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Man of Iron |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon 
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The Old Cowboy Crystal blue smile Peeking thru wrinkles of tan A faraway gaze Ageless story of man A lifetime of choking trail dust Left his words but a rasp Frequent meetings with defiant mustangs Left his gait but a shuffle I see in silent azure twinkle Man of iron Heart like a kitten Hands that could tame the fiercest bronc Have my eyes widening in transfixed wonder As he gently cradles a newborn foal With grasp of leather Fingers like claws Velvet touch Gentle stroke Tender mercy Angel smile The old cowboy Has travelled many a mile ------------------ "We have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night" (Tombstone epitaph of two amateur astronomers) |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Excellent, being an old cowboy myself, I found it particularly drawing. Thanks. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very nice one, it brought a smile to my face  ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is just wonderful! I enjoyed this very much! ------------------ Denise |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Good job, once again. I have found that through your poetry, you express people's lives and stories very well. |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Angel, |
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