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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 860
Texas

0 posted 1999-12-07 01:48 PM


Like standing at a crosswalk
And staring at the lights..
One says, Go Straight, one says, Go left-
The other’s pointing right.
I find that mass confusion-
Runs rampant all around
And leaves me in the maelstrom,
Not knowing where I’m bound.
Red light means “Come to a halt”.
Green means go ahead-
I’ve found the yellow caution light
To be the one I dread.
On green a man is fairly safe,
He does not fear to go...
In stopping, there’s protection
From oncoming cars I know.
The yellow one’s the one I fear...
With it’s myopic stare-
It seems to mockingly exclaim-
Press onward.... if you dare!
I hate those yellow signals-
For I know what they’re about...
They never seems decisive
But indicate much doubt.
It seems my life’s whole journey
Whether wrong or right-
Has been a long procession
Of those yellow caution lights.


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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
1 posted 1999-12-07 02:51 PM


I know what you mean Gunslinger--green and red are so sure, the questionable yellow....well, wait--even if your late.
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