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Gunslinger
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0 posted 2003-06-06 04:56 PM



I think of time I've wasted,
In the twilight of my years.
The pleasures I have tasted,
Often mingled with my tears.

I'd like to roll out of my bedroll,
On a frosty Rocky morn,
Up among the high sierras-
Where the rivers all are born.

There's a jay who's loudly scolding-
My trespasses in his realm,
Pretty soon I will be leaving,
This high meadow all to him.

There's a track down on the lakeshore,
Has to be a mountain lion,
She was hunting in the darkness,
Seeking breakfast for her scion.

While up here in the mountains-
Something turns my thoughts to God,
Who created all this beauty-
Where few men have ever trod.

Last night a mountain sunset-
Painted all the western sky,
Overcome by all the beauty,
I could only sit and cry.

The Aurora Borealis-
Hung her curtains of pure light-
Rippling in the icy stillness,
What an awe-inspiring sight.

In a way I'd like to die here,
Let the earth encase my bones,
With God's beauty all around me,
I could never feel alone.

© Copyright 2003 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Larry C
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1 posted 2003-06-06 05:03 PM


John,
I hear ya'. Excellent write as usual. Nature is my thing and especially the way you describe it! Thanks for the images you put in my head.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

scorpio
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right...there
2 posted 2003-06-06 05:04 PM


Well done John...great images created here..I felt like I was there..

believe in what your heart feels...

Nightshade
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just out of reach
3 posted 2003-06-06 06:44 PM


John, this is just beautiful. You have painted a picture of sheer delight with your words. Thankyou. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

Enchantress
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4 posted 2003-06-06 07:14 PM


Fantastic John...wonderful imagery with this write.
You gave me a case of wanderlust.
Well done!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
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5 posted 2003-06-06 07:18 PM


Ah...was there with you my friend...


jwesley

passing shadows
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displaced
6 posted 2003-06-07 04:27 AM


wishing i was there
JamesMichael
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7 posted 2003-06-07 07:03 AM


Beautiful descriptive writing...James
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