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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I have insurance on my life I have it on my car. I have it there for acts of God Like hurricanes and war. It's there for disability And that's just for a start But I don't have a policy Against a broken heart. I called my agent just last week For something that would cover Pain and suffering incurred By some ungracious lover 'Cause when a heart is broken It's not easy to repair. The cost involved is staggering And I'm no millionaire! He asked what kind of shape it's in... I said it wasn't bad - A puncture here....a small nick there, Sometimes it aches a tad. It has a dent where it was kicked And there's a tiny crack Where some gal didn't treat it right Before she gave it back. The strings were broken once or twice And, sometimes, on the street When pretty girls come passing by I feel it skip a beat. The fault is mine. I know it is. Not much more I can say 'Cause, even though I need it, I Keep giving it away! He said there was no policy To give me what I need For only Time can mend a heart When it begins to bleed So, if I chance to tell you That I need to feel assured, My heart won't take another break - The damn thing's not insured!  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
A Balladeer special.... Fragile - my heart, fragile - it is please don't break it girl, for it is plain and simple like this cowboy, worse still it's not insured. Oh boy! regards, sudhir |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Absolutely delightful! I had a smile on my face all the way through. It gave me a lift and I thank you so much for that....looks like it's going to be a fine day here. take care.......ethome.. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
 'Tis such a wondrous tale you weave, My lovely Balladeer; A smile you place upon this face, Each time your words I hear! Exceptional writing ... loved this! and ... PS from the alley ... we love you too!  Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 07-31-2000).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, I heard their selling it some where on the net. But I think their coning the public. Great job you got my vote. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
There is no such insurance for a broken heart... although some have a policy they often do impart -- They keep their hearts in a steel box, closed up against the flame, and make sure that it stays intact... no need to make a claim. Sometimes too much insurance as you are speaking of ... can keep you "safe" but I would rather take a chance on love. *wink* - great poem, michael |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
a rhyme here, a verse there ... and your heart is on the mend, I'll be your claims adjuster ... on this you may depend. Your heart will be protected by a policy of poetry... sweet 'deer..."your in good hands with" Janet Marie. *winkie winkie* love this poem poet sir There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Having no medical, dental, life or anything else until October (new jobs suck), I could relate even if I hadn't known that broken heart syndrome and how all you get is a shrug and an "oh well" and wishes (some sincere) that healing comes quickly. *G* By the way... I'm being verrrrrrry careful. LOL. I don't want to be croaking until someone can benefit from it. *G* (And we're not talking the relief from my pestiness such an occurrence would give Toe. *G*) Great poem, Deer! |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
wow Balladeer another wonderful poem. beautifully said. "I am melancholy, flower cutting through stone" manic street preachers |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Balladeer~ Wonderfully done, kind sir! I wish that there was a way to obtain insurance (or even assurance ) against that kind of thing. If you ever find out where, please let me know!~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer... your heart, broken or otherwise, is so valuable even Lloyds of London couldn't cover the cost of a faulty valve. As is usual, a nice bit of work from the PIP Master. Thanks for sharing. Peace! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Now as you have well implied on our heart's beat we all rely and here is yours all damaged and dented can't be returned - it's not even rented... but I would rather love's assurance be given than have life insurance [which is not for the living] and if your heart be broken, then on the mend it shall be as your assurance is safe in the hands of me. Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I've nothing quite as clever as everyone else to say, except that I loved it. If you do happen to find a policy, please let me know. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sudhir...your comments are always a pleasure ethome...just putting a smile on your face is reward enough for me. Thank you for enjoying it.... Kit...Another smile! Oh, boy Thank you, dear Kit. I love you all (or at least I try to!)Sy...yeah, I think it's at toughbreak.com! Thanks for the read..... Doreen...Sure, go ahead and take those silly chances. What can it get you besides happiness, joy, excitement and pleasure? Janet Marie..I think any heart would be in good hands if they were yours. I'd like to make a claim, please Suthern...We're both in bad shape because I don't think they have toe insurance, either! Too many pre-existing conditions...People like us just have to be careful, I guess Thank you, suthern girl....Brian...high praise from a man of such talent. Thank you, good sir TerryW...If I find it, I'll let you know. Don't get your hopes up Sir Andrew...alway a true pleasure to see your name. Peace to you, also, good friend. Sunshine...love that response and I believe you... Claire...you don't need it. Nobody would dare break a heart as beautiful as yours.... |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Great poem Balladeer, I love your sense of humor and your way with words. You're very talented indeed. Nathan |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
That's because it's priceless What great work!! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
That's because it's priceless What great work!! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Oh, there's only one thing that can help a broken heart, especially one that's been left out in the cold, cold rain, and that's an umbrella policy! come on get under mine, it's huge and keeps away those cold drops. No one should ever break your heart!!!!! Kathleen |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
This is just too cute, Balladeer! A really enjoyable read! --You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.-- |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
and you make this look so easy!!! (scribbling notes...serenity is intent...) please keep posting these...maybe I can learn by "Osmosis"!!! Thank you... |
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menage a demideux Junior Member
since 2000-05-11
Posts 32 |
l'amour est une bête insidieuse... qu'elle peut déchirer le votre mien de coeur... est maintenant déchirée parce que je ne puis pas être avec l'homme je m'adore... souhaite qu'il y ait eu d'assurance |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Anyone who does damage to your beautiful heart better come and see me! Great poem, my deer...you are soooo good, even if you have a couple of key marks on your side. |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
All right pull over buddy! This is the Love Police stop right there! I'd like to see your ownership, license and insurance for your heart? We have reason to believe you may not have any love insurance!!! Do you drive and dream of a lover? If so what might her name be?? You know this is strictly confidential!! You can whisper if you like! Do you have a heart throb picture of her at hand or in your wallet? If so may I see it for proof? I'm sorry but we have to search you for any small black phone books that might be loaded with numbers or more than one love poem from numerous female poets!! If so do they all love you??(Female poets respond please?) You'll have to produce at least ten or more responses within 48 hours. Is that clear! I SAID IS THAT CLEAR?? Now if you get at least ten "I LOVE YOU's" or something to that nature then you are free to go!! But if you don't then we are going to have to take you down to Passions jail where you will be tried and sentenced! They can be harsh at times! The usual sentence is Five poems in five days all about LOVE the verses very depending on the judge's mood! You seem like you’re a nice guy so tell you what I'm going to give you a break today! We are just going to pump this excellent poem up to the top and see what happens? |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nate...and I thank you for your kind words... Butterflies....thank you thank you Rose...if that's a golf umbrella I'm on my way!!! That's an invitation impossible to turn down! Tennessee....and so are you. I thank you! serenity....my osmosis is your osmosis and I think you're doing just fine! menage...oui oui oui martie....I didn't know they showed! Thank you for such wonderful words and open wide the doors. There's a long line on the way.... insect....gee, officer, I musta left it in my other body! My love license was revoked for failure to yield the right of way. My black book only has my mother's name in it and she just wants to be friends. I renamed my waterbed the Dead Sea! Gimme a break please! I can't even cop a feel...can I at least cop a plea? Love the response. You're the only insect in the world I like!!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Gotta keep givin! Dang those women eh Balladeer? We just take it out stomp on it and give it back. Unlike men who take ours and never give it back Great poem, you're the master of em you are! <*\\\>< The will of God will never lead you, where the grace of God cannot keep you. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I wish mine would break, then I could get a new one..as it is, it just gets stepped on! Very good poem sir!  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Well, we could - 'Blame it on your lying-cheating cold dead-beating two-timing double-dealing mean-mistreating loving heart' Now that's a quote from your insurance agent - Patty Loveless !!! Seems 'Honesty is the best policy' and yours is hereby cancelled ... you didn't pay the premium ! Poor baby !  ~*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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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well, you're 'in good hands' with your friends here! Another delightful poem, Balladeer! Denise |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
 Calling all lovers! Calling all lovers! Suspect wearing flowered shirt with pink tie, bell-bottom pants and clogs, last seen dreaming of a lover in passions. Proceed with caution, DO NOT KISS I repeat DO NOT KISS, must make cardiac arrest, suspect is smooth talker claims he has two bodies. May be hiding other body in the Dead Sea. Search for battery operated devices that might be used to subdue victims! CONSIDERED EXTREMLY LONELY!! Was warned to produce at least ten "I love you's" or something to that nature 48 hours ago. We have information for a one WhtDove claiming he is MASTER, she may be a slave to his sweet talk (A hostage). He may also be a member of a love slave military group, we have recorded information that a one Poet deVine answers to the Master I mean Balladeer by ending her reply with "SIR". He may be hiding with an accomplice with a code name dsnyder. We have information that alias dsnyder is actually Denise and they are all part of a secret organization of a group called "MODERATORS"!! We are trying to decode his location from special words we found hidden in a message from dsnyder saying, "you're in good hands" all are people are working on it. We also know for a fact that he has no Love Insurance because of a written statement from his insurance agent Marge Tindal. There is a passion court order from a judge for the "Balladeer" to put forth five LOVE poems with at least THREE stanza's or more for each in TEN days without the word "LOVE" in them. Now if he turns himself in the judge may be easier on him. We've put the word out on the street and if he complies with the court order the LOVE POLICE will not chase him down without end!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Well, let's just post this at the top of the bulletin board at the Passion's Post Office ! This man MUST be found ! He's wanted by soooooooooo many women ! And the reward will be paid ! *Investigator Insect - This is a brilliant piece of investigative work. You are to be commended. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sigmund Freud Junior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 38Come to my couch... |
Freud here, vhat is dis vorld coming to insuring love. Now dey have love police, even vomen police. please please miss officer Love police, frisk me, I could be carrying a vepon....lol ha ha ha I make joke. I think I need a cigar. Mr. Balladeer, my advice is to just forget about the heart thing. Get your self a large cuban presedente, and when your around a group of vomen, pull out your big cigar. Vomen love to watch a man handle his big cigar... Freud |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Balladeer.... Time is the only insurance to deal with a broken heart ........ (speaking on behalf of the uninsured.... we loved this one!!!) I have but one goal in life......... To make you smile! ~~ Sunny ~~ |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Delightful poem! Can you imagine all the claims that would come pouring in?!! I'd have to start calling them in now to get done by next week!  ~Kelly  You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving There is no danger of developing eye-strain from looking on the bright side of things |
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Vaporous One Junior Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 35 |
What a way with words! Any woman who would break that heart has to be out of her mind! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i agree with the Vaporous One.... great pen-name, btw... wish it was one of mine.... *smile* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Hey Balladeer----do you take on apprentices. I could stand to learn some from you......there seems to be quite a following.LOL Lovely poem and the last verse was priceless as it brought a hearty laugh to me and those are always welcome no matter from where they come. |
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