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Hang Up My Pen
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Hang Up My Pen |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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There came a time that I hung my saddle, To never ride rough-stock again. Then I stopped my drinking, and roamin' The highways...I saw that I just couldn't win. I've slowed down on dreamin'. 'Cause they don't come true. This life puts my head in a spin... My writing's gone flat, so what do I do? I guess I'll just hang up my pen. I used to live in the past with my writing- At times I could still hear the cheers. I still taste the dust from all the arenas- I saw in my foolhardy years. But I've lost the feel of a bronc through the rein- The smell of the leather and sweat... But somewhere inside is a cold, worm of fear- That's one thing I'll never forget. I knew I was finished, when my dreams were haunted, By broncs falling back in the chutes... It got so bad that a cold dread would fill me- While strapping my spurs to my boots. The same thing has happened, when it comes to writing, So maybe this poem is the end... And maybe I'll try my hand now at drawing, After I've hung up my pen. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh no, please don't hang up your pen! that was a lovely read ... I hope I get to read more of you soon  RDB |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
once a poet, always a poet my friend...no escaping good to read you again |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Cowboy! I'm pleased you picked up your pen again! You've been missed around these parts! I do hope you will continue to recount your rodeo days with us. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ Sing in me muse... |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
John I have always enjoyed reading your poems. As a fan I hope you will continue to share your words with us. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Don't you dare hang up your pen Cowboy! Your words would be terribly missed. Maybe ... maybe you could add some of your drawings with your words! That would be wonderful. hugs, Chris Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles ~ |
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