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Now That You Are Gone
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Now That You Are Gone |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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Lonely nights without you- I’ve spent out on the road. Rides I’ve made to win a buck- And times that I got throwed. Chili for my breakfast, And coffee on the run… I find it very hard to believe… We used to call this fun. But fun is for the youngster- My age is gaining fast. My best years on the circuit… I know are in the past. The miles stretch out before me- How long can I go on? There’s nothing to go home to… Now that you are gone. You must have told me twenty times, Why didn’t I believe? You, when you said, “I’m getting tired- Someday I’m gonna leave”? The Fort Worth show, then Houston- Then west to San Antone- No sense in quittin’ rodeo- Now that you are gone. |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Gunslinger I will admit I am very tired and almost didnt' click on your poem as I know I must be alert for most your travelin' poems. To my delight and glad I did, good easily relate to this poem netswa |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"There's nothing to go home to..now that you are gone." How many times have I thought these same thoughts missing a woman I cared for and now she's gone. James |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
How easily we lose sight of the important things in life - This poem says a lot, GS... Nice work..  |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh wow...this was terribly sad. No one to go home to. I hope this doesn't tell a real life tale. I wouldn't wish the emptiness you speak of on anyone. I know all too well. You keep that head held high, you hear?  Thanks for sharing! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Sometimes we make decisions that later can't be undone, especially when others are involved. This is sad yet has a valuable lesson woven within it! Fabulous writing, as always, John! Denise |
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