Gunslinger

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"Fear, Frustration, and Failure"

by Gunslinger

Fears, and frustrations, and failures The three are the bane of most lives; But these are the brick and the mortar, Upon which the artist does thrive. ...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 290 views | General | October 9, 2021

"Another Time, Another Place"

by Gunslinger

I walked into the diner, And I thought I saw your face- Among a crowd of strangers- And my heart began to race… I found my mind returning- To a past, time can’t replace- A victim to old memories- Another time, another place. ...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 332 views | Poetry | September 3, 2021

"Write It Off"

by Gunslinger

You tell me that I owe you- For all I’ve put you through- Having thought about it- I guess that may be true. Lessons learned by our mistakes- Oft come at quite a loss- Don’t throw good loving after bad- So, girl, just wri...

1 Like | 0 comment | 447 views | General | May 10, 2021

"An Ode to Lost Inspiration"

by Gunslinger

Sitting in a Starbucks on a rainy winter night- Half-drunk cup of coffee, and a strong desire to write. It seems that I lost something, a long, long time ago… I used to be a poet, and the words just seemed to flow, But now I’m like the...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 305 views | General | May 8, 2021

"I Still Can’t Write a Song"

by Gunslinger

I’ve always loved my music- It’s brought me peace and calm. When a person’s soul is aching, It provides a soothing balm. It has added some stability- To a life oft torn by strife. The attraction has not faded, As I near...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 381 views | Poetry | January 21, 2021

"The Danger of Dreaming"

by Gunslinger

I was a dreamer I’m forced to admit- With nowhere to start, unwilling to quit- Stars in my eyes, an itch to my feet… I marched to a drum with a much diff’rent beat. There...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 715 views | Poetry | January 19, 2020

"Why Write?"

by Gunslinger

I ask myself, “Why bother?” As I take my pen in hand- I guess my only reason, Is the simple fact: “I can.” “Can what?” Someone may ask me- “Why, write.” Is my reply. Maybe I should get some “ink”- And make it “Write o...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 692 views | General | January 16, 2020

"I’m Just a Realist"

by Gunslinger

I’ve been told my heart is hard- That may be somewhat true. But if I had the power, I’ll tell you what I’d do- I’d take away this old worlds bad- Put joy in its place- And wipe away the tears of grief- Put a smile on every face. I...

1 Like | 2 comments | 694 views | General | December 19, 2019

"To My Own Self Be True"

by Gunslinger

You can see the hardness- That comes from all the dirt. You can see the harshness, But you can’t see the hurt. You may judge me harshly- I really do not care- For you, and people like you- All helped to put it there. You can’t know th...

1 Like | 1 comment | 678 views | Poetry | December 13, 2019

"For Lack of a Title"

by Gunslinger

It really doesn’t matter- Just what you think of me. Of the fear of your opinions- I’m grateful I am free. A person hasn’t much to do- Who judges someone else- He’d be a whole lot better off- To merely judge himself. I try to give...

1 Like | 1 comment | 596 views | Humor | December 11, 2019

"All Alone"

by Gunslinger

Walking up a sandy draw- Out in the desert land... An oddity is what I saw, Have buried in the sand. “Saddlebags!” is what I thought, “Dried up, and nearly gone.” I wondered how they came to be, Here in the sage and stone. I dug t...

1 Like | 2 comments | 429 views | Legend | December 10, 2019

"Alone In the Night"

by Gunslinger

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1 Like | 1 comment | 748 views | Poetry | December 9, 2019

"Castles In The SAnd"

by Gunslinger

Castles in the Sand I would do my best to win you, if only I were free. I know...

1 Like | 2 comments | 666 views | General | December 6, 2019

"I Am Prepared"

by Gunslinger

I’m not afraid of death, you know- I count him as a friend. I know he’s waiting up ahead- I’m not sure where, or when. He’s taken my acquaintances- And all my family, too- Death is an appointment- For me, and likewise, you. Fear o...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 870 views | Poetry | November 29, 2019

"Wherever You Might Be"

by Gunslinger

I was looking in the mirror, And found to my surprise- A stranger staring back at me, With hard, and wary eyes. Gone, the innocence of youth- The strength of middle age- A lot of bad decisions, Were written on the page. Scars, and wrinkle...

1 Like | 3 comments | 782 views | General | November 25, 2019

"On Such a Night as This"

by Gunslinger

Ah, lass, and 'tis a brutal night- Too bad for man or beast. I'd like a flagon of your best- And bite to eat at least.... No beds? It matters not at all- I'll sleep on yonder floor- And wi' me naked blade to hand- I'll gladly guard yon door...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 752 views | General | August 28, 2019

"Ten Cents Worth"

by Gunslinger

Ten Cents Worth I still recall, when, as a child, I dreamed of grown-up things. Then after I discovered books- My fancy did take wings. I was one with legionnaires- Who marched to Caesars whim: Or pioneers at some stockade- A warrior’s...

2 Likes | 1 comment | 794 views | General | August 11, 2019

"What Might Have Been"

by Gunslinger

I guess age will get you thinking. Of the way things were “back then”. And set your mind to pondering- The things that might have been. You think of rash decisions- The dreams of greener fields. The bitter disappointment- That a shatte...

1 Like | 1 comment | 523 views | Autobiography | July 11, 2019

"Things That I Have Learned"

by Gunslinger

It’s been a lot of years now— Since last I punched a cow… I have to think (for self esteem) I still remember how. I haven’t been astride a horse— In nigh as many years… And I’ve almost forgot the sounds Of buzzers and of chee...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 788 views | General | May 26, 2019

"Do You Care?"

by Gunslinger

Do you care enough, my friend, to stand for what is right? Do you care enough to persevere, and try with all your might? Do you care enough to suffer loss, if to prosper's doing wrong? And to be the man who always hears a different march...

0 Likes | 0 comment | 934 views | General | May 17, 2019

"Ageing"

by Gunslinger

They say some things improve with age- Like whiskey, cheese and wine… And that might make a difference, If all you do is dine. But when it comes to life itself- As years race swiftly by… It seems that age just sets the stage, Preparing...

0 Likes | 2 comments | 1099 views | General | May 17, 2019

"The Measure of a Man"

by Gunslinger

I guess I’m big and ugly- At least, so I’ve been told. I was never much to look at- Even less as I grow old. But a book is not the cover, Which may be stained and worn; Nor even in the pages- Which may be frayed and torn. The value is...

2 Likes | 4 comments | 978 views | Poetry | May 7, 2019