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Balladeer
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0 posted 1999-11-15 08:42 PM


There's a place for alcoholics where they can find relief,
Another place for addicts which will help them handle grief.
Hell, even smokers have one, too. So what I'd like to know....
Where's Lonely Hearts Anonymous for lonely folks to go?

We'd hire a little meeting room. It wouldn't take much dough,
Invite unfortunates like me who loved then watched love go.
Some kool-aid in a paper cup or maybe some cheap wine,
A table for a podium would work out real fine.

Our names would be called, one by one, to come up front and speak.
We'd look out at the faces knowing we were not unique,
And with this simple introduction, we would then begin,
"I'm (so and so). I'm lonely. I could really use a friend."

Then, after we were finished, we would shake each hand and smile.
Strong feelings of comraderie would last a little while
And, though it just be temporary, it would ease the pain
Until the time arrived for us to meet there once again.

There are so many lonely souls - all those who loved and lost,
Who took a chance on happiness and paid the final cost.
They only want someone to know them, take a peek within,
To see their decent qualities that lie beneath the skin.

They have so much to offer. They have sterling qualities.
Why can't someone just recognize their willingness to please?
Yet, all too often, they are marks to take advantage of
When all they really need is someone who'll accept their love.

Someone to make them laugh out loud, to make them beam with joy,
Someone to offer happiness that they can both enjoy,
Someone to soothe with tender words when they are feeling down,
Someone to make them feel worth whenever they're around.

So, hey! We should get organized - the millions of us who
Are needful of that special friend to help to pull us through.
Then, one by one, defiantly our message we will send,
"I'm (so and so). I'm lonely. I could really use a friend."

© Copyright 1999 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
hoot_owl_rn
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1 posted 1999-11-15 08:45 PM


Okay....where do I sign up??

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Alis volat propriis
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Severn
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2 posted 1999-11-15 08:57 PM


Well.
You've done it again - spoken in one of those voices you are so good at assuming.
This is such a great sentiment - and one that many would ascribe to I think.

Denise
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3 posted 1999-11-15 08:58 PM


I really should get one of those rubber stampers made WONDERFUL POEM, BALLADEER!
(hehehehe) Another great one!

Ruth, you'll always have us!!


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Denise


WhtDove
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4 posted 1999-11-15 09:03 PM


(Wiping tears) Let's get started! Where's the list? Most excellent and touching Balladeer!

[This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 11-15-1999).]

Marilyn
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5 posted 1999-11-15 09:15 PM


" Hi,I'm Marilyn. I'm lonely. I could really use a friend."


*S*...

Ohme
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Texas
6 posted 1999-11-15 10:20 PM


Good grief, where's the sign up sheet?

Balladeer

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Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more?

RainbowGirl
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7 posted 1999-11-15 10:33 PM


ROFL...Is there no end to it...ooops...shutup Bal !! ... I'm talking about your talent...LOL

Do you think there's anyone out there mad enough to take me?..*g*

HUSG

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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.

Marge Tindal
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8 posted 1999-11-15 10:45 PM


Hi, I'm Marge. I'd like for us to be true friends.


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Sally S.
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9 posted 1999-11-15 11:14 PM


I'm game..hey, we could call it "Sgt. Passion's Lonely Heart's Club Clan" !!!!

Too much?
Another great one, deer.

Poet deVine
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10 posted 1999-11-15 11:15 PM


My name is friend, it truly is
and I am here for you
To listen to your troubles
when you are feeling blue.

I'll never leave you, my friend
as true and faithful as can be
so I will always be your friend
if you'll also be a friend to me.


Balladeer, you never fail to make us feel a poem, not just read it. This is superb. But I can't imagine, a man as sweet, intelligent and sexy as you are to be lonely for very long!

Marge Tindal
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11 posted 1999-11-15 11:18 PM


AND HE LIKES DOGS .... SO THAT GOES IN THE PLUS COLUMN !

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Seymour Tabin
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12 posted 1999-11-15 11:23 PM


Balladeer,
Well you did it again but I knew you would.

Martie
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13 posted 1999-11-16 02:19 AM


Just wanted to add my "well done" to all the rest.
suthern
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14 posted 1999-11-16 07:30 AM


"All the lonely people... where do they all come from? All the lonely people... where do they all belong?"

Just let me know the when and where... I'll be at that meeting! *G* Well done, Balladeer!

Toerag
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Ala bam a
15 posted 1999-11-16 07:52 AM


I thought alcoholics went to Hooters?
And some lonely fellas go there too?
Some just hire hookers,
And smokers can always chew?

Some just go to dog pounds,
There's companionship galore!
A little Calico or Blood Hound,
Who could ask for more?


Deb Lynne
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Where blue skies meet blue ocean
16 posted 1999-11-16 08:16 AM


Oh MM... you couldn't be LONELY with such a way with words. Could sweep the women right off their feet....OOPPPSSSS!!!! Excuse me while I stand back up!
Saxoness
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17 posted 1999-11-16 09:30 AM


I can't help but be remind of I Love Lucy's "friends of the friendless"

This is a wonderful piece Balladeer. You never cease to amaze me

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"Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone
I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me."

-Charles Brugnot



Pepper
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18 posted 1999-11-16 10:41 AM


Great piece Balladeer!!

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A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!


Iloveit
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NM
19 posted 1999-11-16 11:04 AM


yep, a way with words the man does have....sigh...and hey I will bring the Koolaid *g*

I find myself this day, lucky to have some really great friends, and you are one Mr. Balladeer.....hugs for your day

Munda
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20 posted 1999-11-16 04:16 PM


"Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall....all you got to do is call and I'll be there...y'all got a friend !" : )
WhtDove
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21 posted 1999-11-28 02:46 AM


Had to boot this one back to the front!
It's still just as touching as the first time I read it. (sniff, sniff)

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Dark Angel
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22 posted 1999-11-28 05:52 AM


A very touching poem Balladeer.

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What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge



Nan
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23 posted 1999-11-28 06:08 AM


Geesh - Didn't I rescue you from one of those places???
lostboy
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24 posted 1999-11-28 09:38 AM


Very emotional Balladeer. When I think about it though, it seems we all signed up already when we registered in Passions. We can't look out and see the faces, but I can feel the hearts. So many wonderful ones!
danni
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25 posted 1999-11-28 10:17 AM


I agree with lostboy. I'd say we have our lonely hearts anonymous right hear in Passions.
This is a wonderful heartfelt, poem.

Balladeer
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26 posted 1999-11-28 10:42 AM


I thank you for these terrific responses! Yes, I'd say we do have one right here, for sure.

That is, all except for Toerag who still belongs to the Ardent Peeper's Not Too Smart Club Hand.

John Yaws
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Texas
27 posted 1999-11-28 04:58 PM


Man! I, your humble apprentice, crave audience with the Master. Man, you make me want to crawl in a hole. Great job..again...and again..and again. Your pen must run on Energizer's..it keeps going and going and going.
Cinderella
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Arizona
28 posted 1999-11-28 09:56 PM


To be loney is sad, but thank G-d I have my children. Thank you *B* you hit home...
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