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The Day of the Gun
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The Day of the Gun |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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Loneliness, as much a part- Of life as drawing breath.... The only reason left to live Is my impending death... Another town, another badge- Another chance to die. No son to carry on my name- No woman who will cry. I am not feeling sorry For the man who’ve I’ve become It doesn’t matter what I’m called Nor matter where I’m from. Death is my companion- With the rising of each sun... It all becomes so commonplace To those who wear the gun. I rode with General John B. Hood- Confederate Cavalry- I fought because I loved my state And not for slavery. Till time did forge a way of life I’m not the only one-- Who drifted West and earned their keep By virtue of a gun. Abilene and Ellsworth- Fort Smith, and Dallas, too El Paso, then to Santa Fe- Just to name a few. No longer is it courage- I do not call it brave... Perhaps it’s resignation- For each stop I leave a grave. I really think the end is near- My life is nearly done I guess my kind have run their course- We men who wear the gun. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Excellent tale and intriguing perspective, Gunslinger...and your craft is once again delivered impeccably. Really enjoyed this! Claire |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Another good story in your excellent style. I wonder what life was like in those days when a gun was on your hip and your horse the most important thing you owned? Thanks for the trip back! Danny |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another excellent tale, Gunslinger!! I so love you tales of the olden days!! p.s. can I borrow your gun so I can shoot my dang computer.....hehehe  |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Such an air of melancholia in your recent work, GS... but your obvious talent continues to shine..  |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
*sigh* I wanna go home! A third generation Texan I am, even though I'm attending school in Missouri. Texans are like no other people in the U.S, proud, bold, down to earth, and we still have that suthern hospitality that I love. Everybody I know always asks me, what is it about Texas? It's not something I can explain, but that every true Texan feels. So, Gunslinger, thanks for this bit of home. "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." -Charles Brugnot |
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