The Rifleman

As a man with a gun, he was among the best. He lived in North Fork out in the west. As a widower, he felt much anguish and pain. This extraordinary man was Lucas McCain. He and his son Mark lived alone on a ranch. On a tree of life, they were a strong branch. Town marshal Micah often called him for aid. Lucas stood strong, steady, and staid. No one included McCain among the meek. He stood as a hero on the television each week.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horstkotter Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Great read.
Roberts Avatar
October 7, 2012 at 5:44 PM
and he still does in reruns ( two episodes nightly from 6:30-7:30) I catch about 2 or 3 episodes a week, great show
Cavanaugh Avatar
October 7, 2012 at 3:35 PM
That takes me down memory lane. You remember more about the rifleman than I do though. Nice poem.
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