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Trail of Tears
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Trail of Tears |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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It’s a trail of pleasant memories, A trail of sorrow too- I ride it every evening- When I sit and think of you. As the western sun is sinking- And coyotes start to howl, My spirit becomes restless, And my concious starts to prowl. Like a wolf when he is hungry, My concious starts to delve In every crook and cranny, And sniff at all the shelves- In my mind where I store memories And a pile of vain regrets- Of words and actions hasty, That I cannot soon forget. Of the pain I dealt unto you- And the tears I caused to fall, Your clothes still in the closet, And your picture on the wall. I sit so lost and lonely- Just myself, and all my fears As I wonder what you’re doing I will ride my trail of tears. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Sad and beautiful. The title had me excited!! Being an Aussie I am fascinated by the Trail of Tears, so I must admit I was a little disappointed when it wasn't what I thought it would be. But as I read your work, I didn't mind so much after all  ------------------ Through poetry my heart and soul truly sing... ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Very sad and yet beautiful. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I know this feeling. The poem was done very well indeed. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Gunslinger ... this is beautiful. The very image of the wolf prowling the shelves just springs to life. Very, very nicely done. This Cherokee lady liked being along for the ride on this trail. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
Yes, this is sad and beautiful... ------------------ Thinking is just what a great many people think they are doing when they are merely rearranging their predjudices. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wonderful....but I've come to expect no less from you ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wonderful....but I've come to expect no less from you ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ditto! Always a pleasure! ------------------ Denise |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Well done, Gunslinger. I recognize that trail you ride... Michael |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
As do I. It's become a main thoroughfare of mine. Well done, as always.  |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Wow! I like your style ~X~ ------------------ "We have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night" (Tombstone epitaph of two amateur astronomers) |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Sad,but beautiful.Enjoyed this much. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Good stuff belongs at the top...so like cream a'rising... |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
Oh so sad and lyrical. I like this very much. Jenny Lee ------------------ Love is an attempt at penetrating another being,But it can only succeed if the surrender is mutual. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is a very beautiful poem Elizabeth |
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