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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 860
Texas

0 posted 2002-01-31 04:54 PM



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.

© Copyright 2002 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Startime
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since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918
Canada
1 posted 2002-01-31 04:58 PM


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.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
2 posted 2002-01-31 05:01 PM


"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,
  So you won't ever forget me~

amigo
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since 2001-10-12
Posts 520
the earth school
3 posted 2002-01-31 05:38 PM


Keep it coming, dear John...love to read the tales...
Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263

4 posted 2002-01-31 07:01 PM


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)
"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee



sodpossom
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since 2001-06-15
Posts 723
N.C
5 posted 2002-01-31 07:04 PM


Very interesting tale!Loved it!I'm a big outlaw fan.
Mistletoe Angel
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6 posted 2002-01-31 07:07 PM




(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

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622
Ala bam a
7 posted 2002-01-31 07:09 PM


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?......
John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 860
Texas
8 posted 2002-01-31 10:25 PM


Toe..to be honest, I'm not sure, around eight hundred, I think. lol
Larry C
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9 posted 2002-02-01 12:28 PM


Gunslinger,
Not such a likeable guy, all things considered...(in the poem I mean). But I love the poem and your style!

Midnitesun
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Gaia
10 posted 2002-02-01 12:48 PM


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.
Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
11 posted 2002-02-01 05:58 AM


Superb writing!
Liz

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228
Mississippi coast
12 posted 2002-02-01 07:28 AM


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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