Pickett Poems - Poems about Pickett

“Up men to your posts! Don’t forget today that you are from old Virginia.” – General George Pickett Beneath Gettysburg's sun a merciless blaze Stood Pickett with his face etched with war's haunting gaze. A mind torn asunder and a battlefield worn Ghosts of decisions a burden he'd borne. "Forward, brave souls!" rang Pickett's mournful cry A tale writ in heartbeats...

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Yippee ci ya aa Bill African-American rodeo cowboy, farmer Lover of “bulldogging” Twist the head turn the horns of the bull Bite his neck wrestle to the ground Field fell the tricks kick the hoofs off the ground Rancher, married to Maggie Turner Together they produced 9 children Rodeo Cowboy, ‘Wild West show performer Pickett 6/15/2022 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. ©2022...

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Not all of us get the white picket fence in our youth. But I wouldn't trade what you had to tell you the truth. Your up bringing may not have been like that in a storybook. But you had someone there for you no matter how much it took. I know everyone thinks that their mom is one in...

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They did the mash—they did the monster mash In a field—in a field of trash Republicans ain’t cool Stink like a graveyard ghoul One sick group—that we need to smash Author's note: The limerick above can be recited to the rhythm of the Pickett hit song. I am supporting Bernie Sanders and hope he picks Elizabeth Warren for...

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I have a superhero; his name is Pickett Tupp. Before you count to zero, he'll have picked it up. Grandpa could have hurt his neck but Pickett, super guy, picked the peel up from the deck where Junior let it lie. I've another super friend; her name's Poteeta Whey. If it's out, you can depend it's rightly put away. When some...

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" I Smote Thy Heart" by~ Richard Pickett Upon the morrow, I shall take aim with this slender feathered shaft at the heart of thee, it shall pierce thee in the coldest of manners. Thou shalt know from whence it came. From my sorrow, said sorrow left upon me by the daggers of thy withered soul. Beguiled by thy mask of...

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The traffic light on the end of Brick’s street turned green and Bill headed for home after dropping off Brick at his place. He knew Brick would be okay after a bit because of the incentive of it all. For tonight, the incentive was in the form of a pretty blond gal. After tonight...

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After hearing from Brick over the phone saying he needed a lift, Bill cradled the phone, adjusted his shoulder holster, slipped on his jacket and carefully donned his beloved Stetson. He skipped down the stairs to the mini parking lot where he recently paid to park his car just for the convenience of it all....

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HERE'S WISHING YOU A BUCKET OF THE BEST, FOR HAVING REACHED THAT GOLDEN CREST, I MYSELF CAN'T EVEN REMEMBER THAT FAR BACK, TO THE TIME WHEN I BROKE YOUTH'S BACK... BUT WISHING YOU THE BEST FOR THE NEXT MANY YEARS, YOU'LL ONLY GET UGLIER AND WISER SO BELAY YOUR FEARS. MAY YOUR HEART BE FILLED WITH JOYFUL TEARS, MEANWHILE, KICK BACK WITH...

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(Continued from Bill's side 10“) "Never mind that. I know you well enough to know you know what you’re doing. Just stick with me and keep me informed especially on this one. I’ll give you as much leeway as I can. I got a hunch this...

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When the bus first got there, the Medic was tending to Brick and it took all of five minutes for that to turn around. Brick was tending to the nurse. No surprise, Bill thought to himself grinning. Girl never had a chance, and he laughed while walking back to Brick’s squad car. The blue...

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(cont from Richard Pickett's side ) You alright? Hang on I got a bus coming . I got your piece. Bill pulled Brick up to a half sitting position as he was talking to him. He scanned the area to see any possible witnesses. He heard Brick making-” uhh...

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Cont…”Bill Jump in my car it’s closer!” Bill was just a step behind Brick as they hurdled over the tape barrier and raced to Brick’s car. “You got it pardner! Don’t stop or I’ll be in your hip pocket! Brick got to the driver’s door first and Bill had...

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After Bill got Brick’s emergency call about the new find under the Bywater bridge, he downed his coffee, shoved his files in a drawer, donned his 9mm w/shoulder holster, traded his Stetson for a NYPD ball cap, made for the squad car, punched the blue lights and headed to Brick’s destination. ...

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.After Bill left the station, he made a pit stop down to the local diner, parked his car and hurried in to get some much needed chow. “ What’s up stranger? Haven’t seen your lanky frame in this fine dining establishment in forever” she said saracastically as she...

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