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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 860
Texas

0 posted 1999-12-18 02:56 PM


One friend, a good horse, and a woman,
A rope that won’t break in a pinch.
A saddle tree, hand wrapped in bullhide,
A handwoven Angoran cinch....
And one of the Colonel’s good six-guns-
A hair-triggered Colt’s forty four-
A load that won’t fail when your back’s to the wall
And a man just might live evermore.
One friend who will always stand with you
Whether you’re right or you’re wrong...
A woman to love you forever-
In spite of your on-going song...
A horse which will give his best effort,
In helping you outrun the law-
And a gun which will add that split-second
Each time that a man has to draw.
All these, and a payroll in Prescott-
The Overland, near Santa Fe-
A bank job just over in Lordsburg-
This is the highwayman’s way.
I’m singing the Song of the Bandit,
I’m singing it soft and so low..
Preparing to go forth to danger,
I sing it where ever I go.
Low and forlorn it may strike you,
A dirge that’s portending my death
Yet it is the tune of my choosing
I’ll sing it while I yet draw breath.


© Copyright 1999 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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1 posted 1999-12-18 05:16 PM


Another captivating tale, Gunslinger! Never a dull one from your pen!  

 Denise



Nan
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2 posted 1999-12-18 07:28 PM


You're one ramblin' dude, GS... Yet another nice 'n....
caroline
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since 1999-08-16
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3 posted 1999-12-18 07:36 PM


You are a raconteur extraordinaire, Sir  
I believe a campfire, some buttered rum and your poems would make for a great way to pass a starry evening. Even the coyotes would quiet down to listen.


 It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain



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