The waxing of the crescent moon…reminds me of a cowboy wearing a black "ten gallon" hat.

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He came out of the darkness
His face hidden
Underneath his “ten gallon” hat
A stoic desperado
Who stays the night
And vanishes by morning
Always leaving
Forever fleeting
“Please stay,” I plead
Kissing him on the chin
“Don’t go…
“Stay with me always
“Don’t break my heart…”

He was gone by daylight…

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  • ken bultman on Jan 23, 2010

    No use. Cowboys…they’ll never stay home; they’re always alone, even with someone they love.– Willie Nelson

  • Atanacio on Jan 23, 2010

    There is always something about your writing I find.. well fascinating, perhaps it takes on a comic-book type script that makes it enjoyable to read, now let me take my ten gallon hat and move on :)

  • AlmaG on Jan 23, 2010

    A very sweet plea to stay :)

  • deep blue on Jan 23, 2010

    You chanced upon a Pale Rider on a ride of a lifetime. Well expressed thoughts.

  • giftarist on Jan 23, 2010

    Well crafted piece. Great work!

  • Guy Hogan on Jan 23, 2010

    Some men can never commit. They’ll always be cowboys. Even if they don’t want to be cowboys. It’s the way they’re made. I guess that makes me a cowboy.

  • cardy on Jan 23, 2010

    Like you’re thoughts on this enjoyed the read a lot!

  • willie wondka on Jan 23, 2010

    interesting concept on how you view the moon, with an interesting poem and a selection of words which also makes it so interesting. good poem.

  • Mickey Pig Knuckles on Jan 23, 2010

    Oh Lady Sunshine, being a moon child I really loved this piece by you and the image was amazing. You are so gifted and we all Love You Lady Sunshine…

    Mickey Pig Knuckles

  • lillyrose on Jan 23, 2010

    Stunning!

  • LOVELYHONEY on Jan 23, 2010

    very sweet moon and hat tooo
    lh

  • Shirley Shuler on Jan 23, 2010

    Hi Lady Sunshine, great piece. Cowboys never seem to stay in one place, when daylight come, they wanna go home, lol.

  • standingproud on Jan 26, 2010

    did he turn and tip his hat with a slight nod.???

    beautifully written lady Sunshine

  • cassandra evangelista on Jan 28, 2010

    I could just feel your angst in this poem

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