Tombstone Jack

here be layin mean en evil tombstone jack
they done shot em six times in the back
they was afeard of his dead eye aim
that gived jack his well knowd name

but now they kin jist call em holey



Authors Note:
 The spelling, grammar errors and dialect 
are done intentionally. 
It is my attempt to keep within the 1800's era writing style. 
A writer of that time period was lucky to be able
to write their own name.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May 6, 2016 at 9:40 AM
Holey Jack, the patron saint of the sharp-shooter. Seems fitting. Haha...I like this witty little diddy. Thanks for sharing it. -G
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