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Passions Gallery--Balladeer (The Song Sung)
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Passions Gallery--Balladeer (The Song Sung) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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Strike up a tune on your lute oh minstrel To accompany the songs that he sings Be they bawdy tales or tender ballads It is his words that take us on these wings A hush falls over the crowd assembled He comes in, bows to the ladies and lords Takes out his parchment with a grand flourish His words fill us like from a vessel poured The song now sung, the last note hangs in air He turns and bows once more to those now here His words have touched them, spoken to their heart Asking his name, he replied, "Balladeer". . . ------------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
YES, yes, yes....he is just that...parchment, prose, tale and all... he is, the BALLADEER! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I've petitioned Webster Dictionary to change their definition of the word balladeer to reflect 'Balladeer'...a true minstrel poet!  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven~ NOW you have written of the finest there is. I applaud your choice, and of course, I heartily give a cheer ... For the man behind the lyrical poems The one and only - The best in the land The Famous Balladeer !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven, another amazing totally accurate tribute. I look forward to more. Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh Sven, this is a great tribute to our Balladeer...well done Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"His words fill us like from a vessel poured." So true Sven...he has a way with words...James |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You have described him perfectly. This is a great tribute to a great poet This is so much fun reading your gallery Well done Liz |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
He makes us laugh, cry, and sigh... He is the minstrel of emotion ... thats no lie His poems are lifes lessons ... wisdom kissed Let not his pen fall silent ... his words would be missed He's Passion's Balladeer ... he is DA-MAN hes the prince of poetry... the king of Spam. (forgive me its early)  (havent had enough raspberry tea yet)  We love ya bug-man ... we do--we do Perfect tribute to the Big Daddy of poetry Sven ... this whole series of tributes your doing is a creative and cool thing. great job jm |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Though his voice is very much off-key, Can't sing a single note, He smells like a well used barnyard, And does unmentionables to goats, He certainly has a way with words, As do you my poet friend, But never turn your back on him, You can't trust this guy dear Sven! |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
HIP HIP PORAY ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Sven-- this rocks! and you have penned a tribute so very true. our baladeer is all the things you say so true so true. my hats off to both of you fine gentlemen!! take care. ~amy~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sven, this is an admirable undertaking you have taken on and I am honored to be a part of it. To you, and all of the wonderful people who have responded (even Toerag).....my gratitude and warmest thanks Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect; it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Sunshine, yes he is. . . thank you. . . deVine, they might just take you up on that. . . Marge, thank you for that cheer. . . how could I not tell his tale? Thank you my friend. . . Kethry, thank you. . . there are more. . . Tracie, thank you my friend. . . James, he does indeed. . . thank you. . . Liz, thank you, glad that you're enjoying this. . . JM, thanks! Glad that you liked this one. . . Toerag, I think that he's ok. . . although I'm wondering. . . Victoria, WOO HOO!!! Amy, thank you my friend. . . Balladeer, how could anyone not be inspired by you and by your words? I would say, good sir, that I am not the only one that feels this way, and, judging by these replies (even Toerag's!), you inspire and encourage many here. . . thank you for your words my friend, and the honor is all mine. . . --------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
So very well written Sven, what beautiful words you've painted here, in tribute to a man whose heart and pen touch so many. Very nicely done, in a fashion befitting this wonderful poet! Best wishes, /Kit |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Cheers!! My friend. Truly and well said! jwesley |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven, Nice portrait of Balladeer here. I think you have decribed him perfectly. Well done. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
A truthful tribute to a beautiful man. Nice work, Sven! |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Sven, hi, it's me, Rainy. You know, the one not on your mantle yet? Loved this grand tribute to a deserving poet, our Balladeer, and admire your sincere efforts to capture so many of your friends in verse. Wonderful writing, Sven! Rainydays |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
BRAVO! Excellent tribute to someone who deserves it. Thank you, Sven. [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 11-05-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sven what possessed you to take this on? You've done an excellent job in summing up who and what Balladeer gives us all here. WOW! You've just done such a good job! Going to read more now. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
WOW...these are great and boy do you have your work cut out for you |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sven--Balladeer is full of thunder his poetry is a wonder he makes us laugh and makes us sigh he even makes this old gal cry. You write him well! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
WOW, wonderful indeed Sven, a brilliant tribute! Maree "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this won't be enough" "Maree Russo" |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sweet |
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