Larry Bradfield Poet Nonet

Slow Draw

He was a gunfighter so they say
And his life ended thataway
On his tombstone where he lay
Tells us where one might stay
Living day to day
Facing gunplay
And not pray -
Cold grey
Clay


11-1-19
Contest: Rhyming Nonet
Sponsor: Charles Messina

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Andrea Dietrich November 16, 2019 at 11:58 AM way to go with that win, Larry. Congratulations.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 14, 2019 at 1:17 PM - Congratulations on your great winning poem, Larry :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Charles Messina November 13, 2019 at 7:43 PM Larry, you always seem to hit the right buttons in my contests. Love this write, as I love most of your writes. Congratulations my friend on your high placement in my contest. Thanks for entering. Charlie Larry Bradfield November 13, 2019 at 10:05 PM Thank you, Charlie..and thank you for the placement. A really fun and challenging contest!!

Carole Duet November 2, 2019 at 2:48 PM You know the slow draw was a fatal flaw in the gunslinger I saw. Awww... Neat little poem, Larry. lol Larry Bradfield November 2, 2019 at 4:54 PM LOL..We should collaborate on gunslingers someday!