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Not Like the Rest

You're like a cowboy, Dark blue eyes, Dark black hat whitened with the grains of dust blown 'round. Riding your horse from place to place, You're laughed at because you respect women, You're laughed at because you sober, And you're laughed at because you passed up all those buckle bunnies And saved yourself for that one special honey. The one you call Baby, Darlin, and Pretty Lady. You're not like the rest, You work for your money. You don't spend it on beer and cigarettes, You spend in on your one sweet honey, The one you call Baby, Darlin, and Pretty Lady. When your wife had that baby girl, You couldn't think of anything else, But spending that money, A new carriage, blanket, and pillow. You couldn't wait to hear that giggle, That little giggle of the one, The one you call Baby, Darlin, and Pretty Lady. You couldn't wait to see that smile, A smile so big you didn't even know if her eyes were open. You couldn't wait to see her expression, Her expression from getting a new carriage, blanket, and pillow. The ones you bought with your own money That you didn't spend on beer and cigarettes, You spent it on you honey, The one you call Baby, Darlin, and Pretty Lady.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 4/24/2013 2:37:00 PM
I find myself liking this poem immensely! I admire those who have the self-control to do what is right. In reply, I am not a very experienced poet, only for about a year and a half now, but what knowledge I do have I would be happy to share in any way that might benefit you. Is there a particular poem you would like to revise, or would you like to try a co-authoring approach with a new poem? Feel free to soupmail me any questions or poems. I am tickled pink that you like mine!
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Date: 4/21/2013 7:59:00 PM
Danielle, Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week :-) it has been an honor spotting your poem on the soups home page. Take care, and have yourself a lovely- GOODNIGHT **LINDA**
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Date: 3/30/2013 11:40:00 AM
Hi Danielle, I like the poem, hope to see more of your poems here on the soup. It's always nice meeting the new poets. Enjoy your Easter Sunday. Luv*Skat
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Date: 3/29/2013 2:34:00 PM
Danielle, a nice poem to read. - Welcome to P-Soup, have fun with your poems with us. - Happy Easter! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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