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Silence on the Line
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Silence on the Line |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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“Silence on the Line” I called last night from Denver, to check up on the kids- I sure was glad to hear their doing fine. The small talk came so easily, it brought back those old memories I sure am glad that you’re a friend of mine. We talked about my winnings, my low place in the standings... The laughter helps to keep us both from cryin’. I said that after Dallas, I’d like to stop and visit- But all I heard was silence on the line. There was silence on the line, and I guess I understand- I guess there’ really nothing left to say... I had your heart one time, but I chose the rodeo- I had it the world, and threw it all away. The silence soon grew awkward, you said you had to go- It almost sounded like you might be cryin’- It was prob’ly just the phone, a “click” and you were gone- And I was left with silence on the line. There was silence on the line, I guess I understand. I guess we’ve really nothing left to say. I had your love one time, but I chose the open road... I had the world and threw it all away. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sometimes silence says it all. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
and it can become such overwhelming silence.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Such incredible sadness in the last line... great write! |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
As a child I grew up around rodeos. One brother rode broncos, the other bulls. I was always glad when they came home in one piece. So glad that I don't have to share my man with the rodeo. It seems to be a lonesome life. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Another well spun, sad ballad, dear Troubadour. Thanks for it. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes I know the feelings that come with frustration and disappointment...and finally we do not want to go there again...James |
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