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A Simple Balladeer
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A Simple Balladeer |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I'm just a simple balladeer With some small tales to tell. I travel hill and countryside With hopes to do it well. My knapsack and my walking stick Are friends who serve me well. I'm just a simple balladeer With some small tales to tell. Brave knights traverse the countryside Bedecked on gallant steeds. With reverence and awe I tell Of all their wondrous deeds. The ladies lie at their commands To give them rightful due But I am just a balladeer And I'm in love with you. I'm just a simple balladeer The roaming life I choose. The world my inspiration... Mother Nature is my muse. With stories told of deeds so bold I honor God and king. I'm just a simple balladeer With some small song I sing. The king, resplendant on his throne, Has wealth beyond compare, Bedazzles every lady with His strong majestic air. Protector of the land is he. His subjects serve him true But I am just a balladeer And I'm in love with you. I'm just a simple balladeer. I travel with the dawn With hopes to find a passage through The mists of Avalon. All forest creatures know my name... I honor bird and fawn. I'm just a simple balladeer Who travels with the dawn. The sailors in their fighting ships Are rulers of the seas. With chests of gold and wealth untold They have all things they please. Heroic deeds abound as these men Sail the ocean blue But I am just a balladeer And I'm in love with you. I'm just a simple balladeer. My memory is my worth. 'Twas not my fate to be a knight Nor come from royal birth. I have no gold to offer one Except for love that's true. I'm just a simple balladeer And I'm in love with you. You will go on...I know you must. Your gallant knight awaits Or king upon his golden throne To bid you through his gates But, when the minstrals sing at night Of love devout and true They sing about this balladeer And it will be of you. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, my sweet Balladeer~ NOBODY - does it better. *sigh* You are da' BOSS ! Love ya' muchly ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Marge: Nah, his name is Bal not Bruce..  Super poem Bal...  HUSG |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Absolutely your best! It should be your 'anchor' poem in your book of poetry! I loved it.  |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nothing simple about you, Deer... This would make a great intro on your site, ya know???..  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Simple? I think not.... Soulful, Satisfying, Sensual, Superb, Sonnet singing...and somehow soothing....Serenity Sighs... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Oh, Balladeer, weave a tale of splender and claim its no real bender. You are the slickest trickster, and I bow to this fine feather in your cap. But somewhere in those words there is a trap. You write of humble travels through the land, but I'm sure you live in sunny California with your tan. So I'll dig until I find your thorny rose, behind those words of color you compose. You are the slyest hobo with a poem. Parker |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Oh, there is an elegance in that simplicity though. Another lovely piece by one so humble. You have my admiration at your skillfull style. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
This is wonderfully written, Michael. As always, you have penned some awesome verse! (there's no such thing as 'just a simple balladeer', though.... no 'just' or 'simple' about it) |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Nuthin' simple 'bout you, my friend! Loved this poem, especially your declaration of love for me, I was wondering when you'd finally come out with it!!! LOL Corinne |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.... 'deer, how sweet...excellent writing trying to rectify your heart breaking ways are we? Hugs K |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Ah this! I would stand at the edge of the countryside and welcome you with a smile and a rose. (and hope for a long stay) This was lovely..... Kathleen "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace." Elizabeth Barrett Browning |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
SIMPLY MARVELOUS SIMPLY SWEET SIMPLY PERFECT I BOW AT THY FEET SIMPLY WONDERFUL SIMPLY WISE SIMPLY AWESOME NOW CLOSE YOUR EYES SIMPLY CHERISHED SIMPLY SWELL SIMPLY POETIC HERES A KISS (DONT TELL)  thank you for the simply amazing reply to my poem tonite... coming from a poet of your grace and gift means more than you can know. later-simply-superb-gator jm |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Oh my Balladeer the words a woman wants to hear. "I love you" Lovely -- told those men to be careful about going up against the balladeer! ~netswan |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
very sweet ballad dear |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Marge....You are the sweetest! Right back atcha! Rainbow....I'll be a Bruce if it makes me da Boss! Glad you liked it deVine one....Thank you. At the rate I'm going my book is going to be posthumous!  Nan....Thank you. At the rate I'm going my site is going to be posthumous! Serenity...Sighing from Serenity is so sinfully satisfying. Thank you..... Parker...yep, I am from southeastern California, also known as Florida. Search on, my man. If I were a hobo, wouldn't I be from Hoboken? Gemini....I thank you very much. Too few people fail to recognize my humility  Doreen...your kind words leave me "simply" speechless. Thank you Corinne...Well, I had to do it this way. You don't answer my letters or return my calls! Thank you, sweet person....Severn...Moi? Moi? So young and yet so experienced in the ways of the world you are. 'Deer thanks you....Rose....and your hopes would be realized, I'm sure Thank you, Kathleen..Janet Marie....WOW! What a delicious set of lips you have! I'm on pucker alert!!! My comments on your poem were not deserving enough. It was awesome! I thank you netswan....what a wonderful supporter you are! You're right, of course. Sometimes those words don't come easy to some men but they are VERY important! Thank you.... Walt....Hey! Who you calling dear? You're married! Thanks for coming by, Walt.[This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 06-10-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Fantastic as always Balladeer, I stand here humbled by this 'simple' force who says... But, when the minstrels sing at night Of love devout and true They sing about this balladeer And it will be of you .... No, man, you ain't simple at all... this one was simply fabulous... Regards, sudhir My heart is pounding, my stomach's inside out I'm feeling kind-a-shaky, my mind is full of doubt All I ever think about, is fearing fear itself, Wish I could unscrew my head and put it on the shelf Everything is twisted, everything is oh so tight, Don't know what I'm looking at, the lights are all too bright My brain's about to crumble, spill out on the floor Sweep 'em up. Throw 'em away, don't want 'em anymore Clouds race across the sky, day turns into night, Still there are the questions, no answers in sight Everything is twisted, everything is oh so tight, Starin' out the window, everything is just too bright Brain's about to crumble, spill out on the floor, Wish I could unscrew my head, and kick it out the door... You know I'm feeling kind-a....Strange You know I'm feeling kind-a....Strange ~ Strange ~ Joe Satriani (Flying in a Blue Dream) |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This leaves a girl standing at the side of the road waiting for the Balladeer to come by. Great poem ! |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Thus far, I have been a quiet observer. This, however, made me come out of the shadows long enough to register. Simply beautiful... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is the 'Deer I like to read...thank you! Sunshine ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Did I mention women love a Modest Man!!! You are the KING!!! WTG `dear!! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Simply spectacular Baladeer! The flow was so perfect ... just rolled through my senses word after wonderful word. Excellent! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
*Sir Sven tips his lance yet again to The Balladeer For singing this tale of love so very dear Of love found and lost and found yet again Such a sweet song, from such a wonderous pen!* BRAVO SIR!!! ----------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Balladeer, So humbling and written beautifully. Somehow, if this was a self-portrait, your talents and worth far exceed that which you know. I enjoyed this read very much. Marcy |
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StarPryncess17 Senior Member
since 2000-05-31
Posts 932Colorado |
WOW! Very wonderfully written! YOu definately have a very nice way of putting things -- and i"ll be sure to keep all the women informed on you! Love Always~*~Jessica~*~ |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Oh my how could I, Let this slip by, Simple Balladeer, honest and true, modest being yourself, being you, Sweet as honey and romantic too! Such maturity and wisdom will do, Knight in golden armour are you! |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Oh , alright already , I give up . Anybody that can write like this doe not deserve to picked on by the likes of me ,unless of course , they were to start something . Excellent read Sir B.. Doc |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
When just one smile will not suffice - I dig the archives - and read you - TWICE ! *Hugs* ~*Me*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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