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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I walked downtown, in Austin- My outlook slightly bitter. Of how my life is hasting by... Then paused to reconsider. I walked into the Capitol- And stopped to look around, At children laughing happily It was a soothing sound. There in the rotunda- As I gazed up at the star- It seemed as if a ghostly voice, Whispered from afar... "You really are quite privileged- To be a Texan, born.... And raised beneath her endless skies, To wake in her this morn. To ride her grassy prairies- To drive across her plains. To walk her sacred battle fields, Where glory still remains. The Alamo, and Fannin's tomb- Jacinto's battleground... The pride of calling Texas, home- The legends which abound. The brilliance of the sparkling stars On a crisp West Texas night..." I stopped and thought of all of this, And smiled, and said, "You're right"! Then I pulled back in the traffic Which not long ago I'd cursed. As I headed for 290- Drivng South along North First. And I saw the lovely Lone Star Flag- Whip boldly up above... And said, "Texas, you're a lady- Whom I well, and truly love". |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Ah, such a nice Texas love song, one that will surely make all those old cowboys cry. Thanks for sharing this. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Great tribute. I get goosebumps every time I'm in the Alamo. If you haven't yet stand atop Guadalupe Mtn. on the New Mexico Border. It's Texas' highest elevation and a special place. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* I have never been to Texas but you bring it alive in your poetry. You make me feel as if I too am there enjoying the wide open spaces and beauties of your historic state. BRAVO!!!! John, this poem is filled with the love and pride you feel and that gives me incredible pleasure in reading it. Very well done.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
John, What a wonderful tribute! I have never been to Texas either. I can imagine how beautiful it is. In about a year I will find out her splendor.. and I can't wait. This was greatlyyyy enjoyed Hugs, Tara [This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (edited 11-06-2001).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
YeeeeHaaaaaa....Born and bred....many many memories from all over the state, North South, East or West...Father in Road Const. I will never forget the plains up above Amarillo....lived in Dalhart, almost in New Mexico....Mesquite, a few Cottonwoods and a pile of tumbleweeds.... Most of all...the memories of looking at a distant town, visible for about 10 miles or more because it was so flat there. Transplanted by Naval Service to S. Carolina. Still there, still miss my Texas too. Thanx...I enjoyed this well written poem. made me very much at home. I have stood under that star in the capital bldg at Austin...It is beautiful. Thank you John....very much so... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Interesting...one of my sons is in the Army in Texas...he's a ways from California...James |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Great poem John. I love Texas, been there a few times. Thanks for the memories. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is wonderful, John! It expresses well your pride! |
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