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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I wrote a poem - some small idea that I had last night, Got Passions on the 'puter and I put it on the site. I saw there, at the bottom, that to keep my work preserved, These words were written under....Balladeer - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It set my fancy smiling and I laughed aloud because It made me realize how true that small phrase really was. I DO reserve the right to live my life in my own way And do not recognize those who would take those rights away. My rights include ignoring those I don't consider nice Of living by a moral code I will not sacrifice. My rights include, by my own choice, the lifestyle that I choose And running from whoever tries to hurt me or abuse. My rights include ignoring criticisms of my acts Including those who come at me with blindsided attacks. My rights include not liking those who look for weaknesses Or try to gain my confidence with baseless promises. Those who are only interested in having "one-time rights" And find no further use for me when dawn sheds early light May find another actor to perform their one-act play... My right to give my passion is not handled in that way. So, if you want to share my rights, your words must ring as true Or I'll sue you for libel as I have the right to do. I'd love to grant permission but my trust must be deserved Or find another 'cause I'm Balladeer - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Deer.. You've got all the write stuff... well preserved too!!...  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 10-08-2000).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Balladeer~ This is fantastic!  -SEA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ MARVELOUSLY SAID ! You are certainly the Captain of your ship ! (Do LongJohn and Toe need attorneys ?) Can't wait to see what you do with - 'If you have previously registered, but forgotten your password click here.'  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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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Amazing! Something we see every day we are here at Passions has been put to very good use! This is wonderful! Amazing!  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
YOU DA MAN!!!! and we reserve the right to read your every word ... and I do ... I do ... later-dont-need a-reservation-to-get-in-here-gator jm |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I reserve the right to claim you as my one true friend and I demand the right to stand beside you to the end. I also have the right to read before I go to bed So words from faithfull Balladeer are running through my head. I reserve the right to smile and nod to you each day I also have the right to flirt because it's just in play I reserve the right to listen when you need a friend I also have the right to talk when I'm the one to mend So if you do not get the jist of this my cute response I reserve the right to you, my one true confidance.  Loved this Mike. Just couldn't resist..lol |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Oh I do like this...the whole concept is fantastic...and you say it so well... |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
absolutely perfectly spoken, michael. you're poetry is incredibly wise and honest. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I reserve the right to bump you back up to page 1 where you belong!!! This was an excellent read Michael. Too often, we take for granted, that little phrase, and along with it, comes responsibilities from both sides. Very well penned ... and now kind sir, please be aware that I reserve the right to say "you're wonderful" as many times as I want! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
"I'd love to grant permission but my trust must be deserved." This is my favorite line. A very well written piece. I'm very proud of this one, Michael. Kathleen |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, to paraphrase Nan, you write the right stuff...with no reservations...Halleluiah ... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 10-09-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Nobody says it better! Balladeer this is perfect...I'd love to steal a couple of these lines...but sheesh! LOL---How about if I just say "leave me alone---'cause Balladeer says so"? Gotta love ya, uh, sir. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
And how right you are! Write-on, write-on, write-on... and should you ever need that pencil sharpened, I'm your man.  |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Balladeer- Love this!! You've said a mouthful, and said it well. Awesome write. -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thanks to all you WONDERFUL people for responding!") Marilyn...awesome poem! and Sir Andrew...I didn't get the chance to tell you and I didn't want to bump it back up but yes I did read your response to Ponderings and it was excellent and right on the money. I appreciate it very much, my long-time good friend |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Wonderful reminder Balladeer. amazing how most people don't even pay attention to those little words at the bottom of a post!! But they are powerful words indeed. Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very creative, Balladeer! A wonderful poem inspired by three little words! May I borrow your muse for a bit? I'll give it back when I'm finished...I promise... Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Leave it to you to come up with some excellent remark about all rights reserved. LOL Great piece Mike! That muse must be back eh? |
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jinxed Member
since 2000-09-27
Posts 86 |
yeah you know, it is very very true...wow this hits harder each time you read it....great writing my friend.... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
You tell them Balladeer Great poem |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Uh, uh... I seemed to have misplaced my reservation... Do I have to go back home..? It's such a long way to Seattle. It's another Ballad that's fer sure. Dale |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Great Poem 'Deer!!! Lighhearted tone to a mildly serious thing. Keep writing....cuz I like reading!!!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Very well said sir and definitely words to live by. You have penned it well and I too reserve the right to hold you in the highest asteem as I always have and now this seals it. Well this and of course your love for "SPAM"...natures perfect food.LOL |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Balladeer-Awesome! Well deserved, preserved and reserved that is. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Well said - yes, very well said! I admire the way you set forth such good and serious information on so many subjects, in such a lighthearted way! Because it's a non-offensive way to tell real, down-to-earth things so that anyone would listen and not be offended. Really listen, I mean, as in to take it to heart. Very little angers me more than seeing my own work stolen, so I loved the way you wrote of this. I especially like the part, too, about your right to give your passion not being handled in a "one-time" way. Amen to that one! You can certainly do it! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Yes, we reserve, demand our rights to love this balladeer he's the kind, he's the tops a poet without fear. *S* Corinne |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
I bow to the way you, and others here, can make a poem out of such a simple thing. Something most of us wouldn't even see, let alone think of writting about. And to top it off, it's such a strong statement. Dee |
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