Open Poetry #42 |
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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, But first to pick his nose. When he turned twelve a child was born, Toerag was his name. A special kind of baby boy, Had 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 eveyone 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 himn 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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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"ha ha" ('cept I know the truth...he's no Ruben) ![]() M |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Chuckling...it's always good to see you, Toe! ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Makes sense to me! Afterall, I always thought of our dear Deer being rather 'ruben'esque!!! ![]() ![]() Linda |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
giggling!!!! |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dear Mr. Toerag, Thank you for sharing your literary genius with those of us who strive to write poetry. Your biographic work of Balladeer is marked among my collection of classics. You weave your physical body parts, humor and honesty so well. You, Mr. Toerag, are admirable. Again, my humble thanks. Most sincerely and admirably, Alison |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Okay, okay - the poem was funny. It just is so dag-gummed funny. A |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A nice piece of writing...James |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Thats very funny! ![]() ![]() ![]() ARCTIC WIND |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Sorry Toe, that isn't so And I think 'Deer should throw in the towel Because it seems to me, he appears to be; More like Simon Cowell.. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
![]() Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nice to see you are back home, Toe.. ![]() |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Obviously, Toerag is also writing under the name Allison. Literary genius? Classics? Woven body parts? Nobody but Toe could write that!! ![]() |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ya think? ![]() |
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LynnFromCT Member
since 2008-02-18
Posts 53CT, USA |
I am new here... but I liked that plenty... and I like how everybody chips in and adds lines. This was very humorous and I am glad I clicked on it. |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I am so glad that in this world of change, you are the same sweet, dear Toerag!! Funny and cute as ever!! You are such a good writer, Toe, and I have missed reading you so much. Powered by CGISpy.com |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
I'm losing weight from the belly-laugh I am having right now. Sherry ![]() |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
You know... its good to see that even after I have been gone for so long you two are still at it ![]() Dee |
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