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Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

0 posted 2003-01-23 04:33 PM

It gets hot in west Texas
And even the cactus look for shade
When August rolls around
With her dun colored grass

The roads there can trick you
They seem to go straight forever
then you’ll find yourself
with a side winding tour down
an arroyo that holds nothing
but dust.

I remembered that this time
And saved myself a few hundred
In crumpled fender as well as
A couple of new tires.

Last time, was another story
And if that cute redhead not come along
And stopped to see if I needed help
I’d sure had along sore walk
Back to town that day.

She said she lived round there
And hated to see the new folks
The ones who didn’t understand
About cows or family
Settling everywhere
They could find a drink

I told her I was just passin through
But I understood

She dropped me at the station
And told me Ole John would fetch my truck
I thanked her and offered her a few bucks for the trouble
She shook her head no…and told me
“One doesn’t take Salt for granted.”
“You may need that and me, I got plenty.”

Well..the old truck took two days
So this time I was being careful
But I wondered if I was to make the same mistake
Would I also see that red head.
Figured it was worth it to bend a fender
If I could.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2003-01-23 04:37 PM

You and those redheads...

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

2 posted 2003-01-23 04:40 PM

It gets hot in west Texas
And even the cactus look for shade
When August rolls around
With her dun colored grass

The roads there can trick you
They seem to go straight forever
then you’ll find yourself
with a side winding tour down
an arroyo that holds nothing
but dust.

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Your imagery ROCKS...and just look at you...
your muse is on fire and WE will just keep fanning the flames and keep warm in the heat.
keep em coming...its gonna be a long cold winter

SEA

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

3 posted 2003-01-23 04:40 PM

you do this so easily!
lovin these...
more! more!

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

4 posted 2003-01-23 04:41 PM

HeeHee.....he does like redheads, doesn't he???

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (01-23-2003 04:42 PM).]

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

5 posted 2003-01-23 04:41 PM

Keep headin' north Captain.
I'll meet ya at the border.

Damn yur good!
~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

6 posted 2003-01-23 06:55 PM

everything , but the caribbean, i see today,
what a tease!

Kielo
Senior Member

since 2002-02-11

Posts 1109

7 posted 2003-01-23 06:58 PM

Redheads are awesome.

I haven't smiled this big in a while. Thank you.

Kielo

I know only one thing, and that thing is that I know nothing.

Poet deVine

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

8 posted 2003-01-23 07:00 PM

Hmmm...Miss Clairol and I are old friends..she's a redhead too now!

Enjoyed this but you don't know heat until you've lived through an Arizona summer!

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

9 posted 2003-01-23 10:23 PM

Ron~
This is wonderful.
Enjoyed the imagery...enjoyed the story.
Nicely done.
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

10 posted 2003-01-23 10:26 PM

YES!!! Redheads Rock!!

[This message has been edited by Enchantress (01-23-2003 10:28 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

11 posted 2003-01-23 11:36 PM

(giggles in delight) Hmmmmmmmm...you say the redheads bring in August, eh? (smiles) This is cute, sweet friend, just be careful or you may cry a desert of salt, this is wonderfully witty, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ron, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Salty
Senior Member

since 2002-11-23

Posts 669
Texas

12 posted 2003-01-25 01:15 PM

I love the moods your writing sets...it takes you there and has that touch of *real*
seasoning. You know how that West Texas Salt can be

Somewhat ......

~Salty~

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

kayjay
Member Elite

since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

13 posted 2003-01-25 01:24 PM

I was once a dismounted travler in West Texas, but wasn't so lucky to meet that redhead. However, I opine that redheads in general are worth a fender or two. Nice job. KJ

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

A Tone of Voice
Member

since 2001-07-18

Posts 287

14 posted 2003-01-25 01:28 PM

West Texas has just enough spicey "hot" to make the landscape and the people interesting. I'm enjoying the stories you've created,.....looking forward to more.

~Atov

SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

15 posted 2003-01-26 05:09 PM

Cpat,

I just love your imagery and you're style.

SG

scorpio
Member Ascendant

since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

16 posted 2003-01-26 07:14 PM

More redhead tales...love these writes, Ron..

believe in what your heart feels...

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