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John Yaws
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0 posted 2001-09-23 03:41 PM


I think about the time that's passed-
And all I've seen and done.
The finish line approaches fast,
My race is almost run.

The places where I've spent my time,
The heartaches and the fun...
And if I could erase some scenes,
I wouldn't change a one.

Mistakes? Why, sure, I've made my share-
And, wrong? I've done that, too.
And lies? Admittedly, I have...
But then, friend, so have you.

So when I cross the finish line-
My name, carved on some stone-
Let this line be my epitaph...
"He lived, he loved, he's gone".

© Copyright 2001 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Elizabeth
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1 posted 2001-09-23 03:55 PM


A line like that really says it all. Those are the most important things to do in life.

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Munda
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2 posted 2001-09-23 05:44 PM


I really like this one Gunslinger... I really do!
Voiceless
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Under the stars upon the wind
3 posted 2001-09-23 09:28 PM


It's point is clear
and the point is
a great one at that
I think I agree with these
setaments, though at the moment
i wonder what would happen
if one memory i were to change..
Who knows!
All I know is this is a great poem!

Freedom is not Free (Korean War memorial)

Tracey
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where insanity meets breeding
4 posted 2001-09-23 09:36 PM


The perfect epitaph. I like this. Can I steal it for mine when the time comes ?  

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

John Yaws
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5 posted 2001-09-24 12:16 PM


Thanks all. Certainly Tracey.
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