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My Life.........The Movie
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My Life.........The Movie |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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If my life were one big movie Playing on the silver screen As if someone had followed me Recording every scene... Would I be proud to have it there So grandly on display Or would I hang my head in shame And turn my face away? If everyone were made aware Of what I am inside Would it give cause to loud applause Or would I turn and hide? If audiences sat and watched The character I've been Would they approve of how I've lived And treated fellow men? If they could have a chance to see My feelings deep inside Would they condone mistakes I've made Or how I justified? Would they admire my character And think I was the best Or just nod off and fall asleep Through lack of interest? The shameful things I've said and done I'd hate for them to see. Would faces wrinkle in disgust To see that side of me? Would they smile when I was happy? Feel sad when I was down? Laugh with me when I was funny All the times I played the clown? Would I come across as manly Like a James Bond or Stallone? Or just some poor, pathetic soul Who's always walked alone? What would the critics have to say In Entertainment News? How many stars would they reward My life in their reviews? Who would they get to play my part? DeNiro - maybe Cruise Or just some two-bit thespian Who nothing left to lose? How many days would "My Life" run? A week - or, maybe, two? Would it become a major hit Or disappear from view? Would I be proud to watch "My Life" And think it turned out nice? Or would I think it not well done, Unworthy of the price? There is one critic watching me. He's watched the entire show. Will I be worthy of His praise? In time, He'll let me know. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Two thumbs up!!!!!!! Wonderful, as always. ------------------ Michael Anderson May Darkness find you all through the day. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Balladeer...amazing work here. I know the thoughts well. Thankyou for sharing this one with us. |
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LJA'sLorelei54 Junior Member
since 1999-09-24
Posts 18Gaithersburg, MD |
Bravo!! I'll stand up and cheer! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
soul searching and profound Sir...everytime I think I have found my favorite of your works another one comes along that I just know is my favorite again.....my favorites file is overflowing with your talent..... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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CSwtThng Member
since 1999-07-28
Posts 124 |
Wonderful work!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all for the rave reviews! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You ask some very thought provoking questions which shows a depth of character that, I'm sure, has led to a life not too shabbily lived! (Of course, none of us is perfect) Very well done! ------------------ Denise |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Such thought provoking words, thank you for making me think.  And I mean that in all sincerity. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This has to be my favorite! I don't think I have chosen one until now. It is very thought provoking. One thing I've found, if we don't always hold the interest of people, we'll always hold the interest of God. We are not worthy, but that's what Grace and Forgiveness is all about! Balladeer this is most excellent! |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
M&M - I'll watch your documentary anytime..... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Denise. Yes. I am living proof that we are FAR from perfect. Satiate, making someone think is the best compliment anyone can give me. Thank you. and thank you, little dove. I'll do my best to replace it with another new favorite in the future! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Just when I think you have run out of ideas, you come up with another one. I don't know how you do it? But however I enjoy them all. May you never run dry. Bravo for this one. |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
You write this wonderful poem.. and I write about secret boxes and buckets.. I'm so ashamed.  |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, friend Sy. Lucie, I've seen your serious side. You take a back seat to no one...and never will. |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
Balladeer, Being a two bit thespian myself, I would be honored to appear in the story of you life. (as long as I'm not just another sheep extra. lol) Wonderful poem! ------------------ "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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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
Balladeer, great poem. I ofte wonder the same things about myself ------------------ "Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage." -Billy Corgan- |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
"HE" wrote the script, you are the player, how could he not be proud? (Especially when "HE" knows that you recognize this.) Another very moving work! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Excellent !!Balladeer, thought provoking indeed. ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Tonight! On the big screen! The Palmetto Bug That Ate Miami! Starring Balladeer!....Okay, okay, so this was a great poem, rhymes well, great thought, good rhythm, fine message...other than that, it ain't much...LOL [This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 09-30-1999).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Yeah... what Toe said! LOL. Anyone could write like this... given pen and paper... and nothing better to do... and imagination... and the talent of Longfellow, Tennyson, Blake and Angelou all rolled into one! Well done! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
'Deer I liked the way you played off a good feature against its opposite in the same verse. I suspect a little of both exist in each of us all the time. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Let me know when it's out on video..then I can play with you all I like *g* HUSG ps: What you can do with my belly, I can do with your video..ROFL ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 09-30-1999).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Excellent!!! ------------------ It is better to be silent and be considered a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean |
Vacationing in the mountains must be putting you in closer touch with "higher" spirits! The air up there will do that to you! This one is simply wonderful. You're getting better with age Mr. Balladeer. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A movie with a message! I'm supplying the popcorn, and He's supplying the actor! That combination cannot fail. |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
wow, don't know what else I could add to all the above except my "I love it" |
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johnt300 Member
since 1999-09-12
Posts 214san diego, ca. |
Always anticipating your next. Thought provoking and thoughtful work. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
The everlasting Balladeer, the eternal thought provoker, I know God's watching you play out your scene's, and he's thinking Balladeer's a keeper for sure. Amazing you are, at least to all of us here, yet I'm sure it goes so much further then just here. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
I always say that the past is just that.....the past. How you present yourself and what you do today is what is most important. Though, you are right.... we really only have two judges that really matter...ourself and Him. Did I mention that this was a great poem? When you make people think....that's wonderful. |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
WOW!!! Very thought provoking and introspective. I think He did a great job of writing through you. You in turn are an excellent listener!! Love it!! ------------------ If you love me like music, I'll be your song. ~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What an incredible group you are. It is such a pleasure being part of you. Thanks to all. Rainbow....you are something else! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
ROFL...hey, less of the '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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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
I think you sent me e-mail about my poem..THIEF OF MY SOUL? and requested if you could use part of it...well you have my permission to continue and use it and let me see what creation I have helped to inspire...by the way...this was a great poem! |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
A lot of honest thoughts on your life Michael..... Well written as always!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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