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The Main Event |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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When I was born, the usher handed me A ticket to come in and see the show. I passed through doors with curiosity And innocence newborn alone can know. By childhood the concession stand was near. The popcorn filled my nostrils with delight. I sampled every treat as it appeared And savored fully each delicious bite. At puberty, theater doors swung wide. Anticipation set my face aglow. Through darkened doorways I then stepped inside To find a comfy seat to watch the show. My manhood had begun. I walked the aisle. I greeted people as I passed them by. To pretty ladies I would give a smile And always with a twinkle in my eye. I did my best to step on no one's toes. With courteous but steady steps I trod, Made many friends there seated in the rows And always kept a strong belief in God. Now, in old age, I've finally reached my seat So here I sit, right up in this front row. My journey has now come to be complete... I'm ready, Maker. Let's begin the show. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Let's all go to the lobby ! Let's all go to the lobby ! Let's all go to the lobby ... and have ourselves a treat ! It's Intermission ! *You, master of the theatre ... this is a wonderful show ! I want to see the sequel ! I want to see the Coming Attractions, too ! Love you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
Wow. I think that's all I can say. Wow. That last line just struck me as awesome...great poem here!  Christina =^..^= |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
hehe, Marge! OK, we'll see everything. I even have some selected shorts you may be interested in  I thank you for your always delightful responses. bobbycat...wow is more than enough. Thank you, Christina. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Well written as per usual. Enjoyed muchly. [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 05-28-2000).] |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
I enjoyed reading these woven verses you've put down on screen Coco |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You've struck a chord with me here, sir. I am a movie addict! I'll see two movies a weekend if I can and have been known to actually see 3 in one day (a marathon for moles). This is a wonderful way to look at life (except the old age part I don't think you're ready yet for the movie to start!). As always, you've given me food for thought. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a wonderful vantage, to be able to sit back and watch your own show! I give this poem "Two Thumbs Up" ... I enjoyed this tremendously Balladeer! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
What a First Run poem! (and I didn't even need my 3~D glasses to read it!) Exceptional writing, Balladeer ~ 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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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I hope it's a romantic classic.....and I hope the popcorn is hot and buttered.....and everyone should be in the front row from the very beginning!!!! this was so imaginative and unique, I love it!!! Kathleen indy31_99@yahoo.com |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i always enjoy the previews of coming attractions, myself makes me look forward to the full length feature there's a theatre near me, i heard that serves peel & eat shrimp instead of popcorn. trouble is, in theatres, there's nowhere to put your gum kewl poem! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Balladeer--What a wonderful and unique poem...sort of like you! |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
a wonderful unique and very clever poem, I hope the movie was good, is it worth seeing? no seriously fantastic poem, loved the images and the metaphor. ------------------------ "Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too? " Douglas Adams. "Here chewing your tail is joy" Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "Do not listen to a word I say Just listen to what I can keep silent" Nicky Wire |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
well its about time!! its been eons since we had a poem from you... me thinks you work too hard... but it was worth the wait... clever and creative poem Balladeer.. and the wisdom of the last verse is perfect and SO YOU!!! later poet-gator jm |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I thank you all, wonderful friends, and now....ON WITH THE SHOW!!!!! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
It seems my little meter man Has now become a theater man Where e'er imagination go He writes another top notch show Before the show starts, my dear friend Best check those meters once again Loved it Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 05-28-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I agree, this is unique! Wonderfully so. I love how it all leads up to the 'Main Event'...what a wonderful way to view life. Denise |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Hey!! Down in front!!! And you...Shhh....can't you see I'm trying to hear? Geesh, can't take you guys anywhere!! hehe great poem Balladeer All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
My journey has now come to be complete... I'm ready, Maker. Let's begin the show. ------ This is brilliant depiction of your strength of character, and attitude, Balladeer. ------- I have walked all the steps, climbed the hills, Walked by the rivers, wide, often seen the sun set, shrill, Please begin the Final Countdown, Father, For I am now prepared, to be taken on this last merry-go-round. Regards, sudhir. Life is like a painting, That in an art gallery is left hanging, Though many come just to look at it, A very few actually come to enjoy it. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Bal~ Wonderful poem, very expressive indeed and the imagery just grand. Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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