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Gunslinger
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0 posted 2008-02-29 06:19 PM



Words...unfit, unsuited words
Can never possibly convey-
The passions pounding in our hearts-
Nor frame the things we wish to say.

Words can never scale the heights-
Nor span the gulf between the two,
Nor form a union of the soul-
From what we are and what we do.

Words are tinsel on a tree-
Tawdry, false and valueless-
Words which cut you like a knife-
In the next breath your soul caress.

Words the tools of Poet's trade-
May paint a canvas, broad and fair-
Yet fail to beauty, justice do-
And is this not his despair?



© Copyright 2008 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
LadyTom
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since 2008-02-29
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1 posted 2008-02-29 07:17 PM


how right!!! enjoyed the read!!
SarBear
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since 2003-06-05
Posts 205
Massachusetts
2 posted 2008-03-01 12:46 PM


This is so accurate! Sometimes it's just so difficult to express feelings on paper and what you are really feeling is not always accurately conveyed.
effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity
3 posted 2008-03-01 05:42 AM


John, you use your tinsel wisely & I for one enjoy gazing at your 'trees'....

John

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