John Yaws

We built on a solid foundation of lies-
And then it all crumbled, much to our surprise.
I know that I loved you, no doubt you loved me-
But the dreams we were building just never could be.
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I guess the most effective-
Of writers, great are small.
Is the one who is objective..
Like a "fly upon the wall".
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When the rose of romance withers,
And the heart is sere and dry-
And you gaze upon the wreckage-
Of your life and wonder why…
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I thought I wanted to Fortune-
Then I thought I wanted fame,
For everyone to know me-
My accomplishments proclaim.
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I find as I grow older-
I often contemplate-
My foolish past decisions,
My days of tempting fate.
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It is the time of year, I guess-
When folks start thinking back.
Evaluating lives they've lived,
A way of keeping track.
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It's funny, the excuses,
we use to place the blame-
For our unwise decisions
On someone elses name.
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My grandson walked up to me-
Said, Pawpaw, come and see-
A picture from the attic,
Of what you used to be.
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Here lately I've been thinking-
Of the vagaries of chance;
And the folly of men seeking-
That fairy-tale romance.
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I often sit and talk to me-
I know that's very strange.
And some might say demented
At least a bit deranged.
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I have no friends, and need none-
Is what I one time said.
I've since then acquired several,
Now all of them are dead.
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I spent a lot of wasted years just dreaming-
And all too often, had those dreams alone.
Penning down my thoughts and aspirations-
My life was like a sad, old country song.
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I love you though you never were...
Nor ever could exist...
Except in labyrinths of the mind,
Among those psychic mists.
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"I hate you", are the harshest words
That one can ever say.
They carve a wound into the heart
Which never goes away.
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Shallow feeling, deep despair-
How I hate that dreadful pair...
Although you may not understand
The two of them go hand in hand.
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As I sit and gaze into the clouded mirror
Hanging in the recess of my mind.
I wish that I could see your image clearer-
Just a glimpse of love which I have left behind.
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To some the day is ending
With the setting of the sun.
But for the people of the night
Their day is just begun.
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Watch me as I'm passing,
You'll see me wave goodbye.
Maybe I won't make it,
But at least I have to try.
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Beauty is an element
That most don't recognize…
Equating it with something
To titillate the eyes.
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I know that you would love me
If you could feel my heart.
And see how much I miss you
When we are far apart.
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