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The Man I Might Have Been
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The Man I Might Have Been |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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To be the man I might have been.. Ah, wistful is the thought... The maiden’s hand I did not win, The wars I have not fought. The canvas now unpainted- Heroic deeds not done- And epic tales and odes of old That never shall be sung. The path I left untrodden... The conquests left unmade... A legacy of failure left- Which all too soon will fade. The best which I can hope for Ere from this life I part.. Is that my words, might touch and cheer Another forlorn heart. Perhaps some youth, unscarred by time Shall catch a vision bright... And mount and seek the Holy Grail.. Unlike this would-be Knight. Perhaps, unsullied, she still waits- Perhaps the silent drums And fifes will thrill, and pipes shall shrill When that youth finally comes, ------------------ 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 |
Oh, Gunslinger ... too lovely, just too, too lovely. This youthful heart would now transcend to the man you've surely been. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful poems. Every one a gem! ------------------ Denise |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
I really like this one. Thanks for writing and sharing it. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, gs, life's too short to get done everything we'd like to..but I'd say you've had your share and wore a few hats in your lifetime. Excellent poet defintely goes on the resume. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Your words do touch and cheer... Well done! |
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danni Senior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 688wisconsin |
Your words have definately touched another forlorn heart. Another wonderful poem GS. |
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