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John Yaws
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0 posted 2001-12-14 01:36 AM



I Won't Have To Weep Alone

I was driving down the highway-
Just headed who knows where...
I said, "I've got it all my way!
Without a single care."

Then the raindrops on the windshield
Took me by complete surprise...
And brought back those old memories
Of the teardrops in your eyes.

Then all my self assurance...
Came crashing to the ground.
Gone the pseudo, peace of mind.
I thought that I had found.

Regret for foolish things I'd done-
Swept o'er my like a wave...
Revealing there my shattered life,
There's nothing left to save.

I pressed the throttle harder...
Thinking I'd outrun my grief-
By now you'd think that I'd have learned-
that guilt finds no relief...

This old highway brings some solace-
My tires sing their lonely song-
And if the rain keeps falling...
I won't have to weep alone.

© Copyright 2001 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
peaches73533
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1 posted 2001-12-14 01:42 AM


Beautiful and sad write.But know this my friend, you will never have to weep alone for I am here whenver you need a shoulder or someone to weep with you.Good writing here.
Peaches

Eloise
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2 posted 2001-12-14 02:02 AM


John, this is so sad, hope you're feeling better.  An excellent piece you have written here.
Startime
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3 posted 2001-12-14 11:24 AM


*sigh* such sadness in your words. I hope a smile lights up your eyes soon, my friend. **big hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

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4 posted 2001-12-14 03:14 PM


I pressed the throttle harder...
Thinking I'd outrun my grief-

I can relate well to this... but you just can't press that accelerator hard enough to leave your thoughts behind. *S* Well done, John... I like this very much!

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5 posted 2001-12-14 03:19 PM


I like this one a lot. Nice work!  

Sincerely,
Titus

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6 posted 2001-12-14 05:20 PM


Though sad...this is beautifully written..
And your cadence is masterful...

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