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Time To Ride
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Time To Ride |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I think it’s time I rolled my bed- And saddled up to ride. I hear the wild geese calling Somewhere on the Great Divide. There’s something in the wind- Which stirs a longing in my veins. To hear my saddle creaking- Somewhere on the open plains. I want to see the Milky Way- A backdrop for my bed... And feel my saddle pillow- Underneath my weary head. To smell the strong black coffee From my can upon the fire- And spend my last days drifting This is my heart’s desire. They talk of love and marriage- And I haven’t got a thing.. Against those institutions.... And wearing wedding rings.. But some of us were meant to roam- Out where the grizzly’s king- To put a brand or ring on us- You clip an eagle’s wings. I want to hear the cold North wind Moaning through the pines. And hear the mournful timber wolf He is some kin of mine. I want to die, my bones to lie- Upon some mountain side... I think it’s time I rolled my bed- And saddled up to ride. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
This is simply wonderful. Brings to mind memories of "Sweet Baby James." |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
I liked it alot , its very good  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
How visually you write! I could even smell the coffee! Excellent!  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Excellent verse GS...you rhythm and rhyme are impressive |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
I certainly hope that by being your "time to ride" you aren't ready to hang up your spurs, Gunslinger. This is a vivid mournful cry to days sadly now passed. It truly pulls at my heartstrings, cowboy. Write On! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
And make sure you have a "saddle-top" computer so you can keep posting here... |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
This is great!! ~*~ 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! ~*~ |
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Frenchy New Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 7 |
Very good. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fabulous! And listen to Nan...we wouldn't want to miss any of your great poems! Denise |
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Astraea Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 378California! Yeah! Okay, I'm done now |
Again, another beautiful piece of art. Truly lovely. ~Astraea "Sometimes stars can only be seen in darkness." "Sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things." |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
If you stray out on the plains, and off the Great Divide, I'll have the coffee hot and thick, and have ya sit a spell. |
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