Windows To The Past
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "The Bronc Buster"Poems about the old West.
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Comment from Ridley Williams
Hi Nancy,
I loved the western theme of this write. Growing up in Truckee, we had our local rodeo each year, however, my girlfriend's family ran the local tourist trail-ride. They had thirty head that had to be corral broke every spring. I was one of the trail hands...the dust eater at the end of the group, lol. I appreciate the color behind this write. One of my best friends turned into a professional bull rider, and he was certainly featherheadedloco, lol. This was an entertaining read in my book, well done. Beat wishes for a great afternoon...is it getting warmer yet? Later, Bill
reply by the author on 13-May-2014
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Hi Nancy,
I loved the western theme of this write. Growing up in Truckee, we had our local rodeo each year, however, my girlfriend's family ran the local tourist trail-ride. They had thirty head that had to be corral broke every spring. I was one of the trail hands...the dust eater at the end of the group, lol. I appreciate the color behind this write. One of my best friends turned into a professional bull rider, and he was certainly featherheadedloco, lol. This was an entertaining read in my book, well done. Beat wishes for a great afternoon...is it getting warmer yet? Later, Bill
Comment Written 13-May-2014
reply by the author on 13-May-2014
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Today is nice. It was cold over the weekend. Thanks for the review Bill. Have a great day. Later! Nancy
Comment from c_lucas
There are easier ways to break a bronc, but they are more time consuming. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.
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There are easier ways to break a bronc, but they are more time consuming. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.
Comment Written 13-May-2014
reply by the author on 13-May-2014
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Thank you very much Charlie. Have a lovely day! Nancy
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You're welcome, Nancy. Charlie
Comment from STEPHEN A CARTER
A tale told by someone who knows a thing or two about rodeos. Done in the traditional western format of internal rhyme and well rounded couplets. Loved the piece and the pic.
Regards:
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A tale told by someone who knows a thing or two about rodeos. Done in the traditional western format of internal rhyme and well rounded couplets. Loved the piece and the pic.
Regards:
Comment Written 13-May-2014
reply by the author on 13-May-2014
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Thank you Steve. Have a great day! Nancy
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Dear Nancy: Well deserved. Just posted 'The Springfield Foal'.
XXOO Steve
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By the way. It is about ranching not rodeos. There's a difference between bronco busting and bronco riding. LOL
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Dear Nancy: There you go..what does a city slicker like me know? Thanks for the head's up.
When he set 10 seconds I thought it was a rodeo and the pic was in a rodeo setting but the saddle in the pic has stirrups, so its not saddle bronc riding. Besides they ride for 8 seconds not 10. Just posted 'The Springfield Foal' Thanks.
With Respect: Steve
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Already been there.
Comment from country ranch writer
The only thing I find out of place is the saddle horn they are disqualified if they touch one. May be allowed in the 1800 but not in todays world
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The only thing I find out of place is the saddle horn they are disqualified if they touch one. May be allowed in the 1800 but not in todays world
Comment Written 13-May-2014
reply by the author on 13-May-2014
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It's not about a rodeo, It's a horse ranch. Bronco buster not rider.
The cowboys grab the saddlehorn and swing up into the saddle. No stirrups on a bronco saddle. Country ranch writer? You should know this. LOL That's okay. I live on a ranch. That is how some guys do it. I go for gentling a horse myself. Thanks for the review
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my bad oops been away from my horses way to long(oldtimers)
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So have I. Miss them too.
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I will never ride again so that is why I am writing my book on bull riding
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Dear Nancy - a well penned post with solid rhyme and great story within this one. I enjoyed your word choices sharing the "cowboy" feel of this one.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen
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Dear Nancy - a well penned post with solid rhyme and great story within this one. I enjoyed your word choices sharing the "cowboy" feel of this one.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen
Comment Written 13-May-2014
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Thank you Maureen. Have a lovely day! Nancy
Comment from GWHARGIS
I felt like you really got into the rider's head in this. Great action sequence and very well told. Nice imagery and descriptive passages. Nicely done as usual.
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I felt like you really got into the rider's head in this. Great action sequence and very well told. Nice imagery and descriptive passages. Nicely done as usual.
Comment Written 13-May-2014
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Thank you very much Gretchen. Have a great day! Nancy
Comment from Domino 2
Great story in a poem, Nancy.
This bronco buster sure wouldn't give in.
I wouldn't be able to climb ON a horse, so there's no danger of me being thrown OFF.
Excellent rhymes, both internal and external, plus top meter throughout, make this worthy of my sixer.
Cheers, Ted
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Great story in a poem, Nancy.
This bronco buster sure wouldn't give in.
I wouldn't be able to climb ON a horse, so there's no danger of me being thrown OFF.
Excellent rhymes, both internal and external, plus top meter throughout, make this worthy of my sixer.
Cheers, Ted
Comment Written 13-May-2014
reply by the author on 13-May-2014
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Thank you for the six Ted. The newbie after you wiped it out with his opinions! I do appreciate you opinion. Hugs. Nancy
Comment from jkr7979
Well done. I get the feeling of pride a bronco buster feels through your words. The vast majority of the poem flows well, love some of the sneaky rhyming convention. Some things to consider: first line of the second verse: the word broke really stopped the flow for me, I wanted to force an "n" there. Using the word "would" seems awkward, too, since the entire poem is set in the past tense. "Featherheaded Loco" - I'm not one to get bent out of shape by these types of things, but I've heard enough backlash at the Washington Redskins' name to know that some people would be offended by the phrase.
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Well done. I get the feeling of pride a bronco buster feels through your words. The vast majority of the poem flows well, love some of the sneaky rhyming convention. Some things to consider: first line of the second verse: the word broke really stopped the flow for me, I wanted to force an "n" there. Using the word "would" seems awkward, too, since the entire poem is set in the past tense. "Featherheaded Loco" - I'm not one to get bent out of shape by these types of things, but I've heard enough backlash at the Washington Redskins' name to know that some people would be offended by the phrase.
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Comment Written 13-May-2014
reply by the author on 13-May-2014
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Thank you for the review. Please explain what sneaky rhyming convention you are talking about. Are you a poet?. I don't understand. Nancy.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I loved how you ended it. I think that is a cliche (which I normally hate in poetry) but don't care. It worked perfectly for this poem that did a wonderful job of showing us this job and the excitement of it. Very creative - well written.
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I loved how you ended it. I think that is a cliche (which I normally hate in poetry) but don't care. It worked perfectly for this poem that did a wonderful job of showing us this job and the excitement of it. Very creative - well written.
Comment Written 13-May-2014
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I didn't think about it being a cliché. Thank you for the review. Have a lovely day! Nancy
Comment from nancyjam
Another great western themed poem.
I enjoy them so much.
Your second line is missing a syllable did you mean to say "dug (in)his side.
That would make it 14.
Great images, rhyme and meter.
A terrific Sonnet. nancy
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Another great western themed poem.
I enjoy them so much.
Your second line is missing a syllable did you mean to say "dug (in)his side.
That would make it 14.
Great images, rhyme and meter.
A terrific Sonnet. nancy
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Comment Written 13-May-2014
reply by the author on 13-May-2014
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It's so funny. I read it in there every time and it wasn't there. Thanks for catching it. Thanks for the review. Have a wonderful day! xxx Nancy
