So you want to be a cowboy
and all the girls impress
Better get your act together
just look at how you dress
What you needs a big white Stetson
and some high heeled cowboy boots
A bandolier of bullets
and a Winchester that shoots
Your legs need to be bandy
if you want to ride a horse
I知 sorry you池e all dandies
you値l never stay the course
You値l never be Bill Hicock
Frank or Jesse James
When the history books are written
no one will know your names
Better get a new profession
you池e not up to the test
Morgan, Wyatt and Virgil Earp
you値l never tame the west
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Author notes
Written October 1st, 2006
A contest entry
- ~Image Impression~ # 6 by -Ink Artist-.
300 points, ended October 5, 2006, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Ghost towns, Gunfighters, Train robbers... by kidwithgun.
675 points, ended February 6, 2008, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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very nice.. i get a kick out of this because i grew up in pendleton, OR where we had the annual pendleton round-up, it's like one of the biggest events in northwest, thousands of people from Portland, Seattle, Boise and all around the area flock to this little town every year to be a cowboy for a week, it's hilarious. thanks for entering it, i enjoyed it.
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You know me Von always looking to do the unexpected So pleased you enjoyed it Thank you for your comments
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I somehow missed this one but glad I've found it now. I do like the kick in the 'tale' you gave this one to finish with a flourish.
Von -
Thanks Meena -Krish It was nice to be able to throw a little humour into this piece Everyone seemed to take a different line on it Me with my stupid head on thought i would look at it in a different light Thank you for reading and commenting
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I like the sense of humor you manage to splash into this
write and drawing a vivid imagery with your words..enjoyed
it. Just thought I will catch up on my readings..keep writing.
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See!I told you it wasn't as great as your others but still this received an HM!Congrats
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I must say that this piece amused me in both a literal and a figurative sense! Interesting impression you got, that these three were in definite need of new attire! I always enjoy your writes and this is another piece that doesn't disappoint. A great flow and the rhyme is right on, as usual. Very well written my friend! Thanks for your entry and good luck!
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Need a bit more rugged appearance to make it in the old west you say? To each his own...Cute write.
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Thank you Touch0f1der Its nice to know that you managed to get a smile from this piece.I love to try slipping a little humour into my work when i can Thank you for reading and commenting
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Thank you Joan its always nice to get a little feed back from a fellow poet. Make the writing worth the while So pleased that you enjoyed this one
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Thank you Jim I am sure that if you had three cowboys that looked like these ones they would find it hard to convince you of their worth .Alway nice to get your comments Thank you
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Thank you Broad Yep you are right , Hollywood gave use far prettier images that reality ever painted.I do know that Calamity Jane looked nothing like Doris Day. But I fell in love with Doris as a kid so she do in that role for me Thank you for your most welcome comments
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Thank you Lynda this was one of those little poems that one gets joy from being able to turn ones hand To Glad you liked it Thank you
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Thanks Tang for your comments I guess being English I tended to read more about cowboys that perhaps the American kids did
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Thank you Genie for your comments I must be one of the strange men I always wanted to be an Indian.But then again I am English and we always favour the underdogs
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Thank you Suseann for your comments They do say that the camera lies I guess they could be real hard nuts But if i was one of them I would have gone for a more Macho look
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Thank you WD for taking time to read and comment it is much appreciated thank you
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This gave me some much needed giggles this morning as well as painted images in my head that will most likely be with me most of the day. I love to read the creative works that flow from your pen. As always, your work inspires me. Good luck in the contest.
♥ Touchof1der
Edited on Oct 02, 4:26 p.m. because 'My flower lost its stem.
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Good one Legend, I'm beginning to enjoy reading your poems.
I reckon you've described them well, they don't look like hardened cowboys, but looks can fool anyone. Great poem.
Joan
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I always find it interesting when you write on American subjects. As you know I raise cows, own an equine center and have "cowboys" that work for me. Your research always does you justice. It does take a special or unique man to be a cowboy. A wonderful entry into this contest.
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this is good legend, very true in a comical way in that we all know the 'names' but the pictures we associate with them are not always true to life, more true to hollywood, this almost had me believing this was the Earp brothers, told with wit and humour, oh and Annie Oakley was not really a blonde haired stunner in buckskin, well done and good luck, Broad
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Wonderful poem ..
I love it! Perfect in every way. Good luck in the contest..Your talents shines as always...
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Dear Legend,
Hey for an English dude, you're really up on our western history!
Great job on the picture poem combo!
Humor and Wit!
Good Luck in the contest!
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ohhhh... so many men want to be a cowboy and so few come close Somehow when I see the crisp, clean and well laundered "cowboy" outfits that float around now I somehow KNOW that actual cowboys didn't look... or smell so good... how could they!!!???
Great write. s and best wishes always... ~genie~
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Hey Legend,thanks for reading and these guys are nothing if not pretenious looking right? All duded up and cowboy posers are they.Might of been suggested by the photographer.But I'd of still gone for the more rugged look if them.Unless they are some real tough cookies trying to play down a hardened image to impress folks.Great piece you've penned.~~Suseann
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Hahahahahaha Excellent as always... Very funny.... Superb
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Thank you so much tearz Looking at the picture i could not see three desperado's So took the other track, and played them down
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An old say round where i live is if you can't fight get a big hat.Guess I'd better get one of those if i ever bump into this trio. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment It is appreciated
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Ahh once again your words come alive
this part made me giggle.'Your legs need to be bandy
if you want to ride a horse
I知 sorry you池e all dandies
you値l never stay the course'
Now thats telling them lol..
a wonderful Western journey through your words.
Warm thoughts
Frozentearz
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aye - get a white hat and be one of the good guys lol and definately you have to have bandy legs, it helps with the horses. spill ink and twist me into the crazy shape of love...
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Whoop Waking. must be slipping.I will have to pull my socks up If i am letting my standards slip.Thank you so much for your most welcome comments
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Thank you Pozo for taking time to read and comment.These picture contests can stir the imagination into places it never thought to go
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Though not as great as the others, this too was a treat to read.Well blended and mixed with good rhyming and awesome flow.Best of luck in the contest
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This was a great poem, good luck in the contest. I liked the direct, honest tone of this poem. You used good use of rhyme here. Keep writing, I liked this poem about cowboys. It was a good tribute to all the cowboys from the past.
All the best
Pozo
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