Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

Cowboys

As far back as I can remember
A cowboy I wanted to be
But apparently I’m not a club member
For I’m a she and not a he

So I settled for being a cowgirl
Clad in my Dale Evans suit
‘Neath a cowboy hat I hid each curl
Hoping cowboys wouldn’t shoot

But they drew their pistols anyway
Laughing with great frivolity
And now that I’m older, I must say
Women still fight for equality



Written April 29, 2014

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Gail Debole March 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM Hello Carolyn - How fun! Favorite line - "But apparently I'm not a club member..." Especially like the ending. - Gail

Jack Clark May 12, 2014 at 6:54 AM "Cowboy" I found to be delightful! I truly enjoyed reading your words! Jack C.

Ivor Kos May 8, 2014 at 12:44 PM Very depictive and nice poem, I must say. Congrats on this marvelous win, Carolyn. Best wishes -- ivo

Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 8, 2014 at 11:46 AM Loved this write Carolyn ! A unique take n a great poem , merited win ! Congrats !

Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2014 at 8:57 AM This is so much fun! Congrats.

Paul Callus May 8, 2014 at 8:50 AM Hi Carolyn, love the take you presented on this cowboy theme! and thank you for bringing Dale Evans back to mind!! congrats on a deserved win. /x/ paul

Lisa Lee May 8, 2014 at 8:38 AM Carolyn, huge Congratulations on your Win! Great Work! :)

Shadow Hamilton May 8, 2014 at 7:54 AM great take on this theme Carolyn and congrats on win ty for entering hugs

Dr.Ram Mehta May 8, 2014 at 7:48 AM Congratulation on a fine win on the cowboy theme, Carolyn

Keith O.J. Hunt May 6, 2014 at 9:52 AM Well expressed Carolyn!

Barbara Gorelick April 29, 2014 at 6:43 PM You got your spurs on girl! Great poem...BG

Tim Smith April 29, 2014 at 4:46 PM I was in love with Dale...lol....Beautiful Carolyn Poet Destroyer A April 29, 2014 at 6:26 PM Hello, Tim, my friend... I was in love with the young Roy Rogers :) a major fan .....Dale, was my cowgirl hero :) PD

Frederic Parker April 29, 2014 at 4:10 PM Dale was equal to Roy, and sang better,good luck in the contest Carolyn Devonshire April 29, 2014 at 4:16 PM LOL Thanks, Frederic. I still remember the old TV show quite well, but I did think Roy was a good singer. Of course, a child's ears are not as refined as those of a grown up.