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Lonely Hearts Anonymous.................#4
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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There's a place for alcoholics where they can find relief, Another place for addicts which will help them handle grief. Hell, even smokers have one, too. So what I'd like to know.... Where's Lonely Hearts Anonymous for lonely folks to go? We'd hire a little meeting room. It wouldn't take much dough, Invite unfortunates like me who loved then watched love go. Some kool-aid in a paper cup or maybe some cheap wine, A table for a podium would work out real fine. Our names would be called, one by one, to come up front and speak. We'd look out at the faces knowing we were not unique, And with this simple introduction, we would then begin, "I'm (so and so). I'm lonely. I could really use a friend." Then, after we were finished, we would shake each hand and smile. Strong feelings of comraderie would last a little while And, though it just be temporary, it would ease the pain Until the time arrived for us to meet there once again. There are so many lonely souls - all those who loved and lost, Who took a chance on happiness and paid the final cost. They only want someone to know them, take a peek within, To see their decent qualities that lie beneath the skin. They have so much to offer. They have sterling qualities. Why can't someone just recognize their willingness to please? Yet, all too often, they are marks to take advantage of When all they really need is someone who'll accept their love. Someone to make them laugh out loud, to make them beam with joy, Someone to offer happiness that they can both enjoy, Someone to soothe with tender words when they are feeling down, Someone to make them feel worth whenever they're around. So, hey! We should get organized - the millions of us who Are needful of that special friend to help to pull us through. Then, one by one, defiantly our message we will send, "I'm (so and so). I'm lonely. I could really use a friend." |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I remember this one well! Wonderful writing, Balladeer! And since you've got more friends than you can count, I know this one is fiction!  Denise |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
A fabulous idea, Balladeer! Corinne |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
WOW, I know a lot of people who would love to be a "so & so" Great poem sir, and a great idea All my love, Jeffrey |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I started out reading, smiling, then almost crying at the tenderness in the message and then toward the end felt sorrow, because this is all so true. It speaks of the human need to bond, but then with that comes pain, because you give and open yourself up and even in these kinds of settings that you wrote about, yes there is humor but the message is expressive of the very real need for reaching out and not being afraid or lonely. The worst pain anyone can feel is opening it all up and someone receives, for a time, and then leaves as if to say "sorry, you're just not someone I want to know." or they dont' say but they show "I'm really ashamed of you, go away" I really loved this piece, Balladeer, it's one of my favorites from you now. A word is dead When it is said, Some say. I say it just Begins to live That day. Emily Dickinson |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ This is WONDERFUL ! Hi, I'm Marge Tindal. I could really use a friend. I'd like to be your friend. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
I went to an AA meeting once... and I stood up and I said, "Hi, I'm Doreen, and you're all alcoholics. Thank you for letting me share"... LOL... j/k and did you know there's actually a group of "internet addicts" who meet online? I'm not kidding!! hehe I remember this one from before... I think... either that or I was in on organizing the meetings... whatever... i love it... sign me up! *wink* "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
You must have friends aplenty Mr. Deer...There's no way you are lonely. You're too cool to be lonely  Marie~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Another great one I remember. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Denise....and honored I am to have them. Thank you Corrine.....Great! See you at the meeting Jeffrey...the so an so's are the lifeblood of society. Thanks for reading... Rose...I can't thank you enough for such a wonderful response. I'm sure that "you're not someone I really want to know" has never been said to someone like you....unlass they're nuts! Thank you...Marge.... Yeah, sure, you could really use a friend like beaches could really use sand. You've got them all!!! (and I'm proud to be one of them ) love ya, MargeDoreen....You're a nut case! I like that in a person!!! hehe. What's the web site for internet junkies??? Marie...it's not the quantity - it's the quality. Here at Passions I'm blessed to have a quantity of quality friends. Thank you, friend. Sy...speaking of friends, they don't come any better than you. Thanks for coming by..... |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
http://netaddiction.com/ they have a bulletin board and everything... hehe.... *wink* |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Sign me up balladeer. a great poem and a wonderful idea, we could do with a lonely hearts anon. Make sure to invite loads of single women ( must be beautiful and rich). LOL. A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
lol@doreen (looking around to see if anyone saw me bookmark that site) and lol@lonely hearts....yep theres plenty of those, but not a one of them can write poems like these |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Hiya, this is "quality" talking.. ...I too remember this but always enjoy reading them again and strangely time has a way of changing the perspective of how you may have read it first time...huh? Hope I make sense here, if only a little..*g*HUSG Brian: I thought a beautiful woman was beautiful because she was loved rather than because she was actually beautiful...i.e. beauty is in the eye of the beholder now rich on the other hand...definitely not...ROFL...sorry...LOL [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 07-03-2000).] |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Balladeer, Absolutely wonderful poem, and must I say it again... how do you do it? I know what I'm addicted to.... your poems. Chow hon,,, Linda M. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Oh do I remember this one! It still brings tears to my eyes. So many can relate to this one I think, I know I still can! This is my all time favorite of yours Balladeer! |
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jennie may* Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 122 |
one word- heartwarming... loved it! "We have all these galaxies inside of us. And if we don't enter those in art, then I don't understand the point in doing anything."-Sam Shepard |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Gallop...gallop! The Severny One is here!!!! Right 'deer...righto...now then...I'LL be your friend... hang on...err...it was only fictional? HUMPH...I came at a rush for I heard my dear 'deer was in an emergency! But no...silly me...you could never suffer for want of friends... well - mind if I stick around anyway? Take a rest stop? Read the poem again? Hugs dear 'deer The SO |
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Leigh Anne Junior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 48Scottsboro, AL USA |
Oh, how i have missed your poems! I am so glad to be back at the site. At a time when I had almost given up on my poetry in my darkest hour, Balladeer's posts were there to inspire me to pick up pen & paper again! Please keep your poetry coming, for it is so beautiful, elegant, and honest! Leigh Anne~ proud Mother to Dakota. To be a mother is to accept your heart will forever walk outside your own body!" |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Balladeer, I missed this one the first time around. Great writing as always and a solid message too. fh |
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nona Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 139Fla |
I am in awe of anyone who can give words such power. That is something to strive for..... thanks for sharing it is an inspiration..........nona |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Hello Balladeer, I just want to say that is such a great piece and I can relate to this piece because I have few friends because I've choosed to live the life of an outcast. But things will get better for me with the grace of God. Thanks for sharing this great piece. Nathan |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I just love a great Balladeer read! I think someone commented above that we need a group for Balladeer addicts ... that one I'll join, you've got me hooked on your talent! Wonderful poem ... loved the flow! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Balladeer, I've thought about this from time to time, you've captured the essence, will there be a Part 5? [This message has been edited by Gemini (edited 07-05-2000).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Brian...you left out "and daddy who owns a liquor store"  Corazon...some of them can write fantastic poems, as you well know Rainbow...you are definitely quality...and can always be counted upon to make a little sense Linda...then you're addicted to a dope! (but only sometimes) I appreciate your addiction Dovey...if it's a favorite of yours, that's enough to make it a favorite of mine... jennie mae..I thank you much for enjoying it. Severn...Was that you? I thought it was Lady Godiva! Thank you for coming to my rescue. You can stay as long as you like....please?Leigh Anne...your words move me. They really do. Thank you, my friend, and welcome back. Fred....You KNOW I regard any compliment from you as high praise. Good to see you nona...and thank you for reading and making it worthwhile.... nate...I'm sure they will. Thank you, sir. Kit...that sounds great! Can I join too? I'm really glad you enjoy my work....Gemini....I'm sure there will! Thank you very much for reading |
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