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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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“I wonder what the future holds”? The old man said to me. Forty, somehow, seems so old… When one is twenty-three. “I made a pile, with perfect style- The bottle brought me down. Why early in the fifties… I took the “All Around”- Back then I had my choice of girls- A different one each night. “Buckle polishers” I guess… I know that isn’t right. I rode the bare-back ponies- I’d really shine my boots… Sometimes at night I hear the cheers, When I’d come out the chutes. I married Amy Chadwick- A rare, fine lady, too… It broke my heart, the night she called- To tell me we were through. Whose fault? Why, mine! I did her wrong- And that, time after time… When Amy left, I drank the more- It started my decline. Till now, my name is like a joke- I’d give you some advice… If you would follow down that road… I’d think about it twice”! I watched him as he limped away. Then hunted up a phone… Said, “Hon, I’ve got to ride tonight- And then I’m headed home. I’ll “turn out” there, at OKC- I’ll spend next week with you- And, babe, I sure am sorry… For all I’ve put you through”. I owe the man a mighty debt- And I don’t know his name… No doubt it must be written large- In the “Loser’s Hall of Fame”. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow! Another heartbreaking tale. This one packs a mighty punch. Very well done, John! Denise |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Thanks for giving me something to think about, just barely an adult I often forget about the responsibilities of life. Your story has helped me to keep my feet a little bit more grounded. Well written. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful writing gunslinger..and some lessons to be learned. James |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Great writing Gunslinger! You've captured a wonderful story full of lessons in a gentle and flowing poem. I enjoyed it immensely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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