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Greenhorn Cowpoke

He pulled up to the Triple "T" Ranch in a shiny Cadillac. In his trailer was an Arabian steed with the finest tack. He wore Tony Lama alligator boots and Calvin Klein jeans, And a stylish Stetson hat - he looked like a man of means! He strode to the corral where grizzled cowpokes lazed. They chortled at the greenhorn, each of them amazed! "Where's the boss?" he asked, "I'm seeking a position!" "Over yonder" said they. (The boss eyed him with great suspicion!) The boss sauntered over to see what the hullabaloo was all about. "I'll handle this! You fellers git back to work!" he said with a shout! He sized up the lad saying, "Son, I ain't impressed with them fancy labels! But you're hired! Here's a shovel! Ya kin start by muckin' out them stables!" Entry for Carolyn Devonshire's "Green Humor Rhymes" Contest

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Date: 4/12/2019 2:41:00 PM
Congrats on being #6 in the top 100 new poems!
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Date: 3/30/2019 8:49:00 PM
Hello Robert Hinshaw, as i read this poem. I can see this scene before me. have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 3/28/2019 12:28:00 PM
This is too cute, Loved it. Good luck in the contest. It really made me smile. God Bless, JB
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Date: 3/28/2019 3:00:00 AM
An absolutely delightful and wondrously woven humorous piece my friend! With a perfect ending too! A fav, certainly a true gem.. I gotta copy this to send to my oldest brother.. By the way, 18 years old, hitching hiking in youth, I ended up working on a ranch. And brother, it was hard work...
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 3/28/2019 3:25:00 PM
Thank you, Robert for your most kind comment. I'm honored you consider it a fav. Cowboying sounds like a glamorous career but it is a tuff life as you found out. Take good care and keep on writing for our delight - Bob
Date: 3/26/2019 6:06:00 PM
you did AWESOME. I love your humor and the flow of this poem. Congrats on your awesome win.
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Date: 3/24/2019 7:26:00 PM
I knew this would tickle Carolyn's fancy Bob, many congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/24/2019 9:16:00 AM
Hi Robert, I really enjoyed reading this write. It was so descriptive and engaging, it felt like I was watching a western flick that I didn't want to end. I see why you placed at the top! Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Date: 3/24/2019 8:14:00 AM
Hi Bob, this was a fun and colorful poem from beginning to end..congrats and best wishes Anthony
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Date: 3/24/2019 7:42:00 AM
- Congratulations Bob on your top win in the "Green" Humor Contest ... fun to read :) - greeting from // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/24/2019 5:11:00 AM
Ha ha, very funny and witty Bob, congratulations on your first place win!
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Date: 3/24/2019 1:21:00 AM
Hi Bob congratulations - a humorous story in poem form - well done with your solo first placing - a pleasure to read. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 3/23/2019 9:19:00 PM
This was simply delightful Robert! Congratulations on your First Place win! xxoo : )
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Date: 3/23/2019 7:58:00 PM
Bob, congratulations on your solo first-place win in the green contest. I enjoyed every aspect of this poem -- the creative concept, your description of the expense the would-be cowpoke undertook and the hilarious way he reported for work and ended up mucking the stalls! It was like watching a funny movie. Excellent work. I will try to get your prize in the mail this coming week and expect to be taking a short break from Soup. Congrats again! Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 3/14/2019 8:05:00 PM
I'd love to have seen this for real lol its very witty indeed Bob, good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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