John Yaws Poems

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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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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I find as I grow older-
I often contemplate-
My foolish past decisions,
My days of tempting fate.
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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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Some people say we're foolish
To while away our time...
Dwelling on our daydreams-
And jotting down our rhyme.
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If you should ask me what I want-
About my hearts desire....
Twould be to share with all the world
What sets my heart afire.
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I stepped into the small café,
Pulled up myself a chair…
The waitress washing dishes-
Just one old man was there.
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Darkness...what is hiding-
In the portals of the mind.
Therein lieth madness-
You will rue what you shall find.
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