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The Twilight of my Life
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The Twilight of my Life |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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A lot of people wonder why- I just dropped out of sight. I used to get around a lot... And had a lot of fights- I probably hurt some people No doubt, a few have cried. Some, maybe even wonder, If I went away and died. But I guess it may have been the years It may have been the miles. It may have been the heartaches- That kind of crimped my style. It may have been, I realized- Life's far too short to waste... It's meant to be enjoyed- So I thought I'd stop and taste... The pleasure of a sunset On the broad West Texas plains. The beauty of the turning leaves- The fragrance when it rains. The love of raising children... Some peace instead of strife- The comfort of a rocking chair, In the twilight of my life. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Wonderful first post, John. Looking back and reflecting on the past usually has this kind of effect on people. I hope things are as you always hoped they would be now. Welcome to Passions!  All writing comes |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Welcome back Gunslinger! (you are Gunslinger, right? ) Wise words here, nice to see you!  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Thank you Lone Wolf, but you already know me. I just decided to start using my real name. Thanks Liz. It's good to be back. Thank you both for the welcome. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* it is so good to read your words again and get lost in the talent and beauty of them. My heart missed a beat when I saw your name for your words have always been those that have taken me to far off lands and times with the music you weave around a campfire. BRAVO!!!!So magnificent to see you here, John.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Very nice, John - as usual... If you want your work all under one name, just add your name to Ron's thread about the next name change sweep - I think it's in Announcements... He'll combine you into one if you'd like...  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I like reflective poems, especially when they have a positive feeling, as this one does. Nice to see you back again. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Howdy John! So nice to see you back again! As soon as I stared reading I knew it had to be you! (I didn't remember your last name) A pleasure, as always! |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Good write. Welcome back under your real name If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
John, my name is Barry, AKA Magnus...just plain old me...transplanted from Texas to SC...and I do love your words...well done. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Under any name, well done sir.  |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautifully written John ... wonderful cadence and rhyme as always. I very much enjoyed your pondering in this piece! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi there..good to see you and your poetry! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
John, I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Accordionmaid Member
since 2001-10-28
Posts 153MA/USA |
Great poem. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Ol' cowboy's pens never dry they just fade to grey. I've always gotten a kick outta your stuff. |
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