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Things That I Have Learned
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Things That I Have 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 that 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. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
John...Very wise words my friend. Life has changed most of us, in your case it has mellowed you out and dusted off the dust of life. Enjoyed...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I've done a lot of learning too, John. I guess that's what we're here for. Enjoyed your write. |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Wisdom sparkles here.. within a Rhyme Sublime.  Enjoyed the read Gunslinger Sky~ ~Don't Quit Your Day Dream~ |
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