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Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

0 posted 1999-07-30 04:50 PM

I got to play God late last week.
That's right - your Balladeer
The ruler of the universe
And all things far and near.

I got to sit upon the throne
Complete with magic wand
To cast my will upon the earth,
The heavens and beyond.

Loud thunder came at my command
Bright lightning split the sky
With one small movement of my hand
Or at my slightest sigh.

'Twas not a lot I hungered for
But Destiny is cruel
To take the power of life and death
And hand it to a fool.

I got to play God late last week.
No other could. Instead
With one small, final loving pat
I said, "Doc, go ahead........"

Craig
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since 1999-06-10

Posts 444

1 posted 1999-07-30 04:58 PM

I’ve played that part myself, and would have been glad of these words then.

Exceptional work well written.

Cobra
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since 1999-07-27

Posts 58

2 posted 1999-07-30 05:02 PM

How cute...

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Cammie

Balladeer

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3 posted 1999-07-30 05:07 PM

cute?

D O R E E N ! ! ! I understand!

Craig
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since 1999-06-10

Posts 444

4 posted 1999-07-30 05:10 PM

‘Forgive them for they know not what they do’

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

5 posted 1999-07-30 05:26 PM

Some roles aren't ones we wish to play... even knowing we act with kindness.

r. baker33
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since 1999-07-03

Posts 55
glen easton wv

6 posted 1999-07-30 05:39 PM

sometimes we have to make the right decsion,
and do the right thing.
that does't always mean we are happy about
it.

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

7 posted 1999-07-30 08:29 PM

At some point in our lives we all wish we had more power, I know I have. And then when we have to do something like this, we want to hide, let someone else do it (I did in fact - couldn't face it). With tears running down my face I say only: I know how you feel....

Sally S.
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since 1999-06-07

Posts 847
Ohio

8 posted 1999-07-30 08:30 PM

You know, I told you sometime back that you needed to have that mysterious growth looked at

(Glad to hear it was just your wonderful, big heart

)

ok....ok....seriously Mike, You are inspirational... more often than not, you leave me questioning certain aspects of life....to me, that's simply masterful. I hadn't anticipated the ending of this poem as I was reading it... Well done....Thank you.

Balladeer

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9 posted 1999-07-30 09:04 PM

Why, thank you, Sally, along with everyone else.

Craig, you are right, of course, as always.

Fred Hobbs
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since 1999-06-08

Posts 329
Tallahassee, Florida, US

10 posted 1999-07-30 09:59 PM

I played Him twice two years ago
And it was for the best I know
As kids grow up, pets older grow
Then both are gone, I miss them so..

sandman

doreen peri
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since 1999-05-25

Posts 3812
Virginia

11 posted 1999-07-30 10:56 PM

Hi, BigR-

I don't get it. Sorry. I get the first 4 stanzas, but the last one leaves me saying, "wassup with that?" and "what did he mean by that?"

Care to explain?

Sorry.... duh... I feel like a ditz. What did I miss? Thanks for your explanation. I'll be looking for it.

Balladeer

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12 posted 1999-07-30 11:18 PM

Hi, Doreen. Thanks for your interest. Just a little tale of having to put my dog to sleep, thus the final pat and the go ahead words to the vet. That's all.

doreen peri
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since 1999-05-25

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Virginia

13 posted 1999-07-30 11:30 PM

Thanks, B-deer for your answer. That really cleared it up for me. I think this was a hearfelt poem and I thank you for explaining it to me.

elvira
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since 1999-07-06

Posts 936
California

14 posted 1999-07-31 07:39 AM

well, i am sure glad to hear it was "only" the dog...can't imagine how i'd feel if i had to make that decision concerning one of my "babies"...you can weave such lovely poetry from any subject, you know i admire your style, but don't mind saying it again...masterfully done indeed

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