. E-me anytime for anything.
Jewelmoon <jxxwwzz1@aol.com>
San Diego, CA USA -

Great Site - Wonderful Reviews - Just want to announce that Steve Conway is heading home from Wisconsin to Rhode Island this week. He hopes to publish and write and publish and write and publish and write.........thanks for your kind support on behalf of my brother. He will be thrilled to see reviews of his poems online after being incarcerated for 8 years without the benefit of online communications.
Sheila D. Conway <Conway808@aol.com>
Providence, RI USA -

Hey Ralph- National Poetry Month- hope you are continuing to improve- your site is still invaluable to me-I refer people to the archives often, it is a treasure chest of interviews, articles, poetry, etc... Maybe your folks can give an update so I can spread the news Take care partner---Doug
Doug Holder <dianner@iopener.net>
Somerville, Ma. USA -

Greetings, Ralphy, old boy! I offer you more wishes for wellness from a fellow pilgrim along the fool's journey. Stay the course.
Bill Simply A Friend <wsmayo@yahoo.com>
Frederick, MD USA -

Ralph, I am praying for you. Hang in there! I still show people the review you gave me for Daughter of a Rogue and I have it posted at authorsden.com......What you've done with this site and your reviews was not done in vain. Thank you!!
Stephanie Hilpert <s.hilpert@Juno.com>
Rancho Mirage, CA USA -

Happy Easter, Wild Man. May God's peace shine on you.
Lisa H
Forestville, PA USA -

great site! congratulations
enlil <enlil@ig.com.br>
Brazil -

Aye, well in Ralph. Sending you some good vibez
joe <in@val.id>
liverpool, merseyside Uk -

keep fighting my friend!!!! fog
fog <erin@jal.cc.il.us>
carbondale, il USA -

March 17--Happy St. Patrick's Day, Wild Man! May the moon shine softly for you. Keep on fightin', Ralphy! Hugs.
Lisa Hulihan
Forestville, PA USA -

Hope you keep up the progress...I send out periodic updates about you...can't wait to actually talk to you again...I want to be around to interview you after you get through this horrible ordeal---Doug Holder
Doug Holder <dianner@iopener.net>
Somerville, Ma. USA -

So glad to hear of your progress Ralph. Keep getting stronger!!! You have a resilient soul. Happy to hear your starting to speak with that tube in. God Bless you and your family.
KimberlyRN@MMH
USA -

Dearest Ralphy - - Stay strong for all of us. Just finished issue 6 of Flash!Point (your "Bukowski Memoirs" is in it). Should be out of the printer's hands and in mine next week. I pray for you daily. With love, Franny
Frances LeMoine <frances_lemoine@yahoo.com>
Merrimack, NH USA -

Ralphy, Your courage continues to amaze and inspire those of us who struggle daily with our own problems in this life. Keep up the good work. And continue the fight. There is indeed a rainbow at the end of that lonely mile. Smile! The gods look down on us all. Sincerely,
Bill A Friend <wsmayo@yahoo.com>
Frederick, MD USA -

Dear Ralphy and Family, GOD BLESS YOU ALL! When I read the latest update on you, I sent it to ALL my friends and now you have even more power and prayers behind you to keep you and your family strong. May God continue to Bless you and yours. Love, Helen
Helen M. Hoff-Winn <offrode202@aol.com>
Lambertville, NJ USA -

Hey, Ralph! At least you know who to call if you need debt collection! Thinking of doing you another tape here, but don't know if you've gotten to listen to the first two! Take your time and get better. You are missed.
Robert L. Penick <robertlpenick@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA -

Good news and but such challenges--I am so glad to know you have loving friends and family around you, and we, who may never have met you, love your through your vital work, my prayers are with you
Kelley White <KelleyWhiteMD@Yahoo.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA -

2/28/2002 Hey, Wild Man! A full moon and a Neil Diamond concert...talk about inspiration!! These poems are reserved for you so you just get yourself well, Ralphy! Lots of hugs, Lisa
Lisa Hulihan <lisahulihan@hotmail.com
Forestville, PA USA -

Dearest Ralphy!!!!Sorry for the long silence,but my computer was''ill'',however now it's all ok.I hope and I want to receive soon your beautiful e-mail,ok?Then again I've published my new weird booklet,entitled''L'AGNELLO SACRIFICALE E LA BIG BESTIA AL PATE' 666''(The sacrificial lamb and the big beast at the PATE' 666).Unfortunately it's only in Italian,but if you want to receive it I'll send it to you,ok?It's naturally a weird and funny story of a sad and unlucky bitch.Weird and hallucinated like all my art how you know well.I'll write&draw soon however a new story about the ancient cults and the new wars and the ancient serial killers:it's a very interesting theme...maybe. bye bye my friend 10000000000000000000000000000ofpunx&beer&cheapwine&again&again from your friend Claudio Parentela you're in my heart&in my thoughts Ralphy
Claudio Parentela <c_parentela@libero.it>
Catanzaro, ITALY -

I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND LOVE YOUR POEMS NICOLE
Nicole Cabrera <Herring19@Hotmail.com">Herring19@Hotmail.com>
USA -

Ralph, I'm glad to read that you're making progress. The world of poetry is the worse for your absence. I know I speak for many poets and writers and we miss you. Keep fighting the good fight. You remain an inspiration.
toosquare.com; www.getunderground.net Matthew Sheahan <Fitzcarraldo72@aol.com>
New York, NY USA -

Glad that you are progressing, Ralphy. Very glad that you are on the mend.
Lamar <hlamart@earthlink.net>
USA -

healing and peace are always on going, sometimes so slow we don;t see or feel it until it's obvious, like a flower opening up to the morning sun....take care and believe.
MaryEdna <bluesette73@hotmail.com>
cambridge, ma USA -

Dear Ralph, hope you continue getting well!!! *BIG hug*
Dagmar <orangkia@yahoo.com>
Barcelona, Spain -

My son had a severe brain injury and spent months in rehab. It's amazing how much doctors know these days and how resilient the human body and spirit can be. My son's experience and his recovery have changed our lives and very much for the better. I salute you and your family. K. Stromberg
K. Stromberg
La Mesa, CA USA -

Heard about you through the poetry thread; good wishes and here is my latest for your delictation: Buzzing Bee The moon is high, The tree is short. I hear the buzzing bee to port. How quick she flits From flower to flower - She does a lot in half an hour And makes the honey for my tea. But if she's buzzing in moonlight I think her timing not quite right. ©2002 Joseph Harris www.smilepoetryweekly.com
Joseph Harris <josephharris@waitrose.com>
Enfield, UK -

God speed in your recovery. May you find along your way the caring of those who love you and the encouragements of those who have yet to meet you. Thinking of you, amy
amyyew <amyyew@ivillage.com>
USA -

hey, ralffy! a bigg hats offf ta yu, my man!! jus' checkin' in to seeeeee how ya r. don't evrr giv upp! progresss is meassured in the forwrrd rolll of grain a sand. yur frend, joe r
joe r <rmojoer@cs.com>
Washington, DC USA -

Hey Ralphy, This is your website maintenance man... Would you like me to make any changes to the site right now. Maybe an 'Updates on Ralphy' section! Keep fighting. Scott
Scott <scotteisenberg@stormloader.com>
Mal mo, Sweden -

I really admire your fortitude. Please continue to be strong and brave. We are all praying for you.
Rochelle Hope Mehr <rochellemehr@hotmail.com">rochellemehr@hotmail.com>
West Orange, NJ USA -

Dear Friends of Ralph, Jr., It has been 4 1/2 months since Ralphy's near-fatal auto accident. He is getting physical, occupational & speech therapy at Summit Ridge. He is more paralyzed than previously thought. He is paralyzed from the chest down. That is why it will take longer to wean him off the trach tube. He still has his feeding tube in & it is used only at night. He is getting regular food 3x a day, but it is used as a supplement. He had to learn how to swallow, & is now learning how to speak with a trach tube. It is a very slow process. He has lost about 80 lbs. (what a way to lose weight!!). He will be at Summit Ridge for another 6 mos., or until he is ready for Kessler. (3 to 6 hrs of therapy is too much for him to handle now). It is quite sad to see him struggle, but he is a fighter, & will overcome this! We continue to read his emails to him, & he has indicated changes to some of his bio's. ( I'm now his secretary!) Do keep up your wonderful messages - he will be back in the small press as soon as possible! Our love & thanks to all of you & best of luck with your poetry. Sincerely, Ralphy's Family
Kathy & Ralph
USA -

Hey Ralph- Maybe your mom and dad can give us a progress report so I can send it out...keep the faith, baby!-Doug
Doug Holder <dianner@iopener.net>
Somerville, Ma. USA -

Hey, Ralph, I've heard so little about you lately I hope you're moving forward!
Robert L. Penick
USA -

I hope Ralph's recovery is moving along. I've included lucid moon in a directory of the best websites on the internet. We are all eager for Ralph's return// elliott
elliott <elliott@wavecomputers.net>
USA -

2/13/2002 Happy Valentine's Day, Wild Man! (OK, so I'm a day early.) The moon is shining for you, Ralphy. Keep on, fightin'.
Lisa Hulihan <lisahulihan@hotmail.com>
Forestville, PA USA -

I would suggest using shades of blue. Much more relaxing to look at.
Catherine Lake
Los Angeles, CA USA -

It is February 10, 2002 - how are you getting along, Ralphy? There are so many moonbeam-wishes carrying you along in the internet's universe! To you and your Family the very best wishes from Ingeborg
Ingeborg in Maryland
USA -

Thought I would sign! "There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written or badly written." Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900)
Bob Frankelheimer
Santa Monica, CA USA -

2/6/2002 Dear Wild Man, Each small step brings us that much closer to our dreams & destinies! Keep up the fight, Ralphy!!! You have so many of us praying for you. All the best.
Lisa Hulihan
Forestville, PA USA -

HELLO I LIKE MORE PEOMS FOR ME TO WRITE MORE FANCY PEOMS
SALLY DENICE ORTIZ <ENIEVES@AUG.COM>
ST AUGUSTINE , FL USA -

Praying for you/thinking of you daily - - keep up the fight. Love, Frannie
Frances LeMoine <frances_lemoine@yahoo.com>
Merrimack, NH USA -

Glad to hear you are progressing. We never know what's just around the bend in this life. You are in my prayers and I hope we will be able to do a reading together again someday in the not too distant future. Peace and love, Monk Shodo
David Portolano <lonemonk@mac.com>
West Paterson, NJ USA -

Dearest Ralphy!!!!How are you my wonderful friend????I hope but well but very well,not,it must go well,ok?I draw much like ever and I want to show soon my new artworks.Ralphy I want to hear you soon,my friend. 10000000000000000000000000000000AND MORE kisses for you Claudio Parentela
Claudio Parentela <c_parentela@libero.it>
Catanzaro, Italy -

Get well soon, Ralphy. We want you back!!!
"Bill The Hack" Mayo <wsmayo@yahoo.com>
Frederick, MD USA -

It's good to see that you are progressing so well.
Rochelle Hope Mehr <rochellemehr@hotmail.com>
West Orange, NJ USA -

Just signed on to check out your progress. Keep fighting, man. We're all with you....
John Gallo <stjulian66@juno.com>
New York, NY USA -

Just signed on to check out your progress. Keep fighting, man. We're all with you....
John Gallo <stjulian66@juno.com>
New York, NY USA -

andrew lyster
andrew lyster
USA -

Great news- I wonder what Ralph's first words will be, Lucid Moon? Hang in there old buddy, we won't forget you!!!
Doug Holder <dougholder2001@yahoo.com>
Somerville, Ma USA -

Dear Friends of Ralph, Jr., Ralph, Jr is now out of the hospital & in a rehab center. He will be weaned off his trach collar & feeding tube in the next week or two. It is a slow recovery (almost 4 months now), but he is progressing. We can't wait until the tubes are out & he can talk to us. He's at Summit Ridge in West Orange, NJ & should be there until he's ready for more strenuous physical therapy at Kessler which is only a few miles from where he is now. We'll keep you updated! Thanks again for your love, thoughts & prayers! The Haselmann Family
Kathy & Ralph
USA -

What's this "leaving" stuff about? Ralph isn't going anywhere. I owe him a trip to a chinese buffet.
Robert L. Penick <robertlpenick>
Louisville, KY USA -

Oh Ralph...just as I was learning more about you, I learn you are leaving. No more yearning stares from eyes filled with so much to say. What would you say? I say "You have come so far! Rejoice in all your accomplishments, no matter how small! Each small miracle pushes you farther~~~Go man, go!!" Best wishes and God Bless
kimberly <mousecatrn>
Clifton, nj USA -

Hey Little Brother, I just heard about your accident, from your Dad. I'll be sending some catfish prayers your way. Get well soon and leave those nurse's alone. If you need me to come out there and take care of any of those doctors, let me know. Alright get the hell out of that hospital as soon as you can. Take care! later amigo, Catfish McDaris
Catfish McDaris <catmex7@msn.com>
WEST ALLIS, WI USA -

Dear Wild Man, Prayers are still being sent for your recovery so you just keep on gettin' better, Ralphy! We neeeeeed you! Nobody else understands us like you do! All the best.
Lisa Hulihan
Forestville, PA USA -

Ralph, Keep on recovering. We unpretentious American poets need you back spreading your pure poetic joy across cyberspace.
Matthew Sheahan <fitzcarraldo72@aol.com>
New York F'n City, NY USA -

hope you are speedily recovering my friend!!!! we are missing your wonderful and important contributions to the poetry world, and we especially miss your smiling E-Mail FACE!!!!! get well soon!!!!! peace' fog
fog <erin@jal.cc.il.us>
Carbondale, il USA -

May the Moon only smile for you - May all Moonbeams softly heal you - May You soon be among us full of energy and poetry! May our world again shine with your poetic moonbeams!
Ingeborg
USA -

Dearest Ralphy: Hadn't received an e-mail in a bit, checked out the site and read the news of your unfortunate accident. You're all heart and soul, my man. Be patient with yourself. May all the peace and healing light in the cosmos descend upon the gentlest of giants. yur frend joe r
joe r <rmojoer@cs.com>
Washington, DC USA -

Dearest&wonderful&unique my great friend,CIAO(hello)!!!!!Sorry&sorry&sorry again but I knew nothing of your accident,I've had just now this sad new,visiting this evening your web site.I hope you're better now and I hope you'll be again better,and then you've to heal soon ,if not my weird artworks where will go if you don't publish them????? A BIG HUG from your weird italian friend With love&friendship Claudio Parentela
Claudio Parentela <c_parentela@libero.it>
Catanzaro, Italy -

hearing that you are going to rehab is wonderful news. Each small step brings you closer on that road to full recovery. I am very happy for you and with this news. your friend, elliott
elliott <elliott@wavecomputers.net>
USA -

ralph so good to hear that you are healing. i cant wait to get an email from you, when you are back at the computer, dreaming in metaphors, and lucid...we've really missed you, your words, your spirit...so continue your healing with love from vermont, brad, sarah, & koda zaw
brad kammer
montpelier, vt USA -

Dear Ralphy, I didn't have access to a computer for several weeks - - I was in New Jersey, not far from you, taking care of two nephews and a niece while their mom recovered from an auto accident. I am so, so happy to hear that you are continuing to do better. I continue to pray for your complete and utter recovery. Flash!Point 6 is coming out soon, with two of your stories. Keep getting better and better. We need you out here!!!! With all my love, Frannie
Frances LeMoine <frances_lemoine@yahoo.com>
Merrimack, NH USA -

Ralphy! It is great to hear you are doing better. I hope to someday soon see a message from you on the site. Keep pushing friend. Mike
Michael Seaborne <dallas@crystal-mtn.com>
Hubbardston, Ma USA -

Hi Ralph--Just learned today, 1/17/02, about your accident. All best wishes for a full recovery. You have lots of friends wishing you the same. Best regards, Paul McGlynn
Paul McGlynn <pdmcglynn@yahoo.com>
Ann Arbor, MI USA -

1/15 Hey, Wild Man. Was thinking of you this morning and pray all is well. Hoping you're feeling better, Ralphy.
Lisa Hulihan
Forestville, PA USA -

Dear Friends, George Harrison probably changed the world more than anybody else we can possibly imagine. There is nothing more soothing and more inspiring than the music of an incredibly gifted artist, and George Harrison is certainly one of, if not the most influential artist of the 20th century. Let's pay tribute. At the very least, just drop in and say that you share his vision of peace and love. Sign the George Harrison Guestbook, to keep love alive
George
USA -

Ralph - The lives of editors and poets seem overlooked, often wasted, especially in the small press world. We are the wildmen, the fire eyed prophets, wailing in the desert, tearing at our beards and chewing stones. We have to have the faith in our vision, in our voice, the inner wisdom or horror that drives us to be what we are and do what we do. What you have done with Lucid Moon is important. It may not lead to the cure of cancer, the conquest of space or the launching of a new religion, but it is real, a true effort to add something to the world rather than take something from it. May you be blessed in the only way a poet can give a blessing, with the gift of words, and may you recover swiftly so you can use your gifts again. God speed. - Joe Farley
Joe Farley <cynicpress@yahoo.com>
Phila., PA USA -

Yo, Wild Man! It's been awhile and I just heard the news! Please, God, I pray you are doing well. Peace be with you, Ralphy. We miss you and cannot wait for your return. Prayers sent for you always.
Lisa Hulihan
PA USA -

HUSH! my Dear, lie still and slumber, HOLY ANGELS guard thy bed! HEAVENLY BLESSINGS without number- Gently falling on thy head. ISAAC WATTS Divine songs: A CRADLE HYMN May GOD keep you in this slumber grabing all the glorious prays from all the glorious people who love you, sending blessings by your side, designed for you to make you strong, to guide you through this but, a moment until you return awakened, pen in hand, moon in heart, star in sun, time broken out of the bottle to return to what is you and all what you have given in verse to others you've touched , and healed and all what you will do and have yet to do for we miss you and want you to heal quickly and be back on the LUCIDMOON mountain soon- telling us once again "WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT RALPHY" and then you can really shout it out RALPHY-------LOVE ANDxoxox oxoxoxoxoxox oxoxoxo xoxoxoxoxoxoxox KISSESxoxoxoxo xoxoxox oxoxoxoxoxo xoxoxoxx oxoxothis never endsxoxoALICE WE WAIT FOR YOU at Anna and Daves'table see you soon!xoxoxoxoxox oxoxoxoxoxo xoxoxox oxoxoxoxox oxoxoxoxoxox
Alice
USA -

Each time I sign on to check on your progress, I get good news. Wonderful! Hope the next time we hear an update you are even better. We all have you in our thoughts, Ralph. We're all pulling for you out here. You can do it!
John Gallo <Stjulian66@juno.com>
New York, NY USA -

Good to speak to your father- and glad you are moving to rehab-Spoke to Ed Galing, who misses you a great deal...he wants to play the'ol harmonica for you again...I send out updates every few weeks, and Brian Morrisey and myself put notices in our mags of your misfortune-and hope for your full recovery--people are always asking about you,pal.
Doug Holder <dougholder2001@yahoo.com>
Somerville, Ma USA -

I meant great to HEAR you're doing better!
Robert L. Penick <robertlpenick@hotmail.com>
Louisville, Ky USA -

Great to here you're improving, Ralph! I'm going to dub you another tape this afternoon and, since you've still got that feeding tube in, I may eat some Chinese food in your honor. Love ya, buddy. Take care.
Robert L. Penick <robertlpenick@hotmail.com>
Louisville, KY USA -

Yes, Ralphy, Words, words, and more words! Where would we be without them? Dream then of sweet lines from the Muse and your recovery will be most quick. Best Wishes From Your Hack, "Slick Willy On The Go."
Bill, An Old Roustabout <wsmayo@yahoo.com>
Frederick, MD USA -

Dear Friends of Ralph, Jr., Today is the 3rd month of Ralphy's accident. We are happy to report that he is healing, slowly but surely. He still has the trach & feeding tubes in, but he is getting stronger each day. We are now expecting him to be transferred to a rehab center in the next week or so. Hopefully his next update will be from him - after all the exercise his muscles will get from physical therapy! He can't communicate by talking because of the trach tube, but hopefully it will come out within the 4th month. Please keep up the prayers & comments, as we read them to him each day, & they bring much comfort to him! Thank you again, RJ's Family!
Kathy & Ralph Haselmann
USA -

So great to know that your health is progressing and you are on the way to recovery. Peace and warmth Ralph, the world will still be here when you are ready to fill it with poetry again.
Lamar <hlamart@earthlink.net
USA -

Ralphie, Sorry to hear that you are unable to speak because of the tube in your mouth and that you can't write now because your arms are too weak. (Doug Holder reported this in his Ibbetson Update email column after speaking to your father.) Kessler is supposed to be a very fine place for rehabilitative therapy. Take care and take as much time as you need to heal. Your friends will be here waiting for you.
Rochelle Hope Mehr <rochellemehr@hotmail.com>
West Orange, NJ USA -

Ralph--I send you 2002 Greetings for the new year. I hope you continue to recover until you are better than new. May you be well and fine soon. Take care. --Eric Paul Shaffer
Eric Paul Shaffer <eshaffer@hotmail.com>
Kula, HI USA -

Dear Ralph, Still thinking of you and glad that you have made the progress that you have. It may seem a long road ahead but you have many friends along that path. I am grateful to be one of them. elliott
elliott <elliott@wavecomputers.net>
USA -

Hello. I hope you do read this piece to Ralph, I hope he likes it and he dreams of travelling in the Mirror too, out into a magic world of happiness and health.
Travels in the Mirror
I stepped into your golden mirror
I saw you looking in
I heard you whisper I heard you think
I saw your eyes, a spark a smile,
I saw your eyes, worlds of melancholy.
I heard you whisper, I heard you think
of times gone, of jazz, notes,
of blue moons, silver oceans,
and glances, gone.
Just step into my mirror,
and take us for a spin
To see the magic rainbow carps
under the water lillies
into the Tea Garden
They will laugh and they will tell us of their lives past
of kingdoms gone, and slipped away, into a wormhole,
into a looking glass, into your life, and out of mine.
I will see you again
in the hyperspace through the stars, beloved, again."
Mariella
www.portfolio.com/apacestudio
Mariella <Rosalia38@yahoo.com>
Middlesex, NJ USA -

Wishing you all the best in the year to come and praying for your complete recovery......
manda <surkont@home.com>
RI USA -

Ralph, Though the road ahead will be a difficult one, and it will take years for your body to heal, your gift remains in your unique ability to beautifully express what the rest of us muddle through feeling. You will be OK. I enjoy my visits with you and reading your books with you. Love, Cam
Camille <cewas@eclipse.net>
Lebanon, NJ USA -

so very happy to hear of your improvements, Ralph!! that you're not only awake but smiling is good news indeed! i wish you all the best in the days to come. -connie
connie <graunke2000@yahoo.com>
USA -

without revealing my name, i will say that i have continued to fall deeper into the liquid essence of word s and the world. having ended a long relationship in 1996, and finding myself on an island monestary , and then re-emerging into reality with an all new love and power in 99. these days, i am happily with a real love, (ana i am sure you know what i mean from our past conversations), with a German intellectual beautiful being boy whom edits my grammatical poetical mistakes, but not my thoughts. i want both you, dave and ana to know that through all the naivety, ignorance, and childishness on my part, that i have loved you and still continue to hold the flame of friendship. suprize!!?? guess who? i am back from the dead. and with a crazy body of work and vision. my prayers, mantras, have flown from my imaginings so many times your way, over the years. take care, and email is you wish. blessed be magickal strain
acidaelph <acidaelph@hotmail.com>
berlin, USA -

Whew! What a shock to log on after all too long a delay and then hit the accident news! But also what a relief to hear you're on the road to recovery, too. Glad to learn your sister's there, too. Blessings and miracles, always.
Jnana Hodson
Dover , NH USA -