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It Seems My song Has Ended
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It Seems My song Has Ended |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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It seems my song has left me- Inspiration’s spring run dry… No urge to write remaining- And I can’t but wonder, “Why?” No desire to bring arenas- From my past, again to life… Nor immortalize my memories, Of parents, kids, or wife… Nor to paint the western deserts- With a brush of lead, or ink- As the palette of a sunset, Waits for mortal eyes to drink. No more trails with cattle lowing- No more leather’s easy creak, Nor immortalizing heroes, Nor lamenting for the weak- No more ghost towns shutters banging As the desert wind blows cold- My heart, just like my body- May be growing weak, and old. But I’m glad I had a passion- First to live, and then to write… My scribbles on the walls of time, Before entering death’s night. |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Really liked this. Nice read. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Sometimes I feel that way and then the desire to write returns. Maybe you just have writer's block. Ida |
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Joe Houck Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 324california |
This is really good. one of the poems I just posted is along the same lines as this. The title was "If you never feel this way I question your title as poet" you sir, are a poet. Keep flying to the sun with these gargoyle wings. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
You have never written a thing that I did not enjoy reading. Maybe you can now spend the time to edit and publish. I know many would like to have a copy. I would, latearrival |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sometimes, GS... there's just a pause in the verses... the melody carries on. I hope that yours does... for a long LONG time! *S* |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
John, I have followed your writing since I came to PiP a couple of years ago. I have enjoyed your stories, tasted the dust, smelled the cattle and felt the bruises of the cowboys. Thank you. Alison |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Let's hope your yearning to write returns because we need to hear more after you have a rest. This was great as long as it 's not true. Rae |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Gunslinger, You'll get over it pal. The urge to write will return for you. This one works well enough. Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I have always enjoyed your poetry Gunslinger And I enjoy this one as well. But don't pull up stakes just yet, as using your PC is a lot easier to use than a saddle on a bucking Bull. We want to read much more of your poetry so keep at it. Lindsay |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well done cowboy poet! Your trail is filled with imagery and delighted all who read. Please, keep that cowboy paintbrush handy, dust off more songs! |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
Please don't go. We need more of your kind. I so enjoyed this but felt a pang in my heart. Rest but don't retire. Billie C. |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Gunslinger.... Very well done. I can relate to this as well. Keep it up. Regards from Texas. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gunslinger, I understand the "song" ending from time to time ~ however, your closing line gave me pause for consideration!!! I seriously hope that you are well ~ and that it is only your inkwell that is drying up! I am tucking this away in my folder of poems by poets about writing poems! Happy trails, Cowboy! Keep that pen of yours at the ready ~ you never know when or where ~ inspiration will get that ink flowing again! Vaya con Dios! EA  |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
I was DELIGHTED to read this poem. I sure hope more are comimg. meanwhile I'll read some of your older stuff. |
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