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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
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0 posted 1999-07-18 09:33 PM


(at the risk of blowing all the nice comments for part 1)

If I had only kept my lips shut,
Tongue against my cheek
I'd still today be in the chips but
I just had to speak!

If I had not gone and asserted
Personality
Into those dreaded words I blurted
I would still be free.

But, no! The pleasure of the hunt
And easy conquest of the weak
Took my foolish fancy by the hand
And forced my lips to speak!

Romeo now heads the P.T.A.
And coaches baseball teams
And never thinks of days gone by
Except, at night, in dreams.

If reincarnation does exist
At the base of mankind's root
Then the only prayer I have is this...
Lord, let me come back mute!

© Copyright 1999 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
Lost Dreamer
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Somewhere near the Rainbow
1 posted 1999-07-18 09:40 PM


Very cute Balladeer :]
Poet deVine
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Hurricane Alley
2 posted 1999-07-18 09:45 PM


A mute Balladeer? I can't imagine it!

Excellent writing by the way...as usual..it's nice to know we can count on you to bring a little class to the joint!

Cinderella
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since 1999-06-23
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Arizona
3 posted 1999-07-18 10:50 PM


Enjoyed I and II - when is part III coming?

elvira
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since 1999-07-06
Posts 936
California
4 posted 1999-07-19 01:51 AM


what a witty follow-up, bravo, once again

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Childhood Memories...your countenance...hoarse whispers...My One and Only...Tribute to M.J... serving wench...stolen hours...devotion...Master...apart...



Sally S.
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since 1999-06-07
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5 posted 1999-07-20 12:11 PM




[This message has been edited by Sally S. (edited 07-20-99).]

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