Speed Thrills But Accuracy Kills
Sometimes Being Last is a good thing59 total reviews
Comment from Christy Mahon
Not sure just how old you are. I'm a geezer myself. Your one-liner (description) before the poem reminded me of The States old TV show, "Have Gun Will Travel". Bein' accurate was what Paladin's Buntline Special was all about. You got to the rhyming in your poem pretty good, but I'm suggesting you might want to massage the rhythm some. It read a bit choppy for me. I noted that you were rushed initially, but you can get back to it now I suspect. 'Course I'm notoriously slow on the draw too, so who am I to say.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Not sure just how old you are. I'm a geezer myself. Your one-liner (description) before the poem reminded me of The States old TV show, "Have Gun Will Travel". Bein' accurate was what Paladin's Buntline Special was all about. You got to the rhyming in your poem pretty good, but I'm suggesting you might want to massage the rhythm some. It read a bit choppy for me. I noted that you were rushed initially, but you can get back to it now I suspect. 'Course I'm notoriously slow on the draw too, so who am I to say.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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I appreciate you going into my profile and checking this one out. I have several more which are similar you may enjoy.
Comment from BeasPeas
This is an excellent post for the cowboy poem contest. Sure brings back my childhood with Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Pace and theme of your poem are great. Well illustrated, too. Best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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This is an excellent post for the cowboy poem contest. Sure brings back my childhood with Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Pace and theme of your poem are great. Well illustrated, too. Best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 05-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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Thank you for the six star rating this is the first one out of 58 reviews. I guess the novelty of my writing has worn off and people are getting bored with my feeble attempts to write poetry. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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You're welcome. :)
Comment from Willie P. Smith
Excellent cowboy poem. The accompanying photo goes great with your poem. The rhyme is great and the story told is very good. Good work on your contest entry.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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Excellent cowboy poem. The accompanying photo goes great with your poem. The rhyme is great and the story told is very good. Good work on your contest entry.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Nike23
I like the this poem. It tells a great story and gives the reader a cowboy experience. My favorite line is But I'm not coming out,
I'm stayin' in the saloon,
It's not I have a doubt,
I'm waitin' for high noon,. This line is my favorite because it gives the reader the inner thoughts of a gunslinger before a fight.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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I like the this poem. It tells a great story and gives the reader a cowboy experience. My favorite line is But I'm not coming out,
I'm stayin' in the saloon,
It's not I have a doubt,
I'm waitin' for high noon,. This line is my favorite because it gives the reader the inner thoughts of a gunslinger before a fight.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Despite the meter, I enjoyed this and found it entertaining to read--and it does rhyme. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2019
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Despite the meter, I enjoyed this and found it entertaining to read--and it does rhyme. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 04-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This sounds just like the shootouts I've grown to know and love. I was raised watching all of the westerns, sports, the mummy, Frankenstein, the wolfman, etc. I love the way you've set the stage for the action to come. You've wetted our appetite and we're ready to eat. I enjoyed this well written gunfight poem. Well done.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2019
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This sounds just like the shootouts I've grown to know and love. I was raised watching all of the westerns, sports, the mummy, Frankenstein, the wolfman, etc. I love the way you've set the stage for the action to come. You've wetted our appetite and we're ready to eat. I enjoyed this well written gunfight poem. Well done.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
In the movie, Unforgiven, Gene Hackman's character says that it's not enough to draw fast. It's about being careful and aiming. Like you say: it's about who stands last.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2019
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In the movie, Unforgiven, Gene Hackman's character says that it's not enough to draw fast. It's about being careful and aiming. Like you say: it's about who stands last.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from DonandVicki
I don't know much about the meter but I thoroughly enjoyed the story in the poem. The photograph is perfect to complement your work, but it looks like the dead person in the photo got in the way of the gun fight.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2019
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I don't know much about the meter but I thoroughly enjoyed the story in the poem. The photograph is perfect to complement your work, but it looks like the dead person in the photo got in the way of the gun fight.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
LOL! Nice CYA there in the notes - so no mention of meter even though this is supposed to be Rhymed Poetic Verse. This meets the contest requirements nicely with correct line and stanza count, theme, and rhyme scheme. The content is generic but does express the angst and ending of an Old West showdown. Good luck in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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LOL! Nice CYA there in the notes - so no mention of meter even though this is supposed to be Rhymed Poetic Verse. This meets the contest requirements nicely with correct line and stanza count, theme, and rhyme scheme. The content is generic but does express the angst and ending of an Old West showdown. Good luck in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Ross E Silke
Tightly composed and written well. I like the images and the thoughts are sound. Good job! The setting and theme is unique and interesting, and the poem with detailed picture hooks the reader. Good style and font presentation as well. Clever.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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Tightly composed and written well. I like the images and the thoughts are sound. Good job! The setting and theme is unique and interesting, and the poem with detailed picture hooks the reader. Good style and font presentation as well. Clever.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my work.