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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'm sitting at my keyboard, not a pen or pad in sight Discouraged at the fact I've thought of nothing I could write. At times it flows so easily as if there's nothing to it But not this time so here I sit and I'm just gonna do it! It seems to me impossible, the chances microscopic, That, in this crazy world, I can't uncover any topic To spur imagination's flame to light this darkened mind And open eyes that, at the moment, seem to be quite blind. There are so many happenings around this troubled earth There must be something I could use to give a poem birth. There also are emotions that I carry in my heart Perhaps there's something in there that would give my poem a start. Old love affairs, new love affairs, sad love affairs and such Have all been used so often that it really seems too much. Some memory from childhood or some lesson I have learned Could possibly relight where my imagination burned. I've written poems of happiness, of sadness and regret I think I've touched on every feeling known to man....and yet There must be something that I've missed or passed along the way I can't believe I'm sitting here with nothing left to say! Well, hang it all! This drives me nuts! I'm chomping at the bit To write some clever verse or show a little piece of wit I'm like a sleek Ferrari with the urge to weave and pass And here I sit beside the road, completely out of gas. Oh, well, I tried. I'm sorry, all. The well today is dry. I guess I'll grab a little sleep that give it one more try Before I go, there's just one thing I want to be quite clear Don't think that you have heard the last of your pal Balladeer! [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 03-20-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Before you call the tow truck for your little car ... crank the engine one more time .... Vrooooom ! There you are ! ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is great Balladeer! Whatcha talkin about?! You've said a lot! And I just know that come mornin' you will be full of inspiration! Just seems to happen that way, I guess!  ------------------ Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Very clever and another classic. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
...WhtDove has many prayers going out to her and her family. I'm sure she can feel them. BTW...You'll never run out of words to put into rhyme, my dear. I have no fear what so ever of that happening. |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Well think on this, oh Silent One, As take you to your bed -- I've never heard a loss for words So elegantly said! We have all been there, Balladeer, fret not. --Kess ------------------ You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
For someone who could think of nothing to write this is excellent! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. [This message has been edited by Watcher666 (edited 11-09-1999).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
When there's nothing to write about there is always writing about nothing to write about. You don't have to prove yourself to any of us. We know you are the BALLADEER! |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Here you go again creating a masterpiece without even trying just staring at a monitor and your mind just starts to flow. I don't think your out of gas just jump to premium instead of regular and you'll get your blast of creative juices reving up again. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yep...that Balladeer has one big muscle 'tweenst them ears alright!!! Even when the old fart ain't got nuthin to say he can sure say it well...(and that outta gas statement?...yea right!) [This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 11-09-1999).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL @ outta gas... not in this lifetime! LOL. It must be noted We all have voted You might have had nothing to say But we're here to tell You said it well In your very own en"deer"ing way! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yea, he's pretty hard to "en-deer" sometimes alright!!! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bal: Pleased to see I wasn't the only one all dried up last night...but it's good to see that when you're talking about nothing it's just as good as when you've something to say...huh !!!...Maybe I need a drink or something..*g* 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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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
LOL 'Deer, ya know salesmen are like that, they say alot of words but not much comes out *wink* Great poem! I go thru huge dry spells where I can't write a drop and then *poof* I write three in one day (Sunday) *hugs* X ------------------ "We have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night" (Tombstone epitaph of two amateur astronomers) |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
can I ditto suthern's poem, huh? huh? she always says it perfect and I get left with no more than a "great poem, I loved it"...... |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Hmmm, nothing to to say, you say and you say it so well. : ) |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Another excellent example of a fine masterpiece of "nothing". LOL. Makes me wonder if even your snoring is poetic in nature? Won't find out, but it is food for thought. [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 11-09-1999).] |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I see I am not the only one with a dried up muse. I have not posted much poetry lately because my mind is tired...lol. Too many nights at the hockey rink I think. Sleep well my friend...or hope you had a good sleep (I think this was posted last night)...lol |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Balladeer for writers block you've done a great job! Thank you for your prayers! I've posted an update in announcements. THanks again buddy and to all of You! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
understanding this here |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
wish I had "nothing in my mind" like you do! You are a one and only, no one can compare. martyjo |
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