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Gunslinger
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0 posted 2002-11-16 01:49 AM



I guess I'll always be the same,
A solitary man.
I've tried my best to socialize,
Somehow I never can.

I try to keep my banter light,
And yet the steel comes through.
So best I keep things to myself,
There's nothing else to do.

I'll drink a cup of coffee,
Then write a line or two.
And smile and shake my head a bit-
Each time I think of you.

Two losers on a two way street-
We share a common plight...
Like ships upon the ocean wide
We meet, and pass, by night.

We glimpse a bit of "might have been"
And things that never were.
Then wend our ways through life alone,
Can nought our course deter?

I'll tip my hat in passing-
And even raise my hand...
And wish you well, and I'll remain-
A solitary man.

© Copyright 2002 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
1 posted 2002-11-16 01:54 AM


This world needs some solitary men...takes all kinds...you and Neil Diamond...James
Midnitesun
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Gaia
2 posted 2002-11-16 02:31 AM


Well sung, cowboy.
Loosen your tie, flash that cowboy smile you hide. There may be a solitary gal out there in the sunset, waiting for you to ride up and say howdy.

garysgirl
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3 posted 2002-11-16 03:33 AM


This was good. It was sad to me, but good, still. It had a lot of feeling and emotion in it.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

Krystopher Morris
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4 posted 2002-11-16 04:17 AM


Very Nice.
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