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Gunslinger
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since 1999-10-09
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0 posted 2010-03-20 09:21 PM



Long ago and far away a haunted soul was formed-
A sentinel, a watcher bold, and far beyond the norm.
The Silver Surfer he was called; he cannot be ignored
With shiny skin, blank starring eyes, and trusty stellar board.

His destiny...to surf the skies, patrol the Universe-
See sights unseen by human eyes, immortal is his curse.
To gaze upon the plight of man, his love, his hate, his wars-
And surf the long forgotten strands; and sail forbidden shores.

To see the lovely Saturn rings, Uranus bare and cold-
To surf the very face of Sol, as flares around him rolled.
He's watched the growth of Nebula, and searched the Milky Way
Saw suns go nova, moons be born; and races fade away-

He knows the way of man with maid, of love and life and death
And longs to have mate of his own, and sighs with every breath.
A mate for such inhuman soul? I scarcely dare to think!
So on he goes as ages roll; a bitter cup to drink.

And yet the surfer dares to dream; of one to call his own-
To share his sorrow, make him clean: yet he surfs on alone.
He cares not for her outward looks, nor age, for he is old
He's merely longing for a heart, to warm him when he's cold.

A kindly word, a gentle smile; to love him as he is...
A loving glance, a gentle kiss; would be to him, such bliss.
But who could love a being such, as Surfer...for their own?
Alas, it seems his search is vain, so he surfs on alone.

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Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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So. El Monte, California
1 posted 2010-03-22 03:15 AM


Intriguing write, John.
                      Ida

GBride
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since 2009-07-02
Posts 538

2 posted 2010-03-24 10:28 PM


A man alone to do whatever he pleases, whenever he pleases.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
3 posted 2010-03-26 07:01 PM


Fine writing...James
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