Diane Locksley Poet Limerick

Folsom Prison Blues

Johnny Cash surely paid for his crime
Singing the blues while he served his time
  Sang his heart out in prison
  Till his spirits had risen
Joined the "Outlaw" singers in his prime


Written for the Behind Bars Blues contest

The "Outlaws" included Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristopherson and Waylon 
Jennings.  They earned this title because the Grand Ole Opry refused to let them 
perform there.

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Jack Horne June 21, 2011 at 12:57 PM Crikey, I didn't realise how many contest results I'd missed while co judging with Carolyn - please forgive hasty message - many congrats to you for all your recent wins : )

James Fraser June 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM Fine Limerick Diane with a touch of music history. That makes it a winner for me Big Style :)

Carol Sunshine Brown June 21, 2011 at 9:58 AM Congratulations on your win in Randa's "Behind Bars Blues" contest Diane. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson June 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM A fact that I didn't know. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM Congrats Diane on your top ten win in the contest with this super write ..enjoy with luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta June 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM My congratulations on the win in the contest of miranda, Diane

Gert W. Knop June 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM Hi Diane, like Jack I didn't know much about Johnny Cash's past. Great write for the coontest! Good luck!...Gert:)

Jack Horne June 6, 2011 at 11:02 AM Lovely write on Johnny Cash - I didn't know much about him, so thanks for this informative piece, Diane. And thanks for your kind words too : )

Delysia Hendricks May 28, 2011 at 3:52 AM lol. Good one, Diane. Good contest material. I wish you luck. ^__^

Dr.Ram Mehta May 27, 2011 at 1:23 PM Funny and wity expression on the real event, Diane, good luck,

Andrea Dietrich May 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM I love JOhnny Cash songs and I saw the movie about him. What a guy! Way to do the contest!