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Mah Thanksgiving Pome |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Each year I get together with the same friends for Thanksgiving. My job is to bring a poem encapsulating the year. This is my offering for 2010  2010 was quite a year, at least that's what they say. Our college sports teams took a dump, forgetting how to play. The Dolphins live on ice cream cones. That's all that they can lick And the Heat show that with superstars they still look pretty sick. No hurricanes came by to call. For that we say hooray. Perhaps hot air from Washington is pushing them away. The voters showed the country that their favorite drink is tea And New Orleans damaged once again, thanks largely to BP. Waves of oily terror came with their unending flow But enough about illegals coming up from Mexico. 'undocumented immigrants' they're called. That's quite a twist. Drug dealers must be, I suppose, unlicensed pharmacists! Although for many folks, the future's looking pretty bad I'd like to share with you the stroke of fortune that I had. I'm not sure how it happened, maybe some celestial plan But 2010's the year that I became a wealthy man! I never knew that I was rich. I live on beans and spam But president Obama has advised me that I am. And, being such, I'm privileged to pay the bills of those Who sit at home and watch their tv's....Oprah, I suppose. Since we have all become so rich, I and other voters decided we would go ahead and purchase General Motors. I went down to the dealership to get a brand new car. I let them know I owned the place but didn't get too far. This being rich is not the honor I thought it would be. Everybody has their hand out, looking straight at me. Obama says he's sorry but it has to be that way. Sometimes I think I'd like to kick him in his Fannie Mae! But, anyway, I have free health care. I'm a lucky man! I'm going to get all the help the panels say I can. They told me I could keep my doctor. Hey, that sounded fine He and I met last week in the unemployment line. So that's the way it is, my friends. The future isn't clear But, unlike many others, we survived another year. And as I stand here with good friends at this year's turkey bash They say I'm rich and so I am....I just ain't got no cash!!!  |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Lol~! No wonder they ask you to write each year, Michael..priceless!  Loved this.By the title, ah thought eeit wos wunna Toe-rag`s pomes....  (No offense, Toe! Where are you?)Thanks for sharing this with us~! Amaryllis |
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2gabby Junior Member
since 2010-11-21
Posts 23 |
hilariously cynical. |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You frost the truth with humor - and I laugh and cry a bit too. Happy Thanksgiving, Michael. I give thanks for people like you in my life. xoxoxo Alison |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer: This one certainly weren't no turkey... though it be stuffed with the truth and nicely spiced with humor. I think your wallet looks a lot like mine, my friend. I hope this holiday finds you well, if but a little more impoverished. Peace. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
This is so well done Michael. A satirical achievement of poetic merit. The truth is scary sometimes. Superb writing! Eric This band's won two grammys for instrumentals. You don't know how that makes me feel as the lead singer! |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Ah, I love it.  Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoyed.-Trina. |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
May the richness in your words never go dry, Sir. Fine writing.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
THIS goes into my library, Balladeer. Stunningly written, stunningly accurate. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
'Deer Your humor is such a delight it is not a wonder that your poetry is an annual event for special occasions. Got anything in the works for this year's Christmas Goose? ebm |
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Yuka Member
since 2010-08-19
Posts 71china |
facile imaginatiion. happy thanksgiving Yuka Chan |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
As Van Jones has discovered, Mike, "it ain't easy being green." Hoping you have a warm and Happy Thanksgiving, Mike. TB |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You're the turkey that brings his own dressing. Great stuffing, Sir Deer. Ballad away! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Hey, Amaryllis! Don't know where that Toerag is...probably hiding. They DO kill turkeys on Thanksgiving, you know 2gabby...cynical? Me? Thank you Alison...you sweet girl, I certainly give thanks for your friendship, also! Sir Andrew....my sincere wishes go to you for this holiday season. Thank you, my friend. Eric...scary indeed! Thank you for such a kind compliment! s1nfully..anda happy Thanksgiving to you! Prasad...may the richness of my friendships, like yours, never run dry, either. Thank you... JerryPat..I'm proud to reside in your library. I thank you... Eusta...maybe...come on by and we'll discuss it Yuka..and a happy Thanksgiving to you! threadbare...LOL! Ain't it the truth! Same wshes to you, my friend. SUnshine....I'm the turkey???? Well, that explains why so many people keep telling me to get plucked! I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Right back atcha!  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
It's been quite a turkey of a year, Michael, and you have served it up expertly with such a delightful dash of humor and sarcasm! Now that takes talent! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Denise. No doubt Obama will follow the tradition of pardoning the White House bird at the final moment. Afte all, enough turkeys got their heads chopped off this year! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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LOL...and hopefully the biggest turkey of them all will get the boot in 2012! What a beautiful day that will be!! The celebrations this year will pale in comparison!! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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I forgot to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! So...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Happy Thanksgiving Michael. |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
A fantastic write, Balladeer! So full of wisdom, insight, and good humor, this one's a keeper! Art |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"So that's the way it is, my friends. The future isn't clear But, unlike many others, we survived another year. And as I stand here with good friends at this year's turkey bash They say I'm rich and so I am....I just ain't got no cash!!! " As usual you make me smile! Have a great Thanksgiving with all your friends and family. I am very thankful that I have met so many of the pip talented and caring family.  M |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all, my friends. May 2011 bring us all many things to be thankful for |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Another good one to add to my collection. Thank you Mike.Enjoy the Day and all the rest that follows. jo |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Now you put another wrinkle on my face from all the smiling...Well done, just like I like it!! Happy thanksgiving, Deer! |
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Dakota Member
since 2000-05-25
Posts 125New York |
If ever I wanted to see a tally. Of the merits of our current year. I need not stress or even rally. I have but to look to Balladeer. Excellent!! I look forward to next year!! Dave |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Dave. I have no doubt there will be a lot to write about! Until then... |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Michael, amazing humor, so tongue in cheek I wish I could have heard you speak. In these rough times, you bequeath us a smile, Amusing your friends in stellar Mack Style! Your charmed eye to irony is refined to an art, But your measure of treasure is mined from your heart The health of your wealth when push comes to shove Can not be depleted because you are loved! I am richer for knowing you, too.  |
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sasanka7 Junior Member
since 2010-11-17
Posts 30 |
Beautiful combination of satire, humor and lyric.Thank you for sharing a nice poem. sasanka. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Lassy, for such a beautiful poetic reply! (it's when my tongue comes out of my cheek that I get in trouble!) sasanka....very glad you enjoyed it.. |
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