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Gunslinger
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2008-01-26 06:04 PM



I guess I'll always be the same,
A solitary man.
I've tried my best to socialize,
Somehow I never can.
I try to keep my banter light,
And yet the steel comes through.
So best I keep things to myself,
There's nothing else to do.
I'll drink a cup of coffee,
Then write a line or two.
And smile and shake my head a bit-
Each time I think of you.
Two losers on a two way street-
We share a common plight...
Like ships upon the ocean wide
We meet, and pass, by night.
We glimpse a bit of "might have been"
And things that never were.
Then wend our ways through life alone,
Can nought our course deter?
I'll tip my hat in passing-
And even raise my hand...
And wish you well, and I'll remain-
A solitary man.

© Copyright 2008 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
1 posted 2008-01-26 06:11 PM


A strong and silent cowboy ~  whose pen speaks volumes!


EA

Bobby Jordan
Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 posted 2008-01-26 07:34 PM


Gunslinger,

Very good work on this one.

Bobby

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia
3 posted 2008-01-26 08:00 PM


I'll be glad to share a cup of coffee with you any day John...inspiring heart words here my friend... love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
4 posted 2008-01-27 02:18 AM


Enjoyed.  
      Ida

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
5 posted 2008-02-03 05:13 PM


Flawless rhythm to this snapshot of a piece of the puzzle of life
I enjoyed the read
Liz

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural
6 posted 2008-02-03 05:42 PM


very Much Enjoyed your Poem!

Liked it a lot!



ARCTIC WIND

vandana
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USA
7 posted 2008-02-03 06:02 PM


nice read
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