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You're Not the One.........................................#1
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You're Not the One.........................................#1 |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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In this world where the frantic pace Can drive someone insane, Where fears can turn us into dust, You're not one to complain. You're not the type to criticize. You're not the kind to take Advantage of another When he's made some small mistake. You're not the one to wear a frown When things don't work out right. You're not the one to go to sleep Without a hug goodnight. You're not the one to shy away When friendship comes to call. When troubles make your shoulders ache, You're not the one to fall. You're not the one to whimper at The end of your long day. You're not the one to fail to bow In silence as you pray. You are admired by many for The qualities you've got. The world loves you for what you are, But I - for what you're not. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is one of my favorites of yours! Thanks for reposting it! It touched me just as much this time as it did the first! Your words are like magic! Denise |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
A touching piece .. great read... If with pen in hand I've made you think I've not wasted one drop of ink Vlh. visit my site~ http://www.hsanet.net/user/dkm/hellomy.htm |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Balladeer, I agree with Denise, your words are like magic! This is so great! Made me think of my husband.  -SEA |
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G. A. Webb Member
since 2000-01-21
Posts 441Stanton, California, USA |
This is awesome Balladeer! I like how your mind works. Well done. G Regret not that which you have done, Rather that which you haven't |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Truly one of your best, Dear Balladeer! Corinne |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
I couldn't really say this is one of my favorites....you have so many!!! I think your work is *********, *********, **********....dernit, Mike...insert the adjectives. You're awe inspiring.  |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Very touching to say the least Mike...you look very well with your heart right there on your shoulder!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
(And to think I was going to cry out...'SPURNED!') Wonderful my friend...  K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael- 'The world loves you for what you are, But I - for what you're not.' You're not the one to let a friend down when loving support is needed. I hope you know just how much you are appreciated by this lady. (I think you do) Love ya'...~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I liked this too old man....as always...great work.....Yanno?...The title made me think of something....."You're not the one" can be like music to your ears...as in....."DNA testing says YOU'RE NOT THE FATHER...."...or, standing in a "line up" down at headquarters....."YOU'RE NOT THE ONE"........ |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Loved this before...love it now... This is one of my favorites too, man-with-the-big-heart |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You know I always wonder whether I should repost any of my pieces, but I never wonder about you reposting yours, as they are ALWAYS well received. You also seem to have a flair for bringing them back when they are needed. Thanks, 'Deer, for always being here! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Now, as then... I love the poem... for its own sake and even more for knowing someone it describes so well. *S* If only there were more like that!! And ROFLMAO @ Toe's take on the title! *G* |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yep.... Just for being there...  |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
This is beautiful and splendid as are all of your poems I have read so far. Thank you. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Gemini, and all of you wonderful people for your responses |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Balladeer...this is absolutely wonderful. I'm not sure I've ever read it, thanks so much for reposting this. With so many wanting people for who they are and what they can give to them, I like your refreshing look at things |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Can't pick a favorite verse here they all say so much! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
I really liked this one, Balladeer! Your poems are always so rhythmic and fun to read, usually have me tapping my toes. This is quite the wonderful compliment to whomever inspired this one. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, This was not perspiration, This was sheer insperation. Your friend, Sy |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You are the one..that's writes so beautifully! I like this one a lot.  |
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