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Lonesome Dove

He was always like that Peanuts character named Pigpen, with dust, bad odors and piles of dirt always following him, and bathing once a year was certainly not enough, and if by chance you had to stand by him all you'd do is gag and cough, the townsfolk disappearing whenever he showed up, finally nicknaming him poor Lonesome Dove, you could say poor Lonesome was so lonesome he lived his life like a cowboy monk, not fully realizing he smelled as bad as a skunk, one day as he was getting baptized in the Brazos river, the Preacher said Lonesome you are now a new person and have a new heart, but may I suggest that you take this here bar of soap and wash all your bodily parts, so Lonesome did just that and worked up a good lather, and ever since he now bathes daily and even takes a shower.

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Date: 9/22/2016 9:01:00 AM
Mrs Cheryl, love the humor. Have you ever seen the movie "Lonesome Dove" It is THE very best western ever made into a movie. Just thought I'd throw that in there. Loved the poem:) The title pulled me in.
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 9/22/2016 11:08:00 AM
Thanks so much Daniel, glad you enjoyed it! Have never seen the whole Lonesome Dove movie btw but maybe one day!:) Took 2 hours personal time today and have to unfortunately go to work soon….

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