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Toerag
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0 posted 2003-05-20 12:25 PM



I'd love to be the man,
My kids all think I am,
I'd like to be a scholar,
Or perhaps old Superman.

I wish I sang like Elvis,
From octaves high to low,
Singing gospel and some country,
And a little rock and roll.

It would be nice to have the looks,
Of that guy they often use,
On the cover of that magazine,
The one they call G.Q.

If I had the knowledge,
And the expertise you all show here,
I'd be a profound poet,
Like the master Balladeer.

But to be like Balladeer,
I'd have to make some changes,
Gain 90 pounds and change my voice,
To effeminate high ranges

© Copyright 2003 Toerag - All Rights Reserved
QjQ
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1 posted 2003-05-20 12:30 PM


nicely written write about who you are or want to be.

Poetry gives us relief, We give poetry reason.

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2003-05-20 12:33 PM


You never fail to entertain and amuse! You have your own special niche here at PiP!
--But if you weigh 90 pounds less than our gorgeous hunky pie Balladeer, you must be rather skinny! I had thought that you were a hunk as well!  

Loveya,
Linda

Toerag
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3 posted 2003-05-20 12:41 PM


Well my dear Earth Angel, I weigh 189 lbs...ya can't pinch an inch..well, maybe an inch, but that's it!....I watch what I eat, (burgers, fries, steak, pork, cake, beer, fried chicken, beer, angels...etc).,...but, I do run almost every day, I do go to the gym every other day, I go to the dojo three days a week, and I like to see my dreams come true so I don't sleep alot...so there!!...how are ya gal?
suthern
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4 posted 2003-05-20 12:55 PM


I wish you sang more often
Wish you knew how fine you are
Of course, sincere humility
Just adds shine to your star.
Both as a man and poet
You're the finest to exist
I hope your wars with Balladeer
Forever will persist.

I love this, Toe... from the wistfulness of wanting to be the best possible for your kids to your closing jab at your buddy... it's wonderful. *S*

Sunshine
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5 posted 2003-05-20 12:58 PM



Now, why would you want to be anything
more than our ToeMan?  That's super enough
for us!  

KristieSue
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6 posted 2003-05-20 01:13 PM


...aww I already think you're the best Toe :-)~

Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS

Earth Angel
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7 posted 2003-05-20 01:43 PM


Ah, that's good to hear!--that you are fit and taking good care of the body that houses such a kind and loving heart, a bright mind and a sharp sense of humor!  


EA

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (05-20-2003 04:13 PM).]

sweetwater
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8 posted 2003-05-20 01:44 PM


*teehee* cute.
Marilyn
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9 posted 2003-05-20 03:55 PM


lol...Good to see you again Toe. I wonder what Balladeer will have to say about this piece.

Marilyn.

garysgirl
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10 posted 2003-05-20 04:02 PM


Toe, this is so good. I thought it was going to be serious all the way through, but you couldn't resist picking at Ball-deer a little bit, could you? LOL Ya'll are so cute.

Now, it's good to hear that you take good care of yourself. But what exactly is a "dojo" that you go to three days a week...or should I have not asked????

Good to see you here, funny-man!!!!!  
Hugs,
Ethel

Brad Majors
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11 posted 2003-05-20 04:43 PM


I love the humor in you work
nakdthoughts
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12 posted 2003-05-20 07:16 PM


~smiling~
M

Balladeer
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13 posted 2003-05-20 07:59 PM


Linda...there's hunk and then there's junk....and that ain't no bunk!

Ethel...he didn't mean dojo. He meant HoJo....Howard Johnson's shoveling down those rooty-tooty fresh and fruity giant breakfast specials!

Hey, Toe! I don't blame you for wanting to be something else - ANYTHING else!!!   Good write, though....your humor's got style!

Seymour Tabin
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14 posted 2003-05-20 08:09 PM


Toe,
Now I know the things I didn't know about Toe. LOL

jwesley
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15 posted 2003-05-20 08:42 PM


loved the end (enjoyed it all) but loved the end...

jwesley

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now
16 posted 2003-05-20 11:25 PM


Toerag - my, my, my...

BC

Patricia
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17 posted 2003-05-21 07:09 AM


Yes, you can certainly dream.
It makes for such great poetry.  
And though, I love the theme.  
Toerag must be true to thee.

This good stuff, Toe.  

-Patricia

Nan
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18 posted 2003-05-21 11:43 AM


Then we'd have to call you "Deer Toe".. or would that be "Toe Deer"... Nah... Keep the Rag...
quatro
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19 posted 2003-05-21 12:34 PM


You are always a joy to read and you never cease to amaze me.

quatro

Pilgrimage
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20 posted 2003-05-21 12:47 PM


This is good from first to last. I enjoyed it.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

passing shadows
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21 posted 2003-05-21 12:53 PM


I always enjoy ya Toe
sea_of_okc
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22 posted 2003-05-21 01:07 PM


Geez I'm kinda hopin neither you or balladeer ever grow up cuz I find your antics quite amusing

Very well done toe but you know he's gonna get you!

[This message has been edited by sea_of_okc (05-21-2003 01:08 PM).]

Midnitesun
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23 posted 2003-05-21 01:58 PM


Toe qote:
I go to the dojo three days a week


so, you've still got your mojo?

Justbleu
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24 posted 2003-05-21 03:11 PM


Nah I like you just the way you are
Toerag!!!!
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again.  To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown


Toerag
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Ala bam a
25 posted 2003-05-22 04:37 PM


Thank you all...each and every one of you for the very kind words.....
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