Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Cowboy

Can you see his steel blue eyes?
measuring you up for size
Gun placed low around his hips
A cigar hangs from his lips

He moves slow and yet he's fast
Those who challenged didn't last
Coffins lined up at the door
Now the losers are no more

You are young a little brash
He seeks honor you seek cash
In the end one will remain
Men choose paths that lead to pain

Young and quick you take your chance
Sadly it's your final dance
He shoots you right between the eyes
You're dead before you realize

From his eye a tear does fall
He doesn't look quite as tall
He just turns and walks away
Another Cowboy's lost today

Shadow's Cowboy Contest

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Robert Nehls July 20, 2014 at 8:33 AM Ah, the trials and tribulations of the best, always challenged. The cowboy spirit still remains and those challenges still exist in many different ways. This is a great cowboy poem, Richard. Creating a few vivid scenes there that are quite easy to see and feel. Very nice, my friend. Richard Lamoureux July 20, 2014 at 9:38 AM Thanks Robert, you are kind.

Joyce Johnson May 11, 2014 at 12:27 AM A great win. It's almost impossible to write a good cowboy poem in 16 lines. They are usually ballads. Joyce Richard Lamoureux May 17, 2014 at 7:27 AM Thanks Joyce.

Carolyn Devonshire May 10, 2014 at 12:52 PM Dear Richard, Although the days of cowboys in old West towns are gone, you bring the spirit back to life in your poem. Loved the way you had the victor shedding a tear at the end. When it comes to violence, there are really no winners. Learned that from Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash when they played lawmen on "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman." Congrats on a great win! Love, Carolyn Richard Lamoureux May 17, 2014 at 7:30 AM I never watched that show but I could imagine Johnny and Willie would have been well cast to their roles. Thanks for the thoughtful visit.

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2014 at 11:35 PM wow, you know your good cowboy shows. This is GREAT writing on the theme of the the quickest gun in the west. love it, and congrats to you Richard Lamoureux May 17, 2014 at 7:31 AM Thanks Andrea. I did enjoy those old Clint Eastwood movies.

Jerry T Curtis May 9, 2014 at 4:37 PM Congratulation Richard, In a Well deserved Win. I like writing Cowboy, and I especially like reading your write Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2014 at 4:40 PM Thanks Jerry;0)

Casarah Nance May 9, 2014 at 1:40 PM Amazing! Well done first place, a much enjoyable winner my friend :) Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2014 at 3:31 PM Thanks Casarah, I'm pleased you enjoyed my little tale.

John Lawless May 8, 2014 at 6:51 PM Nice win, All I could picture was the opening scene from the old western series GUNSMOKE. Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2014 at 8:22 AM I havn't thought of that show in years, interesting comment.

Faye Gibson May 8, 2014 at 4:18 PM Congratulations, Richard. Very good write. Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2014 at 8:21 AM Thanks Faye.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser May 8, 2014 at 2:36 PM Wowowowhohohow I love the beat and rhythms here and the action I am in each time I read a line...:D Biggest CONGRATULATIONS RICHARD!!! God bless alway sir, olive eloisa here Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2014 at 8:20 AM What a great comment Olive, thanks.

Ivor Kos May 8, 2014 at 12:33 PM Congratulations on this fine win, Sir! You've written a most original and absorbing piece. Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2014 at 8:20 AM Thanks Ivo.

Verlena S. Walker May 8, 2014 at 12:15 PM Nice win and congratulations on your first place entry... Verlena Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2014 at 8:19 AM Thanks Verlena.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 8, 2014 at 11:23 AM Great wonderful write n a super win Richard ! Congrats on ur top win ! Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2014 at 8:18 AM Thanks Dr. Umpa.

Roy Jerden May 8, 2014 at 9:43 AM Congratulations, Richard. Really more gunslinger than cowboy, but a well told story. Cheers, Roy Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 9:47 AM That was my original title. He did however kill a cowboy who had no business trying to be a gunslinger. Thanks for commenting Roy.

Carol Eastman May 8, 2014 at 9:29 AM Congratulations on the win... You done a fine job on this piece... very fine indeed. Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 9:37 AM Thanks Carol. ;0)

Joseph May May 8, 2014 at 8:36 AM Great write and win Richard...congrats Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 9:38 AM Thanks My friend.

Paul Callus May 8, 2014 at 8:28 AM A deserved winner Richard...congrats. Makes for a lovely read, especially the closing stanza. // paul Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 9:39 AM I am quite impressed with the direction you went with yours Paul.

Lisa Lee May 8, 2014 at 8:15 AM Awesome work! Congratulations on a great win, Richard! Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 9:40 AM Thank you so much Lisa

Aiyah Torres May 8, 2014 at 8:05 AM wowow!!!.. this is the best!! ...no wonder it hit the top rank on this contest... very well written story of a cowboy..!! CONGRATULATIONS!~!! ( I almost vision you standing in front of my eyes while I'm absorbing each line of your poem.. lol.. Hawdy Rick!! )..^_^ Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 9:41 AM You win first place for the absolute bes comment. Thanks sweet lady!

Dr.Ram Mehta May 8, 2014 at 7:41 AM Congratulation on a fine win on the cowboy theme, Richard Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 9:42 AM Thanks Dr. Ram

Shadow Hamilton May 8, 2014 at 7:28 AM Rick I love this poem everything I was looking for congrats on your win hugs Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 9:44 AM It appears you are right although the contest I originaly submitted it to was never judged. Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 9:43 AM You have made my morning Shadow.

Eileen Manassian March 18, 2013 at 1:04 PM I think this is a sure winner!

Barbara Gorelick March 16, 2013 at 8:54 PM Hey cowboy..you wrote'm big and wrote'm true... enjoyed and I think it will do well in the contest. BG Richard Lamoureux March 17, 2013 at 7:11 AM Thanks Barbara.

Timothy Hicks March 16, 2013 at 3:47 PM Wow that ending made me think! The deep regret he had, but it was already too late... it moves me in a profound way, how today's world isn't so far different... still seeking pain, still seeking cash. Becoming a fan of your work Richard... really happy to have stumbled upon you! Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2013 at 5:33 PM What a nice thing to say, I am pleased you are enjoying my writing.

Andrea Dietrich March 16, 2013 at 8:49 AM well, hey, Way to do the cowboy contest. I need to check this one out again and try to get myself inspired. GREAT work with yours. Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2013 at 8:51 AM Thanks Andrea

Terry O'Leary March 16, 2013 at 8:39 AM Nice! Terry Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2013 at 8:41 AM Thanks Terry.