Cowboy Luke and Horse Thief Pete

A shootout took place on a Texas street Cowboy Luke, the rancher and horse thief, Pete Sun was high overhead Noon, a body lay dead Pete's blood staining the dirt red in the heat May 2, 2022 High Noon Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joseph May
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May 9, 2022 at 12:04 PM
Congratulations on your win. Blessings my friend
Y. Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 10:29 AM
Hi Jenna, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
Alex Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 10:09 PM
Great hilarious murder! Congratulations!
La France Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 1:51 PM
Jenna, congratulations on your win, blessings ~Constance
Goldsmith Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story told in just 5 lines with a wonderful picture. Have a blessed day/week.............
May Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Luke found victory sweet!, Congrats on your win Jenna,Very nicely penned
Gentile Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 12:56 PM
Jenna, your Limerick sends me so many memories of childhood! I loved it1 Happy Saturday xxoo
Watt Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 8:26 PM
Looks like the good guy wins again! Remember "Stinky Pete" from the Toy Story movies? Nice writing and best wishes in the contest ~ John
Logan Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 7:12 AM
The good guys should always win, but the game of life doesn't always end that way. I DO remember Stinky Pete. lol Thanks, John.
Allison Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 1:22 PM
I've never been a western fan but did enjoy your poem Jenna, I've posted one, not sure what the sponsor will think of my effort!:-) hugs Jan xx
Logan Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 6:01 PM
Thanks, Jan. I’ll be sure to read yours.
Y. Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 9:29 AM
Hi Jenna, You have penned a good one for the contest theme. I enjoyed it very much. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day:-)Alexis
Logan Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Alexis, I appreciate your kind thoughts. Thanks very much.
Koplin Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 1:45 AM
I love your limerick Jenna, I’m a big fan of the old west.
Logan Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 11:56 AM
I can see you as a cowboy. Thanks, Mark.
Lane Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Great limerick, Jenna. Loved your replies to comments.
Logan Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 8:25 PM
Thanks, Lin. Sometimes ya just gotta cut off the thorns.
Kyser Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 10:11 AM
Nice one
Logan Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Thanks for the read and comment, Jeff.
Cunningham Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 9:47 AM
Ye haw, good one Jenna, good luck in the contest. Tom
Logan Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 10:05 AM
Thanks, Tom. I took a fancy to this contest though not much going on in the soup has interested me lately. Thanks for still being my cheerleader.
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