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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Tomorrow I know what I'll do. I have a master plan. I'm going to turn my life around And be a friend to Man. Mankind will get my full respect. I will not be abrupt. In converstaions with my friends I will not interrupt. I will amaze all with my tone Which shows I truly care And they'll be glad to have a friend Like I am standing there. No sharp remarks or hurtful words, Rebukes or criticisms Will I direct toward those I love, Not even witticisms. No one will make my temper fly As it has done before. Mistakes I'll simply take in stride Without my normal roar. When people chance to think of me, They'll smile that I'm their friend And know that, in my company, They'll never need pretend. Tomorrow, at the crack of dawn, I'll implement my plan To be a willing partner in The brotherhood of Man. I had these same thoughts yesterday but it was not my fate. Alarm clock screwed up once again. I woke up three hours late! Some stupid driver cut me off As I drove in to work. It seemed the streets were full of nuts And imbecilic jerks. My secretary hadn't done The work she was to do... Some lame excuse of doctors and Her small son with the flu. All day, it seemed, I was the mark Of some conspiracy Contrived by evil forces whose Goal was to bother me! So, as you see, today was out But I still have my plan And tomorrow, when the sun comes up, I'll be a friend to Man. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
and Toerags too? |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Always, Toe. |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Revered Elder, yesterday is always gone, tomorrow never comes, all that we have is today. Good verse, my friend. ------------------ Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I thought he was finally going to swear off sheep... then all we'd need to do is introduce him to WO-man. *G* Great poem, 'Deer one... isn't it funny how life keeps getting in the way of our plans? LOL. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Well, the good thing about tomorrow, it's "always" a day a way...Good poem balladeer. ------------------ Michael Anderson When God puts a tear in your eye, He puts a rainbow in your heart. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, Michael took the remark right from my fingers...but good work, nonetheless. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
enjoyed this much Sir....... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Friend - the most beautiful word in the English language. Another triumph, Balladeer! In the grand scheme of things, little irritations during the day seem small and minor - The next time someone cuts you off in traffic, smile....someone does something that angers you...smile...life is too short. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
'Deer This was an excellent poem, full of reality and right on the mark. deVine said it well, too. Well done. |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
As usual I find the need to reply to your work. It always reflects some sort of kindness, (even about Toe), or tenderness. Even the funny ones! And he asked, "Lord tell me why I am living?" Why, to greet the day with poems and thanksgiving. ------------------ O all ye powers that he implanted, Arise, keep silence no more; put forth the strength that he hath granted, your noblest work is to adore. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer: My thought process on this one runs about the same as Dreams... we only have today and those things we put off till tomorrow we never do. That's the kind of feel I got from this piece and I'm wondering if it was where you were going with it. All the same, I think it speaks for a great many... unfortunate as that may be. As always, thanks for the view. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Ahh you say it so well Balladeer sir. We can't put off til tomorrow what we can do today. I truely enjoy your work. |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
 this is great, reminds me of me...lol, I procrastinate losing those few pounds that haunt me, and as I munch on something, I always say....tomorrow I will start my diet lol.....great poem, oh and BTW...the first part where you describe the friend to man, that is the impression I get from you already....so your tomorrow is not far away I think |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Never put off till tomorrow what you can still do today..:-)) As for being a friend, thank you, yes, that you are! 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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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Ack ... I could never even dream of making a promise like this ... if I can be a friend to everyone in my household, I'm happy ... besides, Balladeer, all the "nuts and imbecilic jerks" on your roads are probably vacationing from my neck of the woods, where they all retired!! This was entertaining ... thanks for sharing. Nocht |
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Nurse Crachet Member
since 1999-09-27
Posts 318They know where I am! |
Great poem I enjoyed the read. Wish I could feel like you, but when your life revolves around nuts, where is one to start. If you ever feel to overwhelmed with your problems you can come join us, the more the merrier. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all for your much-appreciated comments. Andrew, no it wasn't a "putting off today" poem, more like a "leopard can't change his spots" poem. I can remember times in my life, be it jobs, relationships, marriages, friendships or whatever where, after messing it up, I would think "Well, I'll act differently or be different next time". Guess what? Next time came and I was the same person. A shy person may plan on being called 'outgoing' with the next group he gets together with but, more times than not, he will still be considered shy. It's hard for one to change his true nature, wishing to or not. We reach some degree of happiness, I think, when we realize who we are, what our qualities and weaknesses are, and we accept ourselves as such. The character in this poem claimed to want to be considered a friendy sort but was not willing to change any characteristics to achieve that aim. Today, tomorrow or next year, he will always be the same. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Oh, yes so true! Great poem too! ------------------ Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
First I'll say a great job! I enjoyed it much. Next I'll tell you about the boss I used to have. Taught me how to smile at those people while flippin em off under the counter! LOL Worked for me!!! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer: Crystal clean on the read now. Thanks and have a good night my friend. Got to go home. PS Is it just me or did somebody recently open up a can of Planters Assorted Nuts in PIP? |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Excellent poem, with most insightful observations, Balladeer. ------------------ "Tread softly, for I have spread my dreams under your feet"~~William Butler Yeats |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
I agree with devine, though for a different reason Bal...smile when someone cuts you off, cuz it'll piss em off even more!!!! And bal - we wouldn't want you to change your spots! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, I like nuts and dates, can I be a friend to man? Wonderful poem. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Smiles, nice one, maybe you ought to start early though, just in case that alarm doesn't go off |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
Great poem, though I somewhat disagree that people can't change......some people do a complete 180 in personality at some point in their life.....I know examples of this, and I am an example of this ------------------ "Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage." -Billy Corgan- |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You have always had kind words for me so I think I like you just the way you are, even if you don't always meet your own expectations. Who does? |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
What a wonderful poem. It gave me a smile, as it reminded me of myself. : ) Please remain yourself. What great poetry we would miss otherwise ! ------------------ Violence is a irrepressible outburst of fear. Master your fears and find peace. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Geesh.... There's a lot of people here for you to be nice to tomorrow - and here I sit - at the end of the line...  |
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