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What Did You See?
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What Did You See? |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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I caught your eye as I walked in the door. It seemed you were staring at me. And I had to wonder as you looked away, I wonder, oh, what did she see? You saw a big man, one no longer young. His dark hair now well streaked with gray. The scars and the wrinkles, those lines in his face, They all have a whole lot to say. The faded blue denims, and worn Ranger belt- The boots, and the limp, and the hat… You saw an old cowboy, an ex-hardcase, too, And you wanted no part of that. You saw the wariness in tired, brown eyes- A hard set on his thin lipped mouth… A man of the West, that much plainly shows, The drawl has a hint of the South. But did you see all the hurt deep inside? The loneliness aching within? And did you see, all that strong, rebel pride… That lies just beneath weathered skin? And did you see, that glimmer of hope? That flickered when you looked at me? And died at it’s birth, when you looked away- Oh, tell me, girl, what did you see? |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
A very poignant write, dear John. Don't give up so quickly, share a smile or two and get into a conversation, dare to reach out. And maybe the girl will want to know you better. Love, Margherita |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 good one though I cant tell you what I saw hmmmm thinkin' |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Gunslinger - felt this writing with my heart, very nicely written... BC |
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