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Gunslinger
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0 posted 2005-10-29 03:27 PM


For years I have found myself living-
Behind a most complex facade.
Concerned more with getting than giving,
Not caring on whose heart I trod.

I'm taking time now to consider-
To delve for just who I might be...
For only in truth is there freedom,
And now I desire to be free.

I've learned to appreciate beauty-
No matter just where it be found.
The wilds of the canyons and deserts,
Or the blossoms which cover the ground.

The unselfish nature of friendship-
A commodity getting more rare.
That a book can't be judged by it's cover,
Nor a heart by a face fine and fair.

I often wish I were an artist,
With a flair for acrylic and oil-
That I might record all my travels
Before I am one with the soil.

© Copyright 2005 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
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with you
1 posted 2005-10-29 04:56 PM


"The unselfish nature of friendship-
A commodity getting more rare."


John, I sure do enjoy reading you
you are a wonderful poet!

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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Canada eh.
2 posted 2005-10-29 05:10 PM


Excellent write cowboy...
and I'm pleased to read you again so soon.
Hugs~Nancy

  ~Time has cast a spell on you,
   So you won't ever forget me.~

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Member Patricius
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just out of reach
3 posted 2005-10-29 05:33 PM


Always heartfelt, honest writings.
Much enjoyed.
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178
right...there
4 posted 2005-10-29 06:40 PM


Well written John.  It's always a pleasure to read your words.

believe in what your heart feels...

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