Tim Ryerson Poet Monorhyme

Ole' Waylon

"I don't think Hank done it this way"
You snarled and growled your essay
Your show was a rebel's ballet
But you had that old devil to pay
Ole' Waylon was a true outlaw hero

Fed up with that same old tired scene
You raged at the Nashville regime
Oozing with marvelous gangrene
Howlin' "Lonesome, Ornery and Mean"
Ole' Waylon was a true outlaw hero

Sizzlin' like hot Texas chili
Singin' "Good Hearted Woman" with Willie
Gettin' high and acting plumb silly
Two crazy old Texas hillbillies
Ole' Waylon was a true outlaw hero

Saluting Bob Wills as the King
'Faded Love" those fiddles would sing
Don't worry about one dog-gone thing!
Sing it proud and let the bells ring!
Ole' Waylon was a true outlaw hero

For Michal J. Falatico's
What Songwriter or writers Inspire You? Contest
Songwriters Inspiration: Waylon Jennings

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Poet Destroyer A October 7, 2012 at 8:05 AM Good morning Tim, look at me spending time here on the soup, bothering a few of my special friends, on my birthday. However, i wanted to stop and thank you for reminding me who I am, and that poets here on the soup, still love me dearly. It is a warm feeling. I guess that's why I have not left this place. About your poem. I see you love the picking of Texas. I can feel the heat in what inspired this write.. better let you go..ta ta ..pd

Keith Bickerstaffe June 30, 2012 at 1:20 PM So well crafted and expressed! Your mono-rhyming is very effective, and your tribute to 'a true outlaw hero' is magnificent! Well done, Tim!! Best wishes, Keith

Nette Onclaud June 30, 2012 at 6:34 AM there's something here that touches my county heart, tim... you make this piece rock and roll!... just fantastic!.. winning huggs!.. good to know we both have a military background!.. happy weekend!

Andrea Dietrich June 30, 2012 at 1:11 AM Hey, this is cool. It reminded me somewhat of a kyrielle. and you have inspired me to want to try a kyrielle about some of my favorite writers. You sure chose a good one!

Steven Henderson June 29, 2012 at 7:06 PM And good luck in the contest!!

Steven Henderson June 29, 2012 at 7:05 PM I want deny that I am some what of old country music fan myself..Peace and blessings

Joann Grisetti June 29, 2012 at 6:42 PM Excellent chioce for your poem. And a great tribute poem you have shared.