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What I'm Grateful For....
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What I'm Grateful For.... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Thanksgiving is a time when I Let memory explore The blessings that I have and all The things I'm grateful for. A wonderous woman in my life I cherish and adore Who sticks with me through thick and thin Is what I'm grateful for. My health is rather good, I think Although I do get sore From one too many holes of golf.. This I am grateful for.  The many friends now in my life I didn't know before Enriching me in many ways I'm also grateful for. The small fact that my belly still Won't reach down to the floor And I can still part with a comb... This, too, I'm grateful for.  I'm grateful that, when hungry, I Can go down to the store And buy the food I need to have I'm very grateful for. I'm happy for the tiny ways That I could help the poor And give a hand to those with little To be grateful for. I'm happy that my President Is NOT named Albert Gore!!! This one rises to the top Of things I'm grateful for!  For all the friends I've met here I extend my thanks and more. You are indeed the greatest thing That I am grateful for. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Happy Thanksgiving, Balladeer! We're grateful for you and your wonderful poetry!  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Happy Thanksgiving, Michael.. you are truly blessed! Kathleen |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Happy Thanksgiving Michael. You ARE truly blessed. And we are also for having you here with us! ~Warm Thanksgiving hugs to you and yours~ Nancy. ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Happy Thanksgiving, Michael. You are also at the top of my list when I count my blessings, as well as are all the other wonderful friends I have made here at Passions! As for Gore...well, yeah, I'm real thankful for that as well! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This was absolutely lovely in both sentiment and form. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Michael! Hugs to you. I'm thankful for the words you write, You leave me wanting more ... For verses by sweet Balladeer, Are what I'm grateful for. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
It is the little things that make up the big picture, that I, too am grateful for. Good one, Balladeer. And Thank You for this! |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Hi sweetie, Happy Turkey Day. Very meaningful poem and I like the little al gore humor in it : ) ((big hugs)) |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
OK Michael....I am envious....you can part your hair....otherwise...great write...I am grateful to have your company here at Passions....thank you.. |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Micheal,great write.I amthankful to be able to read you writes.For they do show me lots of insight.So happy turkey day to you.To a friend that show he is forever true. Peaches |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hey Mike, Have a happy, enjoyed your humor as I always do. We're having a twelve pound spam With candied yam. Yummy yummy tummy. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I love this, funny, and heartfelt at once. Now the part about Al Gore,I must object. (ducking) I'm grateful to know you and all the other wonderful passions people. It has renewed my faith in humanity,(and in men in particular) Sandra |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Elizabeth....and I for you! Thank you!! Kathleen...Yes, I am...and by your friendship, also  Enchantress..there's no where else I'd rather be. Thank you, magic lady!  Denise...I KNEW we thought alike! Best holiday wishes to you and yours... Kit..I love to read your stories And I love the way you tell 'em. One thing that I am grateful for Is knowing Kit McCallum! (ewww) Duncan...so it is..even when it's puppy love . Best wishes to you both!Rose petal...Thank you, querida. Coming over for a big turkey? *wink* Magnus...I didn't say I could part my hair. I said I could part with a comb, which I did several years ago! It's a pleasure to know you Peaches...I thank you for such kind words. May your Thanksgiving be special Sy..Spam and yams? Uh, I'm scheduling your bugspray for TOMORROW!!! You and Isabel have a wonderful turkey day!  Sandra..no need to duck LOL! What a boring world it would be if we all agreed! Thank you for including men in humanity! Have a wonderful day tomorrow...and every day |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Balladeer, Happy Thanksgiving There is so much to be thankful for, so much we realize we should be thankful after this year's events. I wish you happy, warm, and safe holidays.Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
And I am greatful for a Balladeer who blesses us with the romance and laughs that pour in such abundance from his pen. **hugs**HAPPY THANKSGIVING  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Like I said before, opposing views can and do co-exist peacefully in a few corners of the world, the blue pages are an example. I am grateful beyond belief to be able to share my thoughts with so many fine people. I voted for Al, but I think maybe the voting machine ate my ballot!?!?!?  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Deer Michael, you bless me so many times with your intellect, your soulfull writes and even your vote for president..I for one am grateful to be able to read your clever wit. Happy Thanksgiving! (PS...Hugs) |
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NapalmsConstantlyConfused
since 2001-05-15
Posts 529 |
balladeer, and all, happy thanksgiving - i have much to be thankful for, (lack of gore being one of 'em) but mostly i'm thankful for tara, who inspires me to greater efforts every day. balladeer, as always, your verse brings laughter and good humor. thanks for sharing it with us. as far as the florida ballots..... all i can really say is Florida voters can be creative. -Dave, who is still in shock from that news item (and of course from the trauma of "upgrading" to windows XP) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Tara..Yes, we have many things to begrateful for this year. Thank you for the wishes...I can assure you it will be warm! I wish you the same, my friend Startime...thank you and I wish you the same, kind lady. May all of your fantasies come true! Midnitesun....LOL! Could be...give that voting machine a kiss for me Have a wonderful day tomorrow! Martie...and you enrich my life with yours. Your poems are definitely flowers of life. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your life....best wishes |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
For all the friends I've met here I extend my thanks and more. You are indeed the greatest thing That I am grateful for. ============================= DITTO!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Michael. May your Spam have extra white meat and drumsticks today |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Dave...Tara certainly seems to be someone to be thankful for! I wish you both the best. Loved the article on Florida voters! Those Palm Beach women can handle 6 bingo cards without missing a beat but can't handle a ballot with two choices! LOL! Have a great turkey day! Janet Marie....Same to you! You are definitely one of the things I am most grateful for  Oh, the spam will have white meat...but did you ever try to stuff those things? [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 11-22-2001).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Janet Marie beat me again! I am also thankful for your words Michael they cheer many a person up, but most of all I didn't know we agreed on one thing we both are REALLY thankful for, so here's link for you to peek at LOL - Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for all you give! http://www.hench.net/GoreGifs.htm ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MySweetBalladeer~ As I count my blessings I must give thanks for you For over two years of friendship has been the best with you~ Right from the first night I've been mesmerized by your charm You deserve the biggest hug ... right from these loving arms ~ You've been *loved*  and you've been *loving*  not much more to say ...... except that I love you each and every day~ Sheer pleasure, my friend~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Love this one Balladeer. There really are so many things in this life to be thankful for, and you have pointed out many of them. We've already had our Thanksgiving, but I wish you, and all other American friends here a very wonderful thanksgiving. Save me some leftovers, okay?? (but....not if you're having spam!!! )If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? [This message has been edited by Tracey (edited 11-22-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Balladeer... May you enjoy a wonderful day, and that all those things you're grateful for see wonderful additions of a little more... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I say "Ditto" to every verse "Superb" to every line "Thank you" for your friendship THank you for being you LOve you Liz |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Great expression of thanks on this special day and funny too. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
so beautiful, Michael! you truly have much to be thankful for and, as always, you have written with style, wit, and charm.....!!!!!!! Wonderful writing i am thankful, today and every day that i have had the opportunity to know you and for the countless hours of your friendship, your talent, and love.....you are a very special friend and i thank you for all you've given me.... Happy Thanksgiving, 'deer Poet!!!!! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...and I'm grateful to have a friend as special as you, deer... Happy Turkey Day... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
in one of the responses, I read Happy Turkey Day... and I was instantly amused... American Tradition, and Happy Turkey Day... That is a real blending of nationalities and peoples... So I guess, it really is a great day, this day of Thanksgiving... a happy one to you too, Sir Balladeer... Thanks for your lovely poetry and kindness too... Regards, sUdhir |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Mysteria...thank you!! It's logical we would feel the same...peas in a pod! Happy Thanksgiving, dear lady. Marge..You incredible woman..you have no idea how your friendship has added to my life. I bless the day we met..and am very thankful Tracey...there's no such thing as leftover Spam!! I eat every bite!! I may have a leftover Vienna sausage, though Check your mail sunshine...I thank you and may your days be filled with thankful things Elizabeth...I'm sure any turkey would be proud to be in the belly of the Queen of poetry! I wish you the best...walker...may you and yours enjoy this wonderful day Doreen...I am truly thankful to have such a wonderful and talented lady like you for a valued friend. I also treasure the time we have had... Happy Thanksgiving!!!Nan..Have a fantastic holiday with the wonderful munchkins! Sudhir...that is SO funny!! Living in that part of the world, I can see how you would consider Turkey Day an interesting choice of words!! LOL! Thanks for the smiles, my friend, and most of all for your friendship. |
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