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Nine out of Ten
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Nine out of Ten |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Nine out of ten say she doesn't look pretty. One out of ten says she does. Nine out of ten say she never was, really. One out of ten says she was. She knows that the nine out of ten are right. With good looks she'd never been blessed. She's not foolish enough to think she could stand Up in pride when compared to the rest. And she knows that the one who says she has worth Is not suffering from fits of blindness. No, his words just refer to the goodness in her And he just wants to treat her with kindness. So, nine out of ten show her reality And one out of ten fantasy. Nine out of ten show her just what she is And one, what she can hope to be. Though she may never find the success she is seeking Still, her load is much lighter because Although nine out of ten say she doesn't look pretty One out of ten says she does. |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
Oh that every person would realize that is not what's outside, it's what's inside that counts! What a way with word you have. Spinning and weaving! I am taking lessons. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
God Bless that one out of ten for his kindness......nice one Balladeer ------------------ It is better to be silent and be considered a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Brilliant .......and most charming ,Sir another first class piece...... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
You sweet Balladeer, are definately one out of ten. Beautifully written. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...well, one out of ten is special enough if that one out of ten is her special Love...  |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Balladeer, I knew you were a "balladoll" Wonderful poetry from you again. ------------------ The only man worth your tears will never make you cry... |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
Balladeer, check your email, I have much to say to this ------------------ "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." -Charles Brugnot |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Good one Balladeer. Takes one wonderful person to be that one out of ten. You always amaze me at what you come up with. |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I liked this one a lot! You've said so much here that I agree with! Now if I could find that "one" in ten, I'd be a happy girl!  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You are a Master at you're art Balladeer...despite what nine out of ten people here think about you. ------------------ Michael Anderson I could not love except where Death Was mingling his with Beauty's breath - Or Hymen, Time, and Destiny Were stalking between her and me. EAP |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all, ladies. Your responses are very moving and I appreciate them...and you. ROFLMAO@you, Michael! That was a brilliant line, ya bum! [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 10-02-1999).] |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Hey Balladeer, who the heck you calling "ladies" anyway? ------------------ Michael Anderson I could not love except where Death Was mingling his with Beauty's breath - Or Hymen, Time, and Destiny Were stalking between her and me. EAP |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, you snuck in there while I was responding. If you say you're not a lady, that's ok by me! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Oooops twice in 10 minutes and I'm laughing again..*g* this is habit forming...LOL (smoothes hands down face and adopts serious look) Balladeer: Love the sentiment behind this.. HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Very well done Revered Elder. The sentiment flows well. ------------------ Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© |
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johnt300 Member
since 1999-09-12
Posts 214san diego, ca. |
Excellent, Balladeer. Well said. Tyson |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
One person smiling, caring, just being a friend is enough for some to feel blest. You created another wonderful thought provoking poem here Balladeer, and now I bow to you in honor. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This should be sent to all people who have low self esteem - myself included. Or, at least, there was a time, and I found myself in your rhyme. Thank you 'Deer. From my heart. |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean |
Balladeer knows just when to post the good ones! Thanks for this one. It hits the spot! |
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chanelle New Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 9canada |
Beautiful poem Balladeer! You should watch the new movie AMERICAN BEAUTY. It took them hours and millions of dollars to simply show us what your poem says in just a few lines. It really touched me. |
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Lorelei Junior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 23Philadelphia, PA |
Well, I read this poem last night, and it helped me get through hard times, and realize that there are still people who will appreciate me and think I am worth the effort. I liked this poem very much. Nicely done!! |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Well that's mor'n nine bal! Here's another... (you know, if half the world followed the sentiments I see often in the forums, this world might be a better place!) |
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Lynn Member
since 1999-09-20
Posts 316Jasper, Alabama U.S.A. |
I love this one....It is so true. It sometimes just takes one person to make some one feel more special than ever. I'll say it again....I love this one. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Beautiful poem, Balladeer... I'll have to ditto Hoot and say God bless that one out of ten! (of course, in my case, it took one out of ten thousand to find something redeemable and worthwhile! LOL) And ROFL @ Michael & Deer... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Suuthern, then they weren't looking very hard. My thanks to all of you winners. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very lovely, Balladeer! Had a similar conversation this afternoon with my 5 year old granddaughter! She said she had a 'boyfriend' in kindergarten. My daughters and I all asked her what is his name and is he cute? She smiled, told us his name is Miguel and no he is not cute but he is so very nice to her! Seems to me she is very smart for 5 years old! (or any age for that matter!) ------------------ Denise |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
How beautiful..and such a clever way of weaving your words. You continue to impress me and teach me. Thank you. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Had to read this one again! |
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