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Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

0 posted 1999-06-06 08:47 PM

The mountain stood within my sight
With jagged peaks that reached so high
They hid the twinkling stars at night
Embedded in the summer sky.

And, high upon the mountain's face
Clear waterfalls cascaded down
The side until they reached the base
To water fruit trees in the ground.

So held in awe, so struck was I
By this stone monument I spied
I bid my hill a fond farewell
And journeyed to the mountain's side.

But, as I stood there at the base,
The mountain did not seem so high.
It's trees were barren, void of fruit
And water falls ran dry.

Then, as I stared into the night
Across the lonesome valley floor,
A mountain stood within my sight...
The hill I'd known before.

Now, sitting on that valley floor,
I am forced to pay the cost
For the hill that I thought mountainous
And the mountain that I lost.

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

1 posted 1999-06-06 09:03 PM

Beautiful! We have no such mountains here in the desert...just small bumps in the ground. I enjoyed my trip, via your words, to a wondrous place. Great poet, Balladeer!

fjones
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since 1999-06-07

Posts 98
MS

2 posted 1999-06-07 12:13 PM

Yes--The old saying "Greener Pastures" -
And you have said it so beautifully.

[This message has been edited by fjones (edited 06-07-99).]

Genea
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since 1999-06-15

Posts 321
USA

3 posted 1999-06-27 01:00 PM

This just shows, the grass is NOT always greener. Also, when we put a person on a pedestal, the only way they can go, is down.

~Genea

Krystal
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since 1999-06-19

Posts 140
Shelton,WA USA

4 posted 1999-06-27 03:22 PM

Wonderful... I enjoyed reading this, as I do all of your poetry.

Also... Genea, I agree with you!

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Shannon D. Montgomery
("Krystal")

doreen peri
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since 1999-05-25

Posts 3812
Virginia

5 posted 1999-06-27 03:33 PM

You've done it again, Dear Balla! Very nicely executed (not to mention a pretty darned important message, too). Nice going.

Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

6 posted 1999-06-27 05:51 PM

Hapiness is a three foot putt, but so much sweeter when sunk from eighteen. Once agian, I bow to the hand that writes with such insight. Also, thanks very much for the read and response on my own works.

Andrew

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

7 posted 1999-06-28 10:14 AM

Beautiful. Thank you for your insight.

DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22

Posts 2396

8 posted 1999-07-18 04:15 AM

I had to bring this up. Reminded me a bit of home.

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Being paranoid is the biggest reason I'm still around to practice my paranoia.
DreamEvil©

~one voice~
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since 1999-07-08

Posts 664
Billings, MT USA

9 posted 1999-07-18 04:19 AM

Dream, I'm glad you brought this up...I needed this message, Balladeer. Thank you. ~one voice~

blueloon
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 161
NY

10 posted 1999-07-18 11:55 AM

Just when I thought that I wasn't home sick! Your words brought me home and for you I am thankful.
blueloon

Saxoness

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since 1999-07-18

Posts 1102
Texas

11 posted 1999-07-18 08:15 PM

nice job

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"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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