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John Yaws
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0 posted 2001-03-11 07:27 PM



Ah, lassie, ‘tis a tear I see-
A tricklin’ down yer face-
Faith! an’ dost thou weep for me?
Fair maiden, sweet an’ chaste!

A warrior, aye! an’ quite the rogue...
At least I’ve ‘eard it said.
I’m told I run, quite like the fool-
Where angels fear to tread!

Ah, yes, me blade’s Toledo steel-
An’ cold as arctic ice!
An’ aye! I’ve warmed it wi’ the blood-
O’ varlets once, er twice.

I dinna ken the infamy,
Wha’ goes wi’ blades fer ‘ire-
For dead, be dead, fer alla tha’
A livin’s me desire.

To farm a platt, or toil fer fish-
Or wield me arms fer pay-
Why, lass, we all must gi’ account-
The comin’ judgement day!

I ‘ear the tramp o’ booted feet-
A comin’ down yon trail-
I must be gone on courser fleet...
An’ end me Traveler’s Tale!



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1 posted 2001-03-11 07:39 PM


I like your style. Hope to read more of your works. Joyce
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2 posted 2001-03-11 10:22 PM


Ah presented like a true Texan, and your best shot hit its mark, this was excellent. I am going to look for more of yours to read, I love this rhythm, it is harder to do than most realize, great job!

~*~A poet is someone who reads more than they write ~*~

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3 posted 2001-03-11 11:55 PM


This is terrific. Please continue the tale!


Betty Lou Hebert

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