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Tales and Songs |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I don’t care about the money- I don’t care about the fame.. And it really doesn’t matter, If nobody knows my name. I simply have this one desire Before I move along... To thrill you with the tales I spin And chill you with my songs. I’ll tell of places I have been, and sights which I have seen. The deserts bare and lonely- The jungles, lush and green. The times I’ve loved, the times I’ve lost The tales go on and on- I have so many tales I’d spend- And a lonesome minstrel’s song. I’d tell of lonely days and nights I’ve spent out on the road- Where wanderlust, and dreamer’s dust Did plague me like a goad. To drive me far, and farther still No matter, right or wrong- I’d thrill you with my drifter’s tales And chill you with my songs. |
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edgar_derby New Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 9Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
I thought your poem was pretty darn good. The saddest words in any language are 'It might have been', huh? Anyway, i enjoyed it. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Hi, Gunslinger. I like this poem a lot -- it could easily be a song. One thing, though: I think a more interesting poem would be a tale or two themselves, rather than the affirmation that you'll chill and thrill us with tales you haven't told yet. Still, the poem was a lot of fun. Mike |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
bsquirrel--you haven't read the tales he's told, he has so very many, each one is a gem as is this one. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Then I'll make sure to read some. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
You were right, Martie. What an impressive body of work! I'll have to read more later, but what I saw so far, including I Will Be Back, is a storyteller's heart set on a plate and flourished with words. Great stuff! Be proud, Gunslinger. And keep 'em coming! A new fan, Mike |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Slinger - I like the fact that you 'calls 'em like you sees 'em.' ~*Marge*~ |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Love this, Gunslinger! Excellent rhythm and phrasing, and as always, superb content. You've a romantic, sentimental heart, and I am grateful that you've chosen to pour it out in your writing and share it with those of us who so enjoy your wanderlust and reflection~filled giftings. Take care,  Claire |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
His poetry's great, it touches us all, Keeps all of his readers in envious awe, Tales of the west, done by Gunslinger, Now he's tellin' us he's also a singer? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Nicely done GS |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Your tales are much more heartwarming than they are chilling, my friend....  |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Your tales are captivating, indeed! Keep 'em comin' Cowboy! Denise |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You do just that slinger, I am always captivated by your works. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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