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Singing to the Deaf |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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To stand before a listening crowd And let one's feelings pour aloud To fall upon the hardened ears Of those who smile but do not hear And put oneself through that castration Makes me feel the same frustration As singing to the deaf Or dancing for the blind. I'll put no more my words to rhyme Nor take part in this pantomime Of singing to the deaf Or dancing for the blind. At times, a soul will raise his hand And say to me, "I understand!" But very few and far between Are those who say just what they mean. It strikes a certain irony Within a special part of me. To carry on would make no sense; I'll not join in this cruel pretense Of singing to the deaf And dancing for the blind. Then, when my pen is stopped by age, And Fate has turned the final page, All the things I tried to say Will join me as I pass away. But, as I leave this world behind, I'll go out wearing peace of mind Because I didn't compromise Or cut my feelings down to size And words above my grave will read "Here lies a man who didn't need The singing to the deaf Or dancing for the blind Or pleading to an empty mind." All this and more I leave behind, The singing - screaming! - at the deaf; Dancing for the blind. |
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Nimrod the Hunter Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 60 |
I agree with you, Balladeer, you have made a point come across there. ------------------ Nimrod the Hunter [This message has been edited by Nimrod the Hunter (edited 07-01-99).] |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
I decided to go backwards here to find what I have missed, and here I find another great poem by Balladeer. ("Then, when my pen is stopped by age, And Fate has turned the final page,")I really hope this scenerio does not happen anytime in the near future. By the way please read "Ocean of Poetry" I wrote it about you. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
There is now one here with hardened ear for they are softened by Balladeer This is a very serious subject I think. Not just about your poetry, but about whatever we say and do. Like looking into someone's eyes while you talk to them and seeing that glaze that tells you they don't hear what your saying..only your voice as you talk. You hit another nail on the head!  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 07-01-99).] |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm glad you dug this one out, Lost Dreamer. I believe it was one of Balladeer's first postings - before the throngs of poets here realized his talent. Keep digging, you guys - There are some really good poems buried here... Nice one, M&M  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you Balladeer, for reminding all far and near, that we need to remember a moment to surrender our listening to others, our sisters and brothers, so that all may never be lost. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." Hellen Keller How could you ever be ignored? Impossible! I bow to you with open eyes and listening ears. Andrew |
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Kelly Member
since 1999-07-03
Posts 145 |
I love all of your poems. I think you are brilliant. I hear music. Every line flows like a song. Please don't stop blessing us with your words. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wonderful poem...I find sometimes I am content to sing (write) for myself and I plan on writing till they take the pen from my hand in my deaths grasp. ------------------ "Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald |
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Emmy Member
since 1999-06-29
Posts 194KY |
Somtimes I feel as if I could make this my anthem... Thank you for a poem I can relate to... |
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Delilah Junior Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 36The Wonderful America |
"To fall upon the hardened ears of those who smile but do not hear." I loved this verse!!! Actually, I loved the whole poem. Each single line touched me and I'm sure everyone else that read your beautiful work of art. Never, never, NEVER stop writing!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ Delilah :) ********* "I think, therefore I am." -Rene Descartes |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you very much, Delilah....and all of you. I appreciate you very much. |
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Princess Lily Member
since 1999-07-13
Posts 149USA |
I love this one.It is fabulous. ------------------ We see only what we want to see~unless perhaps~we believe *A rose is a rose it withers and dies...so long as you keep it the memories stay alive* |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Geesch! That was really a strong poem my friend! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
'Deer I agree with what Toe said - great! I've yet to find a poem of yours that isn't great. It is pure pleasure to read poetry from a hand connected directly to a soul such as yours. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I hope that pen stays in your grasp for a long time... wonderful poem! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Belle read 'Deer's poem about the statue in Central Park - it's incredible |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Excellent! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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