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The True Story Of Balladeer
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The True Story Of Balladeer |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
When Balladeer was ten years old, He thought he had it made, He'd finally completed Three years in second grade. His life was always kind of sad, His weight-his looks and clothes Last one picked on baseball teams, First to pick his nose. When he turned twelve a child was born, Toerag was his name, A special kind of baby boy, With a penis AND a brain. Now Toe grew up quite popular, A boy with looks and charm, Cared for those less fortunate, Protecting them from harm. When Toe turned twelve and graduated From a college way back east, He heard of Balladeer the scorned, Whom everyone had teased. 'Deer was bussing tables, At "Al Sharpton's House of Soul" Making less than legal wage And had no place to go. Toe took Balladeer, Beneath his caring wing, Taught him to write poetry, Then taught him how to sing. He soon became an expert Sang at church and then on stage He wrote a book of poetry With delight on every page. Toe got him on a talent show Where he had no chance of 'losin' He's now an American Idol, And he's changed his name to Ruben. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Toerag You old softy he's going to love this. LOL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Toe! A special child, indeed! I didn't realize that males came with both body parts?!? Many men seem to have lost one of those organs and retained the other one in all its glory! lol You and your witty ditties have been missed! Lovin' hug 4 U, Bama Man! Linda |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Ah...a bio! Thanks buzzie-babe-- you are always a joy m'friend! Hope you are feeling well.  |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Grin  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
 wonderful poem...enjoyed...and say, glad to see you in there writing again... keep em coming... Shaprton is not in my favorite 10 or even 200 |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
How altruistic of you! Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Edward Grim Senior Member
since 2005-12-18
Posts 1154Greenville, South Carolina |
S2 is hilarious. I usually don't like rhyming in poems but yours is fresh. You have a lot of skill, good work. And I said to the devil, "You better leave my spleen alone." |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I like Earth Angels reply about the male body parts. I guess you must have a soft side to you, after all. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Toe darling man, I really am here not enough I love this and it made me laugh muchly. You really do have an amazing talent, love the flow, it is simply divine. Sorry I’m not here more, but life always seems to get in the way, university, being a wife, forging links with both our families, it all takes time, and there is so little of it these days. Still whenever I do get a few moments, and I can sit without either being sick or too much pain I pop in and flit in and out the poetry. A bit like a butterfly sipping poetic nectar when I can. Always a real pleasure to read You darling one, for your words are always something special. And this is a real gem as always Mushy x x x x x x x Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
Oh good heavens... I haven't been here in almost a year, but got back just in time to find a gem from ToeRag!! Talk about great timing! Toe - I'm not having a good day. There isn't much to make me laugh lately - and then here you are crackin' me up!  I'm sure Balladeer will have a comeback ready in no time... I'll be back! LOL Good to see you here again, dear one! {Earth Angel & SmartChick = ROFLMAO!!!} |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
loved it! |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean |
I'm really surprized MM hasn't seen this one yet! It's going to on when he does....Toe you crack me up. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Toe, you are so .... cute! Enjoyed. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Good to see you back. Looks like everyone has the same respect for you as I do. Best to you , martyjo |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Good grief...the bad penny returns. Last I heard, they were holding the next Survivor series in your bathroom but opted for the Australian outback since it was safer.  Don't worry, lugnut. Your crown is secure and you will always be the true American Idle....and, no, Donald Trump does not want you, either!  |
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Shelley Member
since 2000-01-27
Posts 263Ohio, USA |
This is great ............ back to the top! |
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