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Semi-Annual Excursion into Free Verse....
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Semi-Annual Excursion into Free Verse.... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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When I was young Adults watched me. I certainly did enough things To warrant their ire and displeasure but they had to be careful. They didn't know what I would become. hehe... Perhaps their wife's gynecologist Perhaps I would marry their daughter. Perhaps I would run the nursing home Where they would spend their final years And they would live out their lives On lumpy mattresses Or whatever tortures of the damned I could concoct Recalling how they had treated me When I was young. So they had to be careful... In my middle years People watched me For indications of importance Which would command respect Or caution... Glint of eye Authority of voice Cut of cloth. Shaker? Or faker? A man to be acknowledged? Admired? Or disregarded? On the way up? On the way down? Or stagnant? Now With old age approaching No one watches. Whatever I was going to be I was. Now that I drive slowly enough To smell the flowers And Ben-Gay Others honk at me To get out of their way. My ride on the ferris wheel Is coming to an end and There are people waiting Waving their tickets Screaming for their turn. That is as it should be. Life is coming and going Up and down Out with the old And in with the new. When my time comes To disembark I shall do so willingly Hand my ticket To a young face Alive with excitement Eyes glowing With anticipation And, smiling, I will say, "Hang on, friend. It is one hell of a ride." |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...and people will be watching him to see whether he hangs on or lets go... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Cool write...I think you've still got several million words if not miles left on the warranty. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
OOHHHHHHH wow...you are a ride 'deer...this is an awesome wirte my friend |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Oh - Did I mention that I really like this semi-annual thing you do? |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
It sure has been 'one hell of a ride' my friend. I truly enjoyed this one, the ride and the poem....if we hurry we have time for another ride on the carousel.  Nancy.~Time has cast a spell on you |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
*smiling*...gotta love that last bit there.. i like your semi annual free verse interesting thoughts in this one..great write mr BALLADEER sir..  hugs, g ~dgvarner/fallen rain~ |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well said, Sir! ~Hugs~ You do free verse so well Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ You're wonderful ... you know that ? Well, I do !  *Hugs* ~*Me*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
sigh...ya mean all this time I could have been on the ferris wheel instead of the tilt-a-whirl? sigh sigh expletive sigh.... this is exquisite, even for a semi---  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nan....ain't it the truth? Duncan....from your lips to God's ear! Thank you for the kind words...Paula...and you have a pass for unlimited rides Thanks, sweetie Enchantress...now you're talking! Carousels are definitely my language! :thumbs: dvgarner..it's definitely not my forte but it's good to experiment. I'm very glad you liked it Melissa...your words (and hugs) are ALWAYS welcome!  Marge...and you're a sweetheart!  Thank you, sweet sweet lady serenity..I picture you as the roller coater type! ....or anything that causes thrills and goosebumps  |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"On the way up?" can't picture you any other way makes me miss Florida, I'll tell ya loved this Balladeer thanks for taking me on your excursion....... |
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Carolina Member
since 2001-08-17
Posts 224Myrtle Beach, SC |
Now ya tell me! I get sick on rides!  I enjoyed this VERY much!!! Live today as if it's your last. Love today as if it's your first. Lisa |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
What a ride!!......enjoyed this one very very much my dear Deer...love it ((hugs)) Charisma |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
balladeer, makes me feel rather ashamed...i am 21 this year and yet i am apprehensive to die...i hope someday i will be as self-assured as you and join you in the understanding that "life is a jolly good ride"... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Never has your free verse been freer with the advice of the aged for the young! Excellent choice of words, 'Deer, Excellent! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladee, I bet I beat you to the barn door. You do and did well. |
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