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The Saga Of Balladeer...(A Sad Tale With a Happy Ending)
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The Saga Of Balladeer...(A Sad Tale With a Happy Ending) |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
When Balladeer was ten years old He thought he had it made. He'd finally completed His years in second grade. His life was always kind of sad, (His weight-his looks and clothes) Last one picked on baseball teams, And first to pick his nose. When he turned twelve a child was born, Toerag was his name, An unusual baby boy, (Had a penis AND a brain)! Now Toe grew up quite popular, A boy with looks and charm, Cared for those less fortunate, Protecting them from harm. When Toe turned twelve and graduated, From a college way back east, He heard of Balladeer the scorned, Whom everyone had teased. 'Deer was bussing tables, At "Al Sharpton's House Of Soul" Making less than legal wage, But had no place to go. Toe took Balladeer, Beneath his caring wing Taught him to write poetry, Then taught him how to sing. He soon became an expert, Sang at church and then on stage, He wrote a book of poetry, With "delight" on every page. Toe got him on a talent show, Where he had no chance of 'losin' He's now the American Idol, And he's changed his name to 'Ruben' [This message has been edited by Toerag (05-23-2003 05:13 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Absolutely "flabulous"! This is a keeper! I thoroughly enjoyed this one from beginning to end!  Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
LOL cute... Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL... Yanno... I never once suspected... I never dreamed Bal had a voice like that! LOL Why heck... I even VOTED for him! LOL Once again, sweet Toe, you've put aside your natural shyness and humility and allowed us a glimpse into what a magnificent, generous character Toe really is... and how much Bal owes to your guidance! LOL And you've done so hilariously... great job! *S* (Maybe I'll get to hear his retort first hand... ya think? LOL Y'all don't have too much fun without me... 'kay? *S*) |
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JingleBear Member
since 2003-05-08
Posts 76Pennsylvania, USA |
Haha! This was so exciting to read! *An unusual baby boy, (Had a penis AND a brain)! (that is hard to come by!) |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Toerag, If you are taken, do you have a brother with the heart you have? Taking a nose picking kid like Balladeer underwing, and giving him the chance he needed, indeed, you should be commended. Toe, thanks for being the special you that you are! -Patricia |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
lmao!!! omg I soo needed that  If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Toe, poor lil ole Balladeer is so blessed to have someone so compassionate, caring, big-hearted, and with such a brain as yourself watching out for him so carefully for all these years. You deserve a great big hand for that...  LOLThank you, Sir  Ethel |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
garyswgirl...I don't know if he deserves a big hand or not but at least he deserves a finger!  Toerag, I appreciate your taking me under your wing but I wish you would have used a little more Right Guard! You done real good here, lugnut. I may not be the American Idol but I know I'll always be yours |
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