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The Traveler Arrives
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The Traveler Arrives |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I saw him as the door swung in- Escorted by a gust of wind. A scarf obscured his lower face, And yet he moved with feline grace. His greatcoat covered most his form, And yet his height above the norm- A tricorn hat with rakish tilt- His rapier had a jeweled hilt. “Faith! But ‘tis a brutal night- Yon wind doth blow wi’ all her might”! He doffed his scarf, unwrapped his face And hung each garment in it’s place. The face which met these eyes of mine- To say the least was saturnine. The cheekbones high, a rugged brow.. A nose just like a clipper’s prow. His mouth was quick with quip or grin- An old knife scar across his chin. He smiled, but I was not surprised- That smile could not quite reach his eyes. “I’ll have some food, p’raps a dram- An' pray, don’t ask me who I am”. The name would not mean ought to you To some it would, I vow ‘tis true. An’ mate, I’ve sailed the Spanish Main- Faced flamin’ guns, an’ hurricanes- Been shipwrecked on a tropic isle… Seen ports that’s never known a smile. I’ve fought wi’ sword, an’ knife, an’ gun- Not once have I been known to run”. He ate his grub, an’ off to bed- A pistol tucked beneath his head… He left when dawn was gray and pale- To live another Traveler’s Tale. < !signature--> Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html [This message has been edited by Gunslinger (edited 03-13-2000).] |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
WOW!! Excellent tale, Gunslinger! I could actually visualize the scene vividly! Well done!! Denise |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
One of your best in my opinion. Well done. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
BRAVO once again, 'slinger. |
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