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The Cry of The Wild Geese
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The Cry of The Wild Geese |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I watched the Coliseum, aye! As it were built in Rome. In gladiator’s quarters were where I made me ‘ome. A swordsman, an’ a good un’. No ‘and to ‘and fer me- To use the net and trident, a mon shou’ go to sea! But, steel? Ah, lad! The work o’ men, there’s nuthin’ like a blade- To get a person’s point across, when fightin’ is ‘is trade! An’, aye, I served the Legions, an’ often formed “the square”- An’ sent an ‘orde of Norsemen, into Valhalla, fair. Aye, I swung me claymore, in many ‘ighland flings… And, faith! It tends to warm me ‘eart, when steel on cold steel rings. A soljer? aye, an’ more than tha’… a vagabond, a rogue- A mon, wha’ makes ‘is way alone, when comp’ny is the vogue. Love? Aye lad, I’ve loved before; and likely will agin… But there’s no place for ‘earth, an’ ‘ome, my track is like the wind. I long for barren fields an’ moors, preparin’ fer some battle… To ‘ear some soldier’s labored breath, or fallen foe’s death rattle. I’ve often thought I’d ‘ad enough. I’d lay me armor by… An’ then in spring, or early fall, I’d ‘ear the wild geese cry- I’d ‘one me blade, an’ pack me kit, an’ clean and oil me mail, An’ bid farewell to ‘er I loved, thus goes the Traveler’s Tale. |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Aye and how I love the atmosphere that speaks within this piece! A great combination...I'll be reading more... LL |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
What can I say about your writing without sounding redundant? Fabulous, as always, John. I wish you would post a few for voting for inclusion in the book. Denise |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Gunslinger, I could read volumes of your brilliant works and never tire...you are, without question, a true life troubadour. I loved this tale! ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is great, Gunslinger!! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Great setting! Great poem! You capture the reader with captivating lines. " I long for barren fields an moors preparin' fer some battle... to 'ear some soldier's labored breath, or fallen foe's death rattle." |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Finely written sir, as are all the traveler's tales. |
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