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I'm Through |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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You know? I’ve found that writing- Has an ill effect on me. It takes me where I should not go- Shows things I must not see. It brings back ghosts I’ve lain to rest, And thoughts I’ve held in check. And threatens all I have and am... And bodes my life to wreck. Strange that it can grow so real- And so effect my mind... To make me want to drop, and go, And leave my life behind. To try and live a life again- That oft I nearly lost... To think that I was young, back then- I’m glad I weighed the cost. So for my preservation- I’ll put away my pens... But thought I’d chance this missal- And bid goodbye to friends. So to you artists, one and all. I bid a fond adieu- And hang my weapons on the wall, Alas, at last...I’m through. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Please don't go, John. We enjoy sharing your stories and thoughts and your interesting life too much. You talk about living a life - it's when we stop feeling - be it sad, glad or mad - that we stop living. The sadness from the past is part of the wisdom of today. Nobody can be truly happy all of the time, but the ones of us who live the most, in my humble opinion, are the ones who let the feelings flow. Sometimes we think we are sad in remembering the past, but some of those times, we are receiving comfort from the pain and the strength and will to go on. Owl |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Once again, Owl said it all.I also feel we need to bring the past up in only in our mind. Sometimes things seem different then because have lived we learned so much more.jo Please do not put your pen away. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So for my preservation- I’ll put away my pens... But thought I’d chance this missal- And bid goodbye to friends. It's true we often resurrect ghosts as we write and the scab picking can obliterate comfort... but I'm not sure a poet's grip of pen is altogether voluntary. *S* I hope this is just another wonderful poem and not your intention... but if it is farewell, thank you for all the wonderful poetry you've shared with us... and know the welcome mat is always out for your return. Either way... (((HUGS))) to you. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I hope this isn't truly a good-bye. I say this from one battlescarred veteran to another, don't put them pens down... It's never worth it. My writing has a way of pulling down into a darkness I have all my life tried to escape. I have sworn never to write again, and truly have come close a time or two... but not to write is not to live. And what you have lived, friend, is magical in the sight of others. I have never passed up reading a 'Gunslinger' poem. I hope none are ever kept from me willingly. Michael |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
Your penning is good, if I am any judge of that... and as Socrates is reputed to have said (in Greek, one supposes), the unexamined life is not worth living. (emphasis added) Thought to make a comment about riding off into the sunset, but re-thought better of it. I hope you do post more poems because I enjoy reading them. From the diffused light of December blinks on a Tannenbaum. Shazam! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I do hope you will reconsider, John. ida |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
As always since the beginning, I have enjoyed your words and thoughts. As time goes on, and aging continues, I find myself caught up in "what ifs" and "what nows" and acceptance of "what is"...and wait for the next words that rise in me to share... sometimes with a longer lapse in time than wished. I hope to continue reading your and others for many years to come.  and my best to you.M |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
From the botton of my heart, thank you, John. Alison |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I think I've missed a lot, not knowing your poetry. I like the fluency of your thoughts,even though it is sad to read "goodbye". I agree with the above poets, writing is a worthy pastime and you can do like I do, through out the thoughts that make you grieve and mine the gems of your heart.  ~ Klassy |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing as always...my attitude is... if you must write, than write, if you don't want to write, don't...tomorrow brings new thoughts....James |
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HiddenHero Junior Member
since 2011-11-04
Posts 10BC, Canada |
I wish I had your skill with the world's greatest weapon - the pen. To think this could be when a true warrior lays down his weapon and leaves the field of battle, this also creates sadness. The Hero Hidden Within Us All! |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Dear Gunslinger, What you say is sooo true! Live your life... but come back every once in a while for a visit. With appreciation, Ms. e |
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