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I'm Through |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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You know? I’ve found that writing- Has an ill effect on me. It takes me where I should not go- Shows things I must not see. It brings back ghosts I’ve lain to rest, And thoughts I’ve held in check. And threatens all I have and am... And bodes my life to wreck. Strange that it can grow so real- And so effect my mind... To make me want to drop, and go, And leave my life behind. To try and live a life again- That oft I nearly lost... To think that I was young, back then- I’m glad I weighed the cost. So for my preservation- I’ll put away my pens... But thought I’d chance this missal- And bid goodbye to friends. So to you artists, one and all. I bid a fond adieu- And hang my weapons on the wall, Alas, at last...I’m through. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
AW I can't believe that Slinger you have too much talent and too much fun doing this.. of course writing does those things that's the beauty of the honesty of writing...I'll be looking for your next one!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
That's a real shame, John. You will be missed. Perhaps you just need to take a brief break for a bit. I hope to see you here again, soon. Denise |
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Cuddlez Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 422Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
Sure hope this poem isnt true, Gunslinger... Time flies? Say it not so, time stays we go. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you can still hang around and read, huh? I hate to hear that you will stop writing...it's always been an outlet for me...I do wish you the best and I hope you will reconsider. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
No Gunslinger you must never put up your pen Not only will it rust We will lose a friend You have brought us pleasure and we would miss it so We think of you as a treasure Please let the ink flow |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
John, I hope that this poem is just an expression of feelings and not a goodbye message. I have enjoyed every single poem of yours that I have read. Please don't leave. |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
Gunslinger, I haven't read many of your poems, but I hope you will consider writing again, Even if this is just for a break. This was a great poem. So often we feel boggled down, ready to toss the towel in, but to me poetry has been an inner strength. |
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