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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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He is a giant in my life. His words have guided me To reach inside and give the best I can in poetry. They say that we're all equals No one better than the rest But I can say without a doubt To me he is the best. If one day I could write some verse Just half as well as he Then I could lie within my grave At peace eternally. No one has mentioned it today So I'd like you to know It is the birthday of my giant Edgar Allen Poe. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yippee! Edgar Allan Poe is one poet I truly admire too, dearest friend, I know for a fact Magnus will absolutely enjoy this tribute too as well as many other influenced poets here, God Bless You, you have that raven feather quill tucked in the poetic ink of your heart, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Balladeer, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Great tribute! Happy Birthday to Mr. Poe from jo. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A fantastic tribute 'Deer! The world of poetry would not be what it is without the works of Poe. Well done...and Happy Birthday Poe. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer He's at the top of my list too. Well said. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Great tribute.....but then YOU are a giant for me who I admire  Charisma |
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Kristin Eve Member
since 2004-01-13
Posts 89On, Canada |
this is a great poem... and an excellent tribute to a wonderous giant of a writer indeed! "caw" "By the time you finish reading this... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
He is the master of the tale, His cadence is divine, His morals of the story give me Chills right down my spine. He is a marvel in my world, His stories touch me so, Though others have their inspiration, Such as Keats and Poe ... There is another I admire, Whose writing I revere, He is the storyteller ... He's our own sweet Balladeer.  ~*~ A wonderful tribute Michael! Happy Birthday to Poe, And a hug to you! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
Cool beans,,,,party hat off to Mr Poe,,,,,,I'm sure he'd like your dedication Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
I agree 100%, Kit. As Leo Lionni said about Frederick..."He is a (tremendous) poet and doesn't know it." |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I noticed you had a "typo" in this fine poem...so I corrected it for you here He is a giant in my life, His words have guided me, To reach inside and give the best I can in poetry. They say that we're all equals No one better than the rest But I can say without a doubt To me he is the best. If one day I could write some verse Just half as well as he Then I could lie within my grave At peace eternally. No one has mentioned it today So I'd like you to know And though it's not his birthday It's my good old buddy Toe. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Poe is the man!! Nice tribute!  ::::giving Toe a whack on the head:::::::::: "sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.." |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ To be honest with you ... I was 'waiting for the twist' ... thought SURE this one was for the TOE man ... and found it to be for the POE man~ Nicely done ... and THEN ... what's this I see ??? TOE coming in with a correction ... as funny as can be~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Oh, no! Here we go! Come on, LJA.... You are next. It has been pretty quiet here lately. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well done, on all counts! [Who counts birthdays, anyway?] 'Deer do! Oh wait, that's a potential lead-in for someone...!  |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
wonderful! Mr. Poe would be flattered. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Well, 'Deer, I may have to dispute you on some of what you said. You write verse that is way, way over half as good as Poe's. Some of my favorite poems of all time were written by you. Poe is OK, but I've gotten a lot more common sense advice out of what you've written that I ever will get from Poe. BTW - Did you know that Poe's symptoms indicate that he died from rabies, not alcohol or drugs as stated in common theory? |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Have to agree here with Mike, one day (sorry to say) someone will be reading a similar tribute to you I would imagine. If he was your mentor, he certainly taught you well. Makes me wonder if he ever knew he would have had this much influence on the written word (and I sure don't mean Toe LOL.) |
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ThUnDeRkYsS Senior Member
since 1999-09-23
Posts 727Wisconsin |
What a great tribute coming from a great writer, he would be flattered  Brian Strive for higher levels, if they seem out of reach... Grow, and they will get closer. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
great tribute as Only our Deer could do! Miss ya, hugs! |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
It seems my bookcase contains two giants... Poe AND Balladeer! Great tribute Mike. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, you people sure know how to make someone feel good. Kit, your poem really touched me. How I wish I had a small part of the ability Poe had...he will always be the king in my eyes. Thank you all so very much for reading and making such nice comments. Toerag, you're a trip!!! ...but I said POE, not POOR!! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Balladeer, Poe is near the top of my list, too...... but you are too, Poet, Sir. Ethel |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
A very beautiful birthday tribute for Mr. Poe!!! Hope all is well with you Mr. Deer!!! HUGS, Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Hey Michael, just so you know you do it even better than Poe, I don't believe he has anything on you, Because everything you write I love..ITS TRUE!  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Well Mr. Balladeer, I liked Egar Allen Poe, alot. But, I think you even top him. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I love him too, Michael, but I love you even more! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL! They are gonna have to call him pinwheel Edgar, as much as he must be turning over in his grave by now!! Thank you....you are friends like no other  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Yanno... I'm surprised your cohorts in crime haven't been in here pouting that it's not for them. *S* Beautiful work... great tribute! *S* On second read... I see that Toerag made all the necessary corrections. LOL [This message has been edited by suthern (01-22-2004 06:05 PM).] |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Who else than Deer could write this song About a Poet dear to me Poe wrote about this Raven bird This bird I've actually seen, you see He would be proud of you my Deer If he could read your tales in rhyme I can imagine you being friends If you had lived in dear Poe's time And when I'm old I'll have two books One of Poe and one of you Because my friend, that man's sensation Is the same you give me too Happy, Happy Birthday Poe and thank you Deer for letting us know The Dutchie Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (01-23-2004 11:00 PM).] |
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