Cowboy Lament
What happened to this way of life?8 total reviews
Comment from judiverse
Very nostalgic. This shows an old cowhand's longing for the Old West. things have a way of changing, and that cowboy life doesn't exist any more. We rarely see any new movies or TV shows that deal with the old West. I like that you mentioned so many of the historical figures we read about and who have been immortalized in movies. There is no new land to explore, and things have pretty much been tamed. But one can still have a longing for those times. Great work, and I like what you did with this. judi
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2019
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Very nostalgic. This shows an old cowhand's longing for the Old West. things have a way of changing, and that cowboy life doesn't exist any more. We rarely see any new movies or TV shows that deal with the old West. I like that you mentioned so many of the historical figures we read about and who have been immortalized in movies. There is no new land to explore, and things have pretty much been tamed. But one can still have a longing for those times. Great work, and I like what you did with this. judi
Comment Written 25-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2019
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Glad you enjoyed this poem. Appreciate the review. No better time that the Old West.
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You're very welcome. I wish there were still TV shows and movies about the old West. judi
Comment from Sankey
Well done mate good work. Too late for the SIXES sorry. A colourful layout for sure and a good picture selection. Keep up the good work, mate! And as they say more speel needed then here we go.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2019
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Well done mate good work. Too late for the SIXES sorry. A colourful layout for sure and a good picture selection. Keep up the good work, mate! And as they say more speel needed then here we go.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2019
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Glad you enjoyed this poem. Several members tried to read this as a history lesson. Far from it. Appreciate the review.
Comment from damommy
Poor man. His way of life is over for good and always, I'm afraid. I enjoyed reading all the things he did and places he'd been. I'm sure any other way of life would not be for him.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Poor man. His way of life is over for good and always, I'm afraid. I enjoyed reading all the things he did and places he'd been. I'm sure any other way of life would not be for him.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Glad you enjoyed this little poem. Appreciate the review.
Comment from Mary Wakeford
Given the requirement of a 4x10x10x2x400;
4 versus
10 lines per verse
10 syllables per line
every 2 lines rhyme
400 syllables
I feel you've done a stellar job combining the lore and history of the west into an abridged history recap, albeit out of order, but remarkable just the same. The transformation of the western state I live in (AZ) has changed dramatically just since my childhood. I can't imagine the old timers adapting to life in the not so wild west if they saw it now. Well done, Brett.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Given the requirement of a 4x10x10x2x400;
4 versus
10 lines per verse
10 syllables per line
every 2 lines rhyme
400 syllables
I feel you've done a stellar job combining the lore and history of the west into an abridged history recap, albeit out of order, but remarkable just the same. The transformation of the western state I live in (AZ) has changed dramatically just since my childhood. I can't imagine the old timers adapting to life in the not so wild west if they saw it now. Well done, Brett.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Not intended to be a history lesson. Glad you enjoyed this little poem. Appreciate the review.
Comment from Shirley McLain
Good lament. The poem read smoothly and made sense when I read it. I did not see any errors to tell you about. Have a great afternoon. Shirley
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Good lament. The poem read smoothly and made sense when I read it. I did not see any errors to tell you about. Have a great afternoon. Shirley
Comment Written 22-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Glad you enjoyed this little poem. Appreciate the review.
Comment from humpwhistle
I, too, lament the loss of the old west.
Sorry, but your chronology seems a little murky to me.
Your poem jumps decades--back and forth--without a pattern I can discern. I'm reading a mishmash, not history. I'm sorry.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2019
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I, too, lament the loss of the old west.
Sorry, but your chronology seems a little murky to me.
Your poem jumps decades--back and forth--without a pattern I can discern. I'm reading a mishmash, not history. I'm sorry.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 22-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2019
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It is a little murkey. However, appreciate the review.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Are you forgetting about Rodeo's, Brett? Cowboys are still alive and well. Come west young man, come west. My daughter has a full working ranch with cattle on the range. They have horses, cattle, sheep, and an occasional pig. Chickens and cat's and dogs. I did have until my husband died. Yes, the west has been tamed but I for one am glad. I'd rather just enjoy it on the TV. LOL Nancy:)
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2019
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Are you forgetting about Rodeo's, Brett? Cowboys are still alive and well. Come west young man, come west. My daughter has a full working ranch with cattle on the range. They have horses, cattle, sheep, and an occasional pig. Chickens and cat's and dogs. I did have until my husband died. Yes, the west has been tamed but I for one am glad. I'd rather just enjoy it on the TV. LOL Nancy:)
Comment Written 22-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2019
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Appreciate the review. The Old West will never be the way it was back in those days. So sad! And, I would have enjoyed living then.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
What a wonderfully done piece on the end of the cowboy way and being able to include all the players and the action we so fondly remember in history. Excellent content, rhyme and flow
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2019
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What a wonderfully done piece on the end of the cowboy way and being able to include all the players and the action we so fondly remember in history. Excellent content, rhyme and flow
Comment Written 22-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2019
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What a gracious review. Appreciate the six stars!
