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Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

0 posted 1999-06-09 06:01 PM

My poems may not be classics;
They may never make the grade
That separates the amateurs
From masters of their trade.

They may never reach anthologies
Or even magazines,
Or ever be considered masterful,
By any means.

They may go through Time unnoticed
But, one thing I promise you,
Is, whatever I may offer
Is the best that I can do.

There's a chance I'm not as gifted
Or, as my ex-wife believed,
That my father's sperm count faltered
On the day I was conceived.

Perhaps my grey cell count is lower
Than another man's
But, whenever I present myself,
I do the best I can.

A poem has integrity.
It puts us on display.
A testament of our beliefs
Is there in what we say.

Sincerity cannot be faked;
Pride has no substitute.
If we don't give it our best shot,
Why take the time to shoot?

Let's help enrich each other
And this world in which we live.
In poetry, and friendship, give
The best that you can give.

Poet deVine

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since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

1 posted 1999-06-09 08:14 PM

I think your poetry is classic and your best is far better than a lot of us (I include myself)..in fact your worst (which I have yet to see - don't think it exists) is better than most of us...as for your ex-wife, don't you know that once they're an x they are erased along with any thing bad they've said about you?

This poem is one of your best, thoughtful and intelligent; worthy of any anthology, magazine or Nobel Prize (ok, so I'm sucking up a bit here!). I truly liked it!

So, I bring it forth for more to see - back to the top with thee!

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Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

2 posted 1999-06-26 12:02 PM

This is too good to be hidden at the bottom of the heap!

wayoutwalt
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since 1999-06-22

Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)

3 posted 1999-06-26 12:41 PM

you are an inspiration balladeer. I have had writers block since momma died and you and many others are giving me the boost i need to pick up a pen. great poem!

ac
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since 1999-06-17

Posts 129
Cayey, PR - USA

4 posted 1999-06-26 11:37 AM

not by a long shot balladeer, will time by pass by on your poems here...though it's not quite the same as the printed page, your work has earned it's right in a much more special place...inmortality in undefined space...

I really like this one...

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Balladeer

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5 posted 1999-06-26 03:30 PM

Thank you all VERY much. Well appreciated!

Wolfgang
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since 1999-05-24

Posts 124
Hamilton, Ont. Canada

6 posted 1999-06-26 05:56 PM

classy piece of oration Balladeer!
P.S.
Have you ever tried trapshooting?

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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

7 posted 1999-07-07 01:49 PM

To the top, to the top
one of the best of Balladeer's crop.

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Sunshine

Words will always express our feelings true.
KRJ

elvira
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since 1999-07-06

Posts 936
California

8 posted 1999-07-12 01:55 PM

hilarious bit about the ex-wife!

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i never call a poem "nice" or such,
for that would not be saying much

Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

9 posted 1999-07-12 06:33 PM

Most treasures can be found at the bottom of a heap, for what priceless jem has not been dug from the earth. This one is no exception.
Sir Balladeer: you are in deed a master poet. As always, my hat is off and I bow to you and yours.

Balladeer

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

10 posted 1999-07-12 06:44 PM

ANdrew, your kind words are always appreciated. Thank you

Lost Dreamer
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since 1999-06-20

Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow

11 posted 1999-07-27 09:02 PM

This is excellent, and needs another lift to the top, for all the new poets to get a glimse of your creative ability.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

12 posted 1999-07-28 08:32 AM

Balladeer......again, very nice form flowing like a river so smooth. You have no idea what talent you have. I can not tell you often enough that you need to market these talents. If you need some advice or suggestions, e-mail me and I will be most grateful to help. I have 20 poems published and 3 short stories. I am not bragging, merely telling you that your talent which far surpasses mine can get you published if you so choose.

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

armanca
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 211
Tennessee

13 posted 1999-07-28 06:18 PM

I admire your work so much. I come looking for it almost everyday. So, thank you!!

carman

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

14 posted 2000-10-06 10:21 AM

This one hasn't been around for awhile but the theme of it is very clearly on my mind, as I wonder sometimes what the true meaning of poetry really is. You said it gloriously so I thought others would want to read it again as well.

Kathleen

Irish Rose
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Posts 10263

15 posted 2001-04-01 10:57 PM

In my quiet time, I read poetry. I believe also that sincerity cannot be faked. It is the words that are sincere like this poem said, one of my favorites by you.

Kathleen Blake

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

16 posted 2001-06-19 10:00 PM

'Deer dear heart, these are far too good to be hidden away in the back archives, bring them back love. Lets all have some quality smutter in the forums again.

Do you ever write badly? No probably not love, this is excellent.

Take care
love as always
Marsha

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

17 posted 2001-06-19 10:03 PM

'Deer into the libray with you,

I'm sure you'll find it quite cosy
               love amd stuff
                  Mushy

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

18 posted 2002-01-13 02:48 PM

I needed this today, I'm glad I found it and read....it's solid gold.

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

RosePetal

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since 2001-08-26

Posts 2985
South Florida

19 posted 2002-02-11 04:51 PM

your poetry always wows me! you are amazing, and dont let anyone tell u anything different!!!

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

20 posted 2006-03-22 06:34 AM

Another gem just begging to be read anew.

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