As the hot still bubbles, he's making a new batch.
Some may call it moonshine, he makes it all from scratch.
He has his recipe, he got it from his dad.
Sold all through the county, and some say it's not bad.
Billy is a short man, and he is kind of shy.
He takes his time to cook, the whiskey people buy.
A legend in the hills, is known by every one.
About Whiskey Willie, and how he raised his son.
Willie was his Grandpa, who built and used his still.
Sold whiskey everywhere, on up and past the hill.
Revenuers came there, tried to destroy his shine.
But Willie shot them all, "You don't take what is mine!"
He fed them to the hogs, they ate them bones and all.
He was then left alone, none dared to make a call.
Willie sold his whiskey, until the day he died.
No one could find his still, I don't know if they tried.
But Moon Jack (Billy's dad), took up what Willie left.
Kept dressing like his dad, and acted like he's deft.
Most folks thought that Willie, was still running the show.
When they needed whiskey, to Willie's house they'd go.
Moon Jack sold it to them, he showed them Willie's smile.
To get a mason jar, they'd walk a country mile.
Moon Jack, he went crazy, he fell plumb off a cliff.
He swore that he smelled oil, stretched out to take a whiff.
When they found his body, not much was left to pass.
They burned up what was left, and tossed it in the grass.
Now Billy makes his shine, and wears his grandpa's clothes.
Whiskey keeps on burning, the legend it still grows.
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Sgt B (Ron Britton)
written Nov 17th 2008
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HOODWINKED!
An ominous legend of a story of the rulership of "Shiner Bill" and the generational monopoly this family had in the moonshine business..Gruesome consequences for any challengers to the business have the readers in suspense...You keep the rhyme and flow going all the way through...A little like a Robert Service poem in character...Keep penning!
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Thank you Rose angle
A do appreciate your stopping by for a read.
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Hoodwink!!!
This is such a great poem, and wonderful story, your rhyme as usual is right on. I just love your poems, they are so much fun! In fact, I love them so much, I decided to nominate you for a "Hoodwink" by our group "The Poetic Bandits" this week. Enjoy!!!
Love & Light
Debbera
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Thanx again Debbra
You are so sweet !
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Hoodwinked
You did an awesome job of telling this legend passed down from generation to generation. You did a great flow on your poem and good rhythm to my ear. Congrats on winning the hoodwink. You did great. Keep on penning like this. These legends must be carried on and you gave me some good giggles with it hehe.
God bless you,
Sam I Am
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Thanx Sam
I appreciate your visit to my page. glad you enjoyed the read.
~Ron~
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great job...made me chuckle a little.
thanks for entering and good luck
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thanx
glad you liked it.
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oh, a delight to read... so.... so... fun! it put a smile on my face that i didn't even know was there until i finished reading, and i was like.... nice!
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Thanx Sweet arrival
I am glad you enjoyed your read. This was a fun one.
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WOW excellent story and excellent rhyme
a very entertaining read.
Delila
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Thank you Delila
I am pleased you liked this one. I did have fun with it .
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a perfect poem to read now that im so close to the infamous 21st mark in my life, nice story, i swore i tasted whisky when i finished the last line
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Ah now
Even after being 21 you must still be careful
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AH!!!! so still is the night ( sorry ) As always a great story from a great story teller, Ros
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Thanx Ros
I am glad you liked this one!
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Oooooooooooh~
Another Wonderful tale told my Friend and You are so darn good at these
Had me hanging on from beginning to end
Wowzers~ Love the rhyme- Tight!!
I was also envisioning a few tumbleweeds
rolling through too
Keep that quill dancing Ron~
Look forward to reading more
Gosh now I am thirsty
Thank You for sharing Your Talent and Spirit~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
Best wishes too
with much love & light~ Desire~*~
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Thank you Desire
I always look forward to your comments as they are always witty, caring & full of love. Thanx again.
~Ron~
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Very good, a little humour and a lot of history.
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Thank you
as always I appreciate your stopping by!
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love how you have carried on through the generations here... a funny piece
hugs,
georgie,
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Thanx georgie,
I always appreciate time spent reading my work & if it's enjoyed that keeps me inspired.
~Ron~
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Superb plus
Ah, 'tis a fine write, indeed, my friend. Imagery; rhythm and rhyme are just fine. Any truth, behind this legend? Regardless, it brought a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing. Just for the heck of it, I googled 'Whiskey Willie, and here's a google link about Moonshine.
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Welll
I knew the was an old bluegrass song about o' willie but as far as I know I made this up. Thanx for the link. -
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ironic
this seems like one of those old western poems that have become legend, like you said at the end of your write.
It also reminded me a little like Twains writing. I enjoyed this little ironic piece. There's nothing wrong, so there's nothing to critique
Best Regards,
Holly
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Thanx Holly
I am pleased you enjoyed your reading of this poem of mine.
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very amusing, adorable but also a great way to represent a piece of history and culture
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Thank you
I appreciate you taking the time to read & comment on my piece
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Fantastic! I've missed your tales Those guys sound like they could be my neighbors lol The town I'm from is known as the Moonshine Capital of the south. Never had a taste for it myself though..it will knock your socks off. Great write as always!
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Thank you
I still try to get one in every now & then
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cool lo
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Thanx!
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