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John Yaws
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0 posted 2000-04-06 01:53 AM


I thought I wanted love, but I was wrong.
The price I found too high, the cost too dear.
I found it brought me sorrow, not a song-
And melancholy strains, alone, I hear.

I thought that one could love me, as I am…
Alas, I found that feat too hard to do.
And now at last my heart’s door I will slam..
And to all such foolish notions, bid adieu.

I guess perhaps my Traveler was a fool-
With all his dreams of finding Holy Grails.
Perhaps it’s best he learn from life’s harsh school,
The lesson, that “the dreamer always fails”.

Perhaps I too should put my quill away…
Return to daily grind, and dull routine…
Take off my dreamer’s cloak, and let it lay-
And live as if my visions were not seen.




[This message has been edited by Gunslinger (edited 04-06-2000).]

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Temptress
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1 posted 2000-04-06 02:07 AM


NEVER give up your dreamer's cloak. It is a precious gift.

Do not ignore your vision. It could be the very thing that changes the world.

Dip your quill in daily life with fervor...As a poet, always keep it poised and ready for action.  

Nan
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2 posted 2000-04-06 08:13 AM


Sometimes the best things happen to us when we're not looking for them, GS...
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3 posted 2000-04-06 09:43 AM


This is haunting in its sadness... but such a great poem!!! Don't ever put your quill away... we'd all lose. *S*
WhtDove
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4 posted 2000-04-06 11:23 AM


One always has to have dreams. Never give up on those!  The easiest thing we can do is give up, that takes no effort.

What does take effort is too keep trying and moving forward, even in the face of despair.

You were blessed with being able to put thought down and paper and share with others...don't give that up.

Denise
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5 posted 2000-04-06 12:34 PM


I don't think you should ever put your quill away! Banish that thought! Excellent poem, Gunslinger!

Denise

Martie
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6 posted 2000-04-06 02:34 PM


Gunslinger, dreams and visions are what fuel life...and the way you write is exceptional, don't give this gift away...
JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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7 posted 2000-04-06 03:42 PM


Alas gunslinger once more you close that door
yet somewhere in your heart remains the hope
that sometime soon you will open it once more
James

Andrew Scott
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8 posted 2000-04-06 05:45 PM


And if you were to do so, such a loss it would be to all within these halls... but mostly to yourself.  I hope this piece was mostly an exercise... although there is always a kernel of truth in what we write.  Yours are some of the best within Passions.
Mike
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9 posted 2000-04-06 06:53 PM


Put the quill away and Lando and I will have to make a quick trip down to Texas along with Tyrell and Cap Roundtree and have a confab with you...  
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