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The Lady
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0 posted 2006-02-07 12:18 PM




I don’t know who he was
not by name anyway
but I knew him
I knew his long legs
weary blue eyes
and the way his jeans fit his cowboy butt
just right
he offered me his hand
I put my beer on the table
stood
laid my head on his chest
and let my feet do the two step by memory
while my mind dreamed the future
in the span of one dance
I fell in love
married
laughed with
fought with
and divorced that man
and when he walked away
the only thing I missed
was his cowboy butt


© Copyright 2006 Kate - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
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1 posted 2006-02-07 12:23 PM


A blue-jeaned cowboy butt is, indeed, a sight to behold!

Your story would make a great country song!


EA


The Lady
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2 posted 2006-02-07 12:29 PM



A blue-jeaned cowboy butt is glorious AE,
but the heartache that goes with it... stinks.
  
You know?

Thank you for your reply.

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2006-02-07 09:31 AM


Yes, Dear Lady, I do know ~ and you are absolutely right. The heartache that can come with it "stinks".

Here's to happier trails!


EA

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4 posted 2006-02-07 09:57 AM


Lady~
You've got me *smiling* with some great remembers~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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JL
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5 posted 2006-02-07 11:59 AM


Funny.

JL


Dominique-Simone
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6 posted 2006-02-07 01:38 PM


I like the way this poem creates a whole life story in one moment..Great write
OwlSA
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7 posted 2006-02-07 02:06 PM


Superbly written, brave, slightly cynical but very sad that it is about your pain.

I loved the way I wasn't sure (until your reply) through which end of the telescope, we readers were looking.

- Owl

Honeybunch
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8 posted 2006-02-07 02:22 PM


Yes, you do indeed create a life story in one moment but, I guess, at the end of the day that's what life amounts to - just one moment in time.  Great write!  There must be a reason for heartache - wish I knew what it was.
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9 posted 2006-02-07 02:38 PM


Good one, as always, enjoy your stories
The Lady
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10 posted 2006-02-07 03:43 PM




Those great remembers make me smile too Marge.

Thank you so much JL, Page, Owl, Honeybunch and LeeJ.

JamesMichael
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11 posted 2006-02-07 06:10 PM


Enjoyed...James
Enchantress
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12 posted 2006-02-07 06:29 PM


Oh yes, blue-jeaned cowboy butt...mmmmm
Good one~

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
An invincible summer.

JesusChristPose
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13 posted 2006-02-07 08:30 PM


Cute poem, but let me tell you this, I got a "hard rock" butt that works just as well.

"If this grand panaorama before me is what you call God... then God is not dead."

The Lady
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14 posted 2006-02-07 08:34 PM




Thank you James.

Back at ya Enchantress.

The Lady
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15 posted 2006-02-07 08:37 PM




Oooooooohhhh... you got a pair of jeans too JCP?

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16 posted 2006-02-07 11:43 PM


*laughing*
those Wranglers do magic to a man...  

enjoyed this!  

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17 posted 2006-02-08 01:10 AM


Some guys are like that....and I don't even get to miss that much of 'em!

Nicely done, this poem...I like the pacing and the honesty of the imagery you use.

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The Lady
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18 posted 2006-02-08 01:41 AM





Magic to a man SEA and damage to a woman...   Thanks!

Thank you Ratleader. I appreciate that.



Bagger Vance
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19 posted 2006-02-08 02:25 AM


grins....

he's reminded of a kid rock number

White Gold Wielder

iliana
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20 posted 2006-02-08 02:28 AM


I do so like your renderings, Kate!  
Local Rebel
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21 posted 2006-02-08 06:22 AM


quote:

mama's don't let your babies grow up
to be cowboys
they'll never stay home
and they're always alone
even with someone
they love..

if you don't understand him
and he don't die young
he'll probably just
ride away

--Willie



yeah... my cowboy blues butt stinks too...  

enjoyed the write lady

wish I had the time for more

bgj
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22 posted 2006-02-08 12:49 PM


Well said. I enjoyed reading this.
bgj

suthern
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23 posted 2006-02-08 03:59 PM


Well... it's almost rodeo time here, so I'll be seeing lots of those fine views... and treasuring in my heart the knowing that the finest view isn't out seeking a viewing. *G*


The Lady
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24 posted 2006-02-08 05:06 PM




Bagger, Jo, bgj thank you so much.

Ahhh…Rebel, you hear me loud and clear.   

*G* enjoy that rodeo!




troubadour
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25 posted 2006-02-10 01:55 AM



Got a kick out of this, but also felt the sting.

t

Dark Stranger
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26 posted 2006-02-10 05:05 PM


so what do you think of plumbers with a few extra pounds stickin out from under the sink?

or skinny scooter jocks with 20 pages of the la times tattoo'd on their barstool buns?

anyway...was a cool shot lady..enjoyed the view..er,..no I didn't..I mean..

The Lady
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27 posted 2006-02-10 05:32 PM



Thank you troubador!

Got you Stranger. Loved your comment. Now that you mention it there's a lot of different butts to consider. So many butts... so little time.


JesusChristPose
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28 posted 2006-02-10 06:42 PM


"Oooooooohhhh... you got a pair of jeans too JCP?"

For sure, I have quite a few pairs. However, if you really want to know, go to
www.myspace.com/mmb1

disclaimer: if you are easily offended by revealing pictures, then don't go there.  

Good luck in your writing.

"If this grand panaorama before me is what you call God... then God is not dead."

The Lady
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29 posted 2006-02-10 09:57 PM





I am not easily offended by revealing pictures but I didn't see one pair of jeans. However, I must say you definitely have a cowboy butt.


om
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30 posted 2006-02-11 02:48 AM


thank you for this dance, chuckle also
JesusChristPose
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31 posted 2006-02-11 10:25 AM


"I am not easily offended by revealing pictures but I didn't see one pair of jeans. However, I must say you definitely have a cowboy butt."

~ Well, maybe I'll have to put a pic with jeans up there just for you then

~ Reread your poem, thumbs up!


"If this grand panaorama before me is what you call God... then God is not dead."

Rick
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32 posted 2006-02-11 07:36 PM


A butt of every thing in this story, thank you for sharing, I am sure there were many good times, I enjoyed the read, thank you.

Sincerely
Rick

miscellanea
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33 posted 2006-02-11 08:31 PM


WoW!  Reminds me of the southern stranger who waited minutes to open a door for me once.  No dancing.  Just a mutual ambiance...
I think the only words were Thank you and My pleasure.  I felt like I knew him thoroughly, but that was impossible.

Love the poem, Lady!

The Lady
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34 posted 2006-02-11 10:27 PM




JCP, thanks for the reread. I will watch for your jeans.

Thanks for dancing om.

Rick, I’m glad you enjoyed.

Oh my! I LOVE your story miscellanea.


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