Short Guns Blazing Poems

they walked along
weathered, carrying their guns;
like the four horsemen…

down to the O.K.
guns blazing, bullets flying;
smoke clears, the strong stand…...

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If only I could? 
I already can;
Whatever’s wanted
I chase guns blazing;
Pop it. Set it off.

I’m determined
to be extreme 
in every way;
Laser focused.

Leave my stain 
on the page  
for others 

to find 
and breathe 

in....

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desperados have the sheriff’s address
they are threatening the life of his family
he rides his mount nearly to death
ready to face the outlaws with guns blazing

a posse joins him, determined to be of help
hoping they will get there in time
wanting to save his wife and children
a posse on a mission...

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Bombs dropping
Wives shopping

Guns blazing
Frats hazing

Troops shooting
Crooks looting

Tanks rumbling
Drunks stumbling

Ships sinking
Flirts winking

More killing
Steaks grilling

Blood flowing
Moms sewing

Wounds gaping
Teens vaping

Men missing
Lips kissing

Hordes dying
Pols lying...



        September 10, 2020
    Threes, Please Poetry Contest
        Sponsor: Beth Evans...

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Snoopy was slamming through the skies
At top speed, stealthier than the other fliers
Flying ace of the year, he assured anyone who would listen
Tweety bird sat in the co-pilot seat, knowing he’d best be quiet
They looped and whorled and rat-a-tatted the enemy
Guns blazing, fierce and untouched.
Sixty-two bullet holes, and they were unscathed.
Snoopy stretched his hand out and knocked over his water bottle....

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