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I am........response to challenge |
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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 am just a simple balladeer with some small tales to tell. I wonder if I'm competent enough to do it well. I hear my friends encourage me to take up pen and write I see imagination's gleam to fill my mind with light. I want my words to have the strength to weave a magic spell. I am just a simple balladeer with some small tales to tell. I pretend my fantasies are real. People think they are. I feel that in one's inner mind can one achieve full power. I touch a chord of melancholy with the tales I write I worry that I will not dream when I turn out the light. I cry to think senility may one day still my bell I'm just a simple balladeer with some small tales to tell. I understand that nothing last forever. Nor will I I say that there are things that I must tell before I die. I dream of writing tender things to touch somebody's soul. I try to make enlightenment and joy as my main goal. I hope that when one thinks of me, he'll think "He did it well". I'm just a simple balladeer with some small tales to tell. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Superb! This brought a tear to my eye sir! You are so much more than a simple balladeer..you touch my soul daily. And you did it well...a hundred thousand times over.. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
He does it well, exceptionally well Liz |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ 'I dream of writing tender things to touch somebody's soul.' Your dream has come true. And more than once. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
There's no simplicity in you. You are a Balladeer who's true. There's nothing simple there inside. Your truth and rapture conincide With all you are, my 'deer sweet friend... A challenge met! And I commend You on your verse... you are the star Of Passions Poetry, by far! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You are admired and respected by all here, even Toe, and your poems never fail to touch me, including this one!! |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Balladeer, I was wondering if I would see a response from you on this challenge..and it was well worth the wait. Sir, you are far more than a simple balladeer. I strongly feel that the Bard would be honored by the icon you chose. Alicat |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I understand that nothing last forever. Nor will I I say that there are things that I must tell before I die. I dream of writing tender things to touch somebody's soul. I try to make enlightenment and joy as my main goal. I hope that when one thinks of me, he'll think "He did it well". I'm just a simple balladeer with some small tales to tell. ----------------------------- "I am" SMILING NOW!  and ALL of this you do...and do it SO very WELL. This was perfect...Im SO glad you posted!! try not to work so hard my friend... all that work cuts in to poetry time *smile* ~as always, Take Care,JM~ -------------- I know it's been a long road To get these towns behind me and I Will gladly reap what we may sow-- I am there for you ... and you're there for me ... Are you waiting for Heart in hand Woman and man See me where I stand I am Heart Heart in hand ~vertical horizon~ |
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desperado Member
since 1999-05-24
Posts 312FT Hood,Tx |
your words are wonderful. I really enjoyed it balladeer. you have a way with words that few can come near. "There were times in my life when I was going insane tryin to walk through the pain when I lost my grip and I hit the floor yeah I thought I could leave but couldn't get out the door" - Aerosmith "Amazing" |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Balladeer, You have touched my soul, not only with this piece, but many, many others. You truly are a gifted poet. I must say that through your words you have achieved immortality. Thank you for these beautiful words. 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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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I for one, am pleased to meet you. I look forward to hearing many tales, and hering your words sing. Kathleen indy31_99@yahoo.com |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Balladeer ------this is fantastic! keep writing. It is great to meet someone with a heart of yours netswan |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well my 'deer' you certainly do just that! Touch people's souls. No one better at than you are  |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You've been far more than "just well" with this friend Mike...your words are endless with encouragement m'friend...so I shall shower you with some... You never cease to amaze me...and this challenge has been no exception!!! Take care hun!!!Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I should have included "lucky" in there because I certainly am to be involved with folks like all of you. I thank you all very much........... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
And I am so glad that you are! Don't ever change! Denise |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
like this, my simple baladeer....great writing as always |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Balladeer - excellent, as always! Thank you so much for sharing your abundant talent with us all!  Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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