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Happy Birthday Michael. (Balladeer)
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Happy Birthday Michael. (Balladeer) |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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There are some special people Born to walk this earth When they come the angels know And herald out the birth There beside your cradle On the day that you were born I know the angels cried out In singing and with horn Heralding your coming For all the world to see For here was born a poet With words to set folk free A man of promised wonder While yet a tiny babe A man whose words would move the world From cradle to the grave Each day you grew in promise You lived and learned a lot And the herald of your birth Was for a time forgot Yet you return with manhood The promise of your birth You bring great joy to everyone Reveal to them their worth You encourage gently No need, deride or rail And those kept beneath you wing Need never fear life's flail You learned the secret lessons Of how to rise above And everyday you give back words Teach others how to love Michael it's your birthday What else can I say? Except to join the angel choir And shout hip, hip hooray Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown [This message has been edited by Kethry (08-17-2002 06:56 PM).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Very, very nice, I'm sure Michael appreciates it, or will when he sees it. I'm guessing he doesn't go by Michael as his artist's name, so, would you enlighten me as to whom you proclaim? Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Michael, a BIG happy birthday to you.   |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sorry VAS, it's for Balladeer whose birthday is tomorrow the 18/08. I think there's something significant in being born on the eighteenth of August eighteen oh eight, Don't you? Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
ROTFLMBO...Keth...he WILL see that, you know! IF he can find his glasses! I think. Happy Birthday, 'Deer One! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Wow, that makes him 94 years old...no wonder he uses, it is he that uses Shakespeare as his icon, isn't it? in the words of the late Victor Borge, "That's twoderful," which is one better than wonderful! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, I'll seek the lighthouse evermore. [This message has been edited by VAS (08-17-2002 07:15 PM).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Keth beloved heart sister, I shall quietly roll my poem up and move it to one side, this is exquisite writing I love it and so I have no doubt will ‘Deer. He does have taste and certainly knows quality and this is something special. I love it utterly utterly Have a fabulous birthday ‘Deer my dearest friend and may you have many many more.   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This is a wonderful birthday gift for our one and only Balladeer. Well done & Happy Birthday dear poet! Chris  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wow, Kethry, this is a beautiful poem but far too regal for me. There were no trumpets blaring when I was born, only a doctor screaming "This is the ugliest baby I ever delivered!!" The only thing regal about me is that I can be a royal pain at times! VAS...that's 194 (but I'm very well-preserved for my age) Sunshine....find my glasses??? Nah, I've always preferred to feel my way around  Thank you, Chris, for your nice comments It really is a class poem, Kethry, and I thank you very much  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhLordyKethry~ This is WONDERFUL~ Can't wait until the poets gather in Florida in September~ We are going to have SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun~ Don't tell Balladeer about the cake !  But .... we'll see how 'old' he is then !  Balladeer~ Happy Birthday you poet you !!  *HUGS* n' *Spammy Stuff* LOL~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
That can't be true Deer, for otherwise your name would Theophilus. You know "that's The ophilus baby I've ever seen." Have a happy birthday. keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown [This message has been edited by Kethry (08-18-2002 05:42 AM).] |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
A lovely poem Keth, though Michael never seemed too "angelic" to me. Helluva poet though. Hugs, Michael. Sandra |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 YAY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BALLADEER, You are so very special to us and your poems always either make me laugh out loud or cry or smile from your sensitive side, either way you always bring sunshine to all of our days! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSS) May laughter and smiles and magic fill this day, sweet friend, Yay, we all love you so much, and thank you Kethry for writing such a beautiful poem, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kethry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Happy Birthday Michael!!and what a fine poem to match  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a lovely poem for Balladeers birthday. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a wonderful wish you have done to a fine poet. The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Not angelic, Sandra? You have never heard of Saint Michael?  LOL!Thank you, my friends |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL... What a wonderful birthday poem... and what a wonderful zinger with that birthdate!!! Just wait till Toe finds out what an ole geezer he's been sparring with! LOL Hang in there, Deer One... we're gonna REALLY celebrate your 200th!!! LOL |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Okay...happy birthday ya old fart....hope ya have many more...blah blah....seriously though Saint Mike...have a great birthday |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Kethry, what a lovely ode to Michael. Michael, happy birthday!, may you have many more. I too have a feeling the angels were smiling when you graced this world with your presence. |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Happy Birthday to our one and only Balladeer! mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Keth, Mikie likes it! Can't get better than that. Sorry I missed your birthday 'deer. Hope it was as fine as you. You are well preserved I must say. Fine job Keth, fine job.If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Kethry...this is fantastic....and giving his birthday too!...Even the year!.... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
After reading this wonderful poem, of one thing I am certain, you're an angel yourself! |
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