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Gunslinger
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0 posted 2008-02-25 10:18 PM



Are You Waiting?

There's a sense of loss upon me.
Maybe you could call it dread.
There's an element that's missing,
Leaving pain and loss instead...

There's no longer expectation-
Nor the hope of future bliss,
I have never faced a sadder time,
In my whole life than this.

I would like to throw my saddle,
On a line-back dun and ride-
Running from the past which haunts me,
And mistakes I've made from pride.

Maybe someone's waiting for me-
But that someone may be Death.
But I'll ride and I will seek you,
Till I draw my final breath.

Are you waiting on the Llano?
Or down in San Antone?
Do you walk the hills at sunset,
Waiting for me all alone?

Won't you watch the tree strewn ridges?
At the ending of the day-
For the rider on the buckskin...
Who will take you far away?

© Copyright 2008 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2008-02-26 12:49 PM


such excellence...always so touching
TomMark
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2 posted 2008-02-26 01:06 PM


beautiful.
LeeJ
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3 posted 2008-02-26 01:40 PM


so lovely....enjoyed


Margherita
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4 posted 2008-02-26 05:58 PM


You wonder ... may there be an answer.

This is beautifully done.

Love
Margherita

LynnFromCT
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5 posted 2008-02-26 06:19 PM


i am speechless. wonderfully done.
amusemi
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6 posted 2008-02-26 06:22 PM


Masterfully done!
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7 posted 2008-03-01 09:30 PM


John

You tell such good stories and I ride right along with you.  Thank you for sharing part of yourself.

Alison

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8 posted 2008-03-01 10:42 PM


Very touching and written very well!-- Beautifully penned I may add..

ARCTIC WIND

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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9 posted 2008-03-01 11:07 PM


oh yes, you write with such style and beauty my friend.. very much enjoyed.. love RDB

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

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