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Time Just Seems To Fly
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Time Just Seems To Fly |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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Time just seems to fly, when you reach forty. Birthdays seem to come each month or two. I look into the mirror and say, "Lordy... Boy, look at what the years have done to you!" The lean and hungry look is gone forever. The cocky walk has fallen by the way... The flirting with the girls has lost it's savor. And I'm an older, wiser man today. The days of raising hell, are but a memory- No way I'd try to top a bronc or bull. I'm satisfied to have a roof for shelter, A suit of clothes, and my old belly full. My riggin' bag has now become a briefcase... My pickup seat no longer is my bed. And I guess it is a mighty rare occasion- That I sleep without a pillow 'neath my head. The ties I once despised are my apparel, Dress westerns are the clothing that I wear... Some times my mind goes drifting to the eighties, And I find myself just wishing I was there. Now, do I mourn the years as they are passing? When I consider, I can't say I do... For every trail, and every rash decision- Have served to make me, "me", and that is true. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Ah Cowboy....another year almost over? The years have been good to you John. You have so many more great stories to tell us. Don't mourn those years m'friend...cherish them... and continue to share the stories of your life here. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I have to agree with Nancy here |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
John, you are right...once you reach forty daylight seems to burn faster. Well done. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Awww....Gunslinger....you're just startin' to enjoy life. I know I am.....and I am way past 40!! Good write my friend. hugs, Chris Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. |
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GlisteningRain Member
since 2004-05-06
Posts 103The clouds |
*is also scorpio* Hey John..I've read another one of your poems..and I recall calling you wise. I just wanted you to know I still think that. ^_^ This poem is awe inspiring...you described it so well. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice....James |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Gunslinger, I surely do like this so much. You're a terrific poet! |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
Absolutely wonderful. You cannot take back what made you who you are. Our pasts shape us for the future, and make us who we are today!! I love how you expressed this!! I have a question, have you read the book series your name suggests??? |
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