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Running Away

When your heartbeats drum their message of love. My heart soars like the birds flying above. As flashing thunder streaks across dark skies, I will come swiftly, believe not their lies. If any would stop me, my rage I’ll display. Nothing or no one will stand in my way. True love hath no captor, it must be free. Our hearts and our love are just meant to be. So, hold on to faith and be not dismayed, The last card in this game has not been played. They ceased control because we’re still young, Meet me out back when you hear the bell rung. I’ve bought fast horses, we’ll be on the run, You’ll be real safe, long as I have my gun.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/25/2022 7:45:00 AM

such a clever poem, Bill. Reminds me of my youthful adventurous spirit when I followed the wild man of my dreams. We were on the run, embracing hope, always seeking a better situation, our higher selves. Thanks for being a poet.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/25/2022 7:56:00 AM

Thanks for your support and encouragement along the way, my Sara. Love, Bill

Anil Deo

Date: 2/6/2022 8:44:00 AM

Cowboy courage, yes, and more modern love, too. Nice Seasons Heart offerings. ThanX & shalom shaom

Bill Baker
Date: 2/6/2022 11:24:00 AM

Thanks, Anil. Have a great day! Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/5/2022 5:31:00 AM

I would say this is about two young people in a love, as the young chap said 'If any would stop me, my rage I'll display'. So they elope with two fast horses he has bought. So cute, so romantic and so different, really enjoyed this write Bill. I was sixteen, lived next to a Scots family their son also 16 fell and we were madly in love, his parents were immigrating to Scotland and he wanted us to get married. It never happened I was at school but still, was heartbroken at the time. Hugs, Jenn

Bill Baker
Date: 2/5/2022 5:08:00 PM

Awe, young love, what a thrill, and what first heartbreak can teach us. We always remember our first love. Have a blessed day, Jennifer. Bill

Karen Croft

Date: 2/4/2022 6:36:00 PM

very nice rhyming scheme and detail!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/4/2022 10:29:00 PM

Thanks, Karen. I enjoyed reading your poetry earlier today. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/3/2022 4:58:00 PM

You penned a stunning poem, Bill. Your wonderful metaphors and fantastic wording shed more enchantment on your poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/3/2022 5:39:00 PM

Thank you, Lasaad. A fun poem to write. Have a great day! Bill

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/3/2022 3:25:00 PM

Globe trotting good Bill, we need no gun if we're on the side of Faith, nice poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/3/2022 4:25:00 PM

Not about me this time, just two kids in love back in the 1800's out west in the U.S.A. Running from abusive father, with gun. lol Just trying to write something a little less serious. I do agree though, concerning Faith. I do not own a gun. Blessings, Bill