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catalinamoon
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The Shores of Alone

0 posted 2000-12-31 11:44 AM


I used to love a cowboy-
a hard headed
sweet hearted
cowboy.

He rode into my life
on his white jeep
and stole my heart,
though I knew
it could never
last.

I used to love a cowboy-
I almost did again
but thought better of it
at the last minute
as I took note
of his hard head
beginning to affect
his heart.

Yet I will never forget
those rides on his surrogate horse
into the sunset
watching him try
to rope the world
and if I close my eyes
I can still see his boots
at the side of my bed.

© Copyright 2000 Sandra - All Rights Reserved
Irish Rose
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1 posted 2000-12-31 11:47 AM


yes but at least you rode  
enjoyed!

"Every man dies.
Not every man truly lives."
Braveheart

Kathleen



Mike
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2 posted 2000-12-31 11:53 AM


(must have been a California cowboy...white jeep...*smile*)
seriously...wonderful poetry, enjoyed muchly.

Mark Bohannan
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3 posted 2000-12-31 11:59 AM


Cowboys can indeed be a rough ride on the heart but they do have a way of being branded themselves once in awhile.  Wonderful write my friend and of course the title roped me in.
Denise
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4 posted 2000-12-31 12:03 PM


Sometimes it is hard to let go, even though the type of person we are attracted to cannot bring us lasting happiness in a give and take relationship. Very well expressed!!

Denise

Charisma
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5 posted 2000-12-31 12:08 PM


heartfelt poem love the imagery inhere.....wonderful penned.
wishing you the best in 2001

((warm hugs))
Charisma

Sunshine
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6 posted 2000-12-31 12:19 PM


Well done Cat...

Victoria
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7 posted 2000-12-31 12:29 PM


maybe you better shine those boots up just in case he comes back haa..just kidding ..
like this alot Sandra..alot of cowboys here in Amarillo..

                    ~Victoria~

Marge Tindal
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8 posted 2000-12-31 12:33 PM


CatalinaMoon~
He took his boots OFF ???
Omigosh !

Enjoyed that surrogate horse line !
~*Marge*~




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ethome
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9 posted 2000-12-31 12:38 PM


Well I ain't never been no real cowboy mam but I sure likes the way youse tellin this here story causen I kin understan what ya mean bout them cowboys bein wanderers.... cause I got that there cable TV and I seen'em actin that way. Ya must be a good woman to understan them cowboys.... yes siree youse a good woman I knows it I kin tell....well I'm off to brand some CD's have yerself a good day mam!
athena4
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10 posted 2000-12-31 12:40 PM


Sandra,
   I loved "the boots at the end of your bed".  Hopefully someday, you will ride again, and the boots will remain at the end of your bed always.  Wonderful read!
       Love, Elise

Poet deVine
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11 posted 2000-12-31 01:03 PM


Did he kiss his jeep more than you? Then you know his love wasn't true. I like this one!!!!!!
Sven
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12 posted 2000-12-31 03:06 PM


*sigh*

Sandra, you really got me with this one. . . if I could only tell you. . .

wonderful my friend. . .

-----------------------------------------------------

That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


SpitFire
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13 posted 2000-12-31 03:11 PM


~Sandra, The voice is clear in this, the feeling full, what a beautifully sad write. And so well well done. You wear your heart and it shows. Be taking care. *Peace.
BloomingRose
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14 posted 2000-12-31 05:41 PM


Those boots by the bed...
Yes, sweet memories stick like honey, and are hard to let go of.
Hugs,
Deb

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