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Gunslinger
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0 posted 2006-12-13 01:42 AM



There came a time that I hung my saddle,
To never ride rough-stock again.
Then I stopped my drinking,  and roamin'
The highways...I saw that I just couldn't win.

I've slowed down on dreamin'. 'Cause they don't come true.
This life puts my head in a spin...
My writing's gone flat, so what do I do?
I guess I'll just hang up my pen.

I used to live in the past with my writing-
At times I could still hear the cheers.
I still taste the dust from all the arenas-
I saw in my foolhardy years.

But I've lost the feel of a bronc through the rein-
The smell of the leather and sweat...
But somewhere inside is a cold, worm of fear-
That's one thing I'll never forget.

I knew I was finished, when my dreams were haunted,
By broncs falling back in the chutes...
It got so bad that a cold dread would fill me-
While strapping my spurs to my boots.

The same thing has happened, when it comes to writing,
So maybe this poem is the end...
And maybe I'll try my hand now at drawing,
After I've hung up my pen.

© Copyright 2006 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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1 posted 2006-12-13 03:18 AM


oh no, please don't hang up your pen! that was a lovely read ... I hope I get to read more of you soon   RDB
passing shadows
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displaced
2 posted 2006-12-13 07:31 AM


once a poet, always a poet my friend...no escaping

good to read you again

Enchantress
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Canada eh.
3 posted 2006-12-13 09:04 AM


Hi Cowboy!
I'm pleased you picked up your pen again!
You've been missed around these parts!
I do hope you will continue to recount your rodeo days with us.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

Sing in me muse...
and through me tell the story~

scorpio
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right...there
4 posted 2006-12-13 09:58 AM


John I have always enjoyed reading your poems.  As a fan I hope you will continue to share your words with us.

believe in what your heart feels...

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just out of reach
5 posted 2006-12-13 10:51 AM


Don't you dare hang up your pen Cowboy!
Your words would be terribly missed.
Maybe ... maybe you could add some of your drawings with your words! That would be wonderful.
hugs, Chris

Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles ~

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