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I AM (the eggman)
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I AM (the eggman) |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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I am both gleeful and depressed < !signature-->I wonder if the middle is compressed I hear a voice out of the past I see my mother say it won't last I want to be with her soon at rest I am both gleeful and depressed I pretend to always have my humor I feel depression grow its tumor I touch upon being a poetic king I worry just about everything I cry over the matters that I wrest I am both gleeful and depressed I understand the ups and downs I say there is no middle ground I dream of finding an inner peace I try not to think of death's release I hope I've not made you more stressed I am both gleeful and depressed The doctor said, "You're almost dead. Don't eat green bananas no more." The sick little monkey groaned and said, "But that's what I 1-2 the 3-4." from The Monkey--Shel Silverstein [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 05-01-2000).] |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
wow, I had thought of replying to the challenge, but reading this...well....you just said it all.....great poem  |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Hello Walt -- great to know you. This poem is very good ----) netswan |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief |
Great poem. I like it. In fact, I find that I like most of your poems. Go figure. There is something inside me and I know it's good, but understanding is misunderstood. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you guys im glad this challenge came about cuz i needed to get that out |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
All in all, you are Walt... and that's a wonderful person to be... and this is a wonderful poem expressing who you are. You did a great job with this. Nice to know you so much better! |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
Excellent work walt.... I will save comments I have on the poem for when I see you on ICQ. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
WoW, I'm very glad then that I posted XAngel's challenge when I did...I know that many needed some release. You did a splendid job with your response, and I know of the hardships and pain you've been through. Thank you for allowing a deeper glimpse, and for being a friend. Alicat |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Walt, at the risk of sounding trite, you could have written this poem for me. I'm terribly glad you wrote it for you, though, and thank you for sharing it here for the rest of us. Such a good way to express this. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Whatever you am, Walt, is good enough for me. You're a good man with strong values and a deep sense of right....and you're a 100% certifiable fruitcake...who could ask for anything more?!?! |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
wow thank you guys such sweet responses The doctor said, "You're almost dead. Don't eat green bananas no more." The sick little monkey groaned and said, "But that's what I 1-2 the 3-4." from The Monkey--Shel Silverstein |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Well Walt, I must second Balladeer here...FRUITCAKE!!!!!! LOL Seriously though, this is one of your best formed poems!! Take a bow!!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Walt, though I like your poem, I don't understand the title..what the heck does an eggman have to do with you..I'm probably going to regret asking!!! LOL  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I could so relate to this Walt--as i am the happiest most depressed person I know---great work here m'friend...you are on the proverbial 'roll'... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sharon was it the beatles? I am the eggman, coo cookachu...or however ya spell that! Walt it's good to see ya let it out! You're a good person all the way around! One I'm glad I know We all have ups and downs, and some days it doesn't seem as there is any middle ground. But trust in God and don't worry so much, that His job <*\\\>< Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
I think your poem speaks to most of us...the human curse of emotion. But then, what would life be without it? Nice work.... warmhrt the poet's pen...gives to airy nothing A local habitation and a name ~ Shakespeare |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thanx guys i had to reply saying yuh tis i am the walrus..i couldn't resist putting it in the title i am the eggman they are the eggmen i am the walrus!!!! |
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