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I Won'T Be Home Tonight

Has the toll bell been rung Is the door wide or ajar What's the chances of us Or has it all gone too far Ignored and shelved For many a year Hardened by my life There's no Highlander fear In years to come Would you care where i am Will you look back and ponder Has the ajar become slam People have lives We are given to live Not to be imprisoned And watch time sieve Decisions are made Are they wrong, are they right We are once on this earth I won't be home tonight

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Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/14/2009 11:27:00 PM

Dear James. Some very deep feelings expressed in this poem. I can only guess where they might be coming from and would probably not guess right, but they make for good reading. Thanks for commenting on my "Rose poem. Joyce

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/14/2009 6:03:00 PM

its so sad to feel deserted when you re surrounded by people or you are with people who are suppose to care,people do care many times,when it is too late,and yes James we were born to live and there snothing worse than feeling buried alive...well penned charma

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/14/2009 5:26:00 PM

We do care where you are..what a marvelous piece..sad and contemplative. Love your do-authored work on the deserted island theme. Smile on you both. Love Barbara

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/14/2009 5:20:00 PM

Sad that you feel this way. Sometimes when one door closes, another opens. Stay strong, dear Highlander! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/14/2009 5:17:00 PM

Nicely said. Keep writing. Sara