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Gunslinger
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2004-11-03 02:31 AM



On a misty, autumn evening,
As the sun sinks in the west...
I reminisce of days gone by,
The life I loved the best.

The PRCA circuit-
The miles and stops I knew.
But that is all behind me,
So now what will I do?

I'd like to load my pickup,
And follow that old sun...
Out west to Arizona,
Where my journey first begun-

I'd like to have a riding job,
Out on the Bar T Bar...
And live out in a line-shack,
And never see a car.

Of course I'd keep on writing...
Recording all my dreams.
But dreams are never fruitful,
At least that's how it seems.

I loved my share of women-
Been loved by one or two...
I wonder if they'll miss me,
When my life on earth is through?

I read one time, a fellows thoughts...
Of how to test success.
It's as good a way as any-
I surely must confess.

He said a man should have one friend,
To take him as he is.
And a woman who would love him,
That he was sure was his.

A dog that asked for nothing-
But walking at his side-
Then he had lived a life worthwhile...
Before he went and died.

© Copyright 2004 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
1 posted 2004-11-03 05:28 AM


yeah...*sigh*

I always love to read you John

Enchantress
Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
2 posted 2004-11-03 02:16 PM




Hey cowboy!  I sure am glad I didn't miss this one...
How about sharing more of those adventures here with us.
Wonderful reflective write here m'friend.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

Now while the leaves still dance on the wind
While the moon and the clouds come spinning
Will you whisper my name again?
Again..and again.

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348
Florida
3 posted 2004-11-03 02:21 PM


Whoa!! I haven't seen you in forever!

I really enjoyed this!!!

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989

4 posted 2004-11-03 02:23 PM


Hey there GS, it is good to read you again and once again your tales are a treat to read!

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

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