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I Lied
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I came in off the highway To have a cup or two... ‘Twas January weather, The sky a leaden hue... A cowboy, and a drifter Running from my past Not knowing where I headed I desired to get there fast. You’d call it chance meeting- There’s no doubt in my mind. An innocent young waitress You know they’re hard to find. I thought I’d love and leave her And Heaven knows I tried... But fate had other plans for us She soon became my bride. I told her we would settle down And peacefully abide- With family and friends around- I’d be close at her side- We’d have a home and raise some kids And hold our heads with pride.. I guess I promised her the moon- The truth is..that I lied. I lied about the home we’d have And how I’d settle down. Behind the sun which smiled on us There lived a frosty frown. Her joy would turn to sorrow Her smiles would turn to tears And only by the grace of God- We’d make it through the years. Clouds of hurt and anger- Overspread our skies... Betrayal, accusations.... And multitudes of lies... But somehow we’re together And smiles break through the tears Peace pervades our lives again And calms uncertain fears. For years I vowed I’d leave her And Heaven knows I tried.. But after twenty six long years I’m glad to say I lied. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Never thought I'd say this- but I'm glad you lied too!  Whis poem sheds some light into your personal life, thanks for th little peak!Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Bbuzz Member
since 1999-12-17
Posts 76Washinton State |
Nice one , Gunslinger. My husband and I have done that battle also. We won too. Congats on staying power,'cause thats what it takes. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hehe.. I was pleased with the ending... Before that I was ready to "let ya have it".... Nice one, as usual, my friend...  |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
t'well done. |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Hi there, Gunslinger, I don't know if you remember "blue topaz" from the Poetry forum ... anyway, I'm in Passionate Forums CA now. Come on in for a visit! I know you would be well recieved. warmhrt |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Oh, this is great!! I, too, loved the ending!! So sweet!  Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Good, wholesome, down home writin' on display here. Excellent work, 'slinger. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
You fashion these tales of yers so well...always a pleasure to read 'em.  Claire |
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merely_a_jester Member
since 2000-01-14
Posts 67Arkansas... that's all you get |
nothing but enjoyment from your writings can't wait for the next merely_a_jester |
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poetry_kills Senior Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 549new orleans |
wonderful poem and i love the constant twisting of the plot  i'll be sure to look for your posts in the future  sincerely, **jerome the boy whose brain got left out in the rain and nobody bothered to dry it off when they put it back in |
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CrazyChick Member
since 2000-01-05
Posts 132 |
Great work !!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
 Well, give her some roses! I'm glad you lied too! 26 years is a long time, I'm sure you can stick through the rest. Always a pleasure to read your work! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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SnglDad Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 115Seattle area |
Very nice Gun. I have to agree with the others,I too am glad that you lied. I congraulate both of you for working thru the hard times. It`s to easy to give up,but it`s always more rewarding to work things out. Good luck to both of you for many more years to come. [This message has been edited by SnglDad (edited 01-16-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You tell it well, as usual And you are so truthful about your lies Liz |
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