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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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Sittin’ in a motel, outside of Abilene, Entered in tomorrow’s rodeo. Three days here, then Brownwood, and then to Sulphur Springs… It seems like I am always on the go. Thirty-two last August, and feelin’ sixty-five. Fourteen years I’ve been out on the road. All I do is draw three head, and drive, and drive, and drive. And six times out of ten, now, I get throwed. It seems I’m held together by yards and yards of tape. It hurts to breathe, and even worse to walk. I guess I’ve broken everything, a body has to break… And Mister, you can bet that ain’t just talk. They say I’m getting’ too old, to ride them Brahma bulls. I guess that’s what you tried to tell me, too. I don’t mind the pain so much, from gettin’ throwed and stomped- But, baby, I still hurt from losing you. You said that I should grow up, stop going down the road- I told you how it was the day we met. You told me that was alright, you’d love to tag along… It didn’t take you long, dear, to forget. I don’t really blame you, for telling me goodbye… This ain’t no life for them that want a home. This is the life that suits me, and I can’t tell you why- I guess I’m just the kind that has to roam. I don’t know why I bother, writin’ you these notes… Like all the others, this one won’t be mailed. I haven’t sent a letter, since you said, “That’s all she wrote”. I just write to try and find out where I failed. |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Hey there,...I bet it can hurt more to lose someone you love than to be stomped upon by a wild bull???...that what you do? I'm sorry that you're hurting. Writing helps for me as well. Keep it up. Some people are just totally free spirits that have to be free to roam,...take flight. *Peace. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Very well written piece here, like a mini novel. You could write a terrific movie script, my friend, with the colorful stories you tell in your poetry. Always a pleasure to read LIz |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You tell your tales well Gunslinger ... I'm hurtin' just readin' ... wonderful writing, keep it up! Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 05-28-2000).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
mail 'em!!!!! Kathleen indy31_99@yahoo.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ah, that's so sad that they never got mailed. Never know what one of them may have done...Wonderful tale, as always! Denise |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Writin's the easy part. Sendin'....well, that's something else. Nicely done, 'slinger. |
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