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The Derelict
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The Derelict |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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You see me here, a derelict- Not much to see it’s true. But once my lad, I too was clad And better far than you. These pockets, now, contain no coin I once had wealth indeed- Not once in passing did I shun A stranger who had need. And friends? well, maybe they weren’t friends But at my beck and call- I had some mighty wealthy men As well as very small. How came my gain? I owned a train- The whole railroad in fact. And men like Astor were my peers Until I finally cracked- What’s that you say? What do I mean? I really lost my mind- Forsook my friends, and fortune A true love for to find.. And find her? tell the world I did- The lady drove me mad.... She gave me favor, gave me smiles I gave her all I had.... But fortune cannot purchase love And love can’t be assuaged And since she left I sit bereft A melancholy sage.. The moral? If it be so called- Is “Look before you leap”... And rest assured, that which you sow Is what you’ll also reap. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Women can make derelicts of us all, 'slinger. Excellent poem. I can see the old guy talkin' |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
So true it is..... Nicely done, of course... Interesting allusion to "Astor".... Don't know from whence you come, but the reference will be reminiscent of another forum to many here......  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another enjoyable tale! I haven't read one yet that I didn't thoroughly enjoy!  Denise |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
An extremely good poem which carries an important lesson. Like most good poetry - born of practical experience I guess? Well done! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Slinger - A reminder that we all are but a 'fall' away from life's experiences. Very nicely put and I enjoyed reading it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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