...His hand flashed fast, the Colt spoke loudly,
Dalton was struck, flew back wildly.
Silas shifted right, cut down that man,
still fumbling with the gun in his hand.
The other man threw his hands up high,
said Silas, “Run, or you too will die.”
The bandit scrambled, leaving the bar,
Dalton still breathed, but wouldn’t get far.
“In what wourld could we ever be kin?”
snarled Silas, standing over him.
“When you get there, find Satan and tell
him how a Hamlin sent you to Hell.”
Dalton’s breath rasped, the fear present now,
wanting mercy he’d never allowed,
but Silas cared not, slowly took aim,
then sent a bullet straight through his brain.
The saloon was still, people hiding,
Silas straight up, gun still smoking,
said to the bartender, “Sorry for the floor.”
flipped him some gold, then strode out the door.
Sorrow I cannot feel. nor the pain to which these words appeal. can ever express my deepest condolences in this “ life’s most tense moments” JOY …Oh what a joy to have had such a truly good boy. yet cruelly fate has become what no parent should ever relate. If I could Jen Id change that awful date, and restore Dalton so he could continue to love and inspire with his awesome smile. I know this message just speaks to the choir and I don’t pretend to preach and know you’re “now”. but… I know from within you’ll find your how! you’re a powerful mama and even with this cruel drama you can’t and won’t ever stop-being that rock, for there are still joys growing in your family crop that need your love and strength even if times may only be be brief. again my deepest prayers to your family and friends in this time of grief. In gods hands your son has found relief.
...He fell to the snow, choking his last breath,
Dalton watched despite his own fading strength,
Barnes dismounted and walked over to him,
said, “I see that you have found Miller then.”
Dalton just nodded. “They children they had,
I set them free, and they are running west.
You have to find them and help them get back,
they all are so young…weather’s not the best.”
Barnes nodded and said, “We will go get them
once we get you hauled up, onto a horse.”
Dalton shook his head, whispered, “It’s too late,
there’s nothing you can do for me anymore.”
With that he slumped back onto the cold ground,
the rattling growing loud in his chest,
both the marshals frowned, and tool of their hats,
as Dalton went limp with his final breath.
They told all the people of what he did,
and the tale went around for a while,
even though he never got his revenge,
Dalton still managed to die with a smile.
Dean's First Birthday
By Franklin Price
02/15/2023
Today is Dean's first birthday
He just got here a year ago
The son of Bell and Dalton
To carry on the Perry show
For four generations now
Including baby “D”
Boy's, there have been only
I write them here for you to see
His great grandpop is Danny
Darren is his Grandpop's name
Dalton is his father
Dean now carries on the game
No one knows if it will go
Into generation five
Dean's just barely walking
Has only one year, been alive
He's speaking his own language
He'll be speaking English soon
His teeth are now appearing
Feeds himself with fork and spoon
Before we know, he's off to school;
Will read and write, arithmetic
Will drive a car and be our star
Those days will be here, oh so quick
He will travel down the road of life
Will become who he will be
We'll find then, if he'll carry on,
And name a son with letter “D”
Happy Birthday Dean!!!
From Pop Pop Frank
great grandfather from
your mother's side of the family
April Twenty-third Twenty-two
(Happy Birthday to Barb)
By Franklin Price
04/23/2022
Happy Birthday Barbara
You will always be my wife
You are watching me from heaven
Where you spend eternal life
Jesus has his arms around you
Giving you his love and care
I hold you dear within my heart
Each and every beat I share
The gifts I give to you this year
Are our loved ones through my sight
Holding Dean, our first Great Grandchild,
Is the best and feels so right
Bella and Dalton, best of parents,
Are the kind you would expect
Aunt Lily comes by often
For some added love effect
This birthday, we're celebrating
The ever presence of your love
That we're sharing with each other
As you're watching from above.
The five of us are in New Mexico
Sending birthday love to you
Other family and friends,
From all around, are sending too
Happy Birthday!!
You are always with us
Anticipation
By Franklin Price
04/06/2022
I am in anticipation
Of a visit I have planned
To see the first Great grandchild
Those who've been there understand
He was born in February
One day after Valentine
His given name begins with “D”
To carry on the Perry line
His father's name is Dalton
Grandfather's name is Darren
His great grandfather's Danny
How do you think I 'm farin'?
What is his name?, you're thinking.
In case you're wondering, it's Dean
I have watched him on the portal
Many pictures I have seen
I'll be seeing him in person
After shots, at eight weeks old
Don't think he will be walking yet
That's the story I've been told
He'll be ready for some sit-ups
Has been saving them for me
His mother did them at that age
I'll just have to wait and see
I'll be there on Barbara's birthday
She can see him through my eyes
She's been watching him from heaven
Sending love, that's no surprise.
Baby Dean
By Franklin Price
02/18/2022
Last night around ten-thirty
I heard my silent cell phone play
I was wakened from my slumber
It was about to make my day
The call was New Mom Bella
And the picture on the screen
Put a smile upon this Pop Pop's Face
There was Great Grand baby Dean
His tiny face, made my heart race.
His head was warmly capped
His cheeks were new born rosy
Bella held him as he napped
What a joy it was to see him
Barb, I know you saw him too
I felt you looking o'er my shoulder
That's what I knew that you would do
They were home and in the great room
Such a place of cherished care
Could see your presence was there with them
Could see your love was in the air
The phone was panned around the room
Daddy Dalton smiling proud
Grandma and grandpa Perry
Were also beaming in the crowd
There on display a family
Three generations on the scene
That had gathered there to welcome,
The youngest, new born, baby Dean
I was glad to be included
Through the wonders of the cell
To see results of Cupid's arrow
Not the one of William Tell
Everybody owns an office,
Though not already swiveling its chair;
Everybody, custodian of some promise,
To think differently, simply unfair.
The yet-to -be jangling -the keys to -it
Isn't to be dismissed as unfit
Between Mr. Dalton and Lady Eunice,
All repositories of some gift
Before their last breaths have it surface
If not stupendously, more than a bit.
The Twenty-Eighth of April
(for Bella and Dalton)
By Franklin Price
4/26/2019
The twenty-eighth of April
Two thousand and one nine
It's your first of anniversaries
A year has gone down the line
You've grown in your relationship
In only ways you know
May you have love and happiness
As the next years come and go
May you live long lives together
May your arguments be few
Think always of the other
In everything you say and do
Happy first anniversary
I love and salute you both
Pop
It's Easy To Get Married
(for Bella and Dalton)
By Franklin Price
2/20/2018
It's easy to get married
Just say the words, “I do”.
Place the rings upon your fingers
You've now made one from two.
Forever are the vows you've made
To love and honor year to year
A fifty, fifty proposition
From both sides, I hope that's clear.
Sometimes it's sixty - forty
Sometimes a hundred - oh.
Think of each other, as yourself,
They're your other half you know.
Different points of view will happen
When they come, don't break, but bend
Your spouse is not your enemy
They're your better half and friend
Keep no secrets from each other
Truth and love should be what's told
Adjust the halves, to keep the whole,
And together you'll grow old
My Heart is Overflowing
By Franklin Price
for Bella and Dalton
12/2/2017
My heart is overflowing
With the couple that I see
With the life you have together
And the one that there's to be
With a friendship that is obvious
I expect the very best
Love brought you to where your are
Let your friendship do the rest
Here's my advice for nothing
You may listen or may not
I'm speaking from experience
Which is mostly what I've got
Never go to sleep at night
With anger in your head
Give and take's the object
Before it's time for bed
Always say “I love you”
Mean all the words you say
At least a hug and kiss each night
To start the coming day
Remember this is your best friend
When speaking make that clear
Always wisely choose your words
One's that you may want to hear
Value life together
Try to wear the other's shoes
We old folks understand that
For you youngsters could be news
It's not financial riches
That makes the richest life
It's true love and understanding
Between a husband and a wife
I'm now down from the pulpit
My preaching now is done
The best advice I have for you
“Keep your life together fun”
The Ring
By Franklin Price
8/8/2017
(For Bella and Dalton)
The ring is very beautiful
And the future that's therein
The thought with which was given
Life together to begin
My wish for you is happiness
That's for the both of you
May you always work together
In everything you do
Not always fifty fifty
Always some give and take
Understanding one another
A relationship to make
Luck can't make it happen
Working hard can make it so
Love's now between the two of you
Together make it grow
5/19/17
Lost in space
Little to no faith
Can't find my place
Or always keep up the pace
Among animals and the human race
Don't recognize the face
I see in the mirror, not even a fragment or trace
What exactly is it that I seek and chase?
Something unexplainable
Purely unbreakable
And untraceable
Yet irreplaceable
Meaning it will not always be available
Not doing well at setting a course
The problems come from the source
Despite all the friction and force
It 's mostly erratic, like certain waves at wharfs
All over the motherland
Difficult to understand
Despite what is on the other hand
Something still missing
Continually drifting
Am I really existing?
Or is their a catch, like there always is in fine printing
By: Dalton Ogletree
5/19/17
Things considered occult
Near and far from kids, teens and adults
Working with mulch
Above a gulch
Had to turn into the Hulk
And catapult
Toward successful results
Then howl at the moon like a wolf
While in and out of gulfs
No good in being in poor form
Or disordered
Got to keep pushing forward
Above and below floorboards
Considered that there will always be more storms
Whether or not it is cold or warm
I just can't spend time in forlorn
Got to take care of business, night or morn
Ready to fight for what I believe is right, with the skills of a warlord
Regardless of if it is what I was born for
Close and beyond traces of lanthanum
I'm coming through with an effective stratagem
Show you something truly masculine
Going full throttle pushing to the maximum
Among pathogens
And antigens
As well as vehicles with headlights that are halogen
When I see an animal or human struggling, I'll lend a hand and not abandon them
By: Dalton Ogletree
5/18/17
Cat stalked a mouse
Trying to hide and crouch
Then it pounced
From the West, North, East, and South
We don't know what everything is about
Quit sticking out your snout
Don't pout
Or whine and shout
And quit relying on word of mouth
As well as bragging about clout
Get off the couch
And bounce out
Of the house
Instead of being a slouch
Valuables stored in safes with or without a pouch
Near and far from waters that do or don't have trout
Times of flourishing and droughts
Hurting or helping bank accounts
For you, I just can't vouch
Considering that you may just be trying to oust
Or joust
Then you will eat your own words, and possibly get gout
When I come in full force, and eliminate all doubts
By: Dalton Ogletree
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