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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 860
Texas

0 posted 1999-12-06 12:28 PM


Do you think that we might find the time-
To have ourselves a talk?
To set aside our differences-
And maybe take a walk?
Go back to the old park bench-
To pleasant times it’s true...
You took your pen, and on my hand-
You wrote that “I love you”.
Those days of youth are long since gone
And as the roses fade-
It seems our love has also waned-
For our mistakes it’s paid.
But still a spark is burning deep
Within this heart of mine...
And sometime, dear, within your eyes
Those embers also shine.
This world has far too little love-
And has far too much hate-
Why don’t we try to rescue ours-
Before it grows too late?
I’m sorry for the things I’ve said-
The way I’ve treated you...
Please bear in mind, my darling
You’ve had your bad days too.
Can’t we just bury all that trash-
And start our romance o’er?
For passing years, I greatly fear-
Have made me love you more.
I know that I have lied to you-
Your faith in me is gone...
But, honey, can’t we try again?
I know that I was wrong.
I’ll do the very best I can...
I know I’m not a saint-
Please understand, I’m what I am-
I can’t be what I ain’t.

© Copyright 1999 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 1999-12-06 01:05 AM


Slinger - This is very, very nice.
You am what you am and we all like it a lot.


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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First__Knight
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since 1999-11-08
Posts 678

2 posted 1999-12-06 03:11 AM


" size="2">Love your writing Gunslinger...  

[This message has been edited by First__Knight (edited 12-06-1999).]

PhaerieChild
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since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon
3 posted 1999-12-06 05:02 AM


Gunslinger, Once again you have captured something, wrote it eloquently yet with simple style and again blew my socks off with it. Your talent just amazes me!

 If you love me like music, I'll be your song.
~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie

Shawna R. Holder
Boise, Idaho



Kitty**
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since 1999-07-27
Posts 428
Charlottesville,VA USA
4 posted 1999-12-06 07:24 AM


The question I think is:
Is you is or is you ain't , my Baby?? ;>


I enjoyed this very much, as I do all of
your poems!!

Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
5 posted 1999-12-06 07:39 AM


These are wise words, my friend...
Sally S.
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 847
Ohio
6 posted 1999-12-06 09:27 AM


True...
Great work, Gunslinger!  

Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

7 posted 1999-12-06 10:12 PM


Another excellent piece, Gunslinger. This is so beautiful and full of love and truth!

 Denise



Tara Simms
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since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244
Honea Path, SC USA
8 posted 1999-12-06 10:22 PM


Beautiful words, Gunslinger.
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