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Rounding Up a Game

After rounding up some cattle I headed to the saloon To have a drink or two And hear a bawdy tune Cowpokes were gambling And guzzling up their beer The women were upstairs Their bosoms amply filled Waiting to give us all a thrill After a couple shots of whiskey A poker game I did seek Hoping I'd soon be on a winning streak My luck was going good and The cowpokes I was beating Until big Jim accused me of cheating A fight broke out and turned into a brawl Big Jim got hit, and took a mighty fall When it was all over I was still standing tall.... The cattle would be rounded up tomorrow once again And I would be right there, ridin' on the plains 1-26-2021 Cowboy Poetry Contest Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/3/2021 10:26:00 AM

Belated congrats on your win - it was truly deserved Joseph Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2021 1:52:00 PM

hey, one I did not see yet. GREAT job, Joseph!!! Congrats on your win too.

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/4/2021 7:49:00 AM

Hi Joseph, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your win. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 2/4/2021 6:37:00 AM

Nice Joseph! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/31/2021 11:11:00 AM

Great Cowboy write dear Joseph, really enjoyed it twice over, Best wishes for the competition,Hugs and blessings, Jennifer/

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/30/2021 5:12:00 AM

I feel like I was watching an old Clint Eastwood movie. You captured it amazingly. And I’m sure big Jim is going to have a nasty headache come morning. Lol! Fabulous poem, Joseph... best wishes.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/27/2021 7:00:00 AM

Great imagery, Joseph, all "cowboyish", an applause to you:)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/26/2021 9:21:00 PM

"When it was all over, I was still standing tall" This thought made me smile. :) Overall, I like this. You paint such vivid images with your words. I enjoy watching Westerns. :) Brandy

Joseph May
Date: 1/27/2021 4:56:00 AM

Thank you Brandy..hugs

Judy Ball

Date: 1/26/2021 6:51:00 PM

Hmmmmm And Jim? Where was he? On boot hill or maybe looking for you to finish up. A fine story line with great imagery. God Bless, JB

Joseph May
Date: 1/27/2021 4:56:00 AM

If there was a part 2, Jim would be looking to settle the score, Thank you Judy

Jan Allison

Date: 1/26/2021 8:44:00 AM

what wonderful imagery reminds me of westerns i used to watch as a child lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May
Date: 1/27/2021 4:55:00 AM

Thanks Jan...hugs

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/26/2021 8:19:00 AM

Hi Joseph, You have penned a good “ cowboy” poem. It reminded me of the cowboy and western movies I have often watched. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Joseph May
Date: 1/27/2021 4:54:00 AM

Yes it's like those westerns we used to watch, Thank you Alexis

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/26/2021 7:53:00 AM

Ride him cowboy. A lovely poem that captures the old west. ~~

Joseph May
Date: 1/27/2021 4:53:00 AM

Thank you Victor

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/26/2021 7:46:00 AM

Your poem moves swiftly in cowboy rhythms--you captured the sights and sounds I have seen in movies. All the best, Joseph.

Joseph May
Date: 1/27/2021 4:52:00 AM

Thank you Vijay