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

0 posted 2019-08-06 09:41 PM



I still recall, when, as a child,
I dreamed of grown-up things.
Then after I discovered books-
My fancy did take wings.

I was one with legionnaires-
Who marched to Caesars whim:
Or pioneers at some stockade-
A warrior’s charge to stem.

I dreamed of love as boys do-
But love eluded me.
I strived to tell myself ‘twas best-
That I be fancy free.

While searching near, and searching far-
I could not find the way-
That led me to true happiness,
And cannot to this day.

When asked if I were happy,
I had to think a bit-
And contemplate my feelings-
For an answer that would fit.

I’m not “unhappy” I replied-
I guess I am content-
To get ten cents worth out of life-
For every dime I’ve spent.

© Copyright 2019 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
1 posted 2019-08-07 05:03 AM


I am sorry to hear that you are not happy, John, but glad that you are not unhappy, and at least content.  
Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
2 posted 2019-08-10 09:28 PM


Love your ending here John.  Funny, can a man feel he's given everything he can to life, and that life somehow took more?  I never knew I was supposed to get something back .
Namyh
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since 2009-01-20
Posts 988

3 posted 2019-08-24 03:21 PM


Gunslinger - I very much liked the rhyme and rhythm of this work. You crafted your words well and they held the attention to the end....and it was worth the "ten cents". Namyh


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