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The Best That You Can Give.......................#1
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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(Hoot, I've never forgotten your kind comments about this one. Thank you) My poems may not be classics; They may never make the grade That separates the amateurs From masters of their trade. They may never reach anthologies Or even magazines, Or ever be considered masterful, By any means. They may go through Time unnoticed But, one thing I promise you, Is, whatever I may offer Is the best that I can do. There's a chance I'm not as gifted Or, as my ex-wife believed, That my father's sperm count faltered On the day I was conceived. Perhaps my grey cell count is lower Than another man's But, whenever I present myself, I do the best I can. A poem has integrity. It puts us on display. A testament of our beliefs Is there in what we say. Sincerity cannot be faked; Pride has no substitute. If we don't give it our best shot, Why take the time to shoot? Let's help enrich each other And this world in which we live. In poetry, and friendship, give The best that you can give. |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Buddy, I applaud the sentiments greatly. This is the first of your poems where the meter was so sporadic: a venture into new artform perhaps? As a friend of mine always says, "Write on"! |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
You guys are always here when I feel the need to voice my emotions...I thank you all for enriching me with your gifts. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
You may not be perfect Mike, nor I by a long shot! Being the best that you can be is all anyone can ask for. Write on my friend and live each day as if your last. Love you my friend. ((hug)) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you for the comments. 'slinger, some poems are for reading and some for saying. When I recite this one, the meter is right on. Lorelei...and thank you for being here. Marilyn...thank you and, yes, I plan to do just that (that's why I got the car) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ah, yes! I remember this one! And I love it just as much now as I did then!  Denise |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sweetheart- This was right on ! Rolls off the tongue like the melody plucked from a fine instrument. Let us ALL subscribe to this edict: 'Let's help enrich each other And this world in which we live. In poetry, and friendship, give The best that you can give.' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Your the master Balladeer. Done in style and you have the talent  I used to be schizophrenic, but we're ok now so don't make me mad cause I'm running out of places to hide the bodies......LOL |
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Soleil Member
since 1999-06-12
Posts 113 |
Ah, the voice rings true as always. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Your message is a classic one, Balladeer. Excellent writing, wonderful philosophy. I really enjoyed this!  Claire |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Mr. Balladeer, Shhh! Don't tell anyone, but I heard a rumor that you're one of the best poets around here. Could that be true? - YES! Liz |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
You are such a positive poetic force, Balladeer, the glue that holds this forum together, an inspiration to us all. Corinne |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Always a pleasure reading Balladeer's work. And once more, you have touched me. How true to say "the best, is your best" and I think it is wonderful that you regognize everyone is as significant to eachother as everyone else. But I wouldn't venture to say that you are on the less talented side. You have written some of the best pieces I have ever read. I save almost every piece I read. Thank you for giving me so much insight |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
LIZ--IT'S NOT A RUMOR, IT'S TRUE! I love the way you write, Deer. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 02-01-2000).] |
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Kevin
since 1999-11-02
Posts 729Torrington, Ct, Usa |
Ive often asked the question of me what does it take to find the words of rarity that a great poet make when here inside the darkness i found a shining star to walk among your footsteps, sir would be, my best, by far. |
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Beri Member
since 1999-11-25
Posts 149 |
Balladeer -- I love your work, and I feel as if I am definitely among the best when in here. And I definitely feel everyone in here gives the best they can give, whether in poetry or in friendship, and for that I am grateful. Keep them coming! You make me smile!If you love something, set it free, if it comes back to you, its meant to be... |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I see no lack of talent or professionalism here This poem could hit the Top Ten on any chart Rex |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yep....you sure hit the nail on the head with this one....No doubt about it....my poems sure have integrity!...Oh yea! Sincereity?...Yep...that too! Gifted?....That's me in a nutshell fersure! Oh yea..And seperate the amateurs from the masters?...LOL ..it's as though you described me to a tee...don't ya think?....I'm not sure what "grey cell" count is?...But if it has anything to do with hair, mine's not low at all!....And what your wife said?...Hell, that would be considered a compliment from my ex?.....Nicely done 'Deer.....you're a talented old fart for sure.....But don't be too hard on yourself....ya hear?....I'll do that for ya whenever possible.... [This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 02-01-2000).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I dunno, 'Deer one... some people give faking sincerity their most valiant effort! *G* Love the poem... and ROFL @ ex's opinions and grey cell counts... (Toe, your grey cells are gorgeous! *G*) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Nothing but the best from the best. Sy |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh Balladeer...I do remember this one oh so well, another of my favorites of yours, although I have so many And everything you write is a classic in my book I'm not much for Shakespeare Eliot or Donne Cummings, Hardy, Hawthorne Herrick, Cope, or Jong I haven't studied poetry Not rhythm and not rhyme But let me tell you, Balladeer Yours get me every time |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bal: Nicely worded, as always.. HUSG Memories give you the power to collect roses in the winter... |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh Bal what a lovely poem, you're so right we may not have it all said and done correctly but it's what is being said that's important and the feelings that are being shown...Once again you've produced a wonderful piece  Tracie |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
WOW! I can't thank you enough for the incredible responses. Yes, I think we feel the same about giving one's best, no matter what it may be. Corinne...Well, if glue comes from old horses, you just may be right!  Thank you. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Balladeer, this is so very nice. I do enjoy your poetry! -SEA |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I knew I had read this one (of course I also knew I loved it..  )... so I didn't hurry over - I let it steep a bit.... So, now here I am to tell you I still love it - and bump it back up.....yep.. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Whenever Balladeer does take his pen [and he does, again and again] we all sit in awe, then cheer for words from our own famous Balladeer. And when he brings back memories from earlier posts, well, then you see more and more fall in like with he, that Master of his own Poetry. But what is best, what we like the most, is when he lifts his glass in toast! Cheers, 'Deer! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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