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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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There is a simple phrase I find Which no sane man refutes.... Before you criticize a man Walk a mile in his boots. There's wisdom in these simple words. What have you got to lose? That way you'll have a mile head start And a brand new pair of shoes!!!! |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Sir Balladeer, I love what you said here with so few words, and you know woman we can always use a new pair of shoes.. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer. I concur I very wise saying. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Such true words deer, and a practical way to look at empathy. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ And you KNOW I like this one, right? Traipsing around in moccasins that have seen a mile or two ... I would welcome a walk in yours. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Words of wisdom for sure!  Denise |
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Kevin
since 1999-11-02
Posts 729Torrington, Ct, Usa |
as many deer originals that we have come along if you think that this line is his my friend, sadly your wrong. for though it is quite humorous and suits him very fine balladeer has shown us here a slightly borrowed line =) [This message has been edited by Kevin (edited 03-04-2000).] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, I'm obviouslt a flop as a dry comic! Thanks for reading. Nice catch, Kevin. I was so tickled when I saw it I felt it should be presented in rhyme  |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
I for one am glad you did Deer, it is to your credit you did it so well. I do have one small gripe though, I just got a poem published on the Canvas but the link brings up your Robot poem!!! I don’t mind you stealing my shoes but paying those guys to do that is below the belt!! (Though, truth be told, yours IS better than mine) Craig Yes, I admit your general rule. That every poet is a fool: But I myself may serve to show it. That every fool is not a poet. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
LOL!! Thanks Balladeer, I really needed that. You're no flop! Wise words with a laugh to go with it! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
The best way to exercise your freedom! good poem... |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Great message with few words and I love the twisted ending |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, dovey, munda and deVine one. Craig, you sneaky devil, you, getting me to go over to Poet's Canvas to read your poems (which print out just fine, by the way) and advertising it here!!!! LOL! (they must have fixed the problem before I got there. My checked must have bounced  )Excellent poems, by the way. Refusal was always one of my favorites of yours. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Hehehehehe....not a flop at all, Balladeer. That little witticism just made my night. Alicat the very easily amused Persnikitty |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
And here The S O is wondering why the 'deer feels compelled to post this wise little ditty... Hugs to you. K< !signature-->'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath [This message has been edited by Severn (edited 03-05-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
LOL...leave it to you to make comedy of one of my favorite sayings. Actually the saying is an American Indian saying that says" God grant that I may not judge my neighbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasans" The words do ring true, one never knows what has brought someone to where he presently is and if we were to have lived his/her life, we may be in the same exact place. [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 03-05-2000).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I need that mile head start... especially over the other gals in Toe's fan club line! LOL. This is great, 'Deer one... thanks for the grins! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I love your humor Sir .... dry ... wet .... whatever !!! Thank you for the smiles ...... |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I like your short words of wisdom, they're so much different than the ones I usually hear, like "Stop!" "Go!" "Jump!" "NO!" "Yes!" "LookOut!" and the occasional "Yikes!" Great verse, Balladeer. |
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