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HelmutB
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0 posted 2009-02-10 10:28 PM


Once……, I came to very near
To catch a glimpse of the elusive called Balladeer
In his prose’s he’s always full of cheer
Energy you may say,
Well yes, so it may appear!
Thinking he’s more of a Shakespeare

Words so finely twisted and yet so clearly clear
Words still ringing hours later in your ear
Some days you wonder: Did I hear?
This elusive what we call Balladeer

I say he’s made from the older type of Veneer
Always exploring a new never seen frontier
So don’t be unclear
I know he is here.


So this is all I had to adhere
In his elusive Name I have a Beer
Good cheer
Balladeer


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Earth Angel
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1 posted 2009-02-11 07:31 PM


PiP, PiP, Hoooray! ~ for our 'elusive' Balladeer!
You pegged him write! ~ I mean, 'right'!

This ought to tickle his venison ribs!


Linda

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2 posted 2009-02-11 08:55 PM


Though it may seem he's seldom here,
That sly, elusive Balladeer
Let me make it very clear
The troubadour is always near.

It's true he has a hard veneer
But all's not how it may appear.
It covers heart of soft cashmere
That beats within the Balladeer.

His mind kicks into higher gear
As he pens thoughts meant to endear
In ways that makes his point quite clear.
Such is the way of Balladeer.

To some he is a little dear
To others, he's a racketeer
But he is just a puppeteer.
No one pulls strings like Balladeer.

His words can pierce one like a spear
Or settle gently on the ear
But, either way, you need not fear
You'll get the truth from Balladeer.

He's been around, year after year,
Which, in itself, seems rather queer
But poetry is his career
And this is home to Balladeer.

So, HelmutB, I raise a cheer
To you, my fine poetic peer.
Just come on by - we'll have a beer!
You and your good friend Balladeer.


One of the greatest compliments to a poet is to have a poem written about him - or her. I thank you, my friend.

HelmutB
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3 posted 2009-02-12 10:45 PM


Thank you kindly for your words Earth Angel.
Balladeer I have to admit, you are my favorite poet (although we not to show it) you however showed it in your reply as to why. Thank you!

The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools.  


suthern
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4 posted 2009-02-13 10:33 AM


From one favorite to another... and inspiring such a response... how can I not love this? *S*

He's pretty special Helmut... so are you. *S*

Sunshine
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5 posted 2009-02-13 11:14 AM


Smiling with y'all...this is charming!


HelmutB
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6 posted 2009-02-13 11:43 PM


I thank you Suthern, and Sunshine as you are also very special too me.
  

The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools.  


turtle
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7 posted 2009-02-15 12:16 PM


Very cute



HelmutB
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8 posted 2009-02-15 01:13 AM


Thank you Turtle

The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools.  


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