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The Thing's I've Learned
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The Thing's I've Learned |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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It’s been a lot of years now- Since last I punched a cow… I have to think (for self esteem) I still remember how. I haven’t been astride a horse- In nigh as many years… And I’ve almost forgot the sounds Of buzzers and of cheers. The man I shave each mornin’ Doesn’t look the way he did- My youthful pride and arrogance The lines of age have hid… I’ve learned “life ain’t all taking- There’s more at stake than “me”- And bein’ broke and foot-loose, Don’t equate with bein’ “free”. I’ve learned “now” ain’t forever- Tomorrow’s gone too soon… That a smart mouth isn’t “clever” I was crazy as a loon… I’ve outlived most my family… I ain’t had many friends. The road of life is shorter- And I wonder where it ends. But I can take some solace- In the fact I made my way- And never asked for nothin’ But a chance to earn my pay. And a place to spread my blankets- As I turned in for the night, And for a man to mind his business And to treat me half-way right. Now I think of roads not taken- And the good advice I spurned… So now I take my pen in hand- To write the things I’ve learned. [This message has been edited by Gunslinger (09-03-2008 07:11 AM).] |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Gunslinger, This moves along with good rhythem. I hope you've learned that there is still a lot out there to learn. Bobby |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK |
A nice meditative piece. Just when we think we have learned all we need to learn, we learn that there is more. Well worth reading. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Dylan Thomas |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
.....sir.... thank you for your golden pen accept my pass nourzihane |
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martiniat8 Senior Member
since 2003-06-21
Posts 897Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic |
Gun, too long have been the days of your absence, my fellow Cowboy friend. We have missed you too at Liesa's forum of Grace and Insanity. I recently replied to an older poem of yours there  |
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ladylisa Member
since 2007-04-29
Posts 342Florida USA |
I loved your poem. It rang true for me on so many levels. Thank you for posting it and keep writing, your journey isn't over. Lis |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Hey you! Nice to read you! Hope all is well... "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I loved every word of this. When I see your name, I smell well-oiled leather and that sweet, sweet perfume of horse when you bury your nose in the neck of one, especially my beloved late Flicka. - Owl |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"Now I think of roads not taken- And the good advice I spurned… But now I take my pen in hand- To write the things I’ve learned." Yes, I do that too but to be happy with one's life even though many roads weren't taken is a good place to be. Your words indicate that you are in that good place and that's ... good. Enjoyed! Helen |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
So glqad to see you back, John. I enjoy your writing very much. I think there's some truth in this for all of us. Ida |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles:: A keeper...to tuck away in my wallet. I like it so much... I won't even use it for makings come hard times. Thank you |
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