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The Night Is Much Too Pleasant
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The Night Is Much Too Pleasant |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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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. |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
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 |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
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! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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.*~ [email protected] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
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 |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fabulous the way you have penned this verse...enjoyed very much...James |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wise words! Fabulous poem! Denise |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
ahhh as a big fan of all things western...this hit the spot! I liked muchly dear sir.. ~Heather |
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