Open Poetry #13 |
Mr. Loneliness...................Open 4 |
Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
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. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
broke my heart!!! |
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Writer Junior Member
since 2001-04-05
Posts 21CA/USA |
I hope your really not that lonely. :O( |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is a new spin on an old, old sad tale. You do it so well. Joyce |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
I love reading your poetry. This is so sad--I hope your life is truly not so. Marie~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The heart of a balladeer has so many, many faces.... Mr. Loneliness being only one.... Thank you for this, 'Deer! |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
Awww this is so sad. I hope your visit with Mr. Loneliness is a short one. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
'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! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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.*~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
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 .... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Excellent as usual. Really enjoyed the read. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
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... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am afraid this is all too true for some, but I enjoyed it so much! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'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 |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
*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 |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
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 |
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Chelsea~ Member
since 2001-02-09
Posts 260Ontario, CANADA |
Balladeer, you write of loneliness perfectly, excellent... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hey - How come Mr. LoneliNess hasn't met Miss LoneliNess??...They oughta check into that!!!... |
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furlong Member
since 2001-04-08
Posts 129 |
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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