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Balladeer
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0 posted 2005-12-30 07:56 PM





The old year's on its way out now.
The new one's at the door.
What has been done is history...
The future lies before.
No matter where our paths may lead
One thing I know as true...
Whatever comes, we'll write it down
'Cause that's what poets do.

We may have tragedies befall
We may have joys bestowed.
We'll use our love of writing as
A way to ease our load.
We'll share our joy with others and
Our pain and sadness, too.
We'll spread our lives on printed page
'Cause that's what poets do.

Perhaps we'll gain some comfort from
The sharing of our grief.
Perhaps our words of laughter will
Bring others some relief.
Our writings will allow us to
Exchange our points of view
And learn from one another's ways
'Cause that's what poets do.

So greet the new year with a smile
An opportunity
To write a host of brand new verse
Into your diary.
Together we will march into
The year 2006
Cause that's what poets do
And that's how poets get their kicks.



© Copyright 2005 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2005-12-30 08:03 PM



And the best of all New Year's Eve wishes
to you and yours, Mike...

Make it a good one
as only you can do!


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2 posted 2005-12-30 08:15 PM


You always know just what to say...

and thanks for always having the perfect graphic (I meant to tell you that the one for Fred is priceless--my sister asked if you could SEE us, it's so much like Fred)

Thanks for the miles of smiles you have given me and my family, Mike.

Thanks for everything. (I love my socks.) and you too.


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3 posted 2005-12-30 08:17 PM


thanks for the great kickass write

Martie
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4 posted 2005-12-30 08:21 PM


That IS what poets do!!  Happy New Year, Mike!
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5 posted 2005-12-30 08:22 PM


Wonderful Sir Deer.
A very Happy New Year to you and yours !!
hugs, Chris

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6 posted 2005-12-30 08:33 PM


Yup!!  That's what poets do!!  

Happy New Year to you and yours 'Deer!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
An invincible summer.

JL
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7 posted 2005-12-30 08:36 PM


SO TRUE!!

Great write, Balladeer.

JL


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8 posted 2005-12-30 08:42 PM


Sunshine...may the new year bring you everything you wish for - and be careful what you wish for!

serenity gal...and thank you for showing me, and everyone else, your strength of character and determination when times get tough....you and your family are awesome (of course, I KNEW that!) I enjoyed socking it to ya!  

midnitesun..backatcha for your kickass reply!!

Martie...yes, they do - and you do it better than most! Happy New Year, my friend.

Chris and Nancy...may the new year  be filled with all things good for you both!

JL...I thank you and keep on writin'!

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9 posted 2005-12-30 10:12 PM


Balladeer,

I have read you from before
And have read you now today
Your words speak volumes of wisdom
And sometimes tease with word play

You're as respected today
As I remember from before
And I'm pleased to read familiar type
And exist beside you once more.

This poem about the coming year is a lovely tell all about PiP.

JM

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10 posted 2005-12-30 10:21 PM


I haven't done very much lately I must confess, besides enjoying your recitals Deer and your song!

Wishing each other a Happy New Year
That's what poets do
And because you are so very special
I'll throw in some knuffels too

I hope the day will ever come
To meet you all once more
I'll cherish all those memories
From those whom I adore

I hope the New Year gives us all
A happy and healthy time
Bless you Deer for being a poet
And sharing your wonderful rhyme

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

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11 posted 2005-12-30 11:04 PM


JeepMonkey...always a welcome place for you right alongside....best to you!

Dutchie....a new year that begins with Geertman knuffels cannot go wrong! Happy New Year, my Dutchie :kis:

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12 posted 2005-12-31 12:37 PM


Happy New Year to you too Deer and may many of your beautiful poems turn into songs.
Knuffels from Muys too

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

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13 posted 2005-12-31 12:46 PM


Well now that is what wannabe poets do too I will tell you one thing I am sure glad YOU do it!

Happy New Year Frannie and Michael!  I wish you the very best of dry weather, good health, and continued happiness in 2006.

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14 posted 2005-12-31 02:18 PM


So that's what poets do? Happy New Year to you and yours Mike.
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15 posted 2005-12-31 03:21 PM


Miguelito, mi Amigo.....  hope you have
a very happy and prosperous new year...

Enjoyed the impeccable poetry....

Thanx!

Barry

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16 posted 2005-12-31 03:26 PM


How right you are and another thing that poets do is to say ... Happy new year!  Here's to 2006! Oh, and I did enjoy your poem.
Helen

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17 posted 2005-12-31 08:34 PM


God bless Mike and best wishes to you and yours.

Best friends Best finds, Dale & Rosemary

Speaking of ghosts, wouldn't you know here comes mine again...
~Rosemary J. Gwaltney~


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18 posted 2005-12-31 08:40 PM


...Happy NewDeerYear...

latearrival
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19 posted 2005-12-31 08:42 PM


So this is what we all do on New Year's Eve?   LOL HAPPY NEW YEAR  martyjo
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20 posted 2006-01-04 02:41 PM


hey can you send this to my muse? she forgot that we used to write poetry *g*
happy new year

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21 posted 2006-01-04 02:41 PM


hey can you send this to my muse? she forgot that we used to write poetry *g*
happy new year

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22 posted 2006-01-04 02:43 PM


ahhhh what a nice read...well done, this was fresh, alive and full of good tidings...
Like a margarettaville song

hmmmm, must have margarettas on the brain...love em...and this happy poem

wishing you and yours the same

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23 posted 2006-01-04 03:21 PM


Mike,
Happy 06 in poery land.

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24 posted 2006-01-04 03:53 PM


Hey Mike,
You are truly a poets.....poet
J E

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25 posted 2006-01-05 04:41 PM


Boy, do you ever have us pegged. *S* And I'm glad we do... glad you did. *S*

Happy New Year! *S*

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26 posted 2006-01-05 07:19 PM


You have made me smile so many times this past year that I cant begin to thank you enough, and I am sure there will be many more smiles this coming year.  
May you and your loved ones have a blessed new year Dear Deer Michael.

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27 posted 2006-01-05 07:47 PM


My dear friend, your poems always bring a smile to my face. I hope you have the Happiest New Year, ever.
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28 posted 2006-01-05 08:21 PM


Yep, I have you all pegged because I is a poet, too!

Thank you all for allowing my poems to bring a smile once in a while. I wish you all the very best

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29 posted 2006-01-05 09:55 PM


You obviously have a great sense of humor. This was so much fun to read, thanks!
Happy New Year!
Amanda  

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30 posted 2006-01-05 09:59 PM



Deer ? ... a good sense of humor ???

Nah ... he' just the BEST there is !!

It's just 'what poets do' ... how true~

Love you OUR Poet~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*No matter what I search for ...
let me know when it is LOVE that I find*~ <))><

Email -           noles1@totcon.com     

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31 posted 2006-01-05 10:19 PM


Deer Man!  This was fun, and oh, those graphics -- lol!!!!     jo
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32 posted 2006-01-07 06:55 AM


Deer,
it's nice to see you're getting a kick out of writing I know I still get a kick out of reading you.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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33 posted 2006-01-07 06:57 AM


"Together we will march into
The year 2006
Cause that's what poets do
And that's how poets get their kicks."

Right on Michael....Well stated in very enjoyable positive thoughts.

Eric

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34 posted 2006-01-07 07:31 AM


what poets do indeed! captured well.
insightful write.

farewell the ash-tray girl

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35 posted 2006-01-07 09:52 AM


Well said Deer.  Happy New Year!!

believe in what your heart feels...

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