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Till My Hand Is Stilled By Death
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Till My Hand Is Stilled By Death |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I was an outlaw and a killer. But that was long ago... Now the years and my arthritis- Have combined to make me slow... I grew up in West Texas- With the sagebrush and the sand- And wandered that wild country, From the Red to Rio Grande. I did my share of wrong, I guess And hurt some people, too. And all of us must give account, I’m told, when life is through. I’ve called ‘em like I’ve seen ‘em- And played what I was dealt. And hidden my emotions, Never showing what I felt. But life’s sun is sinking lower- In the sky off to the West. So I’ll live each day I’m granted, And I'll try to do my best. My friends and most my family- Have all gone on before... And I too shall make the crossing- Like all flesh, before it’s o’er. But until this heart quits beating- And I’ve drawn my final breath... I will write the things I’m feeling- Till my hand is stilled by death. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!!!That day is not going to come for a long long time so I can count on taking joy in reading your tales for a long long time to come. **big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"But until this heart quits beating- And I’ve drawn my final breath... I will write the things I’m feeling- Till my hand is stilled by death." Really enjoyed this one John. We all do what we have to do to get through this life. You tell quite a story with this one. Would love to hear more. Excellent write! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
Keep it coming, dear John...love to read the tales...  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is one of the best poems I've read in a long time. Thank you, John, for writing this and posting it. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Very interesting tale!Loved it!I'm a big outlaw fan. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) And we'll always be here to grace your gorgeous words, sweet freind, for you always will have our uninvited attention! (big hugggsssssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, BRAVO!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet John, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
why you old cattle rustler! You still gunslingin' that great poetry with that six gun writin' utensil?....Nicely done,,,ya ain't lost a single bit of talent....how many notches ya got on that old quill now?...... |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Toe..to be honest, I'm not sure, around eight hundred, I think. lol |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Gunslinger, Not such a likeable guy, all things considered...(in the poem I mean). But I love the poem and your style! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Very well written John. A real life old west feel, but in rhyme. It isn't often that I equate a gunslinger personality with poetry. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Superb writing! Liz |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I will write the things I’m feeling- Till my hand is stilled by death. Enjoyed the read. Please keep sharing. Thanks. Melton |
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