Legend

Jesse James the Perfect Outlaw 

Jess James,
Rode the wild west in flames,
Some call him a hero outlaw,
His blazing revolver made him a bad criminal

Jesse and his brother Frank James
Poesy hounded down these names
Bloodthirsty military barbarians 
Sometimes I wonder if they were vegetarians


Jess James needed no standoff
Threatening him made him, COUGH! COUGH! 
Shot in the back of the head, 
I'm so glad Robert is also dead.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dunn Avatar
November 23, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Not badly done, my friend thanks for your comments on mine what did you think of the uss indianapolis? By the way did you have a good sleep lol
Carrillo Avatar
January 13, 2013 at 10:16 AM
He was mine too. Anotherone was John Dillinger. I lived about a block and 1/2 from where he was killed. The Biograph Theater. There another movie theater accross the street. Up to this day - every Anniversary, they show the same movies that were showing that day and charge the same prices they did then. Your friend - Lucy
Song Avatar
October 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Gotta love that first Clerihew, PD!! U sure went head over heels for him....I think he must have been a vegetarian...no time to kill, skin, and then cook 'em up on a grill!! hahah...fun fun! luv, gwendolen
Horsman Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 2:58 PM
just checking out what i have missed, from you, i really like this, do not agree with your sentiment on JJ
Falotico Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM
Loving the new Avatar. :•)
Carrillo Avatar
September 23, 2012 at 2:20 PM
I just had to read this. I too liked Jesse James. People are not born bad. sometimes peole make them bad. Robert Ford was the dirty little coward - that shot Mr. Howard. Good write. Lucilla
Scott Avatar
July 25, 2012 at 10:56 AM
i remember some jhon wayne ans clint eastwood movies i dont know if they were vegetarians probably all the meat is why they are such barbarians interesting peice x david scott
Guzzi Avatar
July 24, 2012 at 5:25 PM
I love cowboy movies! Light & Love
Susan Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM
the line about vegetarians seems a little random...anyway, glad you said who robert was because i had no idea that's who killed him. do you know how robert died?
Dietrich Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 8:56 AM
hey, love your new Avatar, but it does not look too poet destoyerish. more like a sweet angel baby or an Irma cupid!!
Maverick Avatar
March 9, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Enjoyed the write here P D,,
Babcock Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 8:48 AM
Great write for the contest PD. Awesome . love phyl
Pettit Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 11:02 PM
"That dirty little coward who shot Mr. Howard laid Jesse James in his grave." Have you ever heard "The Ballad of Jesse James"? A number of recording artists have had their versions placed on vinyl records over the years. This was a good write PD.
Kendrick Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Enjoyed the history lesson in poetic form..Good job...If for a contest, reads like a winner..Good luck..Sara
. Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 12:34 AM
there you go again! LoL, where is that part of vegetarian came from?! reading your poetry is always like riding a roller coaster! so hype >,<
Peranteau Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Well writen dear poet ! Did you ever read my write, "Robin Hood"? I think you'll like it. Have a great week Linda ! Much love, james
Song Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 3:05 PM
I love your Texan theme of outlaws, PD..funny choice for a clerihew..My fav is the middle one..It's message is the most humorous which is key..and you have the name at the end of the first line..2 thumbs up here from me! Now try writing a few more...I have a couple to post for the weekend..working long hours now. Hugs gal..YOU DID IT!! Grand stand style! G.
Song Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM
"**This comment has been found to be in violation of H.R. 3261, S.O.P.A. and will be removed immediately**" ha ha ha...I couldn't resist!! Chris started this!....ha ha.
Williams Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 11:38 AM
p.d. this rocks..just doing another one..David
Devnath  Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 10:54 AM
History is remembered again from your write, I think nice. Opposite characters in same person, instinct of Nature, Loved, thanks for sharing, bl
Ball Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM
A fine tribute to an old time hero/outlaw or whatever you want to call him. I thinnk he was both. He lived outside the law but I think he was just trying to survive. He left behind quite a legend. Good stuff. God Bless, JB
Nair Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 9:22 AM
p.d, only a very few could make a write on an outlaw as arresting as you did, S.J
Rhinem Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 9:21 AM
Smile ˜ I thought Hitler was your favourite? Hahahahaha ˜ Love, John!:) ˜
Brown Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 6:39 AM
Ran out of space. This is truly an excellent write P.D. I enjoyed reading it all 3 times. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
January 19, 2012 at 6:36 AM
Looks good to me but...what do I know lol. I tried it is all I can say for mine but then I am still on my pain meds. A bad excuse is better then no excuse at all right? Hey don't be jealous I have not entered your contest yet but have entered in a different one. I am working on yours. I have to try harder as I am not doing good in the contests I have been entering. Maybe my mind maybe my pain already blamed on my meds so can't use that again. lol Thank you for your kind comments my friend. Love, Carol
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