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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 860
Texas

0 posted 2000-01-15 03:24 AM


I came in off the highway
To have a cup or two...
‘Twas January weather,
The sky a leaden hue...
A cowboy, and a drifter
Running from my past
Not knowing where I headed
I desired to get there fast.
You’d call it chance meeting-
There’s no doubt in my mind.
An innocent young waitress
You know they’re hard to find.
I thought I’d love and leave her
And Heaven knows I tried...
But fate had other plans for us
She soon became my bride.
I told her we would settle down
And peacefully abide-
With family and friends around-
I’d be close at her side-
We’d have a home and raise some kids
And hold our heads with pride..
I guess I promised her the moon-
The truth is..that I lied.
I lied about the home we’d have
And how I’d settle down.
Behind the sun which smiled on us
There lived a frosty frown.
Her joy would turn to sorrow
Her smiles would turn to tears
And only by the grace of God-
We’d make it through the years.
Clouds of hurt and anger-
Overspread our skies...
Betrayal, accusations....
And multitudes of lies...
But somehow we’re together
And smiles break through the tears
Peace pervades our lives again
And calms uncertain fears.
For years I vowed I’d leave her
And Heaven knows I tried..
But after twenty six long years
I’m glad to say I lied.


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devina
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since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539
Cali
1 posted 2000-01-15 05:36 AM


Never thought I'd say this- but I'm glad you lied too! Whis poem sheds some light into your personal life, thanks for th little peak!

 Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...

Bbuzz
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since 1999-12-17
Posts 76
Washinton State
2 posted 2000-01-15 10:07 AM


Nice one , Gunslinger. My husband and I have done that battle also. We won too. Congats on staying power,'cause thats what it takes.
Nan
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since 1999-05-20
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3 posted 2000-01-15 11:09 AM


Hehe.. I was pleased with the ending... Before that I was ready to "let ya have it".... Nice one, as usual, my friend...
Mike
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since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462

4 posted 2000-01-15 11:15 AM


t'well done.
warmhrt
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since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563

5 posted 2000-01-15 10:42 PM


Hi there, Gunslinger,
I don't know if you remember "blue topaz" from the Poetry forum ...
anyway, I'm in Passionate Forums CA now.  Come on in for a visit!  I know you would be well recieved.

warmhrt

Denise
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6 posted 2000-01-15 10:45 PM


Oh, this is great!! I, too, loved the ending!! So sweet!  

 Denise

And slight is the sting of his trouble
Whose winnings are less than his worth;
For he who is honest is noble,
Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~


Balladeer
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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA
7 posted 2000-01-15 10:51 PM


Good, wholesome, down home writin' on display here. Excellent work, 'slinger.
Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263

8 posted 2000-01-15 10:56 PM


You fashion these tales of yers so well...always a pleasure to read 'em.  

Dear LadyClaire



merely_a_jester
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since 2000-01-14
Posts 67
Arkansas... that's all you get
9 posted 2000-01-16 12:18 PM


nothing but enjoyment from your writings
can't wait for the next

merely_a_jester

poetry_kills
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since 1999-12-04
Posts 549
new orleans
10 posted 2000-01-16 12:32 PM


wonderful poem and i love the constant twisting of the plot    i'll be sure to look for your posts in the future  

sincerely,

 **jerome the boy whose brain got left out in the rain and nobody bothered to dry it off when they put it back in

CrazyChick
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since 2000-01-05
Posts 132

11 posted 2000-01-16 12:47 PM


Great work !!!
WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
12 posted 2000-01-16 02:22 AM





Well, give her some roses!  I'm glad you lied too! 26 years is a long time, I'm sure you can stick through the rest. Always a pleasure to read your work!

 <*\\\><
Where there is faith,
there is love.
Where there is love,
there is peace.
Where there is peace,
there is GOD.
Where there is GOD,
there is no need.

Hallmark



SnglDad
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 115
Seattle area
13 posted 2000-01-16 03:34 AM


Very nice Gun.
I have to agree with the others,I too am glad that you lied.
I congraulate both of you for working thru the hard times.
It`s to easy to give up,but it`s always more rewarding to work things out.
Good luck to both of you for many more years to come.

[This message has been edited by SnglDad (edited 01-16-2000).]

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
14 posted 2000-01-16 08:35 AM


You tell it well, as usual
And you are so truthful about your lies
Liz

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