Mr. Loneliness...................Open 4

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Balladeer

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0 posted 2001-04-07 01:16 AM

Well, hello, Mr. Loneliness, I'm back with you again
I see you've got the place fixed up just like it was back then.
I really didn't think that I would see you any more
Yet here I am again, my friend, just like it was before.

I see the cans of tuna fish stacked on the pantry shelf
With macaroni, cheese and all things I can fix myself,
A quart of milk, a dozen eggs,  a jar of  apple jelly,
A pound or two of lunchmeat and some cole slaw from the deli.

One knife, one spoon, one fork, one plate, 100 coffee cups,
Some liquid soap and Drano for the times the sink erupts.
A microwave and toaster oven. Man, I'm really set.
Just don't know how much luckier a simple man can get.

Let's see, my good friend Loneliness,  one toilet paper roll,
One cloth, one towel, one bristle brush to clean the toilet bowl,
One bar of soap and some shampoo - a razor, too, I think
One single lime-green toothbrush laying on the bathroom sink.

I see a stack of magazines stacked up next to the john
(With Beanie Weenie dinners, who knows how long one stays on?!)
The Pizza Hut delivery number right next to the phone,
A must for men like you and me who chance to live alone.

The bed is rather small. There's not a lot of room to spare.
It really doesn't matter, though, since only I'll be there.
The reading lamp there on the table gives a decent light
For those times when I want to read myself to sleep at night.

It's funny, Mr. Loneliness, sometimes to me it seems
That, through these past few years, I had been living in a dream,
A dream where love lived here with me and laughter filled the air
That gave my soul a peace and happiness beyond compare.

I dreamed that when I woke up in the morn, I'd see a face
That  rendered me quite speechless with its beauty, charm and grace
But, like the times before, that dream has, too, come to an end
And I awake to greet the day with you, my kind, old friend.

Life goes on, Mr. Loneliness. It has its ups and downs
And, every time that it gets rough, I know you'll be around.
Let's order up a pizza, maybe have a beer or two;
How blessed, or cursed, I am to have a faithful friend like you.

Irish Rose
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1 posted 2001-04-07 01:18 AM

broke my heart!!!

Writer
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2 posted 2001-04-07 02:03 AM

I hope your really not that lonely. :O(

Joyce Johnson

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Washington State

3 posted 2001-04-07 02:04 AM

This is a new spin on an old, old sad tale. You do it so well. Joyce

mariee66
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4 posted 2001-04-07 02:18 AM

I love reading your poetry. This is so sad--I hope your life is truly not so.

Marie~

Sunshine

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5 posted 2001-04-07 05:55 AM

The heart of a balladeer has so many, many faces....

Mr. Loneliness being only one....

Thank you for this, 'Deer!

kitkat
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6 posted 2001-04-07 08:42 AM

Awww this is so sad. I hope your visit with Mr. Loneliness is a short one.

Butterflies_dont_cry
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7 posted 2001-04-07 08:58 AM

'Deer...I think his sister lives with me

Maybe we should double

Hugs my friend...your poetry is always tops on my reading list...just like you!

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

8 posted 2001-04-07 11:31 AM

Balladeer~
Oh my Gawd ! ... No SPAM ?
I'll be right over with a delivery order ...
bad enough to be Mr. Lonely ...
No reason to be SPAM-deprived too !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

doreen peri
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Virginia

9 posted 2001-04-07 12:02 PM

i remember this one, michael.... it is so very well written... you're a very talented writer, y'know that?.... this one and the "no-called" one... ... both so very effective on similar themes.... excellent writing!!!!!

and i remember being inspired to write...
"all i know of loneliness,
it doesn't really care".... *sigh*

he spends a lot of time here, too, btw ....

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

10 posted 2001-04-07 01:28 PM

Balladeer,
Excellent as usual. Really enjoyed the read.

suthern

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Louisiana

11 posted 2001-04-07 02:19 PM

Ole Mr. Loneliness... I think his missus must be my roomie... *S* How well I know that desolation of waking... *S* This is wonderful, Deer one...

Mysteria

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12 posted 2001-04-07 02:26 PM

I am afraid this is all too true for some, but I enjoyed it so much!

Marsha

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Maidstone Kent England

13 posted 2001-04-07 03:15 PM

'Deer dear heart, YOU can write so well it makes me cry. As for lonely, I hope you're not love, because you know you only have to reach out and I'm there. (So please get some pink grapefruit juice in, it's all I drink these days)
I think this is utterly fabulous, the way you have written this is outstanding, as it always is.
Now I'm flying off, but remember where I am love. should you need me.
Take care love and warm stuff
Bubbles

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning

Temptress

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14 posted 2001-04-07 04:24 PM

*sigh*

I think Mr. Lonliness is cheating on you dear Balladeer man. You'd better whip yer little stray pet back into your yard! ROTFL! Sorry..

I enjoyed this. (((HUGS))) I'll trust you're just writing to be writing though.

still d-i-s-c-o-n-n-e-c-t-e-d
I am bound by this, you see...to become Night's sole mistress, and I am jealous in my endeavours for his attention.

Kit McCallum

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15 posted 2001-04-08 08:22 AM

This is a wonderful write Michael .. perfect flow as always! I love it when you bring a feeling to life like this. Now if you ever really do get lonely, just holler and I'll remind you how truly special you are, you wonderful poet, you!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Chelsea~
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16 posted 2001-04-08 11:15 AM

Balladeer,

you write of
loneliness perfectly,
excellent...

Nan

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

17 posted 2001-04-09 06:39 AM

Hey - How come Mr. LoneliNess hasn't met Miss LoneliNess??...They oughta check into that!!!...

furlong
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18 posted 2001-04-10 04:25 PM

awwwwwwwwwwwwww Mr Deer ... this is sad .. but well-written .......which makes it less sad i guess .. if you see what i mean.

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