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Lonely Hearts Anonymous |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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There's a place for alcoholics where they can find relief, Another place for addicts which will help them handle grief. Hell, even smokers have one, too. So what I'd like to know.... Where's Lonely Hearts Anonymous for lonely folks to go? We'd hire a little meeting room. It wouldn't take much dough, Invite unfortunates like me who loved then watched love go. Some kool-aid in a paper cup or maybe some cheap wine, A table for a podium would work out real fine. Our names would be called, one by one, to come up front and speak. We'd look out at the faces knowing we were not unique, And with this simple introduction, we would then begin, "I'm (so and so). I'm lonely. I could really use a friend." Then, after we were finished, we would shake each hand and smile. Strong feelings of comraderie would last a little while And, though it just be temporary, it would ease the pain Until the time arrived for us to meet there once again. There are so many lonely souls - all those who loved and lost, Who took a chance on happiness and paid the final cost. They only want someone to know them, take a peek within, To see their decent qualities that lie beneath the skin. They have so much to offer. They have sterling qualities. Why can't someone just recognize their willingness to please? Yet, all too often, they are marks to take advantage of When all they really need is someone who'll accept their love. Someone to make them laugh out loud, to make them beam with joy, Someone to offer happiness that they can both enjoy, Someone to soothe with tender words when they are feeling down, Someone to make them feel worth whenever they're around. So, hey! We should get organized - the millions of us who Are needful of that special friend to help to pull us through. Then, one by one, defiantly our message we will send, "I'm (so and so). I'm lonely. I could really use a friend." |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Okay....where do I sign up?? ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Well. You've done it again - spoken in one of those voices you are so good at assuming. This is such a great sentiment - and one that many would ascribe to I think. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I really should get one of those rubber stampers made WONDERFUL POEM, BALLADEER! (hehehehe) Another great one!  Ruth, you'll always have us!! ------------------ Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
(Wiping tears) Let's get started! Where's the list? Most excellent and touching Balladeer! [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 11-15-1999).] |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
" Hi,I'm Marilyn. I'm lonely. I could really use a friend." *S*...  |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Good grief, where's the sign up sheet? Balladeer------------------ Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more? |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
ROFL...Is there no end to it...ooops...shutup Bal !! ... I'm talking about your talent...LOL Do you think there's anyone out there mad enough to take me?..*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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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hi, I'm Marge. I'd like for us to be true friends. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
I'm game..hey, we could call it "Sgt. Passion's Lonely Heart's Club Clan" !!!! Too much? Another great one, deer. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
My name is friend, it truly is and I am here for you To listen to your troubles when you are feeling blue. I'll never leave you, my friend as true and faithful as can be so I will always be your friend if you'll also be a friend to me. Balladeer, you never fail to make us feel a poem, not just read it. This is superb. But I can't imagine, a man as sweet, intelligent and sexy as you are to be lonely for very long!  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
AND HE LIKES DOGS .... SO THAT GOES IN THE PLUS COLUMN ! ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Well you did it again but I knew you would. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Just wanted to add my "well done" to all the rest. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
"All the lonely people... where do they all come from? All the lonely people... where do they all belong?" Just let me know the when and where... I'll be at that meeting! *G* Well done, Balladeer! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I thought alcoholics went to Hooters? And some lonely fellas go there too? Some just hire hookers, And smokers can always chew? Some just go to dog pounds, There's companionship galore! A little Calico or Blood Hound, Who could ask for more? |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean |
Oh MM... you couldn't be LONELY with such a way with words. Could sweep the women right off their feet....OOPPPSSSS!!!! Excuse me while I stand back up! |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
I can't help but be remind of I Love Lucy's "friends of the friendless" This is a wonderful piece Balladeer. You never cease to amaze me ------------------ "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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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Great piece Balladeer!! ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
yep, a way with words the man does have....sigh...and hey I will bring the Koolaid *g* I find myself this day, lucky to have some really great friends, and you are one Mr. Balladeer.....hugs for your day |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
"Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall....all you got to do is call and I'll be there...y'all got a friend !" : ) |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Had to boot this one back to the front! It's still just as touching as the first time I read it. (sniff, sniff) ------------------ <*\\\>< |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
A very touching poem Balladeer. ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Geesh - Didn't I rescue you from one of those places??? |
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lostboy Member
since 1999-11-21
Posts 275New Hampshire, USA |
Very emotional Balladeer. When I think about it though, it seems we all signed up already when we registered in Passions. We can't look out and see the faces, but I can feel the hearts. So many wonderful ones! |
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danni Senior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 688wisconsin |
I agree with lostboy. I'd say we have our lonely hearts anonymous right hear in Passions. This is a wonderful heartfelt, poem. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I thank you for these terrific responses! Yes, I'd say we do have one right here, for sure. That is, all except for Toerag who still belongs to the Ardent Peeper's Not Too Smart Club Hand. |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Man! I, your humble apprentice, crave audience with the Master. Man, you make me want to crawl in a hole. Great job..again...and again..and again. Your pen must run on Energizer's..it keeps going and going and going. |
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Cinderella Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 152Arizona |
To be loney is sad, but thank G-d I have my children. Thank you *B* you hit home... |
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