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One Day Gone

Gone the frenzy of the day, the loosening of the hand clutching at my side. Is it real, or did it happen, was there happiness at my side? Will I remember well tomorrow of today and yesteryear gone or will time steal away the memory or lock it deep inside. Even now but with one day past, memory fades and thoughts don’t last, like burning embers glowing softly, how much longer will memories last?

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An Old Plains Cowboy

With the icy breath of the wind sweep plains stinging his face, the cowboy prodded his weary horse onward toward the seeming shelter, an outgrowth of rock offering a refuge from the wind.

He dropped wearily from his saddle, sand and dust swirling as his boots hit the rocky and uneven ground.

Not a soul heard the thud, the labored breathing of his horse, his own shallow breath’s, or the low moan of the constant wind.

The cowboy unsaddled his mount, gave it a rough but fond rub along its neck and ears, then let him free.

Slowly he moved his gear and made his bed by the rocks shelter. A simple saddle pillow, ratted blanket, and poncho cover. He laid down, watched the stars and while the full moon looked on, silently he died.