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John Yaws
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 860
Texas

0 posted 1999-12-26 03:55 PM

I thought that I would be recluse-
                    And keep things to myself-
                    My memories, experience
                    And keep them on a shelf.
                    Perhaps at times I'd take one down
                    And sadly reminisce
                    The lovely tropic sunset
                    The fearful childhood kiss.
                    The days when I worked cattle
                    Out on the great divide
                    Of friends whom I have known and loved
                    Most of whom have died.
                    The lovely country I have seen
                    Throughout the great Southwest
                    The State of my nativity
                    The one I love the best.
                    I find at times like these I can't
                    Help but take my pen-
                    And drag my mem'ries from the shelf
                    And live them all again.
                    For beauty is a treasure
                    Much better when it's shared
                    And, friends, to be quite honest-
                    I didn't know you cared.

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Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

1 posted 1999-12-26 03:59 PM

Memories are best when shared with others. Most of what I write about is inspired by my memories. I guess they are the biggest part of me...where I spend most of my time these days. Great poem. Of course we care!

Denise

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

2 posted 1999-12-26 04:01 PM

Thanks for posting your picture. It's so great to see the face behind the verse. Yes I care, and I would hope that you will continue to share your life with us, for you do spin a wonderful tale
LIz

RainbowGirl
Member Elite

since 1999-07-31

Posts 3023
United Kingdom

3 posted 1999-12-26 04:30 PM

Well now you do..

HUGS

Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn.

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

4 posted 1999-12-26 06:09 PM

You know, I've only been out west a couple of times.. but it's gorgeous country... and you evoke a new appreciation for it... Keep 'em coming, cowboy....

TomS
Junior Member

since 1999-12-18

Posts 32

5 posted 1999-12-26 08:46 PM

I always read your poems. I even searched all the forums for your old stuff. For a while I had myself convinced you were a famous writer flexing his muscle on the sly. Why in sam hill did you have to post your picture? I just hope you keep writing, Gunslinger. In fact, I hope you write a book.
Tom

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

6 posted 1999-12-26 09:05 PM

Nice to see a face behind the lines....and your words are always best shared

Elizabeth

Moderator

Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

7 posted 1999-12-26 09:49 PM

We do care. I love hearing your memories, Gunslinger.

Elizabeth

Nail to the mast her holy flag,
Set every threadbare sail-
And give her to the god of storms,
The lightning and the gale!
-Oliver Wendell Holmes

Echo Rhayne
Senior Member

since 1999-09-17

Posts 1495
Canyon Country, CA

8 posted 1999-12-27 03:45 AM

but of course we care!! Another great poem!!

~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~

Meadowmuse
Member Elite

since 1999-12-27

Posts 3263

9 posted 1999-12-29 04:53 PM

I am enjoying, so much, your natural, homespun style and verbal agility! And I must thank you for sending Passionate Forums' URL to me last week. Such poetic diversity is a pleasure to read!

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

10 posted 1999-12-29 10:08 PM

We care because this is a family...so to speak...with a lot of caring people in it. We are so glad you've joined us and we just love to read your works. Your writing is wonderful and enjoyed thoroughly.

WE CARE!

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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

Rosemary J. Gwaltney
Senior Member

since 1999-08-26

Posts 997
northern mountains, Idaho

11 posted 1999-12-29 10:21 PM

This is a wonderful poem! I loved it through and through. I really relate to the being reclusive, and the living while most loved ones have died. This is the first of your poems I have found. Excellent!

...Living is ever like crossing rivers; finding a new life on each shore ... RJG

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

12 posted 1999-12-29 10:37 PM

You cannot be a recluse when you post here, there are so many who admire you and I am one of them. Great poem!

neitham
Junior Member

since 1999-12-29

Posts 42
India

13 posted 1999-12-29 10:43 PM

Comes straight from the heart, very nice reading and very touching indeed!

maedavid
Junior Member

since 1999-12-29

Posts 24
Carrollton, TX, USA

14 posted 1999-12-29 11:32 PM

Enjoy reading your poems and your experiences. They are so very graphic that I can live them with you. Thanks.

The only way to know Love, is to Know God.

Poet deVine

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

15 posted 1999-12-30 12:34 PM

Mosey on back here! Sit a spell. Now give us another story! Very good poem sir!

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