Joseph May Poet Rhyme

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 March 3, 2021 at 10:26 AM Belated congrats on your win - it was truly deserved Joseph Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2021 at 1:52 PM hey, one I did not see yet. GREAT job, Joseph!!! Congrats on your win too.

Alexis Y. February 4, 2021 at 7:49 AM Hi Joseph, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your win. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Linda Alice Fowler February 4, 2021 at 6:37 AM Nice Joseph! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Jennifer Proxenos January 31, 2021 at 11:11 AM Great Cowboy write dear Joseph, really enjoyed it twice over, Best wishes for the competition,Hugs and blessings, Jennifer/

Akkina Downing January 30, 2021 at 5:12 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 January 27, 2021 at 7:00 AM Great imagery, Joseph, all "cowboyish", an applause to you:)

Brandy Nicole January 26, 2021 at 9:21 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 January 27, 2021 at 4:56 AM Thank you Brandy..hugs

Judy Ball January 26, 2021 at 6:51 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 January 27, 2021 at 4:56 AM If there was a part 2, Jim would be looking to settle the score, Thank you Judy

Jan Allison January 26, 2021 at 8:44 AM what wonderful imagery reminds me of westerns i used to watch as a child lol:-) hugs Jan xx Joseph May January 27, 2021 at 4:55 AM Thanks Jan...hugs

Alexis Y. January 26, 2021 at 8:19 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 January 27, 2021 at 4:54 AM Yes it's like those westerns we used to watch, Thank you Alexis

Victor Buhagiar January 26, 2021 at 7:53 AM Ride him cowboy. A lovely poem that captures the old west. ~~ Joseph May January 27, 2021 at 4:53 AM Thank you Victor

Vijay Pandit January 26, 2021 at 7:46 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 January 27, 2021 at 4:52 AM Thank you Vijay