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Big John Wayne In Cowboys Pleiades C

“Cowboys” , big John Wayne starred.
Cowhands abandon him.
Call, joining the Goldrush.
Could greenhorn kids succeed.
Camp cook and chuck wagon,
Complete the trail crew drive.
Cow punching green schoolboys
Called on to claim their jobs.
Cimarron,  the oldest,
Capricious, turned away.
Cow punching, green schoolboys
Combating bucking horse,
Caught  on  to rope, brand, herd
Cattle, and  cow-horses.
Cattle drive is ready.
Cimarron follows close.
Cattle-rustlers kill Will,
Corralling all his herd.
Cow punching green schoolboys
Caught and killed the rustlers.
Complete the cattle-drive.
Cattle sold, gravestone bought.
Carved, “ Beloved Husband and Father”

8/22/2016

Not for contest: 

Pleiades C
22 lines, 6 syllable each line
17th   line 9 syllables

The Cowboys is a 1972 American western film starring John Wayne,

John Wayne  nickname Duke 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cowboys
using; 
http://www.howmanysyllables.com/poem_syllable_counter_workshop/index
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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 2:07 AM
This was such a treat to read Eve. Thank you! 7 ; )
Cadet Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 1:59 AM
Definitely a treat. I love it. w
Turner Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 11:35 AM
Great poem Mrs Eve. One of my all time favorite movies and actors. I couldn't believe Bruce Dern killed the Duke the first time I saw it. I so hope this wins, if it is an entry. Good luck!!
Roper Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 5:40 PM
The actor was perfect for all the parts he played and also had an eye for the Spanish ladies.... The movie did have a different turnaround him dyeing before the movie was over, but the love poured out on the boys he took under his wings showed a good mentor. Not for contest to long.... I got carried away with the story... my professors use to always complain that I need short not long......
Nance Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 9:10 AM
Giddy Up! You lassoed up a fun read :)
Roper Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 9:20 AM
Thank you, Casarah, it was to be a fun read... Hugs sweet friend
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