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John Yaws
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 860
Texas

0 posted 2001-06-04 12:10 PM

I think about the things I’ve done-
The places I have been-
In fact I’ve had an easy run,
And made a lot of friends.

The butterflies I used to feel-
A’straddlin’ the chutes...
A buckin’ horse between my thighs,
My spurs upon my boots.

I think about the lonely nights
I spent beside the road.
The times I made a winning ride,
And times when I got throwed...

Broken bones and broken heart-
And broken promises...
Are all a part of living free,
They make me reminisce.

I’ve seen the snow bound Rockies...
I’ve crossed the burning sand...
I’ve carpentered, and cowboyed-
And been an oilfield hand.

About a dozen other things-
I’ve tried, to make a buck...
I’ve hit it big a time or two...
And had some real bad luck.

But it really doesn’t matter,
If I float, or if I sink...
I’ve done all I’ve ever wanted,
It don’t matter what you think.

If the sun don’t rise tomorrow,
And you place me in the ground-
Just say, Here lies a drifter...
Who has really been around.

Saunni
Senior Member

since 2000-07-11

Posts 1777
West Virginia

1 posted 2001-06-04 12:25 PM

Oh, I sure liked this! Very cool and I like your style of writing! I enjoyed it greatly.

Sauni

Sauni :)
Have you ever known the color grey when the nighttime finds you weak
I have, I've walked that road each time; that's where my angel sleeps

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2001-06-04 02:40 AM

This was very entertaining poetry, and I love the rhyme, so short, sweet, and not forced in my mind, loved your story!

~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them ~*~

Cerenity
Member Elite

since 2000-02-16

Posts 2637
Escondido-California

3 posted 2001-06-05 09:28 AM

Hi Gunslinger,

This is wonderful, I love these kind of poems, very much enjoyed.

Love, Cerenity

"God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist.
We have to be reminded that He exist!"

(Writer Unknown)

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2001-06-10 10:01 PM

Slinger~
Just skirting the blue pages and found this wonderfully lilting write.
You just keep 'drifting' ...
we'll find ya' !

Marvelous cadence and rhythm to your verse.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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