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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2004-04-14 01:01 PM

I realize I've lost you,
Our relationship is finally at it's end.
That I've never been there for you.
I would like for us, at least, to part as friends.

I'd like to leave you pleasant memories,
So that when you think of me, at least you'll smile.
And the pleasure of your presence...
Might ride with me a many lonely mile.

I guess a person's foolish
When they wrestle things that were not meant to be.
A wolf is not a house-pet,
Nor an eagle happy till it's soaring free.

A sunset's not a sunset,
Until you see it sinking in the West.
And a man is not a man, dear-
Unless he's doing what he does the best.

So if I were an artist...
The picture that I'd paint would find me gone.
But I'd put someone with you-
Darling, I could not leave you alone.

He'd be kind and understanding...
With a gentle voice, and patient, listening ear.
With a strong and stable presence,
That would comfort you in times of doubts and fear...

He would win your heart forever...
Until even all my memories would cease.
And the pain of bitter seasons...
At last would all melt into lasting peace.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2004-04-14 01:04 PM

John, we do wrestle things not meant to be, don't we?

sad write, but hits home for me

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

2 posted 2004-04-14 01:04 PM

You are just so sweet!!
What a beautiful write my cowboy friend!
hugs, Chris

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Hans Christian Anderson

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

3 posted 2004-04-14 01:06 PM

This is so moving. Deep from the heart. Way to go Gunslinger.
Sad, and so well written. The last stanza was a perfect close.
JL

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2004-04-14 01:09 PM

Hi cowboy....yet another wonderful story you tell..
sad and melancholy but told so well...
and a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

To have lived the dream of a love so true...
is to have seen a glimpse of heaven.

MGROVES

Member Elite

since 2004-02-01

Posts 3802
california

5 posted 2004-04-15 08:00 PM

this is beutifull and sad makes me yearn for something i've never had

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