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A Lucky Guy
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A Lucky Guy |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Three steps shy I heard them say Three steps more And he'd been on his way They say he had it all A beautiful loving wife With children, one of each A great family life In perfect health he was Jogging every day Coaching little league teams Where his children play A steady job and good pay Something that he really enjoyed His business partner and good friend Was his younger brother Lloyd But three steps more Is what I heard That, and a bottle of gin Kept him form the curb A drunk driver And three steps shy He had it all A lucky guy |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Somebody watching over that lucky guy!  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
So sad.....very nicely written though. Thank you for sharing this one. |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
an enjoyable read, Andrew ------------------ one night at the airport...Childhood Memories...your countenance...eight short weeks...My One and Only...Music to my Ears...hoarse whispers...just watching tv...Feel the need?...serving wench...Tribute to M.J....take a guess...sink or swim ...stolen hours...the mistress...Perfection...a little girl...Mr. Jones...life is like...insomnia...devotion...07-20-69...craving... Master...chat?...apart...plain...vice...shameless self promotion |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A second here, a step there.....so many small chance circumstances our lives hang on...That's why life is so valuable and special. |
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poohbear Junior Member
since 1999-08-02
Posts 42piedmont,sc |
life is so fragile a delicate thing famined or famous it's all the same when life is taken so carelessly it's always a shame so life to it's fullest cherishing every moment for who knows when it's our last realy nice job andrew. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Very nicely done, Andrew - Sometimes we simply have to wonder "Why?" - and not question further..... |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Thank you one and all for stopping by; your comments are most appreciated. I didn't write this from any personal experience other than that gained from reading the news, thus the perspective of the piece. As if one where a bystander to the event. I just read in the paper today about a young family of four, returning from the grandparent's house, being crushed and killed by a large steal pipe that came off an out of control truck. The truck driver was drunk. To read their story and see their picture in the paper, it sounded like they had it all. As you said Nan, sometimes we just have to wonder "Why?" and then carry on. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Well done Andy...... |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Thanks Toe, I've enjoyed many of yours in turn. Keep 'em coming. |
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Delores Hall Member
since 1999-07-16
Posts 342USA |
It makes me wonder when are people going to stop drinking and driving.Nicely written. |
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Psycodillica Junior Member
since 1999-08-04
Posts 28Lapeer,Mi,USA |
Nicely Done!! I was the Vice president of Students Against Drunk Driving all last year(10th grade). It kinda make ya think huh? |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Thank you ladies for coming by. Delores, I think it will happen when there aren't any more cars. Psycodillica: just as long as we keep thinking. And by the way, cool thing being the VP of such an organization. Stick with it. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
You know, I read it yesterday and just didn't know how to express my feelings. Life is so fragile. I lost a family member in an automobile accident because of an impatient driver (who was borderline DUI). I think you put it very well..just a missed placed step.... You can't help but wonder.... Thank you, Andrew. You did a fine job here. |
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