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Mike
Member Elite

since 1999-06-19

Posts 2462

0 posted 1999-11-18 09:42 AM

I am but a simple man,
...my pleasures they are few,
Rather than filet mignon,
...I'd just as soon have stew.

I've never seen the opera,
...I've never been to Rome,
My favorite destination,
...at end of day is home.

Cummings I don't understand,
...I'd just as soon read Frost,
Without the Reader's Digest,
...I fear that I'd be lost.

I hate a dinner party,
...I don't sip fine bordeaux's,
Flannel shirt and blue jeans,
...That's my favorite clothes.

A simple life is all I need,
...four children and a wife,
To heck with high society,
...I'll take my perfect life.

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

1 posted 1999-11-18 09:44 AM

Simple man?-Yes
Simple thoughts?-No
Elizabeth

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

2 posted 1999-11-18 10:39 AM

Ah, I see I'm not the only one. Nicely said Mike

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Alis volat propriis
(She flies with her own wings)

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

3 posted 1999-11-18 10:45 AM

Mike,
You have the good life and you write damn good.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

4 posted 1999-11-18 11:07 AM

Well done, Mike!

RSEvans
Senior Member

since 1999-10-23

Posts 1147
Tulsa, OK, USA

5 posted 1999-11-18 11:28 AM

The things some people take for granted by wanting more....sigh...I love this Mike...You are truly gifted.

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Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time.

Mike
Member Elite

since 1999-06-19

Posts 2462

6 posted 1999-11-18 08:19 PM

Thank you all for the comments. Appreciated.

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

7 posted 1999-11-18 08:47 PM

Yep, I couldn't agree more! Simple folk and the simple life - ain't nothin' like it!

Wonderful poem, Mike!

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Denise

Poet deVine

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

8 posted 1999-11-18 08:54 PM

Wonderful! If there were more around like you, the world would be a better place. Never let anyone tell you that your life is not the 'best' way to live....you do have a perfect life...I wish you hundreds of years more just like it! I loved this poem Mike! I like to think of your poetry as 'down to earth'...no fancy words..just pure, simple, heartwarming thoughts...thank you for sharing them with us.

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

9 posted 1999-11-18 09:13 PM

K.I.S.S.!!!

Mike
Member Elite

since 1999-06-19

Posts 2462

10 posted 1999-11-19 08:39 AM

What a way to start the day... reading such gracious comments from my three favorite poetresses. I stayed up Wednesday night to watch the meteor shower and wished upon a falling star. In return I was graced with three shining comments. Thank you muchly.

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