Comment from Brenda Elizabeth Rose

Excellent

I loved your poem. It's the first cowboy poem I have ever read and it's great. The image and background enhanced the poem. Your rhyme and rhythm were perfect. Good luck in the contest. ~Brenda

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2019

Thanks. I'm so glad you liked it.

Comment from evesayshi

Excellent

In my opinion, a sterling write in tale and rhyming rhythm, which I found vivid in its read, till the last stanza, which read a bit uneven - easily corrected upon reading aloud. For example, with your permission:
"leaving the outlaw tucked safely away,"...

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2019

Thanks. That's a good idea for the last stanza.

reply by evesayshi on 02-Nov-2019

You are welcome, Cindy, really an outstanding piece, and thank you for such an extraordinary read...Eve

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

Congrats on All Time Best for your fun write. Your quatrains told a great haunting story, loads of fun. It pays to listen to ghostly guns. I liked it so much, wish I had a six for you ****** virtual stars today.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2019

Thanks. I'll take the virtual six. So glad you enjoyed it.

Comment from Apriori

Excellent

I enjoyed readings this. You provided so many little concrete details through the poem that really kept my attention. Wishing you success in the contest!

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2019

Thanks. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a well written poem for the Halloween contest, I wish youthe best in the contest with this gem. Have a wonderful weekend.
Patricia

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a wonderful weekend too.

Comment from Gail Denham

Excellent

Interesting tale - altho didn't quite understand all of the plot. And why the ghost locked up Rusty - thought he was one of them. Nevertheless., it's a compelling tale.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019

Thanks. Rusty's the cattle rustler. The ghosts were rustlers hanged on the hill. They liked him, but Rusty didn't know it.

Comment from the13thpoet

Excellent

Hello and a fabulous Friday to you. I enjoyed reading your poem, thanks for sharing. I liked the rhythm and rhyme of the poem. Good job and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019

Thanks. I hope you have a great Friday too. Glad you enjoyed my poem.

Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson

Excellent

This is a terrific story in a poem for the Halloween contest. This should do very well. Good luck, my friend & Happy Halloween! ~Kerry

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2019

Thanks, and Happy Halloween to you. Glad you enjoyed.

reply by Kerry Foley Robinson on 12-Nov-2019

Welcome!

Comment from Janetsue

Excellent

This is an excellent seasonal poem with an intriguing western theme. I enjoy reading about cowboys, and this posting offers the bonus of having Roundup in it as well.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2019

Thanks. I'm so glad you enjoyed my Halloween cowboy poem.

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Hello Cindy,

This is delightful cowboy fun in a poem :) I can see and smell the horses dropping their poo. That always gets me at the Calgary Stampede parade. The poor marching bands have to step around the horse poo while not missing a beat of their music. Then then street cleaners get at it and it looks like diarrhea everywhere. Yuck. I watch the parade on tv from home now. Sorry to toss that at you. My silly mind went to that.

Back to reviewing...I enjoy Western poetry, and yours is tops. Best wishes in the contest.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2019

Thanks. I'll have to check out the Stampede one of these days. I've heard so much about it, and it's really not that far away. Why wouldn't they send the band out ahead of the horses? Glad you enjoyed my poem.