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What I Could Have Been.......
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What I Could Have Been....... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I could have been a writer. I was told I had a flair For putting words on paper To create a feeling there. I could have been an artist. People say I had a way Of blending tints and colors In a masterful display. I could have been so many things. So many chances missed! But, due to my affliction, I can only reminisce....... Oh....what a man I might have been If it were not for CNN And CBS and NBC And all the options there for me. I really must confess to hate This semi-catatonic state, But I am held, quite willingly, A hostage to my own t.v.! I start out every morning With the early morning news. Then Market Watch A.M. Report Gives me financial views. From there I watch the talk shows, And then, sometime around noon, I sit and giggle as I watch My favorite cartoons. From there, you know right where I go (Although they are for dopes) I find myself completely hooked On all the daily soaps! From there I go to news again, And then some movie shows, The evening prayer and final word And on it goes and goes. Day after day, I move along From news to benediction. I've got to find a way to end This horrible affliction! It sure has taught a lesson That I never will forget. I need a less addictive life - Perhaps the internet.......... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
ROFL...This is great, Balladeer!! Say, can you convince my husband that the internet is less addicting than t.v.?! He said he wishes he were a computer so I would pay more attention to him.....think I have a problem?  Delightful poem!! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Denise....maybe if he had a better hard drive??? ( Don't tell him I said that!!!! ):! Thanks, dear Denise!  |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Line 4, verse nine, might have been a tad smoother as, "And on and on it goes". But it is obvious that you have lost none of your flair. You are still the best, M'sieu! Au 'voir! |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I'm so glad that you took control of your addiction. Just think how much we'd miss if you were still watching TV. The internet can't become addictive, can it? |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
'slinger, I've lost track of all the things in my life that could be a tad smoother..thanks for dropping by... inot2B...No, it can't. That's just a vicious rumor  [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 02-08-2001).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
LOL.... and on the internet ... theres all that SPAM your too cool for school... latercouchpotatergator Tomorrow holds only mystery And who's to say what might be But in you I've found a love so strong The sun and the moon look on in jealousy ~VH~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Internet? What Internet....I thought this was just a very slow TV that asked me to entertain myself.... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Just flipping channels and happened to catch your show - AWESOME ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
Burst out laughing! Aye, I'll second that! Wonderful humor. To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear love, this is utterly fabulously greattt I'm addicted to your poetry, internet what is that? Is it something I should warn others about. I just truly love this as always you are the utter best. Excellent writing, fabulous flow, and you are one hell of a fine writer dear heart utterly wonderful. Oh and I love this, but you guessed didn't you? I thought you would! Thank you this is a giggle keeper Take care love as always Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
well, as for me, i try to cover all the bases and combine my addictions so that i'm in total control of them, y'know? i've been known to channel surf, listen to the same cd's over and over again, hang out on 4 internet bulletin boards, and talk to 5 people on icq, while falling in love with love, chain smoking, writing poetry, staying up all night, and sipping wine.... and all at the same time!!!! *g .... i love this poem, michael... but i love everything you write.... you've got this writing thing licked! *wink*  |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hello, My name is Nancy... and I'm an net-addict too... then there's Doreen... and Denise... and Marge... maybe a couple of others too... You're in good company, Deer..  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I think someone has found a bit of inspiration huh? No flair lost here Balladeer! hehe |
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Beverley Member
since 2000-07-09
Posts 97England |
'Deer dear heart, up this goes where it belongs too, back to the front, oh isn't it fun to be me!! Well, I'm having a good time, no work is being done but it's okay I've got that covered. This is utterly excellent, and I get to put it in both my libraries too. Isn't it a good thing that I can juggle, although if everyone didn't know it was me they very soon would wouldn't they. yes I know they would. I always sound like me, so it's just as well I'm not pretending to be anyone else. Love this dear heart it is sooooooo true, and don't I wish I had the time to watch more often. Fabulous piece absolutely fabulous Take care love as always Mushy Puck Bubbles oh 'tis just Me And while thy willing soul transpires At every pore with instant fire Andrew Marvell 1621-1678 |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
LOL @ you! maybe the internet??? for addicts like us? i dont think so...  great little ditty!  , g"...beyond the door, theres peace i'm sure...and i know there'll be no more tears in heaven..." clapton |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Deer, aren't addicts just a group who like the same things? Well, I, for one am addicted to this great place and great writers like y'all. Hugs, ME |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Balladeer , I don't know about all that other stuff you're watching , but there's nothing wrong with a guy that watches cartoons in the middle of the day .Great read . Doc |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I enjoyed this deer, but I couldn't relate, nope, not at all...really. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh my..I think I must join theseine thought that the addiction was only mine but now I seehow familiar faces from far away places so I am telling you it 's because of the internet flu great one my dear Balladeer, it makes me laugh. Thanks for sharing ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Speaking as one who traded her tv for the computer....it's a really good choice, and you can even get tv on the computer!! I am hopelessly addicted, I'm afraid!! Great write, MM!!  ~~~ enjoy yourself ~~~ it's later than you think! |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Perhaps TV has made you the good writer that you are. And now you can use the Internet to post them! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Since my email box stays appalling empty these days, I'd rapidly lose my internet addiction... except for the fact that this dern poetry site is harder to resist than Godiva chocolates after a week of Slim Fast lunches. LOL Great poem, Deer one... and yassee? Your great poems make you responsible for my addiction, too... it's all your fault! *G* |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Deer, ROFL! Yanno my daughter makes me say the creed at least seven times a day. Hello my name is Kethry and I am an ..... No I'm not! I'm not! now if it wasn't for this site and the durn good poetry I'm sure I could go cold turkey write on and don't watch too much TV you hear, you'll get square eyes. Kethry  Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Ladycat
since 1999-07-05
Posts 782At the edge and a doorway,TX |
Internet.. Addicting.. HA!!! There is no way that can be true. I'm here everyday and... Oh nevermind... While we are on the subject though; do you think that Doreen could give me some lessons on how to multitask like that? I think that is the most work that I have heard done by one lady ever. Balladeer, Another wonderful piece from the master of the smooth flowing poetry. Thank you Love, Lady Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured. [This message has been edited by Ladycat (edited 02-14-2001).] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Written with the style, grace, rhythm and wit of the wonderful Master poet that you are ... excellent punchline my deer, I enjoyed this tremendously!!! Ahhhhhh ... now that's better! I've been away for 2 weeks, and you're my first poetry fix Michael ! Couldn't have been a more timely topic for me (just getting rid of the poetry DT's now, as I sink into some wonderful reading ... thanks for starting me off with a smile!) Best wishes, /Kit |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
LOL... yaaaa... the Internet... that will certainly cure your addiction right up! I remember when I first moved out of my parent's house... didn't own a TV for four years! Man what a great time.. got all kinds of things done... did all sorts of activities... but then I went and got married and the wife demanded a TV in the house... and basically I'm a weak willed individual... so there I sit glued to the tube... worse than any industrial epoxy you care to name. Enjoyed the read Sir Balladeer... Peace! |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
I sometimes think you could turn your hand to almost anything, regardless of the distractions. Your poems contain wit, warmth, reality and charm (all those were in this one), you’ve written sonnets, free verse and of course ballads and I’ve yet to find any fault in a single one. Thanks for the chance to read and reply Yes, I admit your general rule. That every poet is a fool: But I myself may serve to show it. That every fool is not a poet. |
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