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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
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0 posted 2002-07-18 04:58 AM



I've spent some time in introspection.
Tried to figure it all out...
Why I act the way I do-
Just what it's all about...

Why the streak of wanderlust-
That makes me want to hide...
Out where only wild things go-
Beyond the Great Divide.

What is it that I'm seeking-
And never seem to find?
What vagary of fortune-
Seems to seize, and hold my mind?

The love for which I'm longing-
Never did exist-
Outside the prose of novels...
Or the poet's dreamy mists.

Why am I still living-
When so many friends are dead?
A kaleidoscope of persons-
Of whom I've heard, or read...

And what fate does await me-
At the end of this my road?
Toward which the past does drive me-
Like a fierce and pointed goad.


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Martie
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1 posted 2002-07-18 10:33 PM


Gunslinger

This questioning sounds so familiar...maybe a human connection here, my friend...we all ask, and don't always find the answer.  I've found looking to be interesting.  A good introspective poem!

angelswing
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since 2000-02-10
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2 posted 2002-07-19 01:22 PM


Another great poem gunslinger, this is fantastic ...
'The love for which I'm longing-
Never did exist-
Outside the prose of novels...
Or the poet's dreamy mists.'
...As always, i enjoyed it .
L.of.L. Tom .
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the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
3 posted 2002-07-19 01:26 PM


Another wonderful poem

Cold hands means a warm heart

brian sites
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since 2002-06-25
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usa
4 posted 2002-07-19 01:33 PM


wistful questions
we've all asked ourselves
very well done here
BS.

I never aimed at reality; I aimed at truth. --Orson Welles

Goodknight
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since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386
Ohio, USA
5 posted 2002-07-19 03:00 PM


introspection is a powerful sport - brings so many questions into view - you do it very well here - Paul
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