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The Twilight of My Life
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The Twilight of My Life |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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A lot of people wonder why- I just dropped out of sight. I used to get around a lot... And had a lot of fights- I probably hurt some people No doubt, a few have cried. Some, maybe even wonder, If I went away and died. But I guess it may have been the years It may have been the miles. It may have been the heartaches- That kind of crimped my style. It may have been, I realized- Life's far too short to waste... It's meant to be enjoyed- So I thought I'd stop and taste... The pleasure of a sunset On the broad West Texas plains. The beauty of the turning leaves- The fragrance when it rains. The love of raising children... Some peace instead of strife- The comfort of a rocking chair, In the twilight of my life. |
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visitvenus Member
since 2002-12-30
Posts 101PA, USA |
Glad you're sharing your poetry in the twilight too! I really enjoyed this. It was like a friendly reminder to me that I have to "stop and taste"! |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
very good one!!! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Gunslinger, This is excellent poetic work. That rocking chair agrees with you. Keep at it. I have a rocking chair too. For some reason I don't use it much anymore. You poem made me think about it. Easy and smooth. Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Enjoyed, Gunslinger, If you have peace in your final years you are lucky. Some don't. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wonderful, truly wonderful feelings flow through your words ... and yes wisdom too. To slow down a little bit in order to TASTE life is important. But also our human relationships need always attention, I wish I could bring love and warmth to more people than I can actually reach out to, but it is important to find the balance between the reaching out and the reaching deep within. Greatly enjoyed. love Margherita  |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
very very nice... you're right, life is short ... enjoy the moments... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
GS, it is such a pleasure to read you again. I've always been such a fan of your words and it is so good to see you posting again. Enjoyed your thoughts here. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
The pleasure of a sunset On the broad West Texas plains. The beauty of the turning leaves- The fragrance when it rains. The love of raising children... Some peace instead of strife- The comfort of a rocking chair, In the twilight of my life......" Good Morning Again! I loved these two parts because it makes the poem what it is.. ARCTIC WIND |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Another great read. I am still in the rat race, but looking forward to The comfort of a rocking chair in the near future. Thanks, Melton |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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MJ Member
since 2008-02-21
Posts 60 |
Really enjoyed this. |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
John I am glad that you stopped to take time for the beauty of: So I thought I'd stop and taste... The pleasure of a sunset On the broad West Texas plains. The beauty of the turning leaves- The fragrance when it rains. The love of raising children... Some peace instead of strife- The comfort of a rocking chair, In the twilight of my life. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
And this is why I love reading you... Absolutely beautiful, John...  "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I love this! I think it is my favourite of yours - in spite of there not being a single horse in sight! It is good to see you happier. - Owl |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
John...Very very good poem. I find myself slowing down as you to enjoy those rocking chair and porch swing days. The only thing missing in your poem is a saddle on the porch rail as a reminder to your younger days and memories that will last you forever...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Paul, didn't you see, the saddle is there - and oh, that wonderful smell of the leather! John just didn't mention it! Smiles. - Owl |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
Beautiful poem. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Gunslinger, this is a real masterpiece that is most enjoyable to read. It tells a story that most older people can relate to. It certainly pays to stop now and again to smell the roses as we traverse lifes path. very much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I took pleasure in reading this one again and in being reminded so beautifully again to taste life's gifts fully ... Love, Margherita |
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