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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I thought I wanted love, but I was wrong. The price I found too high, the cost too dear. I found it brought me sorrow, not a song- And melancholy strains, alone, I hear. I thought that one could love me, as I am… Alas, I found that feat too hard to do. And now at last my heart’s door I will slam.. And to all such foolish notions, bid adieu. I guess perhaps my Traveler was a fool- With all his dreams of finding Holy Grails. Perhaps it’s best he learn from life’s harsh school, The lesson, that “the dreamer always fails”. Perhaps I too should put my quill away… Return to daily grind, and dull routine… Take off my dreamer’s cloak, and let it lay- And live as if my visions were not seen. [This message has been edited by Gunslinger (edited 04-06-2000).] |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
NEVER give up your dreamer's cloak. It is a precious gift. Do not ignore your vision. It could be the very thing that changes the world. Dip your quill in daily life with fervor...As a poet, always keep it poised and ready for action.  |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sometimes the best things happen to us when we're not looking for them, GS...  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is haunting in its sadness... but such a great poem!!! Don't ever put your quill away... we'd all lose. *S* |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
One always has to have dreams. Never give up on those! The easiest thing we can do is give up, that takes no effort. What does take effort is too keep trying and moving forward, even in the face of despair. You were blessed with being able to put thought down and paper and share with others...don't give that up. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I don't think you should ever put your quill away! Banish that thought! Excellent poem, Gunslinger! Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Gunslinger, dreams and visions are what fuel life...and the way you write is exceptional, don't give this gift away... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Alas gunslinger once more you close that door yet somewhere in your heart remains the hope that sometime soon you will open it once more James |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
And if you were to do so, such a loss it would be to all within these halls... but mostly to yourself. I hope this piece was mostly an exercise... although there is always a kernel of truth in what we write. Yours are some of the best within Passions. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Put the quill away and Lando and I will have to make a quick trip down to Texas along with Tyrell and Cap Roundtree and have a confab with you... |
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