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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2009-05-31 12:49 PM

Sometime I wish my memories
Would simply fade away.
Then life would be much easier,
Just living day by day.

No hopes for something better-
Nor sighs of deep regret.
Nor dreams of romance waiting…
With some one you’ve never met.

No thoughts of strength now faded-
Or the days I used to ride…
Or disgust with being jaded,
Or bitter taste of swallowed pride;

I’d forget the western deserts-
That once held my heart enthralled.
And the names of friends long buried-
And my family most of all.

But alas like scars and wrinkles-
Memories likewise scar the page…
Of our body, soul, and spirit-
More especially as we age.

Kaoru

Member Elite

since 2003-06-07

Posts 3892
where the wild flowers grow

1 posted 2009-05-31 02:05 AM

"I’d forget the western deserts-
That once held my heart enthralled.
And the names of friends long buried-
And my family most of all."

This made me think of home..back in El Paso on cool nights staring at the sky and the smell of rain (or dust in my eyes, depends, lol)

I really loved this, thanks for posting it.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2009-05-31 11:18 AM

Yo Gunslinger,

It's nice to see something here so well written and meaningful. You do good work.

Bobby

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

3 posted 2009-05-31 12:12 PM

Touching write, John. I always enjoy your writing.

Ida

Heart2Heart
Senior Member

since 2009-05-15

Posts 738
Scotland/Norway

4 posted 2009-05-31 01:55 PM

Indeed ! I did enjoy this poem, must say I do agree. Beautiful rhymes and great beat.
Heart2Heart

fmlbarebackrider2001
Member

since 2005-11-16

Posts 138
West Texas, United States

5 posted 2009-06-01 11:32 AM

Haven't seen you in a while hun. Love this one like all the others your write.

"Not everyone can be heros. Someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they pass by." Will Rogers

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

6 posted 2009-06-10 12:56 PM

I am glad that your memories remain with you - because they are what you write of. I like your poetry a lot - would buy the book if I knew there were one.

Alison

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