Lucky 8

The Lucky Eight were paragons of the Old West:
Their leader,  adored for his charisma and wit
, his three brothers, for pulchritude and grit
, the Fifth wore a blazing red rose on his vest
, number Six -- well it's said no one's ever been uglier
, Seven quoted Revelation and said man was done 'fer
, Eight always complained about saddle discomfort.
Until the leader shot him one day saying, "Seven is luckier."

Lucky Eight contest
7/26/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gentry Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 9:38 PM
Lol. I enjoyed how you did this. Congratulations on your win.
Gondolf Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 4:14 PM
I got a little chuckle out of this one, Jesse, best of luck in the contest. John
Rowe Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 4:35 PM
Thanks. Not my typical style, but that's what makes these contests so much fun.
Man Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 1:20 PM
Go win the contest, Jesse.. nice write!
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