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Balladeer
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0 posted 2000-07-13 09:37 PM



Nine out of ten say she doesn't look pretty.
One out of ten says she does.
Nine out of ten say she never was, really.
One out of ten says she was.
She knows that the nine out of ten are right.
With good looks she'd never been blessed.
She's not foolish enough to think she could stand
Up in pride when compared to the rest.

And she knows that the one who says she has worth
Is not suffering from fits of blindness.
No, his words just refer to the goodness in her
And he just wants to treat her with kindness.

So, nine out of ten show her reality
And one out of ten fantasy.
Nine out of ten show her just what she is
And one, what she can hope to be.

Though she may never find the success she is seeking
Still, her load is much lighter because
Although nine out of ten say she doesn't look pretty
One out of ten says she does.

© Copyright 2000 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
Denise
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1 posted 2000-07-13 09:45 PM


If I were your muse, I'd demand a vacation too! Geesh...even muses need a break once in awhile! I do remember this one well! Very good, Balladeer!  

Denise

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2 posted 2000-07-13 09:56 PM



I hope me muse didn't run off with yours ...I only allow it to be gone just so long...and I am having fits waiting for it to get back. If you see it,tell it to git on home!  
Sweet poem...sounds like that 'one out of ten' is the best one!  

MagnoliaBlue


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Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 2000-07-13 10:15 PM


Balladeer,
I go along with the one out of ten.
Always enjoy your stuff.

doreen peri
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4 posted 2000-07-13 10:32 PM


well, the odds have it... or maybe that's just in cards...  hehe  

enjoyed this, Balladeer... your verse is always so special!

Nice to read some work from your archives! Post MORE!!!

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5 posted 2000-07-13 10:47 PM


Balladeer~
If I were a betting gal -
I'd say these are darned good odds !

'Nine out of ten show her just what she is
And one, what she can hope to be.'

Wonderful, my friend.
~*Marge*~


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Kit McCallum
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6 posted 2000-07-13 10:49 PM


One out of ten says ... superb!!!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

Balladeer
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7 posted 2000-07-14 12:40 PM


You are all 10's in my book. I thank you  
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8 posted 2000-07-14 01:33 AM


there must be a full moon pull of muses or something...
where ever all our muses
are I hope they are taking notes  
always enjoy your wisdom from the archives...
this is sweet with it as is the poet
later-wise one-gator
jm

There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~jm~

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