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Reader's Digest Poet..................#1
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Reader's Digest Poet..................#1 |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I'm a Readers Digest poet, That's my claim to fame. No PHD's or such degrees Are written near my name I was raised up in the heartland, A simple, honest man. Yes, I'm a Readers Digest poet By gawd, that's what I am. My bluejeans come from Levi's, The clothes here on my back And everything that I possess Have come from off the rack. My meals come from WENDY'S When I'm not eating Spam I'm just a Readers Digest poet, By gawd, I surely am. You can find me in each issue, Some simple heart-felt poem To ease some care for those out there Who care to take me home. Got a hundred helpful uses To aid you in a jam Cause I'm a Readers Digest poet By gawd, I surely am. I line dog cages with my pages, Parakeets think I'm great! Wives use me to beat their husbands When they come home late. But that's ok. I'll help my friends Out anyway I can Cause I'm a Readers Digest poet, By gawd, I surely am. Ain't smart enough to hide my thoughts Like uptown poets do. Ain't into messing no man's mind With fluff and ballyhoo. Just tell my story like it is So folks can understand Cause I'm a Readers Digest poet By gawd, I really am. Then, sometimes, when it's late at night When all the chores are done And hillsides fill with radiance Beneath the setting sun..... Someone may chance to pick me up To take a peek within, And feel a teardrop in their eye Or smile upon their chin. And, every time that happens, Although we be far apart, In some mysterious way, I know I've touched somebody's heart.. So just look down if you want to Cause I don't give a damn. I'm just a Readers Digest poet - By gawd, I'm proud I am! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i've always LOVED this one, Michael... it's wonderful... Reader's Digest??? LOL... no WAY!!!!! Down to earth and full of truth and meaning?? YES!!! you are the King in these halls of Passions...(but, btw, what happened to the Presidential campaign? waiting to vote!.. King is great... President would be cool, though, too! *wink*).. everything you write will be always remembered and treasured!  "So just look down if you want to Cause I don't give a damn."--- look down??? on WHAT???  Love it!!! |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Excellent piece, Balladeer! I enjoy your poems because they have a nice sense of humor that glowing with radiance and are often quite entertaining to read. Have a good night and thanks for the read. Nathan |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
well BY GAWD more people read readers digest than all those coffee table books so what the heck...loved this one |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ A daily dose of Reader's Digest If that be your claim to fame ... just remember dear poet I'll always remember your name ! I just got a renewal notice and I did not hesitate to pen a check for subscribing so your poem won't be late ! *You're just the BEST ! 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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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Doreen....Wow! Having you as such a supporter is a wonderful thing! Thanks for such glowing words. The presidential campaign? Well, I may need a new running mate since LongJohn is so busy maiming cats! We'll see.... Nate...I'm very, very happy you feel that way and thank you for reading. Paula...that's very true..especially the smart ones . I thank you Marge...Forget the renewal. I'm sending you a lifetime subscription! Thankee, miss Marge |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
was very cute ..Balladeer... are you really? too new to know otherwise ~~soft smiles on a fun write Maureen |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
The quality of your poetry is not strained, it falls from heaven as a gentle rain and it always feels wonderful. You may quote me Kathleen |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I confess to reading the Digest - in spite of it's one-sided political leanings - I love the word power, the humor, the Quotes, and I am ashamed to admit I can remember when it carried no advert.'s - I also read Yankee on occasion - All this said - I loved yur offering ~S~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, So now your falling from heaven. I didn't know they had roaches and ants there. Wonderful poem your the best. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hehe... I do recall your writing this - and the impetus behind it... You're good, deer... Looks like the "Readers Digest" poets hung around longer than those pretentious sorts who'd never be caught dead dining at WENDY's, eh? |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
But that's exactly why I love ya Balladeer!  Straight from the heart, straight-shootin' and always a thrill for me to read! Best wishes to the best! /Kit |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Hello B, Well I'm pretty new at this site but I must have read every one of your poems since I've been reading them forever. Great poem. Kept me smiling all the way through. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Ah, I remember this well and if a Reader's Digest poet you are, by all means, give me a Reader's digest poet anyday |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh geez, give a gal an opening... you can fluff my stuff anytime!  |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Hey, I've heard that it's almost impossible to get published in Reader's Digest, the competition is incredible, so - yes, you should be proud! Corinne |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
and "by gawwwwd" we are GLAD you are ... loved this one B, got me to thinking... what a treasure chest your archives must be... i am going to have to walk barefoot thru it... one long winters day when time allows... and thanks for the laugh... that SPAM line got me..AGAIN LOL later-spam and eggs-gator jm |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Balladeer... I think being a Reader's Digest poet is great.......how do you get a job like that?? I'm not working, and I'll take anything!!!!! This poem was magnificent, and down to earth for us everyday folks. Loved it!!!!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ahhhh yes Sir Balladeer... another jewel from the depths of #1. I remember it well. Worthy of the light. Enjoyed it now as I did then. Peace my friend. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well, all I know is that you are one of the poets here who has touched my heart consistently! Of course, I love this! Denise |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hey---I like Reader's Digest...anybody gotta problem with that? Hee hee....love ya much for this one Michael....someday I'd like to write a poem called, "I got paid for this one"---giggles....thanks |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My greatest thanks to all of you terrific people. You make so many things worth while.... |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Add my name to the list of subscribers! Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Everything you write touches me, my deer, including this poem. |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
~*Bravo*~ I'm wearing a big smile now and I usually do after reading your poetry!  This is great 'deer ~Sheri |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Always a champ... Nice one Balladeer Linda M. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Hey, 'Deer - I'm sorry I missed this one. I like the alternate uses of the Reader's Digest - you hit it right on the spot. Now... We're you really published in RD? Way to go. |
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English Rose Member
since 2000-08-20
Posts 211Berkshire, England |
Good one Balladeer.....nice humour |
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