He rides off into the sunset,
Obligations having been met.
We feel a sense that there was a hero,
But there was also a sunset for Nero.
Not always a good one, no doubt.
For poor Nero was left without.
As surely as the vision of riding into the setting sun,
Makes us think of a job well done.
We must consider another one.
The end of a time for causing pain and wrong doing,
The beginning of a time of darkness.
"Be gone before the sun goes down,"
Tarred and feathered just like a clown.
No, riding into the sunset isn't always a good end,
Consider this as you ride, my friend.
Well Walt, I am not certain if you are referring to the big sunset, that final one we all face, or just the daily kind. But if we adjust and consider the impact of our actions we should avoid the tar and feather treatment. The rest is unknown. May love and peace be always with you my dear friend. Jon Michael
I'll keep your advice in consideration as the sunset nears.
Reminds me of the old joke. The Hollywood director is giving directions to Tex, the cowboy lead in his epic movie. “Now, Tex, in this last scene, I would like you to ride into the sunset as the credits roll and keep on riding…”
I love the atmosphere that cones with your poetry. I can taste the horses gate and hear his footsteps heading into the sunset.
Wonderful for the boy in men.
Love,
Susan
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Reminds me of the old joke. The Hollywood director is giving directions to Tex, the cowboy lead in his epic movie. “Now, Tex, in this last scene, I would like you to ride into the sunset as the credits roll and keep on riding…”
Ron
Wonderful for the boy in men.
Love,
Susan
Liked in this one the rhyme,
Thrown in there for good measure was Nero,
Personally though I'd say he was a zero...
great write, walt..........e