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Gunslinger
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0 posted 2006-04-02 06:13 PM



I think about the things I've done-
The places I have been-
In fact I've had an easy run,
And made a lot of friends.

The butterflies I used to feel-
A'straddlin' the chutes...
A buckin' horse between my thighs,
My spurs upon my boots.

I think about the lonely nights
I spent beside the road.
The times I made a winning ride,
And times when I got throwed...

Broken bones and broken heart-
And broken promises...
Are all a part of living free,
They make me reminisce.

I've seen the snow bound Rockies...
I've crossed the burning sand...
I've carpentered, and cowboyed-
And been an oilfield hand.

About a dozen other things-
I've tried, to make a buck...
I've hit it big a time or two...
And had some real bad luck.

But it really doesn't matter,
If I float, or if I sink...
I've done all I've ever wanted,
It don't matter what you think.

If the sun don't rise tomorrow,
And you place me in the ground-
Just say, Here lies a drifter...
Who has really been around.

© Copyright 2006 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
XOx Uriah xOX
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since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403
Virginia
1 posted 2006-04-02 06:33 PM


"Moving is the closest thing to being free" -- Billy Joe Shaver
Great write as always.

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
2 posted 2006-04-02 07:02 PM


Music Note You've been everywhere man Music Note

Enjoyed the ride, cowboy! Mechanical Bull

Happy trails!
EA

fmlbarebackrider2001
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since 2005-11-16
Posts 138
West Texas, United States
3 posted 2006-04-02 10:39 PM


I've been there my friend. Ten years on the rodeo trail you described it to a tee. Nice job!
passing shadows
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displaced
4 posted 2006-04-07 04:22 PM


what a fine way to live and die I say
scorpio
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right...there
5 posted 2006-04-07 05:29 PM


A most fitting epiptaph John!!

believe in what your heart feels...

StevenS
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since 2005-09-21
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L. A. (Lower Alabama)
6 posted 2006-04-08 06:07 AM


Great poem Gunslinger! Enjoyed every word! :-)
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7 posted 2006-04-08 03:52 PM


Gunslinger...As always a great story and many realities found within your words. Enjoyed very much...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

The Lady
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8 posted 2006-04-09 04:41 PM




Yes sir Gunslinger! I really enjoyed this one.


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