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That's What Poets Do...2011
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That's What Poets Do...2011 |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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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 2011 Cause that's what poets do To reach their own poetic heaven. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Can't say that I can find any disagreement here, Balladeer. Poets and would-be's regurgitate the ills and joys of a world which is quickly becoming very unsafe. World leaders, if I may use the term loosely, and first-class and rag-tail armies are ready at the drop of a poet's perceived insult to slaughter hundreds in the name of . . . Who knows when it is all said and done, and the poets will dutifully pen lines of epic poems about it. The ones who make us laugh. The ones who make us cry. And all those between will have their fifteen minutes and three lines in the epic. And after all is through and the world has been reduced to ashes or excelled to new heights, we, the poets and wanna-be's will be scribbling out how it all came about. To mimic is a form of praise unless |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
enjoyed the meeting of the minds. latearrival |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
It's a good thing someone will be doing the scribbling otherwise there would be no such thing as recorded history. Poetry is, in my opinion, a special way of recording. Nice to see you, late  |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Scribble, scribble, scribble. I'll try to do my share in 2011. Nice start here Sir Balladeer. Happy New Year! Peace. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Bastet Member
since 2010-05-07
Posts 246 |
This is a really great ballad and very encouraging. I think you've invented a new genre: the ballad of ars poetica. Wonderful! Thanks a lot and happy New Year. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
Deer... we have to keep firing those pens to keep the news paper goons from putting us in the obit section.....enjoyed your views guy! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you Michael for another great poem to add to your collection and I wish you a Happy New Year.  M |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You've always held the key to the best that can be offered... Well done, m'friend! |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Ditto dear 'deer and a happy new year! Lori |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
You're absolutely right! It is indeed what poets do. My 2011 is going to be rather topsy-turvy but I've no doubt the happenings will be recorded somewhere and come popping out at some time or other. Great write, Mr. Balladeer! Much enjoyed! Happy New Year! Helen |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Poets. A special group of people who manifest ideas in vision and words... an ability that is as magical and beautiful as there are expressions of love. So many have touched my thought, expanded my world, and made me smile from the heart out. We are in the world, but we are somehow separate, too, for the humanity we bear in words. As mute as I sometimes feel, I have been blessed in this arena of friends who choose life! You say it so eloquently, Michael. Beautiful verse and truth. ~K |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
So true, Michael. Just because that's what poets do. So good to read you again. Hugs and happy New Year, Ethel |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
From me to you I thank you so much You've befriended all of us with such a classy touch. Have a great one Michael! Eric ain't doin nothin at all just answerin the call |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Balladeer, Well spoken, as always. Happy New Year m'friend. Doc |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
great, wonderful poem...so much truth in your words so finely expressed! There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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