Cowboy: Pocomoto

Pocomoto was a cowboy who inspired dreams galore
With adventures and heroics that lit up my days of yore.
He survived the cruel killing of a ravaged wagon train
Was adopted by ‘old-timers’; lived in camps across the plain.
He rode fast across the prairie pushing forward on his steed;
Bronco Buster, Buff’lo Hunter, helped the Rangers when in need.
Pocomoto the Li’l Fella went in search of desert gold
Single-handed fought the bandits, constant evil, heat and cold.
Independence, resolution were the traits that showed his best,
Self-reliant, conquered hardships in the wild and famous West.
There are plenty years behind me but I often tend to find
Pocomoto’s recollection in the corners of my mind.

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6th May 2014
Contest: Howdy Pard
Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton
Placing: 2nd

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 1/23/2016 6:39:00 PM
Hello Paul ... enjoyed reading this tale of yours about the wild west and the hero who conquered all - thanks Paul - Lindsay
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2016 5:04:00 PM
So pleased that you enjoyed it Lindsay:) Pocomoto was one of my favourite wild west characters....that was many moons back! // paul
Date: 5/10/2014 12:57:00 PM
Dear Paul, What wonderful inspiration you draw from Pocomoto. Although I hadn't heard of him before, you brought his tough-natured character to life. Enjoyed this one very much. Congratulations, Carolyn
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Date: 5/10/2014 1:59:00 PM
Hi Carolyn :) How lovely to have you stopping by again! So glad you enjoyed this write. Pocomoto inspired many of my childhood dreams! txs for congrats, too. cu // paul
Date: 5/9/2014 11:37:00 PM
good to see this one again, this time on winners' list. Congrats to you.
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Date: 5/10/2014 5:37:00 AM
Good day Andrea! Thank you...your visit has brightened a somewhat dull morning! // paul
Date: 5/9/2014 7:02:00 AM
Paul... wow what imagery in this poem... I was riding across the prairie plains I felt the dust on my skin and I fought hard.. excellent writing... good luck in the contest.. hugs Brooke
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/9/2014 11:14:00 AM
Hi Brooke! So glad you got into the spirit of this write. Thank you for your lovely comments...and the visit....a most welcome one :) // paul
Date: 5/8/2014 5:34:00 PM
Hi Paul, WOW WOW WOW... Congrats on this, wonderfully written poem Paul. It was so nice to have read this I really enjoyed it. A great writer,you are. Peace, Deborah
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Date: 5/8/2014 6:02:00 PM
Wow! like your wows :) thank you Deborah for the lovely comments...much appreciated :) peace with you ,too. // paul
Date: 5/8/2014 4:28:00 PM
Delightful reading...congratulations, Paul.
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Date: 5/8/2014 4:49:00 PM
Thank you Faye; your writes make for delightful reads as well:) // paul
Date: 5/8/2014 11:31:00 AM
A great real tough write Paul ! As different and unique as ever ! Hats off to you ! Congrats on grand win !
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/8/2014 11:40:00 AM
Dr Upma...as always you are very kind to me:) your comments make me grow wings! thank you ever so much. // paul
Date: 5/8/2014 9:41:00 AM
Congratulations on the win. Had the feel of the real west in it.
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Date: 5/8/2014 11:03:00 AM
Thank you Carol! So glad you liked it:) // paul
Date: 5/8/2014 8:45:00 AM
This is my personal favorite Paul. You captured the essence of the contest. A big congratulations my friend.
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Date: 5/8/2014 10:54:00 AM
Many thanks Richard; so glad you liked it. [commented on yours, my friend.] // paul
Date: 5/8/2014 8:44:00 AM
Good morning Paul, I like that you wrote about Pocmoto.... showing us what the west was all about.. Congratulations, enjoyed your winning poem in Shadow's " Howdy Pard" contest... XOX~ LINDA
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/8/2014 10:50:00 AM
Good day to you too Linda! Thanks for stopping by (always welcome). Loved your latest post:) // paul
Date: 5/8/2014 8:25:00 AM
Great work Paul! Congratulations!
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Date: 5/8/2014 10:46:00 AM
Thank you Lisa; your entry was a worthy winner as well:) // paul
Date: 5/8/2014 7:43:00 AM
Congratulation on a fine win on the cowboy theme, Paul
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Date: 5/8/2014 9:10:00 AM
Thank you Dr. Your entry too was a most worthy one. // paul
Date: 5/8/2014 7:39:00 AM
I love the way you spun this poem Paul congrats on 2nd ty for entering hugs
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Date: 5/8/2014 9:08:00 AM
Many thanks to you Shadow; had fun participating and very glad with the result. {Pocomoto sends his regards, too:)] // paul
Date: 5/7/2014 9:33:00 PM
Wow! What an interesting tribute to a nicecowboy! I actually heard about him but didn't read his books...yet! Very interesting read Paul. Thank you for your recent comments and B-day wishes. I'm learning a lot from your comments & poems.
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Ivor Kos
Date: 5/8/2014 1:17:00 PM
Paul! Congrats! When i posted the other message I didn't know you had won!!!! Nifrahlek!
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/8/2014 8:23:00 AM
Many thanks Ivo! I always appreciate your welcome comments and admire your enthusiasm for poetry and learning! // paul
Date: 5/7/2014 10:51:00 AM
nice take for hawdy pard's contest!!! ..very well rhymed.. I wish you luck in the contest.. :O)))
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/8/2014 8:20:00 AM
Thank you AiyaH :) you're an angel :)
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Aiyah Torres
Date: 5/8/2014 7:53:00 AM
you said it.. and here I come to greet you.CONGRATULATIONS!!! very well deserved win.. :O)
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Date: 5/7/2014 11:31:00 AM
Many thanks AiyaH...your wishes usually bring me luck:) // paul
Date: 5/7/2014 8:16:00 AM
Great read Paul, Pocomoto sounds like a very cool guy! Thank you for your very kind comments today. kate. :-)
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Date: 5/7/2014 9:32:00 AM
Hi Kate! It's lovely to have you stopping by! will be back to you. // paul
Date: 5/7/2014 5:26:00 AM
really don't know who this man is :O will have a quick dash on history.. :O anyhow you got me glued and clued with its flow and rhyme.. :) will see who got whips and whips on Shadow's contest.. :D?!!! loools.. :D, olive eloisa here today and always.. :D
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Date: 5/7/2014 5:58:00 PM
unfortunately no library Paul so might as well just rely on web...:) i don't worry i know you'll save it for me .. :D :P, olive eloisa today and always.. :)
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Date: 5/7/2014 5:21:00 PM
lol Aiyah.. :D hahahha actually that's was my first thought then since can't think of one good one i settle for one hum.. :D
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Aiyah Torres
Date: 5/7/2014 10:50:00 AM
Hey Olive bhebhe.. where's your poem for our own "kawawang cowboy".???... lol...
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2014 8:47:00 AM
Hi dear Olive_eloi :) The Pocomoto books make for a compelling read; perhaps you might find in library. I'm glad you enjoyed. Don't get worried...you'll not get any whips!...I'll suffer them instead!!:) // paul
Date: 5/6/2014 8:47:00 PM
don't know anything about this cowboy or if he's real, but i thoroughly enjoyed this poem about him. great rhyme and flow!
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Date: 5/7/2014 8:43:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by and for the lovely comments; glad you enjoyed the visit. (re Pocomoto pls see comments below.) cu // paul
Date: 5/6/2014 7:25:00 PM
That was great Paul, reminds me so much of the many movies I have watched over the years, it's a shame they don't make them anymore, good write Paul.................Vera............
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Date: 5/7/2014 8:41:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, Vera! Those films have been hijacked by modern technology, but that's how life goes! ...cu...// paul
Date: 5/6/2014 6:05:00 PM
this is a real guy in history? It sounded a lot like the INdian woman Pocohonatas!! you did a good job with this cowboy contest theme, Paul. and yes,I sure do know the Sunshine song!! wonder if that song's idea came from shakespeare's quote as well.
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Date: 5/7/2014 8:15:00 AM
No, Andrea; Pocomoto was the main character of a western series. [pls see answer to Tim, below.] glad you like this poem. [Shakespeare has inspired many, so it's possible.]
Date: 5/6/2014 6:00:00 PM
I had never heard of Pocomoto Paul. I will have to read about him...Wonderful cowboy tale.....Tim
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2014 8:01:00 AM
Hi Tim, glad you like this. When I was young I borrowed all the book series based on Pocomoto from the local library. I was fascinated by this character! Must have been about 20 or more books. The author was Rex Dixon, but I have a feeling that was not his real name. // paul
Date: 5/6/2014 5:28:00 PM
Very cool! :) Good luck in the contest.
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2014 7:55:00 AM
Many thanks Casarah. Just been reading a couple of your poems.....much impressed. [is the phone write for real?] // paul
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