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The Robot |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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(repost from another site) Upon the stairway of despair, Complete with broken love affairs And promises that never came, But faded with a touch of shame, A pretty girl with golden hair And innocence so sadly rare, Strove to keep her head above A way of life devoid of love. Feeling pinned against Life's wall, She chanced upon a robot tall And said, "Please come and share with me Whatever Fate has deemed to be. I'm through with love, done with chances Spirit crushed by past romances, Just be a friend in word and deed. That's all that I shall ever need." "There's not too much from me to learn," Remarked the robot, in return. "Emotions do not form a part of my cold, solid-steel heart. Whatever maker fashioned me Did not permit my circuitry Responsiveness to love or pain - You're thoughts for me would be in vain." "No matter", spoke the maid. "No more Do I wish passion to explore. Be someone I can come home to When my exhausting day is through. Count yourself a well-worn shoe - A friend that I can slip into ...... Protection from a stone cold floor… For this I ask and nothing more." Agreement made, he took her hand And lived the life that she had planned, Always willing, not demanding, Aiding her with understanding He made her smile with humorous wit (As his restrictions would permit) And, bit by bit, she came to feel That he was more than iron and steel. "I love you, robot", she at last Replied when several months had passed. "You're strength and quiet dignity Have brought a wondrous change in me. No more do I feel all alone, And pray you must be flesh and bone. Deep-set emotions you MUST feel Within that outer coat of steel!" "If I were able, I would say I'm sorry I was made this way But my design and programmation Does not provide for that creation 0f feelings normal men may feel That were not born of iron and steel. I told you all this once before. You have no right expecting more." "Go, then!" cried she. "I will not live Beside a fiend who cannot give! Though I be battered by misuse, Misguided trust and strong abuse, At least the men I chose were real And had the power to love and feel. Of all the lovers I recall, You are the cruelest one of all!" The robot, indestructible, Continues freely and at will. Emotionless, apparently, But, bearing closer scrutiny, One can see a small tear streak Down that cold, metallic cheek As I reflect upon my life .... That lovely lady was my wife. The robot, of couse, was me. |
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Leigh Anne Junior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 48Scottsboro, AL USA |
Once again you leave me speechless. Well done, as usual! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
mucho appreciado, Leigh Anne! |
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Genea Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 321USA |
Balladeer, the speaker in the poem has learned a lesson i would hope. well done! ~Genea |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
Data, is that you? (one of my fav trek characters, i admit)...touching poem Balladeer  ------------------ If I had my mouth I would bite. If I had my liberty I would do my liking. In the mean time, let me be that I am, and seek not to alter me. ~~~Shakespeare~~~ |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Wow, this was amazing(like I would think anything else)I can't understand how it got buried with so little replies. I sure am glad elvira dug it out. I cannot beleive though that you Sir Balladeer could be cast out to the metal heep, for being lack of kind. |
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Rita Member
since 1999-07-19
Posts 55Danville Va. 24540 |
really liked it a lot...showed much feeling along the way! ------------------ "And the day came, where the risk to remain tight in a bud, was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Elvira, for resurrecting me. And you also, Rita. Oh, yes, dreamer. My nuts and bolts have been turned to scrap several times! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wow again. Your rhythm is great. I stick to free verse! You write beautifully Balladeer - don't you find that writing can be such a salvation? |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
What a terrific poem. But then I always enjoy reading your work! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Yes, Severn, salvation is the perfect word. Thank you for the comments You,too....ohme |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Very sad, my friend. And also very well done. As always you have my admiration for talent, skill, and heart. |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
my admiration to you, as well. ------------------ "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." -Charles Brugnot |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Balladeer, I don't know why I didn't see this one back in June (thanks again Elvira). Excellent rhyme and meter and, most importantly, soul. Great job! sandman |
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Sundance Member
since 1999-07-11
Posts 123 |
You almost got me crying again! How do u do it? Well done!  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Well, this is a story that deserves to be ressurected. I, too, am close to tears - but then I think ... maybe he just needed a lube job. I would have taken him to Minute Lube before kicking him to the curb. Just what I would have done. A |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Actually, Alison, rumor has it he turned gay and ran off with Mr. Goodwrench!  |
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