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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
There are no few of you who know of me and of my schemes For I do like to set my compass course just for a laugh But once more just to prove that all is not the way it seems This back end of a horse will try to fix a major gaffe Oh , I know that you're thinking this is just another trick That Doc's just having fun again and all at our expense But not this time , I promise not to try anything slick I merely wish to thank someone without any pretense It's long past inappropriate I've not said this before Though there are many on this site deserving of much praise This being June and " ballad " month 'twould not do to ignore The one whose works inspire me to mend my errant ways His stories of the common man ring true that we might hear Of woe and triumph that we share as one from time to time And do so with a style that I've admired through the years If I can't say that honestly my thoughts aren't worth a dime That's it , no tricks , no jokes , no laughs , no cheap shots large or small Sans more ado , thanks Balladeer , I think that says it all |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This tribute to our Balladeer is surely not a gaffe, Just read his "For The Common Man"; you'll find that says it all, "Treblinka" makes you cry, the "Toerag Wars" will make you laugh, The Balladeer, a poet who writes poetry for all. Great job Doc, but uhhhh.... I think your meter is off with "anything" and "any", and I did count 15 syllables somewhere.  (Or am I pronouncing "aren't" the English way?) Fix it Doc before Nan sees it.  |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Munda , Thanks , I just recently posted a piece in O.P. 14 that may help clear this up ( I'm pronouncing it " arnt " and as with " any thing " rules can be bent . You do enjoy this don't you ? I for one , am grateful that it's so . Doc |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Oh no Doc... I'm NOT enjoying this...it's that new smiley forcing me to use it every time! Just like this one!  Which one in O.P. 14 Doc? Or do I have to go on a hunt? |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Munda , After the last hunt , I think I'd better answer that . Meter Man (ia) . Best regards , Doc |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
OK Doc... I read your meter properly.. and I think your Balladeer tribute is very well deserved... You even used an a-b-a-b rhyme scheme - You only had to rhyme the "b's"... All righty then - I'm off to see the Meter Man...  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Aw, Doc, your words are kind enough to bring me lots of tears And burst five buttons off my vest with pride For there is nothing finer than an honor from one's peers To make one feel a rosy glow inside. A writer's just a writer and, alone, not very much If there is no one out there to write to If someone ever tells me I have no poetic touch I'll say there is a moose who says I do! So thank you, my good doctor and that's what you really are I must confess that I felt low today But you have brought the medicine to put me over par And chase those silly doldrums all away!! Thank you, wonderful person  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DrMoose~ And a fine and fitting tribute it is ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dr. Moose, This is a wonderful ballad and a well deserved tribute to our Balladeer. I'm certain none of our ballads will rise to his standards, but it is fun to try this new form and you did a terrific job. You get an A+ Liz |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
I echo the Moose! Sir Balladeer... one of the best we have to offer here at PIP. As for you Doc... I think you're right there at the top too! Peace! [This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (edited 07-05-2001).] |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
Another great one from Dr. Moose and such a nice tribute to Balladeer! |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Nan , Thanks "teach" . I can't seem to think of ballads without thinking of that guy ( I wonder why that is ? ) Doc " Deer " , As one of the first poets whose works I've read since coming here , it just seemed an appropriate time to say that you do serve as an inspiration . Doc Marge , Thank you . You also are an inspiration . Both in your writings and in the way you always seem to find the time for a word of encouragement which keeps us all trying a little harder . Doc Elizabeth , Thank you . This is ( to my way of thinking ) some highly esteemed company that dropped by for this little story . As always your comments are much appreciated . Doc Drew , Ol' buddy ! I'm afraid once again I've been way too lax in the read & reply department . Nice to here from you and thanks for the compliment . Doc Romy , Thank you . Sorry for the delay in replying . I was away for ten days or so and am just trying to get caught up . See you in class . Doc |
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