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The Statue in Central Park
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The Statue in Central Park |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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The statue stood in Central Park Right in the middle of the square And all the people passing there Were held in awe at that great sight, A symbol of man's strength and might Was the statue in Central Park. A full ten feet it stood upright But, more amazing than its height, Was power it seemed to posess; Self-confidence, assuredness, And, people passing hour by hour, Thought, "What I'd give to have that power!" Occasionally in the dark Quick footsteps rang in Central Park And one could hear a chipping sound As chunks of granite hit the ground From strangers who had sought to gain A piece of strength to ease their pain. Relentlessly, they whittled down That new-found source of strength they found Till dust and pebbles now are all Remaining of that figure tall. Humanity has left its mark - No statue stands in Central Park. The statue's story is my own. Instead of rock, I'm flesh and bone But cousins, uncles, aunts and nieces All have taken little pieces. Searching for the strength to be, They've all been chiseling away at me! The statue in Central Park and I Will go together, by and by. The strength we had to stand alone, (His of granite, mine of bone) Defeated, crumpled on the ground By 'friends' who finally brought us down. I'll always be right here for you But know that I have limits, too And my advice is...please step back When you see me begin to crack For, though I seem to stand alone. I, too, need statues of my own. [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 07-29-99).] |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Your talent is amazing! This poem speaks nothing but ther truth-we all begin to crack sometimes and need our own statues. I like the comparison, it's very unique. [This message has been edited by Elizabeth (edited 07-29-99).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Elizabeth DO NOT... I REPEAT... DO NOT ENCOURAGE THIS MAN TO WRITE MORE!!! Geesh - how the hell can I post anything when he's writing stuff this good? We gotta chip away at this guy so we have a chance... Seriously though - I think this a GREAT poem. Deer? Where do you GET these great ideas? I loved this piece. |
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Cinderella Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 152Arizona |
This one I like! Much talent my "DEER"  |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Wouldn't we all like to get in Balladeers bed, er, I mean Head ?? He has such originality, and yes, please write more...I'm eating them up like the starved poet that I am ! Works this great inspire me to better my own .... ------------------ - poet FemmeFatale "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all, ladies. and, Long John, I've read your stuff. You take a back seat to NO ONE! [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 07-29-99).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Great poem!!! But don't tell LngJhnAg where you get your ideas... *G* Make him suffer, searching for his own! LOL |
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blueloon Member
since 1999-07-07
Posts 161NY |
I'm happy to know you've posted here, As always it's nice to have you near. With that, I must thank you Balladeer! blueloon |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Deer - don't listen to that Suthern Belle - she's a bad girl! |
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guiltborn Junior Member
since 1999-07-26
Posts 30South Dakota |
your talent is something else balladeer, i and i guarantee many other poets on this board, envy your talent. A GREAT poem. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I have to agree with the above comments. It is original. Very good!!! Wanted to say thanks for your comment! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My pleasure, WhtDove. My thanks to all of you. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ah, beware the statue hunters On a pedestal they would rest This man, our dear Balladeer One of the Passions' very best He deserves the praise he gets His work, quite masterful But a granite statue he is not Like us, he has a human soul So do not place him all to high He may have a fear of heights Take only that which he offers And be thankful for his sight [This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (edited 07-29-99).] |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ups! Sorry about the incorrect spelling. I didn't check before hitting send. Hope you can get past it. |
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Magic Bunny Junior Member
since 1999-07-26
Posts 18 |
You are a wonderful writer Balladeer! I love all your poems! Thanks for all the great poetry. Sometimes I wish I could write as good as you. Please write more and more. Bye! ------------------ The Magical Rainbow Bunny |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you very much, Bunny. I don't know, Andrew. There are people who would swear my head is made out of concrete. I thank you for the words....very much. |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I will build a fence around you to keep you safe from harm I will fend off the soul pickers with head, with foot and arm. No man of stone could ever make our eyes fill with tears so we will have to protect you for many, many years.  Wonderful. You have such warmth and humanity in your work. I think we can see a person's true soul in their poetry! Thank you! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My humble message to you all:  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Though the statue's gone from Central Park, And with it it's power, its still not dark. For, though the icon yielded to its prey, 'Deer's soul remains a beacon to light the way. Back to the top for this one - I need it a little longer (chip chip chip). [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (edited 07-30-99).] [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (edited 07-30-99).] [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (edited 07-30-99).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Your poems inspire and make me think, The stuff I write...really stinks. Your wisdom, thought and expertise, Flow from your mind with so much ease? But I'd consider changing your name, I mean a name like "Bladder" won't bring ya fame? Oh wait! It's not bladder...It's Balladeer! Never mind, forget I was here.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toerag: That's tough to do, DEAR! LOL. Even if I do disagree with your assessment of your own poems! Balladeer: The poem is superb.... and I like the responses it's generating! But if LJA is gonna chip away, make sure a chunk or two bruises his toes! *G* |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Poet de vine....You can see my true soul in my poetry?.....Oh God, I guess I better do some real soul searching hadn't I?....LOL |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
LOL......Toerag, you are funny! I saw your soul in your poetry what I saw really scared me! There are fish stick, candy corn a graham cracker, an old french horn and in a corner, waiting to jell a bit of a poem, that's gonna be swell! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Where did you people COME from? Whereever it is, I'm glad you're here..a very, very welcome addition to the group! (Is Happy Acres missing a few,er, boarders?) Toerag' Call me bladder? You've got gall! You insolent little pup!! Re-arrange your letters to spell garote The way you choke me up!!! Long John.......you da man! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Balladeer: Just don't send us back... 'kay? LOL |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Balladeer...another supreme piece of work. You are a master story teller and your stories tell well. Again.....ah, but you already know what I'm going to say here... ------------------ "Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yes they threw us outta Happy Acres, It's a pleasure we landed here. They figured we were fakers, And they didn't want us near. Now they let us keep our coloring books, Our crayons and gowns and pills, And said to save our money, Cuz they expect to send us bills. Now LongJohn wasn't crazy, Just "strange" to say the least, He promised not to direct traffic So they agreed to his release. Now I never shoulda been there, I'm as sane as sane can be? It was probably just a reaction, To those drugs in '73. Now they gave us medication, to make us feel 'okay' They kinda make us "happy" And get us through the day. Now they're not those little "vitamins" And definitely not Viagra, I mean you can tell I'm normal? Can't ya? Can't ya? Can't ya? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toerag: I'm glad we've found a welcome here... it's Happy Acres' loss! LOL (Now if you could just pass a few of those pills this way, oh normal one? *G*) |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Forget the TOERAG - GAROTE, too. The only choice, it seems, Appropriate is UNCLE, That's what you make me scream! Suthrn...just try to leave. Just try it! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Hey, Toerag & LongJohn! If you guys ever go back to that fun farm, say hello to Mr. Haney and Arnold the Pig for me. What ya mean "Green Acres?" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Balladeer: Thank you! But don't think crying Uncle is gonna slow Toe and LJA down! LOL |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
A very kewl story Mike, I really enjoyed it. I am getting darn dusty in here trying to find that one about was it a piano player in the bar Some help would be greatly appreciated like a link?  |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
/pip/Forum20/HTML/000585.html You be careful in there, you hear? Lotsa dust mites in the archive cellar  Thank you for the tiptoe through the past.. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Loving this one. AND understanding. "Late" |
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