I know a man,
His name is Jesse James
He is a modern day outlaw
He will freely admit
He even rides with a gang~
He sits a horse
Like he was bred for it
And rides freely on the range
He's wild, he's a lover
His name is
Jesse James~
Handsome he is and he knows this well,
When he walks into a saloon
With his charm and grin that makes the devil proud
He makes all the girls swoon,
Our hero
Jesse James~
He lives by his own ethics and rules
And he will probably die that way too
Be careful
Of Jesse James
Or he will put his spell on you too~
Author notes
Inspired by a movie American Outlaws with Colin Farrell portraying Jesse James lol~
Written May 27th, 2003
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I can picture this being sung in a bar by one of Jesse's relatives or posted outside an old-time barber shop right beside his wanted poster. It's always fun to put yourself into the character of another, especially if they are fictional or legendary. I loved the line about making the devil proud. That put even more Wild West flavor into the poem. Good job!
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wow awesome picture. i love horses beacsue they ave horsepower just like my car which i love so much ebacsut it has lots of mirrors so i can c myselfa lot.
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I'd fall under that guy's spell, he's pretty darn good-lookin'! lol, he really is, i loved the picture:)
and I'm glad you chose to do this one free verse, and not rhyming, I don't think it would have worked as well, and I loved the way it sounded in my head when i was reading it:)
I don't exactly know any stories of outlaws or anything about jesse james, the closest thing I've heard is the song by Cher:P
very nice work susan:)
kayla* -
Whoo hoo, loved this one hun. ya gotta love Jessie James! It's so alive, really enjoyed it alot. blessed be
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Oh, I like this! very True... Jesse James is one of my favourite out-west themes.
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Very nice. A vintage "bad boy". This is an enjoyable read. Thanks,
CT
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very nice!
Wow, what a interesting write!
You know, the real "Jesse", "James"
was uglier then home made soap!
I made a mural on my sons suit case,
of Cowboys and Indians... I love, romances...
and westerns. I think I have seen all of them!
Did, you see the one with Rob Lowe in it?
I liked that one so much! I had to buy it!
I also like "Tombstone"
I really like this! Thank's and
Thank, you for the comment on my Poem!
"Lonely Heart"
have, a nice day!!!
~Rena
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Excellent
A real "bandit" of a write Susan ....
Although he has been dead for over 100 years, you sure brought him back to life ....
You captured it well ....
Thank you Dear Friend,
Sammy.
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Aww, Susan...yay! You made me think of Jesse James in a totally different way...I loved it sweetie, i really did!!Its amazing sometimes how movies can just make us fall in love. Its magical.
~*Lynn*~ -
i like this one, susan!
i'm gonna be seeing if i can top it with my entry in your old west challenge, it'll be tough, since this one's so good, but i'll try!
blessed be
mike -
Oh my goodness thank all of you all
Seems I am not the only one that likes Jesse James/Colin Farrell
Your comments most appreciated
Luv ya
Susan~~~~ -
The flow of this poem is terrific!! I love the rhythm and the rhyme. You have the flavor of that time wrapped up in a ballad of sorts. This poem almost sings.
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I love this romantic poem of the outlaw
legend. Makes me think of all those lusty,
steamy romances I would fall asleep reading.
Yuuummmm. Sweet!
Blessings, Daoine -
YAY!!! I'm totally related to Jesse James...how cool is that?
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If ya see em ask him where he hid the coins i
A twisted knight from a ravaged land,
Robber of the grail from quantrells hand
Prince profiteer of the vaniashed gold,
Legendary lover that no chains could hold.
Early comes the reaper and its grim reward,
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Very cool, Susan... I love the old ledgends of Jessie James, and all the other cowboy/out laws... there is a nostalgic romance about them, you know... you reminded me of that Cher song with this...
You're struttin' into town like you're slingin' a gun
Just a small town dude with a big city attitude
You think you're so bad, drive the women folk wild
Shoot 'em all down with the flash of your pearly smile
So come on baby, come on baby
Come on baby show me what that loaded gun is for
If you can give it
I can take it
'Cause if this heart is gonna break
it's gonna take a lot to make it
I know tonight
Somebody's gonna win the fight
So if you're so tough
Come on and prove it
Your heart is down for the count and you know you're gonna lose it
Tonight you're gonna go down in flames
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Excellent write, Susan:) I looooooooooooooooove the picture, very sexy;)
Love ya,
Karen
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Draw!!!!!!
Hi Susan
Well you speak of this Jessie with longing of heart
He makes your pulse flutter and dance
But Johnny's the man who can do the job right
Was Mr. James an Italian by chance?
LOL I don't know whay I did that! Maybe
because I am Sicilian Badda-bing-badda-boom!
Great write Susan! Thanks for sharing it
with me
~Johnny
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Just saw a pic' of the guy who played Jesse James in the movie you saw. I bet Jesse James wasn't nearly as cute as he is. lol With that said...I enjoyed your romantic poem and pic', Sis! Although my keister hurts just thinking about riding on the back of that horse!
Luv Ya!
< 3 Maureen
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Nice work
I love the pictures and backgrounds you use in your poems. A very enjoyable read. Kind of reminds me of some bikers I know LOL Thanks for sharing
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really cool.... I've always had a certain... well, crush per say on jesse.
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Well I think Jesse James was dead way before I was born, LOL...geez I don't even think they made movies about him anymore by the time I was born, LOL. I do like this though..he was a train robber, right? lol. Anywho, I like the poem...kinda makes me hot for Jesse James and I don't even know what he looks like, LOL. Oh great I'm hot for a dead guy..looks like I'm not the only one! Do you by chance have a southern accent? lol it seems like you should have a southern accent! Anywho, great poem! Ciao!
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Cute write Susan......:) Hugs,Sherry
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this wa s a grand piece indeed i really like this piece of your so very very much I really like poems like this thank you so much for sharine it
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This one appealed to me of course, with the horse in the picture and all (winks) .... I like the idea of the handsome outlaw myself...but since I am presently trying to get unmarried to one, I think I will stick to the nice, law abiding citizen types in the future. Great write!!! Missed ya.
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excellent
Whoooooo-hoooooo Susan, I am in lurve with Jesse James now this one...your Jesse James I have to say before I even read the poem...I stopped at the pic...and Reenie " mustang girl "Yessss, I saddled up with Jesse......I might not be back:) This was wonderful and the pic was so perfect with it
Reenie
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excellent
Whoooooo-hoooooo Susan, I am in lurve with Jesse James now this one...your Jesse James I have to say before I even read the poem...I stoped at the pic...and Reenie " mustang girl "Yessss, I saddled up with Jesse......I might not be back:) This was wonderful and the pic was so perfect with it
Reenie
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Well he never lived any hum drumed life did he Susan? LOL
Can you imagine living that life thou always on the run?
It was just in his blood never to be tamed...;)
This is a wonderful write Susan*
Your always coming up with great idea's for new poems
This was a wonderful one!
Loved it muchly...:) Love You too!! Hon* ~Mina
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Isn't Jesse James dead? I swear I played poker with him the other day in the crypt, I know this because Billy the Kid shot us both in the back and stole our money.
A lovely piece here.
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