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If I Do Not Love You
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If I Do Not Love You |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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“If I Do Not Love You” Would you take the time to tell me- Just what it is I feel... You tell me I don’t love you That you got a dirty deal. You say it’s really over.. I can pack my bags and go... And chase the one I really love, That durned old rodeo. I know I’m gone more than I’m home- I know that isn’t good... I’m not a good provider- Like I promised that I would. Pork and beans, and sardines- Were all I had last week... I only kept my fees and gas, When I won up at Mesquite. You say that I don’t love you? Maybe? I don’t know- You’ll never know how bad it hurts Each time I pack and go. You think it’s bad for you, my dear? Each time I fail to ride... For you it’s bills tyhat go unpaid- For me it’s loss of pride. I wanted so to please you- To be a great big star... To win that big gold buckle- I said we were going far. Ten years have passed- I’m still small time, that’s all I’ll ever be And now the only prize I won, Is finally leaving me. So if I do not love you- Why do I hurt inside? And would you please explain to me- The lonely nights I’ve cried. And tell me as you walk away, You hope I’m happy now. To take my danged old rodeo You’re fed up anyhow. ------------------ Live large, people! ~GS~ http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Very descriptive, Gunslinger. I really like it. It may be sad ... but it speaks from a heart that feels. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Soooo very sad! I'm sorry, if this actually reflects on your true life! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nice one, GS - ya know - sometimes we grow together, and sometimes we grow apart - how fortunate we are when our lives take the same course as those we love - and how sad for us when they don't...  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great poem, sad story. ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Making a choice is not always an easy thing to do |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Either way, you're stuck with a nag. SOmetimes ya just can't win! (I'm assuming this poem is a creation of fiction. If it's not, disregard my crass comment!) |
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danni Senior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 688wisconsin |
If someone really loves you They love you as you are And know your love surrounds them Whether near or far. Sad but lovely poem GS. |
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FreeByrd Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 267 |
Another good read. -RS ------------------------------------ Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys They'll never stay home and they're always alone Even with someone they love -Ed & Patsy Bruce |
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