Larry Bradfield Poet Couplet

The Perils of Jake

I'll tell you a tale when Texas was young
When women were scarce and horse thieves were hung.
His name was Jake and he was six feet nine -
Rode down  from Kansas with rustlin' in mind
Re-branded some Longhorns, all he could see
Sun was still up when he hung from a tree
He was a big man, he's in a big hole
"God bless Texas and damn this rustler's soul"

3-11-19
Contest:March 19 Eight Lines Max
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Caren Krutsinger March 14, 2019 at 11:27 PM Darling one. I found myself singing it, and wishing so much that I was "six feet nine!"

Line Gauthier March 12, 2019 at 6:45 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Larry. Totally delightful. Larry Bradfield March 12, 2019 at 7:06 PM Thanks again, Line!

Eve Roper March 12, 2019 at 3:33 PM Congratulations on your win, Larry, good one :).. hugs Eve ~`* Larry Bradfield March 12, 2019 at 6:40 PM Thank you, Eve!

Line Gauthier March 11, 2019 at 11:22 PM Bravo, Larry. This is a gem. Larry Bradfield March 11, 2019 at 11:36 PM Thanks Line. Never sure it's any good 'til you tell me.LOL

Lunita Blanca March 11, 2019 at 10:22 PM Very well done. Good luck. Larry Bradfield March 11, 2019 at 10:28 PM Thank you, kindly!