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Dreams Of The Old Cowboys

any kind of poetry

just no sticky caps

no swearing

this is for the memories of the old cowpokes

For they were the ones who dreamed amongst the stars


20 lines and if you can come up with a western design to your work then this is great

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on April 8
  • Rewards: Gold: 300
  • Final notes:
    GOLD Hermie The Woem #6 "Gunfighter In Cricket City"
    silver The Drover From Kyalite
    bronze Nighthawk

Contest Winners

  1. Hermie The Worm #6 "Gunfight In Cricket City"
    I reached a small town, it was close to high noon,
    When I made my way, to the Cricket Saloon.
    by Driftwood 43 lines, 47 comments, on Feb 14 11:04 PM 2006. In Humor
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. The Drover from Kyalite.
    The beer was cool and bitter, just the way he liked to drink,
    As he lay there sleepy and contented, with lots of time to think.
    by Bazza 131 lines, 32 comments, on Jan 2 12:05 AM 2006. In Childrens
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. Nighthawk
    IN HONOR OF ALL COWBOYS..BIG OR SMALL, WHETHER REAL OR HOPING TO BE ONE..OVER ALL THE WORLD. (Based on Willie Nelson's song; "My Heros have
    by SpiritMother 38 lines, 11 comments, on Mar 15 9:53 AM. In Life, Nature, Personal, Thoughts
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Ranger John And The Brazos Fight
    We'd been down around Uvalde.
    We'd been we'd been lookin' for a band
    by celticwarrior 65 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 7 11:14 PM
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. The Greely Stampede Rodeo
    I came into Colorado, with not much but my saddle,
    And stopped for a hot cup of Joe.
    by Sagerider 66 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 2 8:04 PM
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. Cattle Trail Slim
    Everyone knew Texas Panhandle Roy
    most called him Cattle Trail Slim
    by Roaddog Wolf 48 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 14 3:57 AM. In Cowboy, Life, Love, Thoughts, Nature, Other
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • brat prince lestat
    March 27
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    Well, I'll be darned. I love the idea of this, only one problem, I am a cali boy who spent 15 out of his 17 years in Oklahoma (born and raised) so, I will refrain from entering. By the way, OU SOONERS!!!

  • SpiritMother gold member
    March 28
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    brat prince lestat

    Come on and enter..like they say "Cowboy UP"..take a ride, take a chance.

  • Sylvyrwyng silver member
    March 28
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    I'm gonna have to thunk on this one Ma'am... diggin' deep into the recesses of this head of mine...

    give me a coupl'a days and let me see.

  • Driftwood
    April 8
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    YIKES!!!!

    GOLD!!!! Thank you and so very pleased that you liked Hermie. You get a chance you should check out the rest of him. I think there are a total of nine..lol Thanks again. Gary