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Arnold, Clint and Sly............................#9
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Arnold, Clint and Sly............................#9 |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I'd always felt fine on my own. It made me feel quite good to be in charge of my own life as only singles could. but everyone kept telling me in order to survive one has to have a family to really feel alive and so I bowed to their wise words but please don't ask me why then said goodbye to my old buddies Arnold, Clint and Sly. They were the heroes on the screen I fashioned my life by. I made each day adventurous then, smiling, waved goodbye. "Come back, Shane!", women called to me with teardrops in their eyes... That didn't do for men like me and Arnold, Clint and Sly. They were the best - They were so cool! They knew just what to say. With brains and brawn they traveled on to do things their own way. Men watched with admiration and the women....with a sigh. No one could hold a candle up to Arnold, Clint and Sly. Oh, there were also others who would do their best to thrill us - James Bond, Bruce Lee and Bronson, not to mention Mister Willis But, when it came to straight pizzazz to make one's throat go dry they were the men that I admired most Arnold, Clint and Sly. But now I've traded Double OO's for Cheerios and Trix. No more Rambo, no more Rocky getting in his licks. No more Dirty Harry....see ya later, Callahan. I turned in my Baretta to become a married man. So long, man without a name. I guess I'll see ya later And, Arnold, seems like I've become an old ex-Terminator! I've been you guys for so darned long it's hard to say goodbye. You'll always be inside me, fellas, Arnold, Clint and Sly. Now, secret agent Balladeer is in the PTA and drives a Ranger, not a Porche to take the kids to play. Instead of fighting evil, trying hard to stay alive, he sits behind a desk five days a week from 9 to 5. But, sometimes late at night, the wife already gone to bed I sit beside my sleeping children, gently rub their heads look down upon their precious faces and think, possibly, my buddies, Arnold, Clint and Sly might wish that they were me.... I had a handle on life...but it broke. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I remember this! I also remember the smile I received, when it made me feel better to know I was not alone... goodbye Kate, Lee, Katherine... I've made my own way you were models, and you shine I've made my own road you were gracious, learned and good and by your art, defined I've made my own way I shall leave a mark but believe me when I say, knowing you added life to my spark... Thanks, 'Deer! |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh this is so terrific Baladeer, chuckling through it all, so funny, and then the ending with such feeling. You are truly a great ballad writer..Love this one so much. floria Floria |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Never read this one but I 'm glad I did now. You old pussy cat. Enjoyed |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
This is wonderful...you always make me laugh Deery..hugs...loved it ~Victoria~
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
’Deer dearest YOU always do that, take me into the story, hook me up and carry me off. This is what I mean when I say you connect with the reader YOU do dearest ‘Deer you do. As always this is perfection but you don’t need me to tell you that, it’s an absolutely shining example of your art. I’ve read this when I’ve been scurrying around the archives, but I’m so glad you re-posted it, because it’s an absolutely fabulous piece of writing. I couldn’t tell you who my favourite screen legend is, and as for modelling myself on one, well whom do you think I’m most like? No I’m not going to tell you with luck you’ll say Haley Mills in Pollyanna. …….. I love it and so will Krissy……. But I got to reply to it first yes, two up to me    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (giggles in delight) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooo sweet and delightful, sweet friend, I must confess that I am not a huge fan of action movies, but I do admire Arnold and Clint Eastwood and Sly for the inspiration they bring to many, for when I was a boy, I wanted to be a cowboy, and Clint made me smile! (big hugggssssss) You will always be the hero of your family, sweet friend, you have a very loving heart that is bound to surmount every obstacle that tries and hinder you, the poetic Superman! We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is wonderful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Balladeer, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I had to phone my son this morning and get him to go read this, as it is so "him". I wanted you to know he said, boy that is ever the truth! Many a young man has traded in their sports car days,a nd their super heros for the vans, and the hat of being a little person's hero. My son also said to tell you it was worth it! Michael no one weaves those threads of words like you do. ~* Reality is an illusion ~ albeit a persistant one *~ |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
You always write the most clever stuff! I'm pretty speechless at the monent so as Arnold says..... "I'LL BE BACK" |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
’Deer mum may have got to reply before me but…….. my reply will shine like the stars, and put her measly reply to shame. So now I have to make this brilliant and witty, and all I can think of to say it this is the business.  This is an excellent poem I really do love the way you’ve written this. My brother was just such a lone wolf he still is in his way. He has a fiancée and lives in his own house but no one could ever call my bro the settling down type. I suppose that’s to be expected from anyone in my family, mum didn’t raise quiet and subdued children. Anyway this is an utterly amazingly accurate portrayal of young manhood, and possibly their eventual change into someone mum wouldn’t have a cow over.  Love and warm stuff As always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I've never read this before, thank you for posting it. As always, this is poetry perfection!  I think that I said the same thing to your other poem, but, here goes again....this is wonderfully witty with a touching ending. I love the way you write. Your wife and children are very lucky to have ya cutie patootie! but, can I adopt you though?  Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Unlike those three you can express yourself and you did it here again sooooo well, thanks. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Michael!!!!! YES YES YES....that is what it is all about.. Love this poem....Really love the ending.. You do this so well!! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sunshine...thank you! I never stopped to think that women would have their own idols, also. Thise gals have nothing on you floria...thank you. I'm always happy when you enjoy my work.. Sy...shhhhh! You'll kill my nacho, er, macho image!!! Victoria...glad I can make you smile...makes my day! mushy...who are you most like? Mushy girl, you are without equal. Women all over the world should be wanting to be like YOU! noah..Clint was indeed the perfect cowboy without a doubt! Glad you enjoyed... Mysteria..thank you for sharing it with your son...and, yes, he is right. It is definitely worth it...a good father IS a super-hero to his children, as I'm sure your son is...after all, he's YOUR son! RosePetal...ok...hasta la vista, baby!!! krissy...your mum has cows? Doesn't raise subdued children? What information I am gathering here!!! LOL! What an amazing family you must have...you're all super-heroes! Melissa..there's no wife. I may not be Arnold and Clint but I'm still sly! (and available for adoptions....housebroken and everything!!) walker...true, none of them are shining conversationalists, are they? LOL! Thanks for reading... Magnus...I was sure such a strong family man as you would relate to this..glad I was right. I thank you, sir... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A good father is the best super hero ever invented. A touching poem sir.  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Michael....This was so very touching. Now, secret agent Balladeer is in the PTA and drives a Ranger, not a Porche to take the kids to play. Instead of fighting evil, trying hard to stay alive, he sits behind a desk five days a week from 9 to 5. I know that my Dad was always my biggest hero. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I enjoyed reading this, Sir Balladeer. As I do all that you write. You are a wonderful poet. |
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Jeffrey E. Osborne Member
since 2001-11-01
Posts 160out there |
Wonderful! I enjoyed this bunches for both it's "sly" humor and it's touching sentiment. As a father of four boys, it warms my heart to know that I am their heroic action star (lol) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Poet deVine...how right you are...and a good mother, too! Madame C...and I'm sure he deserved to be....easy to see just by looking at you. Glad you enjoyed, Madame chipmunk off the old block smartchick..your words warm my heart. I appreciate you  jeffrey...I have no doubt you are. Things that seem rather unremarkable to us can look very heroic to a child. We all need to keep that in mind and know how important our actions are to our children. Thanks for reading! |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Very cool poem ‘Deer. Glad you reposted this one. Though, touching as this is, it doesn’t make me want to trade in all my toys for a kid!!  By the way, I love the sig line too.If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Sigh..I used to have a Rocky poster LOL. And Clint, I adored him and still do. They are all three the greatest, I agree. And this poem was so good, showing the evolving from one stage of life to another. But I think you and they are managing to mix both a little. The cowboy never goes all the way out of the man..or the boxer..the hero..Does it? Sandra |
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