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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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We write for many reasons. I can't even count the ways We coin our words to entertain with some poetic phrase. Whenever I take pen in hand, I do the best I can To bring a spot of happiness to the common man. Some people write for other poets. Nothing wrong with that. Recognition from ones peers will never be old hat And only other poets know the challenges we face Combining words and phrases with agility and grace. The common man knows little of those rhythms, accents, spikes, Or those iambic thingys, but he sure knows what he likes And that's the person I prefer to be my biggest fan. That's why I dedicate my poems to the common man. A poem needs to make some sense. It doesn't need to rhyme But needs to be well-structured with a purposeness in mind. It needs to strike some chord within. It needs to have a plan If it's to be accepted by a simple, common man. The common man's exactly that. He may not be 'top class', His tastes may lean toward rib-eye steak, not pheasant under glass. Norm Rockwell, not Picasso, may be his choice of art, And, when he looks at poetry, he reads it with his heart. He grows the crops and tends the land to put food on our plate. He keeps the factories going strong by working long and late. He fights the wars and gives his life to keep our country free And he deserves the best we have to give in poetry. I'm proud to be a common man. I'll hold my head up high. I'll praise God and salute the flag as it goes passing by. I'll vow with every breath I take to do the best I can And, with delight, I'll always write for the common man. [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 07-02-99).] [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 07-03-99).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Bravo! I agree! I think your poetry has always been popular because so many people see themselves or someone they know in the story within the poem. It's an incredible thing to be able to do - to make someone stop in their hurried life - take a breath - smile - frown - cry - or just feel good! This is one of your best!!  |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I know you have PorpoiseNess in mind, but can I still like your poems even if I do know what a little iambic thingy is? and an anapestic? and a malapropism? and onomatopoeia? SSShhhhhhhhhhhhhut this girl up!!....  |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Balladeer, A common man maybe....but a VERY uncommon poet. Good thoughts, great rhyme and an excellent sentiment. sandman |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
I agree entirely with Poet de Vine This is the best so far, you have captured perfectly the truth that beauty and art are in the eye of the beholder and quality is recognizable by all. Thank you for this beauty, art and quality From another common man |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Greatly appreciated. Thank you. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Very nice.... You know, he who writes with his heart, reads with his heart. (or she...for PC)  Lovely. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
I am running out of words to describe your abilities to lift our visions to new heights. To bring us on a tour of your imagination through your depiction of the scenes. A brilliant feat for a common man. |
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Kelly Member
since 1999-07-03
Posts 145 |
Very impressive. |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
I keep coming back to read this and it’s easier to find up near the top and some people may have missed it. |
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ac Member
since 1999-06-17
Posts 129Cayey, PR - USA |
Well i count myself lucky to be among the "common man" with whom you share your poetry...i doubt anyone else could make smile or cry as you have Balladeer.... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Fantastic. |
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Talia Junior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 25Colorado Springs, CO, USA |
You continue to amaze me. |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
a common man perhaps, but not a common pen  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My warmest thanks to you all. |
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Cinderella Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 152Arizona |
Of all the poems you have penned that I read, This wonderful one I will think of before bed |
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fjones Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 98MS |
The common man is the salt of the earth. We are the preservative that keeps society from rotting. Pretty important job for a common man- don’t you think? Under the definition of common there is even a listing common salt [This message has been edited by fjones (edited 07-08-99).] |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
From one who reads and writes what he likes, possessing no formal training, not even a creative writing class... Thanks. Were that we could all be so common. |
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Emmy Member
since 1999-06-29
Posts 194KY |
You have perfectly captured the essence of writing poetry. Well done! |
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Poetwheel Member
since 1999-07-07
Posts 208Canada |
Good job here, IMO. The only thing I disagree with is your portrayal of the common man... you almost make him sound like some sad-sack sap who can barely tie his shoes! I would have like the poem to sway towards showing why the common mans sensible, chord-striking approach to appreciating a poem means more than a critique from a thesaurus toting critic. But thats just constructive...I think its a great piece of work. Bravo! ------------------ Poetic Wheelbarrow |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I am glad you write! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
You easily best, Edgar Guest. marty |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
Awsome..Kudos thanks for the read |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I'm proud to be a common man. I'll hold my head up high. I'll praise God and salute the flag as it goes passing by. I'll vow with every breath I take to do the best I can And, with delight, I'll always write for the common man. the etire song was stunning, a heavy weight in credibility...my goodness what a great writer you are.... loved this one to...thank you for sharing. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Trutodaraiders, for looking through to PIP basement for these oldies. I appreciate it  LeeJ....I'm VERY happy you're pleased by my works. Thank you for the kind words, miss  |
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