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To Loves We Left Behind
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To Loves We Left Behind |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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Aye, lad, 'tis late, I've miles to go- Ere night 'er shroud doth spread. I fancy grog, an' ingle nook... To rest me weary 'ead. But, aye, I'll drink...'ere's to yer 'ealth! An' now we'll drink to mine- An' lad I'll now propose a toast.... To loves we left behind! 'Tis sad the choices men must make- Aye, oft they cause to weep. Tha' men, they're fools, go off to war, Or to some fortune seek... And bid the lass, "Be off wi' ye! An' break 'er tender 'eart... But rest assured, 'e too will pay.. When sorrow shoots 'er darts. Aye, drink 'er down, I've miles to make- Yer comp'ny's passin' kind... Let's lift one more afore I leave.... To loves we left behind! |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This definitely conveys sorrow and regret, but also quite comradery. Some who are left behind are better left there. Some aren't. I love the way you've written this. I read it out loud for better effect as far as the language goes. "I know this love will tear me to pieces |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, fine words...and brings to mind Willie and Julio's song. I'll have that music in my head all day now! |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
Thank you most kindly, ladies. 'Tis kind that ye are to an old wayfarer like meself. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
"When sorrow shoots 'er darts" She ain't discreet about it either! Dancing with Regret is said to be a foolish, but damn it's a catchy tune, ain't it? |
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