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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
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Texas

0 posted 2000-09-07 12:10 PM


I know just what you’re seeing-
If you cast a glance my way.
A broken down old cowboy,
Who has seen his better days.

These wrinkles here are war maps.
You still can see the scars,
From long forgotten battles,
And brawls, in streets and bars.

My eyes have seen a hundred-
Like you get taken down.
Kings of your small mountains...
Who just had to paint the town.

It really doesn’t matter, how smart,
Or quick, or tough...
You think you are tonight, chum-
It might not be enough.

There’s always someone tougher
Or just a shade more fast.
That mistake you make in trying him,
May well just be your last.

So drink your beer, and get your hat-
No need to even try...
The night is much too pleasant..
For a man to have to die.

© Copyright 2000 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
WhiteNite
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since 2000-04-09
Posts 241
Montgomery, AL
1 posted 2000-09-07 01:08 AM


Cool. =)

"Don't let your character get camoflaged with your environment.
Find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." --Rachel Joy Scott



suthern
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2 posted 2000-09-07 06:58 AM


The wrinkles don't show on my screen
But I will tell you what I've seen
Each time I've read one of your rhymes -
A story told in ways sublime!

Marge Tindal
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3 posted 2000-09-07 08:10 AM


QuickDrawMcGraw~

You live and learn ...
and then you share life's wisdoms
from the voice of experience.

Enjoy your perspectives - always.
~*Marge*~



~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263

4 posted 2000-09-07 08:15 AM


I enjoyed the sense of quiet confidence in this piece, dear Troubadour, and your endlines were simply stunning. I'd say you put 'em right back in their place.  

~ Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau



JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
5 posted 2000-09-07 03:47 PM


Fabulous the way you have penned this verse...enjoyed very much...James
Denise
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6 posted 2000-09-08 10:31 PM


Wise words! Fabulous poem!  

Denise

X Angel
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Oregon
7 posted 2000-09-08 11:27 PM


ahhh as a big fan of all things western...this hit the spot!
I liked muchly dear sir..
~Heather

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