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Here Lies a Drifter
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Here Lies a Drifter |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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I think about the things I've done- The places I have been- In fact I've had an easy run, And made a lot of friends. The butterflies I used to feel- A'straddlin' the chutes... A buckin' horse between my thighs, My spurs upon my boots. I think about the lonely nights I spent beside the road. The times I made a winning ride, And times when I got throwed... Broken bones and broken heart- And broken promises... Are all a part of living free, They make me reminisce. I've seen the snow bound Rockies... I've crossed the burning sand... I've carpentered, and cowboyed- And been an oilfield hand. About a dozen other things- I've tried, to make a buck... I've hit it big a time or two... And had some real bad luck. But it really doesn't matter, If I float, or if I sink... I've done all I've ever wanted, It don't matter what you think. If the sun don't rise tomorrow, And you place me in the ground- Just say, Here lies a drifter... Who has really been around. |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
"Moving is the closest thing to being free" -- Billy Joe Shaver Great write as always. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
 You've been everywhere man Enjoyed the ride, cowboy!  Happy trails! EA  |
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fmlbarebackrider2001 Member
since 2005-11-16
Posts 138West Texas, United States |
I've been there my friend. Ten years on the rodeo trail you described it to a tee. Nice job! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a fine way to live and die I say |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
A most fitting epiptaph John!! believe in what your heart feels... |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Great poem Gunslinger! Enjoyed every word! :-) |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Gunslinger...As always a great story and many realities found within your words. Enjoyed very much...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Yes sir Gunslinger! I really enjoyed this one. |
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