Guestbook entries for Balladeer

• maryannde on December 25, 2003

  I have a moment of pause in this day of family and friends, and so I wanted to take that moment to wish you a very..... Merry Christmas! Hugs and love in this coming new year!
  
  Mary ann
• symitar on December 25, 2003

  Mike, just a note to wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Hope this finds you and your family happy and healthy. God bless you and all those you love.
  
  ~ becky
  
• Balladeer on December 18, 2003

  Thank you, Renee! One ofthe great benefits of sites like this is meeting nice people like you. You have my total respect, not only for your writing but also for your strength and moral character. I wish you and yours the very best, my good friend. Have a beautiful Christmas!!
• poetryality on December 17, 2003

  Your page is absolutely beautiful Michael. I pray that you and your family have the best of all things. Many blessings for Christmas and the greatest prosperity, joy and love in the coming year. This has been such a wonderful experience for me since day one, and you were there from the beginning. I do love you my friend, and wish you all that is good.
  
  Renee
• Balladeer on November 30, 2003

  Maureen, if I can brighten up anybody, I'm glad it's you!! (Do 100 year old women still brighten up??) Thanks for coming by...please come back!!
• Balladeer on November 30, 2003

  Thank you, Maryanne! I hope all your holidays are terrific! That smiling Arizona face is a favorite of mine...be well!!
• Maureen on November 30, 2003

  Lovely page! Good to see your smiling face!
  You certainly brighten up this place (and me)! See!
  
  <3 Maureen
• maryannde on November 30, 2003

  Hi there Darlin... wanted to wish you a bit of a belated Happy Thanksgiving... and also the very best of the holiday season to come! Hope all is happy and warm in your life. Missing you here..
  Hugs from a smiling Arizona face...MINE!
  Mary ann
• SilentPoet on November 4, 2003

  Michael~~
  Well, look at dat, you put up a new pic! Woo woo, lookin' good! I'll be by to see ya soon and catch up on my comments on your most wonderful poems. Been so stinkin' busy lately, sorry I've gotten behind. Love ya much!
• angel of your love on November 3, 2003

  I must say that i agree with symitar..i like the new pic...and the background is great....take care...tammy
• Balladeer on October 31, 2003

  Renee, I have been showered with a blessing just from meeting you. Yes, we must believe that all is part of a master plan, no matter how difficult it is for us to see. Your brother is a wise man.....why am I not surprised? Strength and faith will get us through whatever we must face. I'm sure yours is unwavering. Best wishes to you and yours, my good friend....much love your way
• poetryality on October 31, 2003

  Hello my friend!
  
  I am so grateful for friends like you who know exactly what to say and when to say the words that make so much sense. I guess that's why God deemed you a "poet".
  
  We buried little Jordan today in a wonderful homegoing celebration, and I saw the light of the Lord in the sanctuary. God makes no mistakes, all he does is perfection. My brother is the pastor and he allowed us to see through God's word that Jordan was a gift. I continue to hold his parents in prayer and I thank you for your friendship and support. God sent me here for a reason as well, it was to know people like you. I love you and ask that the God of all, great and small, showers you and yours with many blessings.
  
  Much Love,
  Renee
• angel of your love on October 17, 2003

  your are quite welcome for the comment, i meant everything..you are a very great writer and i am so thankful that you would like for me to write a poem about you and thanks for your comments...tammy
• Ava Noire on September 24, 2003

  Balladeer
  
  your page is beautiful. That background is simply mesmerizing.
  
  
• maryannde on August 27, 2003

  Just wanted to stop by, send a smile, wish you well. Hope life is treating you with kindness. No one deserves it more.
  
  Many Hugs..
  Mary ann
• symitar on August 13, 2003

  Just a quick note to tell you how much I appreciate all the help you gave me when I first tried to write using different forms. Its difficult to write a sonnet or villanelle properly, but I wouldn't want to do it any other way. I know that I can come to you if I have a question about the different forms and you will give me good information. You hold firm to form rules in your contests, and if those that enter truly care enough to learn how to do them correctly, insisting on conformity to form certainly helps them to expand and learn. Thank you again, just felt you should know that
  there are those that do appreciate you.
  
  ~ becky
  
  
  
• Darianna on August 12, 2003

  Thankyou so much for reading and helping me with my Canon. I've rethought about it and tried it out a little differently. It's too difficult to explain here, but I feel it orks better and reflects what a canon is much better. I think this next version could go on and on and on if you wanted it to...smiles...thankyou sooooo much!!! I'd be greatful if you would read the new version and give me your thoughts as to whether you think it works better or not. HUGS FOR YOU!!!! You are wonderful!!! Darianna x
• nukerliu on August 10, 2003

  LOl, i read your villanelle on how to write a villanelle -- that's great! lol!
• symitar on August 7, 2003

  Congratulations on your silver cup for The Cows of Uganda, I thought it should have won the gold, but seems someone got inside information on Kate, which would, of course, supercede cows and their respective parts. But silver isn't bad! Congrats again, its a wonderful poem.
• nukerliu on August 5, 2003

  hey... marryande and i were talking about you... you might find this interesting:
  
  Maryannde: I am convinced that man peees...in viallnelles!
  NukerLiu: lol
  NukerLiu: naw, he pees in ballads
  Maryannde: damn...! that man must never leave the bathroom!
• -Dawn- on August 2, 2003

  Oh my I am back again to tell you that ANOTHER poem has been posted for you for my contest this time by sunshinejls
  
  I am so glad you inspire such beautiful poetry
  
  Please stop by and read it when you get a chance it is very sweet indeed
  
  
  Take care~
  ~~Dawn
  
  
• Phantene on August 2, 2003

  howdy mike!
  so ive started again! wahey! but i started from a really random place n actually im sorry 2 say i havnt read them all ... yet! but im workin on it! ive dun 2 so far (9outta10 n the spam 1!) sori its only 2 but its a start eh!?!
  fret not...ill b bak soon! but its 835pm here n time 4 me 2 go down 2 the pub!
  so yey 4 me! (4 cummin bak 2 u cos i couldnt keep away much longer!)
  take care hun!
  xxxxx
• Balladeer on August 1, 2003

  that's beautiful.....
• StrmDncr on July 31, 2003

  Thank you SO much for stopping by and leave such a great poem on my page... That was very kind of you... Here is a poem that was written by my good friend Sammy (Dreamweaver) When I had to put Blus mother down about a year and a half ago..
  
  
  From Friend To Friend
  
  You're given me a special gift,
  So sorrowfully endowed,
  And through these last few cherished days
  Your courage makes me proud.
  
  But really, love is knowing,
  When your best friend is in pain,
  And understanding earthly acts,
  Will only be in vain.
  
  So looking deep into your eyes,
  Beyond, into your soul,
  I see in you the magic, that will
  Once more make me whole.
  
  The strength that you possess,
  Is why I look to you today,
  To do this thing that must be done,
  For it's the only way.
  
  That strength is why I followed you,
  And chose you as my friend,
  And why I've loved all these years....
  My partner 'til the end.
  
  Please, understand just what this gift,
  You're giving, means to me,
  It gives me back the strength I've lost,
  And all my dignity.
  
  You take the stand on my behalf,
  For that is what friends do.
  And know that what you do is right .
  For I believe it too.
  
  So one last time, I breathe your scent,
  And through your hands I feel,
  The courage that's within you,
  To grant me this appeal.
  
  Cut the leash that holds me here,
  Dear friend and let me run,
  Once more a strong and steady dog,
  My pain and struggle done.
  
  And don't despair my passing,
  For I won't be far away,
  Forever here, within your heart,
  And memory I'll stay.
  
  I'll be there watching over you,
  Your ever faithful friend,
  And in your memories I will run,
  .... A young dog once again.
• Balladeer on July 31, 2003

  symitar...yes, the women are beating down my door....to get out!! LOL! Thank you for such wonderful thoughts. I enjoy being here...and meeting people like you.
  
  Silent Poet..with a fan like you, life will always be cool It's fun being nautical with you :grin:
  
  Dawn...I read them and appreciate that fellow poets enjoy my work enough to honor me in such a way...thank you!
• -Dawn- on July 30, 2003

  I am stopping by again to let you know that SilentPoet has posted a dedication poem for YOU to my contest as well :0)
  
  You really do inspire I thank you for that
  
  Come check it out when you get a chance
  
  Take care~
  ~~Dawn
  
  
• -Dawn- on July 29, 2003

  I just wanted to stop by and tell you that I have a contest posted which is asking for dedication poems and repomen79 posted a poem which mentions you called Its All Too Much
  
  Please when you get a chance please stop and read it is sweet indeed
  
  Take care~
  ~~Dawn
  
  
• SilentPoet on July 29, 2003

  Well now, this new author page is just beautiful and I love the new photo as well! Just want to take a minute to let you know how very much I enjoy reading your poetry. You go from moving me to tears to making me laugh hysterically! Although IM may very well never forgive us, thank you for being my accomplice and adding your brilliant little verses to my poems! Your quick wit is endearing, you certainly have a way with the words...you are a fabulous storyteller and a poet extaordinaire! You have definitely found in me a very enthusiastic fan and a true friend! Keep 'em coming, I check every day to see if you have posted something new!
  ~Janet~
  Edited on Aug 01 because ''.
• symitar on July 29, 2003

  Woohoo! Look at this fancy background, its absolutely beautiful, what a brilliant color.. and that picture, that handsome man up there, the women must be beating down your door! I definitely like this, those flowers were starting to get a little long in the tooth! lol And thank you for your beautiful poetry, Sir Balladeer, you pen the most lovely works, we all aspire to be just a portion of the poet you are. We are glad you are here.
  
  ~becky~
• Balladeer on July 26, 2003

  Lewis, phatcat and Tracey....I thank you all in the most sincere way I can. Kind words like yours are the fuel that keeps me going and encourages me to keep writing more. Heart-felt thanks to you all....
• blkwidowsd on July 24, 2003

  I can see I have alot of reading to do!!!! L.O.L
  It is such a pleasure reading your work!!!!
  You are so VERY talented!!!!
  
  THANK You for your comments on some of my pieces they are VERY much appreciated!!!!
  
  BEST WISHES
  ~Tracey~
• on July 23, 2003

  I know I've heard this name somewhere before?....
• nukerliu on July 22, 2003

  Hey!
  I should have commented on here long ago. I just LOVE YOUR BALLADS. They are amazing, especially "Across the fields of lilacs spread" that is my favorite poem of yours -- I mean I know that your sonnets and villanelles are of a different sort of amazing, but that poem just really touched me -- and its pretty difficult to do that. I showed my friend your poetry and he said, "WOW, He [meaning you] writes better than some of the stuff in our literature book!" And he meant it!
  Anyhow -- I love your poetry and I am very flattered that you said my villanelle was a "perfect poem", I am very flattered. Thank you.
  ~ lewis
• Phatcat18 on July 21, 2003

  Hey, I never thought that I could enjoy reading this type of poetry, but your poetry is too good to pass by.
• repomen79 on July 20, 2003

  mr. balladeer, would you be interested in doing a poem about mercenary vegatables? your comments on "Tiny red Apples" cracked me up and I had to get right on it and answere you. come see and tell me if we can do this OK? I think it would be funny as kumquats and inked up toilet seats.
• symitar on July 17, 2003

  Let the games begin! lol!
• on July 17, 2003

  Yep....just like a black cloud...following you....LOL
• Balladeer on July 12, 2003

  Janet, if what I say soothes you, I must be a soothsayer!! Thank you, dear lady!
  
• Stirrer of Stardust on July 11, 2003

  
  
  Well, now.....that is such a beautiful poem up there.....what a nice one to find after being gone for days on end! What a Lovely welcome back that is.....I must read you when I need to be soothed.....your words sooth my soul. Thank you ever SO much.....
  
  ~~~~~ Blessings, Janet ~~~~~
  
  
• Balladeer on July 6, 2003

  dericlee, I take that as the highest compliment a man can receive...I thank you, sir.
• dericlee on July 6, 2003

  it's not often anymore (whether through honest self-satisfaction or through vanity) that I see the work of a contemporary and think, even in my deepest thoughts "I wish I'd written that."
  
  I've visited your page three times now, and been just too embarrassed to admit it, so i said nothing at all...but I look again at the verse that forms your self-introduction, and damn it!
  
  I wish I'd written that!
• Unbridled1 on July 4, 2003

  not to mention that i'm damn cute too! hahahahaha!
  
  Thanks for stopping by my page...glad you liked it. That is one of my all-time favorite songs...yet makes me cry...even when i just read the words on my own page...
  
  UB
• Apparition on July 3, 2003

  I can see that you have been very busy...and I am getting behind...So I shall have to do some heavy duty reading...soon...
  Looking forward to it....you are a delight to read...
  
  Maddie
• Balladeer on June 26, 2003

  I sincerely thank you all very much for all of the nice things you have said. You make writing a pleasure. Some poets say they write for their own mental state and care little if others like their work or not but, in all truthfulness, I write for my own enjoyment AND to entertain others. Your words let me know that at times I succeed and I thank you for that
  
  cinara..you don't need a trophy case. You need something the size of the Louvre!!
• Cinara on June 25, 2003

  What are you trying to do, steal the trophy case that Gecko promised? I've got some serious reading to do here. I have to agree with all the remarks above. You are a brilliant poet.
  And a pleasure to read.
  And that's that.
  (OK, I'll let you have the trophy case. Can I polish it for you?)
• Bluestar on June 24, 2003

  your poems are amazing - I wish i could write like that! I especially liked 'Peeping Tom' - the twist at the end was very clever! Keep writing - you are brilliant!
  love + hugs
  emma xxxxxxxxxxx
• butterflyinflight on June 24, 2003

  I thought that "Super duper pooper scooper" was hilarious, and really cool. Thank you very much for commenting on my poem "In Control" and understanding why it was sort of scary to post. Thank you very much!!!!
  -butterflyflight
• maryannde on June 23, 2003

  Thank you for finding my first attempt at a Villanelle to be worthy of mention. It was definitely a challenge and I whole heartedly agree on your choice for first place. Cinara's poem was flawless. My best to you.. Dear Balladeer. Mary Ann
• symitar on June 23, 2003

  Dear Mike, you are such a poet,your humor makes me laugh until my eyes water, your wit is extraordinary, your sensitivity to others is amazing, your thoughtfulness is very touching, always commenting on comments, and oh so complimentary all the time. Your challenges are unique, fun to do, frustrating as all get out, but they always make us think a little bit harder. For all these things, I thank you. I honor your work, even your turd poem and the enema epic, as they do show your sense of style and .. uh.. well, your style. We know we are all winners in your eyes, my friend, never worry about that. So glad you are here.
• Balladeer on June 16, 2003

  I thank you, Angel, for running such an excellent contest....and for picking me! Touching someone on an emotional level with our poetry is the best we can ask for and I'm happy mine did that for you...
  
  Alan....I accept and appreciate your congrats. Thank you very much. I'm still fairly new here and had not understood very well the point system but I see that, with points, one can create contests and help motivate and push people toward creative goals. That's why I'm so pleased to win, to be able to use the points to help others. It's a good system and this is a wonderful place to be a part of. Thanks again!!

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