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They Drew the Line in Tennessee
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They Drew the Line in Tennessee |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
When I feel this old world... trying to lay its weight on me, I remind myself there's more to life than the drudgery that I see. I can't buy the things I need with that paycheck that I get. And all the stress I feel isn't worth the blood and sweat. Everyone wants a piece of me 'til there's nothing more to give. I'm left with a vague recollection of the life that I wanted to live. I was going to be creative. I was going to be wild and free. But now when I look in the mirror, it's hard to recognize me. I never desired fortune... I just wanted my work to be known. I had no need to be famous... I just didn't want to be alone. A writer, I never became. It's just the regular nine to five. Doing something that I never planned, sometimes I only feel half alive. They say dreams only take you so far and that may very well be. I guess I just never expected... they drew the line in Tennessee. --You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.-- |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Don't let that line hold you back, Angel. You need another state....of mind. very good writing  |
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7 Member
since 2000-04-26
Posts 113Amherst, MA, USA |
This is fabulous. I feel so similar sometimes, this fear that I'll never be able to live by doing what I love. This particular stanza really strikes a chord: They say dreams only take you so far and that may very well be. I guess I just never expected... they drew the line in Tennessee. I know it may not seem like it, but crossing the line is not beyond you. I won't go as far to say "If you really want to, you can," but don't stop wanting what you want and dreaming what you dream. Best wishes, 7 |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Tennessee Angel, this is excellent!! Sometimes, you have to step across that line. . . Well done, my friend. . . ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TennesseeAngel~ Oh, to be in Tennessee Where the mountain meets the morning To walk the trail others have walked Memories pass me on this dawning Fiddling 'round in Nashville Musical memories it does bring Heading down to Graceland where Elvis is still The King Oh, they drew the line in Tennessee In lights they put my name I'm taking my guitar and a backpack to see The Grand Ole' Opry Hall Of Fame Others may want to wander Some may wish to roam Just leave me here in Tennessee the place that I call home *My sweet friend ... this is for you ! Your spirit comes to grant me an inspirational moment. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Lines are made to be crossed.....that is the reason they are not fences. Never too late to grab ahold of a dream.....I will look for you in the clouds. |
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Rindercella Member
since 1999-11-12
Posts 64La La Land |
This is a good poem that seems just a little sad to me. I hope you will be cheering up real soon. I enjoyed reading this. *If the shoe fits ... the castle is yours* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I can relate...good write |
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