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For the Common Man.......#1
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For the Common Man.......#1 |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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( just an oldie for our newer members ) We write for many reasons. I can't even count the ways We coin our words to entertain with some poetic phrase. Whenever I take pen in hand, I do the best I can To bring a spot of happiness to the common man. Some people write for other poets. Nothing wrong with that. Recognition from ones peers will never be old hat And only other poets know the challenges we face Combining words and phrases with agility and grace. The common man knows little of those rhythms, accents, spikes, Or those iambic thingys, but he sure knows what he likes And that's the person I prefer to be my biggest fan. That's why I dedicate my poems to the common man. A poem needs to make some sense. It doesn't need to rhyme But needs to be well-structured with a purposeness in mind. It needs to strike some chord within. It needs to have a plan If it's to be accepted by a simple, common man. The common man's exactly that. He may not be 'top class', His tastes may lean toward rib-eye steak, not pheasant under glass. Norm Rockwell, not Picasso, may be his choice of art, And, when he looks at poetry, he reads it with his heart. He grows the crops and tends the land to put food on our plate. He keeps the factories going strong by working long and late. He fights the wars and gives his life to keep our country free And he deserves the best we have to give in poetry. I'm proud to be a common man. I'll hold my head up high. I'll praise God and salute the flag as it goes passing by. I'll vow with every breath I take to do the best I can And, with delight, I'll always write for the common man. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
As a sleepless Rainbow smiles and thinks if I were to say "I'm proud to be a common woman"...ooops..  Shutup me!!..*g* Sorry Bal, couldn't resist... What new adjective can I think of?....none, have to be 'brilliant' as always.. 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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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well she took the words out of my mind. A common woman I was gonna say. Great writing Balladeer buddy! We read with our heart, and I no nothing of the iambic sort! Geez, I even had to look at it 3 times just to get it spelled right! LOL |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
This common, (or uncommon), depending on your mental state, man, likes this...well done sir Balladeer.... (He knew that when he mentioned praising God and saluting the flag I wouldn't say nuthin' nasty about this one or him....there's always next time though)..... [This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 11-23-1999).] |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
I must be one of the 'commom' cause I always read everything you post! ------------------ Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Common man sounds noble... so why does common woman sound easy? LOL. This is wonderful, Balladeer... I like very much!!! |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
I was about to comment on "Whenever I take pen in hand" but that would have been naughty *g* ... I ditto Rainbow, brilliant is the word which comes to mind ... ... and ROFL @ Auntie reply[This message has been edited by JTF (edited 11-23-1999).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...and this is indeed one of your best, my Deer - not a bad idea to bring a few back - maybe I'll join you in that venture.... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I know one common woman that sure enjoys your work |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
yep ROFG@suthern's reply....and beautiful work my friend |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I must protest...there is nothing about anyone of us that is common...for look where we are... Go ahead and bind up your best, 'Deer, for we love to peruse all pages of yesterday... |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Another common woman here! Really enjoyed this Balladeer! ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Another master piece, Maestro! Of course i have come to expect that from you. :-) |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer: One of my favorites from way back when... what? six months ago? Count me amongst the common my friend, and thanks for sharing your talent and views. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Superb as usual! And, as always, a pleasure! ------------------ Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Simply said a form of art ... coming from the 'not-so-common heart'. Balladeer, you simply do amaze me with your line. Count me among the 'commoners' who really like this fine. I find it quite phenomenonal ... that you write for such a 'common' all. I'm pleased to join the ranks of those giving thanks. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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