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Wish Me Luck"!
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Wish Me Luck"! |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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Standing here on I-One-Oh- My thumb up in the air… My lips are moving silently- A curse or, maybe, prayer? My suitcase, bedroll, riggin’ bag- And less than fifty bucks… It barely pays my entry fees, I’ll need a lot of luck. But like that rolling stone, they say Will never gather moss… A man can’t be a winner- Unless, first, he suffers loss. Here I’m crowding forty, hard Still, “going down the road”. Regrets, and sad, old memories, Comprise a heavy load. I was good when I was young- Alas, those days are gone- But pride, and nothing left to lose… Still keep me going on. Abilene, and Tucson town- Big D, and San Antone… Where ever there is bucking stock, Is where I call my home. That semi’s slowing down, I think- Yeah, he just hit the air… I’ll climb up in his tractor, I’ll be nice and warm in there. He says, I’m bound for Waco- As I climb into the truck… I reply, That’s where I’m headed- This might start a change of luck. I ride to live, and live to ride I like them broncs that buck… A rolling stone, who rolls alone- So, neighbor, wish me luck! "You come into this life crying, while the world rejoices. Your goal in life should be to live it in such a fashion, as to leave this world rejoicing, |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
I don't think you need my good wishes if you ride like you write! Dee |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
I like this, it's a good read, well done. And if you need luck, I wish you luck. Marsha  |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Hey Slinger... may you always be blessed with the best eight seconds and a standing dismount. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very enjoyable read, John! Delightful! Denise |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Another delightful read! |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Awsome Gunslinger. I am impressed beyond words. This speaks of your past, your present and your future. It gives the reader an idea of the measure of your passion for the ride. BRAVO BRAVO [This message has been edited by The Lonely Stranger (edited 10-13-2000).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Hey there Gunslinger - You speak like my dad. He rode the circuit many years. And this sings like one of my favorites... Chris Ledoux. 'Guess every cowboy does have a bit of poet in his soul.  Christopher |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Slinger~ This is a GOOD write ! ! I enjoyed the ride ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is great, what an interesting ride I just went on, where's the rest area? Kathleen |
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