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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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I sit here at your bedside, Watch the moonlight on your face, The paths carved in your makeup- Where the teardrops left their trace… I want so much to hold you, And to tell you how I feel- Inform you of my presence- But, alas, it is unreal. We really should have married- Our love was plain to see. So readily apparent- To every one but me… I'd laugh each time you told me- Of your love, I'd make a joke. Unable to confide in you- It's all gone up in smoke. I was flying out of Boise- Fighting fires in Idaho… And I took too many chances, Everybody told me so. You pleaded with me to slow down, Not take the foolish risks- I'd smile and make some light remark- Then hush you with a kiss. A year ago last Tuesday- A major forest fire… The winds blew hard and fitful, The flames kept raging higher. Al and I were trying hard- And falling way behind, When a bunch of jumper's were cut off- Behind a flaming line. "Big Al" took in the first drop- And I built on his lead- The wind was blowing harder- And gusting in the trees. We had to make our drops too low- My engine was aflame- The fire got to my fuel tank- I went calling out your name. But I'll never really leave you- I sit with you each night. When you weep upon my photograph… And you die a bit inside. I told you, all too often- In those other, better days… You are my girl, you'll always be- I'll be with you always. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
So deeply poignant! Beautifully written too. Love, Margherita |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Wow, where did this one come from. You must have several personalities, John, and all of them write very well. Ida |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this seriously should have a warning!(tissue alert) I've got tears running down my face now... but? I loved this.  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Lovely ARCTIC WIND |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
John, You give me the shivers with this one, it put me in mind of the song "Tell Laura I Love Her" Good job |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
definetely heartfelt. Never wait to let your feelings out, it could be too late. Very Good |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
John, yes it is a very poignzant poem and a very thoughtful one to, a great write my friend. Lindsay |
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