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Gunslinger
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since 1999-10-09
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0 posted 2020-09-23 10:55 PM


My mind will often wander-
I suppose I reminisce-
Of ladies in my memories-
The ones I often miss.

The often sworn “Forever”.
That lasted weeks at best-
The only memorabilia-
Is the ache within my breast.

Their faces are a pantheon-
As I toss and try to sleep…
It’s hard, but I admit it-
That at times I start to weep.

“Why?” I often ask myself-
Just why I chose to go,
And leave the ones who loved me-
To follow rodeo.

Rodeo’s a teaser, like the carrot!
Now I sigh,
Gold buckle dreams have vanished-
But, you know? I had to try.

The candle’s burning lower-
Life’s sun is fading fast-
So, I will scribble down my follies-
Before I breathe my last.


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Paul Wilson
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1 posted 2020-09-23 11:41 PM


John...A sad tale you weave here. Be strong and take care my friend...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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2 posted 2020-09-24 09:03 AM


Sad, but very striking.  Want to compare follies? I don't know about you, but I could write a book if I had the attention span. Enjoyed.

"I know this love will tear me to pieces
I know his hands will dig up my secrets"

Meg Myers


Michael
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3 posted 2020-09-27 10:32 AM


I think the Rodeo calls some so strongly because it's only there they feel alive.  To ride that hard and that fast... and the only quelling coming with the bruising.  A few things I've noticed, though I know it runs much deeper than that.


Michael

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