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One-Trick Pony...........................#1
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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 wrote some lines down one time, Added rhythym, meter, some rhyme Made a poem that I considered to be quite good. I took it to a local reading Received some praise (that I'd been needing) And acted quite demure, the way great poets should. Shortly thereafter I sought places Where I recognized no faces And, once again, my one creation I outpoured. Oh, what a difference to a man makes Kindly smiles and pats and handshakes And the feeling one's respected and adored. But now my secret's out And I'm to blame. Oh, how I feel the shame! For I'm a........... One trick pony A literary phony! That one poem is the only thing I've made. Though I think it would be terrific To be creative and prolific, That one poem is my only stock and trade! Sure, I have tried to write another, Even prayed to Virgin Mother Begged to God to take my pen and make words flow. But, like the squid, who gives birth one time, I gave birth to naught but one rhyme.. That one rhyme the only offspring I will know. I still do go around to meetings, Though, deep inside, I feel I'm cheating And, time again, my recitation is the same. Though by now everyone has heard it, I have no other way to word it So, once again, I come with that same tired refrain. And, when they see me come, I hear them say "Look who's here today! It's that same.... One trick pony. That literary phony. We're gonna to hear that same tired poem once more!" And, before I can say the first words, I hear mumblings and cursewords And my ego takes a nose dive to the floor! I guess I'll have to stop pretending That I haven't reached the ending.. I'll take my cue and lay my pencil down. And, if someone asks me sometime If I have ever written some rhyme, I'll just smile and say, "No, I just horsed around!" |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
This was a chuckle -- you had some clever lines in here, but my favorite by far was: "I gave birth to naught but one rhyme" Congratulations, this was well done indeed. --Kess ------------------ You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
How wonderful to wake up and find this ! Made my day start with a smile and some thoughts for the rest of the day. : ) |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
lol.. too much Sir Balladeer.. :-) |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Enjoyed this much revered Sir! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Needless to say this is not about you!! Another good one Balladeer... and I wonder if there are really people out there like that. Or do you think those with only one rhyme never really tried for a second? |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Nice little jingle here, Balladeer. And Chris, I know a few of them one trick types...they're out there, alright. ------------------ Michael Anderson Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream? |
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Verma Member
since 1999-10-25
Posts 80Midlands, England |
Balladeer - I'm new to this, so it made me think...Brilliantly written, great rythym. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I remember this one! Liked it once again. Well, I don't think their has been anything you've written thus far I didn't like! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
yep smiles here too, great poem, gonna have to agree, never read one of yours I didn't love  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, One trick pony A literary phoney. Just keeps runnig through my head. Great lines. Thank you for the poem. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Clever!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very sing-songy! I like that! Very lighthearted! ------------------ Denise |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Loved it! Paul Simon would be proud you shared a title with him.... that's one of my favorite albums, btw (of the same title)... As usual, your rhythm and meter are perfect. Cute story, too. |
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H. Arlequin Member
since 1999-08-23
Posts 210 |
HA applauds!! |
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