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Rocky Mountain Oysters

Cookie, fire-up yer chuck wagon 'cause th' round-up is begun! Us cowpokes is gonna cull th' herd frum dawn to th' settin' sun! We is gonna supply you wid th' cookin's fer our chuck tonight; Heaps uv good ol' Rocky Mountain oysters broiled fer our delight! It'll be a hot an' dusty trail as we drive 'em frum th' chaparral, An' herd them cantankerous kine fer brandin' in th' ol' corral! It'll take a heap uv sweat an' a lot uv cussin' to git 'em movin', alright, But it'll be worth it, 'cause we is feedin' on Rocky Mountain oysters tonight! Usin' our cuttin' hosses we'll rope an' wrestle th' bulls to th' ground. There we'll brand an' neuter 'em as they beller an' kick around! We'll be bruised an' kicked fer little pay but that'll be alright, 'Cause we is gonna enjoy a feast uv Rocky Mountain oysters tonight! Us cowboys works hard wid little pay rollin' 'round in th' manure, Convertin' bulls into steers; that's more'n them city fellers could endure! But that's okay, 'cause at round-up time we gits a special treat; Tonight we is gonna enjoy a feast uv Rocky Mountain oysters to eat!

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/6/2020 3:17:00 PM

Hello Robert, you can haVE MINE . I am not hungry. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/8/2020 12:25:00 PM

Hello Robert, You can have mine. Enjoy your day my friend.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/6/2020 3:19:00 PM

Sorry, Darlene, I'll have a second helping!!! LOL re your comment. Best to you - Bob H

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/18/2020 8:59:00 PM

G'day Bob ... those newly made steers must weep as they watch youse eating your evening meal. I really did enjoy this poem Bob - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/19/2020 9:20:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Lindsay. The "oysters" are considered a delicacy here in Col - Very tasty indeed but I suspect some folks barf at the very thought of such! Press on, Mate!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/17/2020 8:51:00 PM

hmmm, I never heard of them yet I see from a comment below they are almost like the real thing. Don't like oysters but love your poem.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/18/2020 11:32:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. I thought you might be familiar with the "oysters" living in the wild west as I do! They are scrumptious but even the thought of "them" might make some folks barf! Enjoy today and the days to come - Bob H

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 7/17/2020 4:04:00 PM

The French eat some bizarre foods, Robert, but your oysters are not one of them, at least I've never seen them on a Paris menu. I've yet to try "Sweet Breads" (calf brains or thymus gland). Good to hear from you, friend. I could be better but my diabetes is worse than ever. Still writing, though, as I see you are. Good for you. Many thanks for the stop by. / M

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/17/2020 12:22:00 PM

Good old times! Hard to follow in modern times! Sounds exciting though but I will skip dinner hahaha. Well written dear, Robert! Blessings.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/16/2020 10:24:00 PM

I like the genuine " Rancher "quality of this highly unique piece. Wonderfully Western, Bob. Sounds almost like a song. Wonderful to see you bust out of typical forms. WA-Hoo! You are so you, in your Poems. A goal I hope to achieve. Whether one tasted them or not is insignificant to the individuality your craft...superb, as ever! Should be a POTD. Thanks for being at PS. You do inspire this freshman of a Poet'ess. Hugs, Panagiotaxx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/16/2020 9:01:00 PM

Maybe you can scare up some 'kosher oysters' for me, Bob. You know, the kind that don't come from shells. ~ Porky Pig

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/17/2020 8:52:00 AM

Fiddle-faddle, Gershon! I was hoping that since the "oysters" came from beef and not pigs that you could partake! Ha! Next time I'll try to cook up something kosher just for you! Always enjoy your witty comments - Bob

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/16/2020 2:58:00 PM

great poem, bob, but i'll pass on the main course! have you ever tried them?

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/16/2020 3:01:00 PM

Yes, many times and they taste like the real thing - served as an appetizer or main course here in Col. Try em!

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon

Date: 7/16/2020 2:29:00 PM

Lovely piece, nicely adorned. much love, Adeniji.