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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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The statue stood in Central Park Right in the middle of the square And all the people passing there Were held in awe at that great sight, A symbol of man's strength and might Was the statue in Central Park. A full ten feet it stood upright But, more amazing than its height, Was power it seemed to posess; Self-confidence, assuredness, And, people passing hour by hour, Thought, "What I'd give to have that power!" Occasionally in the dark Quick footsteps rang in Central Park And one could hear a chipping sound As chunks of granite hit the ground From strangers who had sought to gain A piece of strength to ease their pain. Relentlessly, they whittled down That new-found source of strength they found Till dust and pebbles now are all Remaining of that figure tall. Humanity has left its mark - No statue stands in Central Park. The statue's story is my own. Instead of rock, I'm flesh and bone But cousins, uncles, aunts and nieces All have taken little pieces. Searching for the strength to be, They've all been chiseling away at me! The statue in Central Park and I Will go together, by and by. The strength we had to stand alone, (His of granite, mine of bone) Defeated, crumpled on the ground By 'friends' who finally brought us down. I'll always be right here for you But know that I have limits, too And my advice is...please step back When you see me begin to crack For, though I seem to stand alone. I, too, need statues of my own. [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 07-02-2000).] |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Some folks are expert chiselers, aren't they? Seems to be their profession. Great writing, as always!  Denise |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
...but I can't vote for this if you don't select the 'Book Submission' thingie! Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 07-02-2000).] |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
nuff saidAll my love, Jeffrey |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So there you go! Denise |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
add a vote... |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Thank you for posting this here! It is one of my very favorites of yours. Honest, hard hitting, metephorically beautiful, and lyrically excellent. I guess you might realize by now that I think it should be in the book... hehe... i LIKE it! *wink* Vote's in! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer... Thought it was great back in F1 or F2... and it still is one of the best of your many best. Like I said... you deserve your own book. Needless to say, you got my vote. Peace! |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Loved this the first time I read it, Even more the second time I read it. This time it hits just as hard as the rest my friend. you always get my vote my dear friend, your work is always hard hitting. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Some fantastic lines in this one. I wish I could vote for every line. |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Balladeer, you're a natural. I love all your poems. I seem to have writer's block.... got any suggestions? nrn Bye for now...Linda M. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Wow ... now isn't this the shocking truth you can be proud of this one well done Rex |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ah yes... one of my favorites - from my multitude of favorites...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
(~,^) Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Hey 'deer you know what this reminds me of? The Happy Prince...(Oscar Wilde) Wow...this is cool... K |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Chapter one - favorite poems by Balladeer! Let me vote for this one!  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful poem Balladeer ... Ban the chisel I say ... I'm worn to a nub myself! Loved this! (click) Best wishes, /Kit |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
This was a beautiful piece of writing. It read so well and flowed so easily. As always 'Deer, I loved it. ~Heather |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is one solid piece of work! Kathleen |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
My Deer, This is so awesome, I am totally amazed at the content and how you made it in to a master peice like this beauty, is there a secret botton that lets us vote as much as we want????? Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Awesome work ! And something not to many people think of. Very thought provoking and powerful. Know the Truth of this myself. *vote* Geoffrey |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Mike, I simply love this one. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Subdued into submission, by Wondrous Writing, Humbled into admission, by Balladeer's Magic .... *click* and regards, sudhir |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
Haha.. chiselers.. yes, indeed, I see many of this kind in my life. Some great lyrics there, Deer!.. derserve a vote - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
Have a beer and take a nap while I vote.  Gossamerwings |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
just chip, chip, chippin' away...some just dont realize they are leaving you with nothing do they... great writing! dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I can't believe I never read this! What a great message Michael. |
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