Tv Cowboy

He rode his horse side saddle
Across the rolling plains
Scarlet polished finger nails
Gripping diamantéd reins
A little cocktail hat 
Resting on his head
Dingly dangly earrings
Sparkling ruby red.

This dandy of the cowboys
Dressed to impress one and all
Showing off his finery 
On route to the Ranchers Ball.
Beneath his jeans he wore
Briefs, suspenders and a bra.
He’d baulked at a girdle as being
Just that one step too far.

Tonight was the Ranchers’ Ball
So what better chance 
To show off his finery in 
The ladies excuse me dance.
He was tough and he was macho
With no more need to impress
No more need to conceal 
He need wear a lady’s dress.

And any of his workmates
Who laughed at that right
Had better be good and ready 
To beat him in fair fight. 
His heart pounded with pleasure
He wanted to scream and shout 
This was a changing world " 
Tonight he was coming out.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Bauer Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 12:11 PM
cool poem, terry! i enjoyed this very much...
Ireland Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 1:03 AM
Thanks ilene.
Volumes Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 11:45 AM
Any dude that wears a bra under his jeans, deserves to wear a dress !! More seriously, Terry, enjoyed your poem. l know many, that have "come out" and that first time seeing their confidence grow is invigorating. Your poem says it all.
Ireland Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 1:01 AM
Have a transgendered friend, a transvestite friend, and a few gay friends. They quietly get on with their own lives and I am horrified at the prejudice and abuse they face. This poem was to comment on their courage. Thanks wen
Cunningham Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 8:18 AM
What was frowned on years ago is more accepted now, each to his own I say. Well written Terry. Tom
Ireland Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 1:02 AM
Absolutely agree with you Tom. They still face prejudice though and I am amazed at their courage at times.
Fowler Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 7:58 AM
Awesome write Terry. I truly like this bold write! Linda
Ireland Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 1:03 AM
Thanks Linda - my friends are are many and varied and i admire their courage
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