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The Note
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The Note |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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I sat down at the table, In the shady, roadside park- Tired from all my driving- Thought I'd rest till nearly dark- The desert lay behind me- And mountains up ahead... I found the folded note then- And this is what it said... "I know this is no bottle- And I'm not near the sea... But I'd like to think somebody- Would wonder about me. I sat here with my suitcase- And watched the cars go by... And guessed their destinations, And wanted so to cry. I left the girl who loved me- And friend, I loved her so- But I just had to try my luck... And follow rodeo." That's where the writing ended- I guess he got a ride... But that note hit me where I lived... Somewhere down deep inside. My mind went back to sixty-eight... When I too said "Goodbye"- My blonde haired, childhood sweetheart Likewise hung her head to cry... More than thirty years have passed- But this much do I know... I'd do it all again, you see? To follow rodeo. I hope he makes the Finals- You know, I never did... I hope he finds it worth it- I envy that poor kid. He got his ride, I'm stuck with mine- I'd trade with him, I know- My briefcase for his rigging sack- My job, his rodeo. |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
You write of the tough decision between a sweetheart and a dream beautifully. Enjoyed this.  -Trina. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Such are the choices we make. My father, a retired hospital executive, once told me he would have rather been a line-man for the electric company. Go figure. Your's was a good read. Thanks for sharing. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
This is an appealing vignette and a good read. Plus, it's great to find a shady park between desert and mountains. |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
I enjoy your stories very much! ebm |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This poem really gets to the heart and sticks there. Life is full of tough decisions and hopefully few regrets. This is well written poem that deserves a wide audience. |
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