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Gift of Gab.............#6
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Gift of Gab.............#6 |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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There are some things I'm good at. Well, at least there's one or two And I am very pleased to know the things that I can do But there's one thing I fail in though I try as hard I can.... I cannot hold a conversation with my fellow man. I do admire those lucky people who can talk for hours Of nothing in particular but I don't have those powers. As much as I may want to, it just doesn't work that way. When it comes time for me to speak I don't know what to say! For those who need a helping hand I'd like to be a friend And offer words of wisdom or have sympathy to lend But, though the thoughts may be inside, my mouth just doesn't work And so I come off looking like some cold, unfeeling jerk. I have a friend named Babbling Bob who's just the opposite. At any party or event he always is a hit. He always looks attentive and can talk for hours on end And everybody that he knows considers him a friend. I asked him, "Bob, how do you do it? Give me some advice. I'd like for folks to know I care and think of me as nice. Is there some wisdom you can share? Some form of sorcery To help me open up at times when people talk to me?" "I'll tell you what to do, my friend," he said. "There's nothing to it And folks will think you're wonderful and love you if you do it. Although you may consider my advice to be absurd, All you have to do is just - repeat their last few words!" Armed with this new ammunition, ready for the fight, I went to Mavis Feldman's party on that very night. Within five seconds flat she had me up against the wall, Just looking for a pair of ears that she could give her all. "I'll tell you, Mike," she told me, "sometimes life is just a pain. The way my husband talks to me can drive me quite insane! Last night he screamed for two hours straight and it was just because He didn't like his dinner!!"......here she looked at me and paused... "He didn't like his dinner?" I replied in mock surprise. "That's right!", she said, "and I get sick of all his silly lies! He comes in late and wakes me up by making so much noise, Smells like Chanel and says that he's been drinking with the boys!" "With the boys?" (I raised an eyebrow here) She smiled. "AHA! You see!" (.....and blah, blah, blah and on she went while smiling back at me..... .....then round the turn and back again..the avalanche went on .....) Until, at last, I heard her say, ".....by that time he was gone!" "He was gone?" I said. "That's right!" said she. "I thought I would explode!" (.....then blah, blah, blah and off she sped one more time down the road.....) For two full hours I stood and smiled and, at the very end, She shook my hand and kissed my cheek for being such a friend. All evening long, folks sought me out. I really was a hit. They marveled at my great advice and chuckled at my wit While I stood, thinking of small things to change in my golf swing, With ears poised for each word they said and saying that same thing! The rest, of course, is history. I never am alone. There's always someone at the door or calling on the phone And I fulfill a vital need by doing what I can To be a friendly audience to my good fellow man. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
I have a dear friend who can take this sage advice.... I'd go and call her on the phone, but I'd have to call her twice, for she has just the same friends as you always looking for some ear why I know, I'll have her tell them to call the Balladeer! |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I can think of something better for that cute mouth of yours to be doing  ha! *blowing kisses* This is great Balladeer.....  SEA [This message has been edited by SEA (edited 04-21-2001).] |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
excellent writing.... thank you for reposting i never read this one... hope you are well...... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
So.... You're "a friendly audience to your good fellow man?"... I think I've got it now...  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, I read this before but reading any of your work again is my pleasure. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
They marveled at my great advice and chuckled at my wit ============================ Indeed we do....marvel of you... wit--yes and cadence cool too. You have a gift all right... and we are so grateful to get to read the results of it. Let thy pen gab away I love your imperfections ... I love your everything ... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful flow and a splendid write Michael! Oh boy ... this one I understand all too well in sentiment, LOL. That's good advice, I have to say, it should assist me too, For I am of the mindset that no small talk can I do ... If we should meet, imagine this ... I ask you "How are you?" You'll answer, "Fine thanks. How are you?" I'll answer "Fine thanks ... you?" "I'm good, and thanks for asking. How are you?" you ask again, I'll answer, "Well, I'm feeling grand, and how are you my friend?"  *smiles* your turn Best wishes, /Kit |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
you're a good audience to your fellow man?...... hehe well, sweet Poet, there's no doubt in my mind that you have a way with words and the talent and skill to combine them in such a way as no other ....but i always thought you were really listening... lol *wink* great write here, michael.... i never read this before last night, as i said.... i'm glad you reposted it... ... had to came back to read it again [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 04-22-2001).] |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Back again. Still enjoying this one. . *Peace. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
But you always have so much to say in your wonderful poetry. I loved this and I'm sure it is a good trick to know. Joyce |
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Amuse_mi Member
since 2001-04-22
Posts 110 |
Ah, a lover of "bah, blah, blah"!!! (A hand over mouth giggle with retort.) |
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