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Hiding Out At the Rotgut Soloon

Set 'em up barkeep and leave the bottle I walked in know'n I may not walk out I done robbed that stage last night Now that there posse a'chasen, no doubt Dang it, so tired of being noth'n much Just want'n to start over, somewhere new Didn’t mean to hurt no one for sure But I did, now don't know what to do So I'll finish this here bottle of Rotgut And ride that sorry mule t'ward the west If'n they don’t catch me before sunup I'll hole up somewheres and get some rest Now that pore broke down gal I know Will think I's gone for all and good Wished I could've helped her some But can't go back, know I should No good , that’s what Ma used to say My pa was nothin, a mean robbin' thief So when that there rain lets up a bit I'll be ago'n, bring'n her no more grief Hope I get a' buried by a big old tree An' next time I'll try to be a better me…

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Date: 8/27/2014 4:14:00 PM
Barbara: Dang, if this isn't fun—doggerel at its best. I love every line and the comic relief it provides. Superbly executed. BTW, thank you for your kind comment about "Pride." Sure as shootin', I appreciate it. Paul
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Barbara Gorelick
Date: 8/27/2014 5:11:00 PM
Glad you liked it, it didn't even place in the contest..go figure..lol.
Date: 7/12/2014 1:15:00 PM
Ain't that a nice one now? You betcha!
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 8/27/2014 5:36:00 PM
Barbara's poem should have at least placed in the contest. I don't enter contests because there is no way they can be objectively judged. The verdicts are, in large measure, meaningless. Paul
Date: 7/12/2014 11:43:00 AM
My friend, I really enjoyed this yarn!!! Good luck in the contest!!
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