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The Answering Machine..........................#1
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The Answering Machine..........................#1 |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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(Andrew, I still have your original response to this. Thank you again for your kind words) I press the button eagerly. What messages await me there? I sit in rapt attention Settled in my easy chair. BLEEP! "Your mother, son. Why don't you call? Have you forgotten me!?" BLEEP! "The cleaners here. It's ready." BLEEP! "The bugman comes at three." BLEEP! "Our tee time's set for 12:15 So be there before noon." BLEEP! "This is your doctor calling, Mike. Let's check that bump out soon." BLEEP! "Sir, we have got a deal for you......." BLEEP! "Congrats, friend! You have won...." BLEEP! "The FOP needs your support........." And the bleeping thing goes on! Now, the sun has slowly dropped behind The ridge of yonder hill And the night is fast approaching with The coming autumn chill. The birds have made their southward run, The night is calm and still. The world revolves around me Just outside my window sill. My mother passed ten years ago. Oh, God! I miss her bad. My golf clubs rusted from neglect Just like the friends I had. The small bump I ignored so long Has now become full-blown And, so I sit, a quiet man Afraid and all alone. So, when I'm filled with strong desire To recall good times back then, I take out old tapes that I have saved And play them once again. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
My Sweet Balladeer....I had some smartassed remark when I saw the #1 on this. By the time I reached the end of it I just...*sigh*. My hope is that this is one from your creative side and not from your life. Such a lonely existance this portrays. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Much truth in this one! I think I'm going to go take care of a few things that have been gently gnawing at me....fewer regrets later! Thanks Balladeer for the reminder! Great poem too!  ------------------ Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Oh, yes, Marilyn, it's from the creative side. My golf clubs will NEVER rust from neglect! Thank you, Denise. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Excellent work love your stuff. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Gosh Balladeer that is really wonderful to hear. I would surely hate for those golf clubs to rust! LOL. Oh and my smartass comment was.....So the Lord of words has run out?!?!?! Having to repost from the other forum??? LOL |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
As usual I am impressed by your writing. I'm glad it'a poetry in fiction. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
hehe. Words haven't run out, Marilyn, time has. Spending too much time doing silly things like earning a living instead of writing poetry. Sy and Martie......my thanks to you both. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I guess I have an advantage there. My work is realativly uncreative, my hands never idle but my brain doesn't have to be totally there. I create while I make a living and as soon as I have a spare moment I write down the swirlings of my mind. This is both a blessing and a curse. I look forward to the time when you have the time to put your pen back to the paper. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
A good thinker this was! It all boils down to make time! Thanks |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bal: (your name is just too long) You reminded me I still haven't plugged mine in, only been in the box about a year..*g* Superb poem as always.. 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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U K Hero Member
since 1999-08-08
Posts 266England |
this had feeling, well done Balladeer |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Awesome job on this Balladeer... regret no regrets... (and what's this having to earn a living thing??LOL) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wonderfully written Balladeer. I like |
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mia Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 118 |
Balladeer, I don't come to this spot often but when I get the time I like to of course read the replies that I have recieved from earlier posts and to read a couple of other posts and to post one of mine. I love reading your work but it has been quite intimidating for me to reply to your work... you have so many fans. I have read all the replies that you have posted to my poems and It means a lot comming from you. So thank you. And please know that you definitely have a fan in me...eaven if I keep quiet most of the time..I read your poems and i truely admire your work... Keep posting your work and I will keep reading... luv. Mia... ps- this poem was wonderful... (as all your other ones!) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I actually do have several answering machine tapes saved of voices especially beloved to me... so your last verse could be mine. *S* Excellent poem, 'Deer one... |
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Emmy Member
since 1999-06-29
Posts 194KY |
What??? You mean Balladeer has a life beyond poetry???  From your work, one wouldn't think so! I am (like everyone else) a true admirer of your work and, like Mia, I do find that it is sometimes hard to reply to your poems because you're so,...well,..GOOD. But I try, let me tell ya, and I'm never sorry when I come across another one of your masterpieces. You're a true poet, 'Deer. Keep writing. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thanks to all of you for your kind responses. Yeah, I know, Christopher. Life just ain't fair sometimes. My dad should have worked harder! Mia and Emmy, thank you both for being there. Just knowing you're out there means a lot. Thanks for letting me know. Dovey, UK Hero, sweet Rainbow, Hoot, and Suthern, thanks to all of you. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer: I remember this from dear old #1. Great then... great now. Thanks for going back and reposting... it's like picking up that favorite book to read and read again. Classics just never get old... and you Sir are a classic. As always... I bow to you and yours. |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
very nice work, my friend, don't have tapes in our machine, but understand the sentiment......sigh |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Excellent! Enjoyed this much. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Mike, This still packs a pretty big, "Wow! This is how it's done! A |
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