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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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I thought I’d stop and take the time- To meditate on me... What I am, where I stand- And what I ought to be. The things I count important- The friends I "must" not loose... The things which I could lay aside, Should I be forced to choose. The memories which crowd my mind- Some good, so many bad. Which serve the best to make me, me? The happy? or the sad? To see that Arizona land, Once more before I die- To gaze into the crystal stars... Of the dry, high-country sky. To watch my children unaware- Emotions undisguised... To see the happiness, the hurt- That’s mingled in their eyes. To look at faded photographs- When I was young and strong... And sigh at my condition now... As shadows grow so long. I’ll live on in my writings- The Traveler...What a Man! I find him so delightful- As he travels ancient lands. My cowboys with their problems- And their simple ways of life. Broken bones, and broken homes, And how they miss the wife. I write, I read the things I wrote- I smile, I pause and think... I paint the mural of my life- With every drop of ink. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You never fail to make me glad I stopped to read... and especially so with this one. *S* I hope that mural has many more panels.... this is beautiful!!! |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
Oh, by the way. Happy birthday? I think... |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I think you just stated it for all of us on the upper side of days, my friend ... very good write. And I sure hope birthday wishes were due -- or I've really made a fool of me... Keep'em coming 'slinger, always read them when I see them... j. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I so enjoy your writing, John and especially like The Travler too. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Enjoyed this much, especially the cowboy bit. Owl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you!!!  (((HUGS))) |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
It's so lovely to read you Gunslinger. Your rhyme and cadence flow so beautifully. I truly enjoyed the questions and contemplation throughout this poem, wonderful writing. Best wishes, Kit |
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