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The Long Streak of Bad Luck
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The Long Streak of Bad Luck |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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The lighted sign across the street says ninety-nine degrees, I just spent my last hundred to pay my entry fees... Wore out boots, my riggin’ bag, a fourteen year old truck- I’d like to think tonight I’ll break this long streak of bad luck. I guess it started last year, perhaps the one before- I was placing high at all the shows, and running up my score. Then a bad bull up in Denver hurt me mighty bad- That big old stack of doctor’s bills took every dime we had. We sold the two horse trailer, and then we sold the cows- My drinking got us out of sorts, we had a lot of rows... No answer when I call the house, for two weeks, maybe more, I guess you got your belly full, and walked right out the door. I checked my draw, the stock looks good, I ride, I’ll come out flush- I just might miss the Beaumont show, and take some time for us.. I ought to nap before I ride, it’s hot in that old truck- I sure do hope tonight I’ll break this long streak of bad luck. Then Johnny died in ninety-six, him and me were close- Next to you, and Billy Joe, I guess I miss him most... When it rains it pours, I guess, I hope them broncs can buck- I need to make a shiny ride, to break this run of luck Forty-three last April, I know I’m gettin’ old- Too old to think of Vegas, or hope to win the gold... I wish you were here watching me, But since you’re not, Why, shucks! Tonight I have to try and break, this long streak of bad luck. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/index.html |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I love...absolutely LOVE a good story! And what a story-teller you are, Gunslinger! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very entertaining read, John! Denise |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I don't know ANYONE who can write so many poems with the same theme and make every one compelling. You are a talented man, John. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
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Dear Troubadour, I heartily agree with those before me ~ a talented man, indeed. (And you write well, too)  Wonderful tale, such a real look at a life. ~ 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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