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I Hope My Words Abide
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I Hope My Words Abide |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I Hope My Words Abide Each day of our journey- Takes us closer to the end... Each turning of the trail, we face- New foes, or maybe friends. Each challenge met, and won or lost- Defeat, or victory... Does place another chisel stroke- On that sculpture known as Me! Now I’ve been writing poetry- Since nineteen ninety-eight. I’ll never sell, that’s just as well. I scribble on life’s slate. To leave my mark, a memory- For those who come behind... Graffiti down the halls of life... A glimpse into my mind. Unimportant? Likely so- Another nameless bard. Whom Death pursues relentlessly- And now He’s pressing hard. Yet still I’d like someone to know- He lived, he loved, he died. So tirelessly I scribble on... And hope my words abide. |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
quote: I know this feeling. Your words will abide. They will reside, and carry tides... I share your values.... |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Gunslinger-Always nice when you pay a visit, I like your style, Oh, and your poetry too. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
No need to hope, Mr. Gun--your words DO abide...and I'm happy to have been able to enjoy your work here! Continue on, and I will keep reading your wonderful stories! Thank you! |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Gunslinger: I'm glad I caught this poem today. I have been posting elsewhere and don't come here often, but I love your poetry! I always look for it. It definitely will abide! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
1998, that's the same year I started writing. Funny, I thought you'd been writing most of your life. I think you've expressed the heart of many poets in this piece, John. Well done. |
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thepoeticplumber Member
since 2001-05-15
Posts 185 |
Your writing gives a good view of the poet. I'm glad you started writing when you did. I started in late 99. It's a great way to express yourself. Especially for people like you who have a wonderful way with words. Roger |
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