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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I'm a Readers Digest poet, That's my claim to fame. No PHD's or such degrees Are written near my name I was raised up in the heartland, A simple, honest man. Yes, I'm a Readers Digest poet By gawd, that's what I am. My bluejeans come from Levi's, The clothes here on my back And everything that I possess Have come from off the rack. My meals come from WENDY'S When I'm not eating Spam I'm just a Readers Digest poet, By gawd, I surely am. You can find me in each issue, Some simple heart-felt poem To ease some care for those out there Who care to take me home. Got a hundred helpful uses To aid you in a jam Cause I'm a Readers Digest poet By gawd, I surely am. I line dog cages with my pages, Parakeets think I'm great! Wives use me to beat their husbands When they come home late. But that's ok. I'll help my friends Out anyway I can Cause I'm a Readers Digest poet, By gawd, I surely am. Ain't smart enough to hide my thoughts Like uptown poets do. Ain't into messing no man's mind With fluff and ballyhoo. Just tell my story like it is So folks can understand Cause I'm a Readers Digest poet By gawd, I really am. Then, sometimes, when it's late at night When all the chores are done And hillsides fill with radiance Beneath the setting sun..... Someone may chance to pick me up To take a peek within, And feel a teardrop in their eye Or smile upon their chin. And, every time that happens, Although we be far apart, In some mysterious way, I know I've touched somebody's heart.. So just look down if you want to Cause I don't give a damn. I'm just a Readers Digest poet - By gawd, I'm proud I am! [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 06-23-99).] [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 06-23-99).] |
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Christina Myers Member
since 1999-06-21
Posts 159 |
"Parakeets think I'm great!" LOL heheh I love the tongue in cheek  heheh excellent, balladeer |
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Dusk Treader
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Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
What a great poem! Amused, by gawd that's what I am! ------------------ Dusk Treader - *Abrahm* pacing the path between dark and light. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Oh boy...spam, eh?? (hee hee) :P I love it! If I had the need for kleenex this time, it would have been from laughing. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Reader's Digest is one of the biggest selling magazines...YOU are one of the most prolific poets...yes, I'm glad you're a Reader's Digest poet, by gawd I am. At least I can understand what you're poetry means! (and did get that interesting little dig also!).  |
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Krystal Member
since 1999-06-19
Posts 140Shelton,WA USA |
You certainly DO touch a lot of hearts... mine included. ------------------ Shannon D. Montgomery ("Krystal") |
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fjones Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 98MS |
I am so glad you are a Readers Digest poet Because I am so simplistic That’s all I can understand. [This message has been edited by fjones (edited 06-23-99).] |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
I'm a great poet too! Or at least so I think I guess, by sweet Jaysus, My poems really stink I'm afraid starvation Will be my destiny Not even Reader's Digest Is willing to publish me! Ya done made me giggle Balladeer. Keep up the great work, I am enjoying it immensely! ------------------ Steven Seaman A burden shared is a burden lightened A life shared is a life enriched |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
bravo Balladeer.. been looking for another from you for days..heheh... glad you posted this.. made me laugh.. I needed that |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
A light hearted, great piece of work! Another masterpiece!! Man, you gave me a good laugh. I have never heard poetry with the word Spam in it before (which ironically is a hated nickname of Dusk Treader..hehe). Anyways, wonderful job! ------------------ *Krista Knutson* |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
So flow the words from page to page Love and peace, hurt and rage Standing in the checker's aisle All the quips which make me smile Until, there gape I anew A poem, by you know who The Reader's Digest sublty smirks With 'your stuff will never work' Alas, I have but little cheer Till I read words from Balladeer And soft, sly smile lights my eye At his sardonic, humourous jive So many years I've toiled in vain Twice almost slitting vein Poetry scattered on the floor In the trash and on the board I muse while on my papered bed 'They'll like you best when you're dead' Alicat ------------------ Le Jongleur Aspirante |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Balladeer A fitting comeback, man of words To critics out there in the herds Who deem the Digest too contrite You again have won the night sandman |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah do declare!! You are the greatest group of varmits I've ever seen, by gawd!!! Thankee all! great, great job, Alicat! Fred.....I thought you'd appreciate this one....thanks for your support. |
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Joyfulltune Junior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 12 |
I'm a beginner, but I know good stuff when I read it and I'd like to think I have good taste. You're very, very talented and I look forward to reading more of your work. And there's nothing wrong with Wendy's, I worked there for 3 yrs in high school. =0) |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Wow, a Readers' Digest poet...would I ever have seen any of your work? Or are you just joking around about that? |
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Augchic711 Member
since 1999-06-17
Posts 80O'Fallon, IL, USA |
Spam burgers rock!!!! Go Balladeer!!! I love your poems I had just read a few down poems, they were WONDERFUL but sad. Yours really cheered me up thank you as usual and yet again I have to say BRAVO BRAVO ENCORE! *******Augchic711****** |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ya know, I could never decide between a Big Mac and a Wendy's Burger....   Sorry it took me so long to respond to this one, M&M and 2Lips - I had to go out to Wendy's for the second graphic.... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thanks again. Joyfulltune...There's NUTTIN wrong with a Wendys Elizabeth...just kidding. Augchic711..you got it. Spamburgers are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nan......time to change your medication! |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
i was going to so write a profound reply, but went to the store to buy spam instead  ------------------ one night at the airport...Childhood Memories...eight short weeks...your countenance...hoarse whispers...My One and Only...Tribute to M.J... serving wench...the mistress...stolen hours...devotion...Master...apart... |
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~one voice~ Senior Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 664Billings, MT USA |
K...I'm gonna go subscribe to Reader's Digest now...hehehehe... great one Balladeer! I love this, as usual!!!! ------------------ ~onevoice~ "I never kissed somebody so that they would break my heart." |
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Linda Junior Member
since 1999-07-19
Posts 11Puyallup Wa |
You are a Great Inspiration and wonderful writer. Running to buy next Reader's Digest at pet shops everywhere!!! ------------------ Lindeee |
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armanca Member
since 1999-07-07
Posts 211Tennessee |
I went and saw the play about Ballyhoo, and i must say i'd rather being reading you. I must confess; i must mention you have really gotten my attention. I'm sure your busy with many others Poets, friends, sisters or even brothers Yet you have taken time to answer me, Showing very gracious hospitality. I hope your work will be around for a while because you really make me smile. |
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Starfish Junior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 34New Zealand |
Your poem made me laugh and smile, it grabbed a part of me. Your style is great - fun you know - you did touch a heart. |
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Poetwheel Member
since 1999-07-07
Posts 208Canada |
Nice job Balladeer. Though my tastes are admittedly different (to say the least) I do enjoy your poems. Here is an interesting tidbit. My ever crafty mother has constructed some little Santa (and Mrs. Claus) figurines using folded Reader's Digests as their bases. If you have never seen it done I would be hard pressed to describe it to you. At any rate, it is well fair to say that you are an annual fixture at my parents' house during the holidays. Congrats! ------------------ Poetic Wheelbarrow http://www.stormloader.com/poetwheel/den.html |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I am right there with the parakeets and puppies - love that Reader's Digest Poet. A |
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