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Gunslinger
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0 posted 2013-11-02 09:04 PM



Life is but a tapestry-
Made up of myriad threads.
It matters not the path we’re on,
Nor where we lay our heads.

Nor if we’ve lost, if we’ve but loved-
It’s not a tragedy-
To meet, like ships which pass at night,
If such is meant to be.

But not know love, heaven forbid!
For even pain is sweet…
And far surpasses loneliness-
When passing lovers meet.

So live, and love, if needs be weep-
‘Tis but another skein-
That paints the twisted warp of life-
With merriment and pain.

© Copyright 2013 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2013-11-02 09:13 PM


Yup, 'tis better to have loved and lost, than never loved at all.  Great write.
Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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2 posted 2013-11-02 09:55 PM


Such is life. Well said, John.
                          Ida

katahdin
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3 posted 2013-11-02 11:17 PM


Well said! Enjoyed!
Kat >^..^<

OwlSA
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4 posted 2013-11-03 12:44 PM


Agreed, John, yes, even pain is sweet.

Owl

Michael
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5 posted 2013-11-09 01:57 PM


Love lost, though it be painful, is still something one could justifiably cherish for the remainder of their days.  This I know.  Enjoyable read.

Michael

JamesMichael
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6 posted 2013-11-25 09:28 PM


nice...James
2islander2
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7 posted 2013-11-26 12:45 PM


totally agreed, love is essential, thanls for the lovely images,


yann

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