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Tall Sally's Saloon
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Tall Sally's Saloon |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Tall Sally's Saloon ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ South of the border lived two-fisted Pete. He liked his rum straight and his scotch whisky neat. He wore a bandana 'round his 10-gallon hat, And a vest that was made from pelts of polecat. Each notch on his gun belt was a life he did take, For those who dared cross him, made their final mistake. He was a mean hombre with eyes glinting steel, ~A man made of rock without heart that could feel. He spewed vile words through tobacco-stained teeth, And stomped on the graves of those six feet deep. His bloodstream was cold and running with ice, No man ever lived to cross Bad Pete twice. One scorching day, a ranger rode into town, He asked the townsfolk if Pete was around. A cowboy pointed to the beaten-down bar, As the sun of high noon lit the ranger’s tin star. Bart tethered his horse at Tall Sally’s Saloon, Then spat dusty spit in a big brass spittoon. As he swung the doors open, he peered inside, And saw the marked man push his whiskey aside. The ranger approached him with his hand on his gun. He looked in the eyes of the man on the run. They were evil and vacant and as black as coal, ~He walked with the devil and sold him his soul. Two-fisted Pete pushed his table away, And snarled at the ranger, “You just made my day!" Big Bart then halted and stopped in his tracks, For down came a shower of crumpled greenbacks. An amply-built woman leaned over the railing. “Stay away from my Pete!” Tall Sally was wailing. “You can have all my money and even the bar! ~But don’t touch a hair on that man with the scar!” As Pete raised his gun and aimed at Bart’s head, All of Sal's patrons scrambled and fled. Soon there resounded a thunderin' boom, As the bullet ricocheted throughout the saloon. The ranger then thanked his lucky tin star, ~ Pete’s aim had been poor and had missed him by far! He picked up the greenbacks and ran out the door, And hasn’t been seen in that town anymore. Concubine Sally then raced down the stairs, Climbed on Pete’s lap and bared all her wares. He pinched her plump bottom and slobbered a kiss, ~ He had a big soft spot for this tall, painted Miss. The patrons returned with each wearing a grin. Pete poured his gal Sal a glass of straight gin. Poorly-told jokes crudely spread through the room, As they knocked back their drinks in Tall Sally’s Saloon. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (08-20-2005 08:35 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I smiled all the while, then sat with a grin at all of this lavicious, insidious, irreparable sin... but grinned I did at the resort of our Bart... you'd think he would have lasted, to taste one tart! LOL... Oh Linda... you made me bad! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
whew! what a write! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine ~ Good evening, solar orb! I congratulate you on your endurance and patience in reading my poem to the end! lol You certainly seemed to get into the spirit of it! But then, I know that you are just as "bad" a girl as I am!  Sleep tight this night! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
passing ~ Mercy buckets! "Merci beaucoups" as the French would say! I woke this morning spouting the first stanza and had to grab a pen and paper to write them down! The words kept coming and coming! I must have been dreaming about a past life in the old west!  Love & Light Linda |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
hehehehe........I just adore, tall tales, Linda Light. So well done....could just envision it! sending a bunch of hugarooos......lily jo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Gosh, dear Linda Angel, yes this must have been whispered to you directly from Sally as she wanted her bond to be known and give it a touch of eternity through your perfectly penned STORY! Though unusual in its subject for you, I greatly appreciated your work, so full of rhythm and wit. You never stop to amaze! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
So cute! Have to send this to my "da-dumming" friends, who will really appreciate it. Great! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Sending a bunch of huggarroos, right back atchya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Gosh, girlfriend, you've been conspicuous by your absence! I've been missing you! ~ and I am blown away by your wonderfully effusive and complimentary response to my bit of the old west! Loveya! Sally Linda |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
I enjoyed this read. I could see the images of it in my mind. :-) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysteria ~ That's great! Say "Hi!" to your "da-dumming" friends! Warm hug and a big smile, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy ~ I trust all is well in your pond, my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed this blast from the past! Have a hoppy day! Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I really enjoyed your story-posem, Linda Lou. I always have liked those old westerns!! Gun Smoke used to be one of my favorites on T.V. Hugs, Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Ethel Mae! I didn't take you for one of those wild western lovers! Your lovin' poems are always so soft 'n sweet! Big hug, Linda Lou |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
 , , Hurrary, what fun! You brighten my day dear one.SG P.S. I almost missed it, glad I scolled a little. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! I had so much fun writing it! It certainly is a departure from my usual schtuff! lol May the Light that you radiate return to you 10-gallon fold! EA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthyOne~ This is positively DELIGHTFUL !!! Don't you just love it when they come pouring in like this ? I do !!! Outstanding tale~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marge ~ Thank you for the "DELIGHTFUL" response! I see you got into the spirit of the west and appreciated the ribald humour of it all!  Western wishes! ~ and sandwiches! EO |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I double dog dare someone to read this without letting even one grin slip. LOL It's delightful!!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern ~ I was hoping that you would drop by and read my bawdy bit about the seamier side of the ole west! You have an earthy sense of humour and I thought that you'd get a kick out of it! lol Sally Linda |
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