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The Main Event - Kevin & Balladeer
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The Main Event - Kevin & Balladeer |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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The audience was ready in the stadium last night, Anticipation wild to see the much-awaited fight. The title held by Balladeer, who won all fights hands down Against the brassy youngster who had hopes to wear the crown. The kid had built a rep by beating high school girls and kids And figured that the Balladeer was ready for the skids. He thought his youth and vigor would tear Balladeer apart..... No wonder they say high school kids today are not too smart! The ring announcer's voice rang out in tones both strong and loud Which echoed through the hall and settled on the screaming crowd. "In this corner....", he proclaimed , as came a thunderous cheer, "The champeen of the entire world - our hero - BALLADEER!!!!" The floorboards shook...the rafters trembled at the hearty roar That rose up like a giant tidal wave upon the shore While Balladeer just waved his glove, then winked and gave a smile That made each female heart take wings....that Balladeer had style! "And in this corner, weighing in at not too many pounds, (with bookies taking all bets he won't make the second round) The champeen of his Junior class, about to go to heaven... Let's hear it - and give last rites - to the challenger named KEVIN!!!" The crowd went wild with catcalls and, instead of their applause, Responded with huge belly laughs and uncontrolled guffaws But Kevin smiled and stuck his middle finger in the air (but, since he had his gloves on, no one knew that it was there!) The sound of bell !!! and what the crowd had waited for began! The champion and the upstart, each to prove the better man. Kevin had his guard up while our Balladeer just stood Arms down, inviting wonder boy to hit him if he could. Kevin threw a couplet that was miniscule, at best Then followed with a haiku that bounced off the big man's chest. He tried a small acrostic that had no chance for success Blank verse was written on his face...he really was a mess. Now Balladeer would take his turn....a sonnet to the jaw! Sestina to the kidneys! Ouch! There oughta be a law! A ballad to the belly then a cinquain to the cheek! Poor Kevin's eyes were glassy and his knees were getting weak! The champ was getting stronger with each new punch that he threw. He feinted with an ode - then hit him with a clerihew! Lampooned him with a limerick and, just before the bell, He knocked him off his feet with his most stirring villanelle! Poor Kevin couldn't keep his feet - he landed in a lump. Instead of being champ, he found that he was just a chump. He hadn't realized how many weapons Bal amassed But now he knew, when challenging, that he had been outclassed. The Balladeer still rules the ring....the challengers are few. The kids all want to knock him off his perch but that's not new. He takes them all on, one by one, and when all's said and done The crowd still calls his name, proclaiming he's the only one. And Kevin? Life has not been kind to he who would be king. He spends his time in honky-tonks with beer and chicken wings. When someone asks him what is wrong, he says - with both eyes moist - "I coulda been a poet....", in a Marlon Brando voice. So that's the way it was, my friends. I saw it all, you know. The night that Balladeer and Kevin put on quite a show. It may not be the best - it wouldn't rival Dempsey and Tunney But I can tell you, friends, I saw it all and it was funny!!!!  [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 11-16-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
DING DING DING....and THIS round goes to Balladeer!!!!! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
chicken wings??? LOL!!!! your meter is perfect! you certainly know how to throw those punch lines..... vhat could be verse for The Kid?  (great writing, Michael!!!! as always.... you make me laugh and i admire your talent with words) |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
You know...I always tend to cheer for the underdog. But Bally I'm thinkin' you got him. |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
Sweet Balladeer I must admit I was always on your side. (But now that he is done with Kev, I better run and hide.) Your the best, a genius, no smarter man around! (I better find a place thats far so I can not be found.) The way you took that youngster on, and so quickly you were through. (I am gettin nervous now, don't know what he could do.) My Balladeer, He will win! I told that Midnitesun! (I just know he'll find me though, there's nowhere I can run.) I saw them placin' bets yanno, I said they should have stopped. (I never should have bet on Kev. My whole paycheck got dropped.) I knew you'd be the Champion, the ruler of that ring! (I knew I never shoulda said that kiss my hiney thing!) Remember me with a smile on your face, or please don't remember me at all. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Kevin's couplet  Balladeer's sonnetROTFLMBO  ~ Good to see you two came out friends, even if you won this last final?? round Michael. But he sure tried didn't he? Well this was absolutely terrific, just terrific, so very BALLADEER, and so clever and creative.~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 11-16-2001).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh, this is funny, and even Mysteria is giving it a punch. Guess I'll just punch this up to the top for another round. Oh Kevin, where are you Kevin? |
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Kevin
since 1999-11-02
Posts 729Torrington, Ct, Usa |
Hey...im still a college student... Ill gladly trade your poet cheers For a fine lady and some beers haha...ill be in there dont worry..give me some time |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Balladeer, LOL! You are sooo good! lol. Sorry Kev.. but I think Balladeer has taken this round.... Hugs, Tara... who is greatly amused "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sunshine...I love the way you ring my bell! Doreen..hehe...nothing like a punch line to the solar plexus! Hey, let's grab some wings ourselves! Larry...I'm thinkin' I like the way you're thinkin'! Thank you, good sir Lucie...you always have a lot of grace....and I'm gonna say grace before I devour ya!  Mysteria...thank you! Yes, Kevin is very trying...ah, the youth today...I'm beginning to understand why lemmings eat their young!  midnitesun...yep, she did....and appropriately gave Kevin the pink glove Don't worry...he'll show up. The kid's got spunk Kevin...take all the time you need. I hate to see a fella rush through puberty rosepetals....your amusement is like a lady's scarf handed to the knight of her choice before the battle. THANK YOU!!!  |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Who was it that said..."I AM the GREATEST..."? Ballad-Ali, right???  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 11-17-2001).] |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I hope our Kev he will revive cause I'm sitting in first row But for this round I must admit to you sweet Deer I bow I have resceduled all my work so I can watch this game of rhyme I sure hope it isn't over yet cause I betted here a nickel and a dime Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I really enjoy these challenges. And Balladeer, you are the best. |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
This is better than HBO, I mean it. Great entertaintment!  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Balladeer, There I sat in the front row, When Titia found the bookie. She bet a dime on Balladeer, And then a nickel on the rookie. Said she couldn't take the risk, She just needed to hedge her bet. Not completely confident of the deer, Felt the rookie wasn't thru quite yet. But knowing that youth can recover, I placed a quarter on the old man. Felt we ought'a really stick together, Though gettin' rich ain't in the plan! [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 11-17-2001).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Well as much as I love our Balladeer...I just can't believe he would hurt wee Kevin like that!! Kevin! Come out here and fight for the crown!  Stand up for your rights! OH!!! I JUST LOVE A GOOD FIGHT! LOL....*Nancy runs from room mascara running down her cheeks* |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Larry C you were there too? I didn't see you fellow busy as I was you see taking my Balladeerbow You said I put a dime on him Now sure you must be joking The dime is for the little brad Who sure will not stop poking Whatever the outcome will be here I'm having fun and so do you I see Lemonade and popcorn I am a happy girl So Kevin dear give it another swirl Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... Want to use the pics on my website? Just let me know. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace/http://comm [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (edited 11-17-2001).] |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* Balladeer you are just so very good at being bad. LOL This is magnificent verse with incredible punch. Now I will wait and see how Kevin gives you one of his best shots. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
And the winnnnner issssss ....... the lucky reader of this verse, that's who! Oh, this is too perfect Michael ... I just love it! The rhythm is priceless, the rhyme is divine ... and the visuals are hilariously vivid! Big, big hugs for this great big smile I'm wearing right now. Now if you'll excuse me ... I've just gotta go back and read this again! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Winner and still champion...but ya gotta admit, he's giving it all he has. And it's not a bit shabby. Just not...Balladeer. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
you gooooooo Balladeer....you are way to good. And yep you are still the greatest for me, but I enjoyed Kevin's replies too, he is sooooo adorable his way. (((hugs))) Charisma ~TMP~ |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
The Balladeer still rules the ring....the challengers are few. (but there still is one!!) LOL great story and poetry...I enjoyed! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I can't keep up with you, Michael! Boy, you have been on a roll, haven't you?! Excellently written and extremely entertaining, as always, of course! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Balladeer - It is always heart warming to see the challengers working their way through the brackets to get at old Long John - lol. BTW - Great poem |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nan....he said it but I hold the copyright Titia...WOW! Fifteen cents!! What reckless abandon!! You didn't say who you bet on...  Smart chick...I like them, too. Glad you are enjoying them walker...now THAT'S a compliment!! thank you, sir! Larry C....Aha! Thanks for clearing it up! Well, bet-hedging isn't always a bad idea, I guess..doesn't get you in dutch. Oh! She already is!! Thank you for showing your belief in me with a whole quarter!! Gives me goosebumps Enchantress..Of course I wouldn't hurt him! The doc says he'll be up and around in no time! Startime...Oh, he will. He's a little scrapper! Thanks for being in my corner!! Kit..That's exactly who we both hope will win! Thank you, wonderful lady!!!  Duncan...yes, he is but, as you point out....he's only human Charisma..I know. Some ladies are attracted to that "little puppy dog looking for a good home" face *smile*hehe. Thanks for being here Lorelei..glad you enjoyed! (and thanks for calling LongJohn a challenger instead of THE MAN). I always KNEW you liked me best.. Denise...Yep, good ole Kevin woke up my muse and got the creative juices flowing again...and for that I am in his debt. He's good...Great to see you, miss LongJohn...I admit you were good in your pre-senility days...your photo still hangs in the john at the gym...it's yellowing, though |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
ROFLMAO. I'm getting a seat in the front with Titia for the next round. I think the old man Balladeer has won this little round I looked around for Kevin, but that youngster can't be found So I'll sit next to Titia and await the rounds to come For I think the passions duelling has only just begun If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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