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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2003-09-22 02:56 AM

I ask myself, "What seek ye?"
And cannot make reply.
What will it take to satisfy my need?
For gain I am not lusting-
I can look you in the eye-
And say I'm not a servant to mere greed.

Nor can true love suffice me.
That too has been my lot.
And still my hunger has been unfulfilled.
And love that's unrewarded,
Will wither, die, and rot-
And more than one romance I guess I've killed.

What do I want? A kingdom!
A Roc's egg, can't you see?
Those things which mortal man cannot attain.
To march with Ceasar's legions,
View Cleopatra's courts-
And dwell in yurts, and ride with Tamarlane.

To live my life completely-
And never rue a choice...
And when my time comes I will gladly die.
I want one friend to tell my story,
And one lass to shed a tear,
Then lift a glass, and let my body lie.

QjQ
Member Elite

since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

1 posted 2003-09-22 03:05 AM

very much enjoyed,,,,

GG
Member Elite

since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

2 posted 2003-09-22 03:22 AM

I want to die young, in love, and living the life God has for me. Just wanna hear those words 'well done, good and faithful servant.. enter into the kingdom" ah to die young.
But, I understand.. at least a little. You take care, sir.

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
(blink, breathe, stand, fight)

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

3 posted 2003-09-22 05:16 AM

"To live my life completely-
And never rue a choice...
And when my time comes I will gladly die.
I want one friend to tell my story,
And one lass to shed a tear,
Then lift a glass, and let my body lie."

Wonderfully said, John. I enjoyed this.
Hugs,
~Vicky
When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2003-09-22 09:16 AM

"To live my life completely-
And never rue a choice...
And when my time comes I will gladly die.
I want one friend to tell my story,
And one lass to shed a tear,
Then lift a glass, and let my body lie."

The very best from you poet sir!
Very much enjoyed!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~ I love your glances meeting mine
across forever or the room ~

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2003-09-22 10:20 AM

"To live my life completely-
And never rue a choice...
And when my time comes I will gladly die.
I want one friend to tell my story,
And one lass to shed a tear,
Then lift a glass, and let my body lie."

My favorite lines, as well! Enjoyed!

Eromyna
Member

since 2002-11-29

Posts 306
Pheonix, AZ, USA

6 posted 2003-09-22 10:22 AM

I like. It took the last stanza to really bring me around, though. That makes the poem, for me.

"I don't need to scream for you to deem me aggravation."

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