My Poetic Gun

I’m a poetic gun;
Shells of great caliber.
I measure each poem,
With my trusty caliper.

I load my own rounds,
Thoughts are the primer.
The powder’s my inspiration;
I’m a quick draw rhymer. 

With my cylinder loaded,
I’m ready to take aim.
Shooting poems into existence,
Into life’s open range.

In the heart of the prairie,
An outlaw poetic spree begun.
Shooting rounds onto the page,
From my poetic gun.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 2/11/2009 3:02:00 PM
The thought of bang, bang, bang crosses my mind, While poems are spitting out of the barrel.
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Date: 2/11/2009 2:39:00 PM
Clever thoughts nicely penned. I Like they way you think. A poetic gun, who would have thought that? DN
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Date: 2/11/2009 3:23:00 AM
Oh Raul the name cracked me up. Great imagination! Laurie
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Date: 2/10/2009 8:07:00 AM
you have shot me! good one... Raul! ~ Arany
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Date: 2/8/2009 5:18:00 PM
Word.Slinger! We finded you! Outstanding rounds, from the gun you drew! We applaud your aim and your calipers too! ;)
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Date: 2/8/2009 1:21:00 PM
This was the cutest and most profound way to look at poetry I have ever read...Great job!
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Date: 2/6/2009 11:09:00 AM
this was a good poem byraven's sisters hilary peace.hey this was awsome!!!!great work...
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Date: 2/3/2009 3:13:00 AM
An outlaw poet, ha, ha, ha, You crack me up with this one. You are great. Tyler
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Date: 2/3/2009 2:38:00 AM
Wow, very creative and cleverly written. I would have never thought of such an idea. Good job and it was worth the read.............Danielle
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Date: 2/2/2009 7:01:00 PM
Raul this is very clever and wonderful. Loved it GBU Michael
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Date: 2/2/2009 5:26:00 PM
Clever use of words..............nice
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Date: 2/2/2009 4:00:00 PM
This is such a clever piece of composition. Very inventive indeed. Regards Déirdre
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Date: 2/2/2009 2:18:00 PM
So clever and true! A prairie poet outlaw! A wordslinger. Awesome! Love, Shar
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Date: 2/2/2009 7:49:00 AM
Woe betide the critiiue Raul !.Nice work.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 2/2/2009 7:07:00 AM
You are an excellent shot! You hit the target with each of your wonderful poems! :) ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 2/2/2009 4:00:00 AM
Love it Raul..your poetic gun blasting away dropping knowledge with words. Good write.
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Date: 2/2/2009 2:57:00 AM
ha, love it! This reads like a rap, love it, well done you, shoot 'em up, cowboy, love, Kristin
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Date: 2/1/2009 11:44:00 PM
I love your rhyming! Superb cadence and content... Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 2/1/2009 10:49:00 PM
AWSOME PEOM. AND THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THE COMMENT. I TAKE MY LIFE AND HOW I FEEL AND JUST RIGHT IN HOPES THAT IT MIGHT OR WILL HELP SOMEONE SOME HOW.
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Date: 2/1/2009 10:33:00 PM
Awesome poem Raul, great imagery and very insightful work. I agree you do know how to deliver a great poem in whatever form or subject.
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Date: 2/1/2009 10:01:00 PM
Masterful work, your creative mind never stops. Each poem is a round from your gun, clever piece. Whatever you choose to write about and whatever form, you know how to deliver a great poem. Love Elizabeth
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Date: 2/1/2009 9:53:00 PM
Wow, this is Awesome!! very intriguing and unique indeed..Lovely way to describe your work, powerful tone! Beautifully written and expressed...Loved the title..Wonderful piece here..God Bless*Tyesha
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Date: 2/1/2009 9:33:00 PM
This is a wonderful wat to describe your art, Raul. "Poetic gun" great phrase. Keep shootin'! Love, Robin
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Date: 2/1/2009 8:20:00 PM
Something unique and different; BRAVO, Raul! Very clever use of terms here. Donna G.
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Date: 2/1/2009 7:33:00 PM
Clever, I love this , reminds me of Quick Draw, looking forward to more of your writes, always, Christy
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