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Comment from Mark D. R.
Earl,
On top of all those accolades, I can see that my 'Patriotic Cowpoke' is not in the same class as your John Wayne. I probably watched those movies in the theater and again on TV. You ably included them in your verse.
Truthfully, your selected illustration had previously piqued my interest, but I normally don't take the time to digest/review these longer verses. Maybe I should going forward. LOL
If I recall a visit to Canyon de Chelly, that is where many western movies were filmed, possibly even Stagecoach.
Mark
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Earl,
On top of all those accolades, I can see that my 'Patriotic Cowpoke' is not in the same class as your John Wayne. I probably watched those movies in the theater and again on TV. You ably included them in your verse.
Truthfully, your selected illustration had previously piqued my interest, but I normally don't take the time to digest/review these longer verses. Maybe I should going forward. LOL
If I recall a visit to Canyon de Chelly, that is where many western movies were filmed, possibly even Stagecoach.
Mark
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much Mark. I understand about reading the longer stuff, sometimes it's not worth it. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Earl. John Wayne was an excellent actor and I'm happy to see that you featured him in your poem. I think your poem is well done. I'm not sure if the contest is over, but good luck in it if it isn't. Marilyn
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2019
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Hi Earl. John Wayne was an excellent actor and I'm happy to see that you featured him in your poem. I think your poem is well done. I'm not sure if the contest is over, but good luck in it if it isn't. Marilyn
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much Marilyn. The poem actually won the contest. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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Good for you. Congratulations. :) Marilyn
Comment from robyn corum
Earl,
I have no idea how I missed this. I read so many other poems in this contest - but I am sooooo glad this one won. How could anything beat the Duke, though???
Loved, loved, loved some of those movies you mentioned. Tossing that hat in McClintock? Oh, man -- and trying to get everybody up the staircase when he came in so drunk? Loved it!
And True Grit is an all-time favorite. FAB!
But you left off another FAVORITE - you meanie! (And I outa deduct stars!) Rio Bravo with Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson and Walter Brennan??? Classic!!!
Anyway -- I'll forgive you... 'cause I like you. But don't make it a habit.
Congrats!
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Earl,
I have no idea how I missed this. I read so many other poems in this contest - but I am sooooo glad this one won. How could anything beat the Duke, though???
Loved, loved, loved some of those movies you mentioned. Tossing that hat in McClintock? Oh, man -- and trying to get everybody up the staircase when he came in so drunk? Loved it!
And True Grit is an all-time favorite. FAB!
But you left off another FAVORITE - you meanie! (And I outa deduct stars!) Rio Bravo with Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson and Walter Brennan??? Classic!!!
Anyway -- I'll forgive you... 'cause I like you. But don't make it a habit.
Congrats!
Comment Written 17-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Thanks Robin. I read all the entries and that was some pretty stiff competition. I''m taking a break from poetry this week and doing a chapter in my book Redemption Road.Believe it or not Rio Bravo is my wife's favorite John Wayne Movie. Mine is the Searchers, but some of my favorite scenes are in True Grit. That scene where he meets them at the end with the reins in his mouth is classic. I also got yelled at for leaving out the Cowboys and the Shootist. I just couldn't get them all in. Maybe I'll have to do a John Wayne II. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from jdrhye
Nice job connecting the history of John Wayne's career. My husband loves old westerns and old tv shows he would enjoy the detailed and witty play on words and agree with the nicely placed metaphors. Good rhythm and rhyme. The tone is playful and the theme interesting as well as informative.
J
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Nice job connecting the history of John Wayne's career. My husband loves old westerns and old tv shows he would enjoy the detailed and witty play on words and agree with the nicely placed metaphors. Good rhythm and rhyme. The tone is playful and the theme interesting as well as informative.
J
Comment Written 17-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much J. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from MissMerri
This was fun to read. I missed most of those movies, but always appreciated John Wayne. He carved out a permanent place for himself somehow. I doubt he will ever be forgotten. I think this poem fits the prompt's requirements perfectly. You should get at least five or ten votes. ;p Good luck!
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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This was fun to read. I missed most of those movies, but always appreciated John Wayne. He carved out a permanent place for himself somehow. I doubt he will ever be forgotten. I think this poem fits the prompt's requirements perfectly. You should get at least five or ten votes. ;p Good luck!
Comment Written 17-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much Missmerri.It actually gottaking the time to read and review my work. me 11 votes. I appreciate you
Comment from TPAC
I give this rate not just for your accomplished task of a tribute, given excellence in its facts presented about honored, knowing he would be proud to read. All in my opinion of this work.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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I give this rate not just for your accomplished task of a tribute, given excellence in its facts presented about honored, knowing he would be proud to read. All in my opinion of this work.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for the six star rating. I appreciate the fact you think the Duke would have been proud to read it. Though I can't picture him reading poetry, but then I never pictured me writing poetry. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Bill Schott
This western-themed poem, I Learned It Watching John Wayne, uses a few of the Duke's greatest films to remind us, who know and remember, that he was the best of the West.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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This western-themed poem, I Learned It Watching John Wayne, uses a few of the Duke's greatest films to remind us, who know and remember, that he was the best of the West.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Thanks Bill.
Comment from Wetbelly01
Ya got that right, pilgrim!
Ain't nobody rebukin' the DUKE!
Ya did good with this 'un, as far as I'm concerned.
Except ya didn't mention his last picture... The SHOOTIST!
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Ya got that right, pilgrim!
Ain't nobody rebukin' the DUKE!
Ya did good with this 'un, as far as I'm concerned.
Except ya didn't mention his last picture... The SHOOTIST!
Comment Written 17-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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I couldn't get them all in. I left out my second favorite Angel and the Badman. I also loved the Undefeated. By the way I saw the Shootist in the theater, had no idea it would be his last movie, i appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from pome lover
well, Pilgrim, that was pretty darn good!
The only thing I think you forgot to mention was his swagger - I've never seen another person walk like that. It was definitely a John Wayne walk.
However, that didn't have anything to do with his character or number of movies. He did have everything to do with America's feel for the old West, honor and fair play. He was a good guy, all right, and your write was a very nice tribute to him.
pome lover
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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well, Pilgrim, that was pretty darn good!
The only thing I think you forgot to mention was his swagger - I've never seen another person walk like that. It was definitely a John Wayne walk.
However, that didn't have anything to do with his character or number of movies. He did have everything to do with America's feel for the old West, honor and fair play. He was a good guy, all right, and your write was a very nice tribute to him.
pome lover
Comment Written 17-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much pome lover. Your write i forgot his swagger. There is enough material fo a John Wayne II. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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You're most welcome.
Katharine - pome lover
Comment from Bill Pinder
Great job with this tribute to John Wayne in his long acting career and many western movies. I like how you incorporated the movie names and characters into this writing.
Bill
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Great job with this tribute to John Wayne in his long acting career and many western movies. I like how you incorporated the movie names and characters into this writing.
Bill
Comment Written 17-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much Bill. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.