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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2005-01-10 12:14 PM

Time just seems to soften,
The edge of memory.
And paint the colors pastel shades,
Of back when I was free.

The lonely nights seem warmer now,
Than they seemed to be back then.
Nostalgia creeps into my voice,
With each, "Remember when...?"

Each score goes up at least five points-
Each bronc's a bit more rank.
Bank statements now grown yellow,
Don't match my memory "bank".

The romance I remember-
Was probably make-believe,
I doubt I left a single love,
To reminisce and grieve.

But my honesty is private-
A man must have his pride,
And add a little luster,
To each forgotten ride.

I know a thousand "champions",
Who were really also-rans,
Who never made the Finals,
And rode for half-filled stands.

Who only went to Vegas,
On the way to small time shows.
But when you love the circuit,
I guess that's the way it goes.

Soulfisher
Member

since 2005-01-07

Posts 226
where ever the fly fishing is good

1 posted 2005-01-10 04:43 AM

glory days eh
the battle of best and man called an 8 second ride and it is funny how the older we get the better we were huh nice write

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

2 posted 2005-01-10 06:08 AM

John, your poetry of your life touches me beyond words

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2005-01-10 09:13 AM

Morning cowboy..
Another fantastic write of true grit.
You write as though you were speaking right to us.
I enjoy that.

Have a good day and a great week.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
an invincible summer.

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

4 posted 2005-01-10 10:23 AM

I echo my sister Enchantress's words.
Hugging you, Chris

~The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze~
Gustavo Adolfo Becquer

froggy
Senior Member

since 2003-06-23

Posts 1893
Michigan

5 posted 2005-01-10 01:52 PM

I liked this one Gunslinger.

:-)

Startime55
Member Elite

since 2003-04-05

Posts 2148
Alberta, Canada

6 posted 2005-01-10 03:32 PM

Magnificent...I bet you did leave loves
to reminisce and grieve...a man with such passion in his heart couldn't help but leave many yearning hearts in his wake...Bravo, my friend...this poem is delightful...*hugs*

*Alli4000*