...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.
Categories:
dismounted, abuse, angel, children, dark,
Form: Cowboy Poetry
monk on a horse
dismounted
to feel Mother Earth
monk took a bow
before mounting his horse
recognising God within it’s form
24-December-2022
Categories:
dismounted, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
Our horses we dismounted and we tied them up outside
These superstores have double doors, which once were open wide
But now we face a checkpoint where we’re told to wear a mask
I said I wear one all the time, you didn’t need to ask
The man still barred my entry, I said move aside, Sir... pronto
I’ve got my mask, so let me pass, or deal with my mate, Tonto.
Categories:
dismounted, health, humorous,
Form: Rhyme
Weaving before me, or was it me weaving
The palm tree seemed to shimmer
In the hazy red sun beating down
My weary eyes growing dimmer...
The desert will play mean tricks on a man
Take away his breath; shrink his lifespan...
Raised my canteen to my lips, though hot the drink
Soothed my thirst; gave me precious moments to think
But I looked up like a fool; saw the palm tree fade
Replaced by screeching hyenas, of me unafraid...
Just then the sun dropped below the horizon
Stifling heat swept away, a pale moon arisin'
I dismounted my camel and fell to my knees
Drained the canteen; said this prayer, O Lord, please --
Save me tonight from death's clutch on the morrow
That I know no more thirst or bodily sorrow
'Cos the desert will play mean tricks on a man
Take away his breath; shrink his lifespan...
Categories:
dismounted, journey, judgement, lonely, water,
Form: Narrative
Verse 1
Stranger rode into town,
A stern look on his face,
Gave thought to his grim task,
Sworn duty on his mind and dismounted.
Verse 2
Examined his two six guns,
Moseyed to hotel bench,
At noon stood and with care,
Tied holster to his thigh and reflected.
Verse 3
In saloon spoke a name,
Outlaw threw down his drink,
Knew why stranger was there,
Each drew down, guns blazing, unabated.
Verse 4
Fight was o’er in a blink,
Outlaw dead on the floor,
Stranger left the saloon,
Went over to his horse and remounted.
Verse 5
Rode from town at full trot,
Same way that he came in,
Town knew why he had come,
His tin badge told the truth, deputized.
Categories:
dismounted, conflict, death, song,
Form: Cowboy Poetry
Feeling lethargic,
Sue went on
a banana diet,
and started to feel
more energetic and alive,
walking past the
local playground,
she was going
to keep walking,
when she quickly
changed her mind...
Swinging round and round,
flipping upside down,
she couldn't believe
the bananas gave her
so much stamina,
one last go round,
she dismounted
landing perfectly
on the ground,
just like an
Olympic champion!
Categories:
dismounted, fun, humor,
Form: Light Verse
A cactus stands and casts its shadow on the ground.
As the cowboy draws his gun, his vengeance is his only aim and target practice as begun.
His girl lies dead and he needs the practice as he means to kill those evil men.
It was a summers day just like any other day when the Carmack brothers called .
Now rob he was the meanest and dismounted from his horse .
As he killed the girl and then looked round to see if our hero was to be found.
No tears where spilt or hearts broke on the death of Bonnie Parker.
They lay in wait and Clyde Champion was next on their agenda
A car drew up and out stepped Clyde and the Sheriff Carmack's let fire
the end bonnie and Clyde shot dead
23032016 just for fun
Categories:
dismounted, fun,
Form: Free verse
He slowly dismounted his horse
As he glanced at her his soul drifted
Floating on a cloud amidst the summers heat
A vision of loveliness looking his way
His mind lingered on this breath taking beauty
He felt he was drowning in the deep ocean
Being pulled by those sea blue eyes.
He knew in that moment that she was his
Never before had he felt that magical moment
It was as if woken from a long deep dream
She smiled and the sun shone brighter
Her eyes twinkled like the starry heavens
This cowboy had just met love at first sight.
3/10/13
Categories:
dismounted,
Form: Cowboy Poetry
Feeling lonely I drove my car into the countryside
The hot sun scorched the earth that day
With picnic in hand I wanted to drink in nature
Finding a secluded spot under a tree near a field
I drank and ate and listened to the chirping birds
Feeling lazy I decided to take a walk
Out among the wheat fields golden stalks
I heard before I seen a lone cowboy ride up
Wind fluttered upon my cheeks as I slowly gazed
My heart decided to take an extra beat
There riding a magnificent stallion, black as night
Was the most striking figure I had ever seen
Black hair tinged with silver gray
Starring, weary blue eyes that looked my way
We gazed into each others eyes
The attraction was undeniable
As he dismounted his scent and sweat filled my nostrils
His exposed muscles tensed under the heat
My eyes widened at the sun burnt perspiring skin
As he took off his cowboy hat and wiped his brow
He greeted me with a seductive smile
Oh so handsome was this cowboy man
.
3/9/13
Categories:
dismounted, sun,
Form: Cowboy Poetry
Santa’s Promise
My Granny was riding a reindeer,
out back on the lawn by our shed.
It looked like a bull riding contest
but the horns were a rack instead.
My Papa was sitting and watching
while he cheered for the bucking steer.
Oh Dad, I don’t know what you’re drinking
but that bull is a North Pole deer.
While Granny was hooting and clicking,
‘ole Santa appeared on our shed.
“Now, Granny I kept up my promise
and Dancer is leading the sled.”
“Tonight is the eve of the Christ birth.
It’s a night of world love and peace.
The magical sleigh of believing
starts midnight with love gifts apiece.”
He waited while Granny dismounted,
then Dancer proceeded to bow,
about that time, Dad had miscounted…
He passed out while toasting the cow.
Janet L Vick
Quatrain form
Categories:
dismounted, funny, love,
Form: Quatrain
A Vet’s Friday
A sparrow was picking insects on the road a car came, the bird nearly
got away, but was hit by the car’s wing mirror I stopped dismounted
and picked it up. It looked stunned gasping for air. Put the bird on
the shady, grassy verge, waited for it to recover, and to see it fly away.
Afar, behind the mountain range, smoke two helicopters with big bags
of water hanging underneath are flying towards the forest fire.
The countryside is dry yet the sun goes on shining hot and spiteful.
I look at the sparrow it had overcome and died with an open beak; and
I was the only witness. My effort to be a rescuer and a hero in my own
vanity had failed, was it my heavy hands that had shocked it to death.
Nothing more to do I can’t stay here all day looking at a dead bird.
The helicopters are returning to fill those enormous bags with water in
a nearby lake and sparrows do as they must pick insects off the road
while we wait for rain.
Categories:
dismounted, adventure, death, water, bird,
Form: Burlesque
Having a family bond that is blessed with love
cannot be bought and may come from above
`cos if you multiply all the stars in the sky
and add `em to the grains of sand thats why
The love reaches further `cos it can`t be counted
but with a swift moment of madness,can be dismounted
as our family been down that road many a time
and take things to lengths like a petty crime
But a lesson has been learned,and i`m the first to say
that at the end of it all there`s a more loving way
that has a platform to make things more strong
and deal with this differantly if things do go wrong
Categories:
dismounted, familyfamily, family,
Form: Rhyme
The plane arrived
on the cold snowy day.
I stood on the bench,
just so you could see me.
Gleefully, I watched
as passengers dismounted
but as the crowd dwindled down
I saw no sign of you.
We had already made plans
First, was going shopping for Maggie
but, now I was worried...
I didn't see you exit.
I quickly ran to the pilot
"Where is John Smith?"
"We had no John Smith," he said
as he checked the paper.
I sadly walked home.
No glee in my heart.
My Christmas spirit all gone,
Because you were not here.
As cold as it was,
I took the long way,
Thinking that maybe, just maybe,
I could walk the sadness out of my heart.
I remembered your face when you left
You smiled and waved
And promised to come back to me...
safely.
As I entered the house,
Drenched from the snow,
The phone rung.
I jumped to answer it.
"Hello, Mrs Smith?"
"This is I."
"Yeah, about your husband..."
I suddenly grew quiet... and worried.
"He...... he......he's dead."
"OH, GOD! NO!!!"
Those were the only words
That I remember saying
Before I hung up
In the pilot's face.
It seems that
I'll be home for Christmas
But this time...
I'll be alone.
Categories:
dismounted, lost love, love, sad
Form: Free verse
Do you remember?
Remember when we first met
Not this year or the last but long ago in the past
Not in this life but another where we were born to be together
A time when kings ruled the land
And my only thought was to hold your hand
Protecting you was not a job but an honor given by God
Do you remember?
Remember riding side by side under the starlit sky
The moon so full and bright would show your beauty
Oh what a sight
With hair of gold and eyes of blue
I could think of nothing but you
We rode and we rode all through the night
Without a worry insight
As the dawn was nearing we entered the clearing
And the sun broke through the night we could finally see the light
You stopped your horse and dismounted the steed
I helped you down and bowed to one knee
You told me to stand that there was no need
For we would be one you and me
Categories:
dismounted, lovenight, night,
Form: Narrative