A Horse of a Different Color
Just horsing around51 total reviews
Comment from royowen
I loved this poem about heroes and their horses that made the west famous by those marvellous westerns. Francis the talking mule was my favourite, I have seen a film like those for ages, with the infinitely talented Donald O'Connor "in the saddle" Beautfully written my friend, a credit to you. Well done, good luck, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 12-May-2019
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I loved this poem about heroes and their horses that made the west famous by those marvellous westerns. Francis the talking mule was my favourite, I have seen a film like those for ages, with the infinitely talented Donald O'Connor "in the saddle" Beautfully written my friend, a credit to you. Well done, good luck, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 12-May-2019
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Thank you very much for your kind words Roy. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Poet,
I have had quite a day -- actually working off-site today.. on something I committed to do quite a while back and have just had a DEVIL of a time finding the time to DO! grrrrr..... Seems I will probably be working on this in bits and pieces for a long while -- which is quite frustrating.
All that to say... It's been a loooonnng, tiring day. But your post made me smile.
It was fun and a bit frivolous and definitely shows that you don't take yourself to seriously. All of which, imo, are charming. *smile*
Just one tiny note, if I may?
--> in the following situation -- 'As always, I know my meters are off and some of my rhymes...'
--> I realize you mean that your meter shifts in each of the different stanzas, but the word 'meter' in that sentence above would still be singular - as in:
--> As always, I know my (meter is) off and some
--> make sense??
Other than that tiny little non-thing, I really enjoyed this post. Thanks so much for the fun post and the smile you provide me. Have a marvelous weekend and GOOD LUCK!
reply by the author on 12-May-2019
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Dear Mystery Poet,
I have had quite a day -- actually working off-site today.. on something I committed to do quite a while back and have just had a DEVIL of a time finding the time to DO! grrrrr..... Seems I will probably be working on this in bits and pieces for a long while -- which is quite frustrating.
All that to say... It's been a loooonnng, tiring day. But your post made me smile.
It was fun and a bit frivolous and definitely shows that you don't take yourself to seriously. All of which, imo, are charming. *smile*
Just one tiny note, if I may?
--> in the following situation -- 'As always, I know my meters are off and some of my rhymes...'
--> I realize you mean that your meter shifts in each of the different stanzas, but the word 'meter' in that sentence above would still be singular - as in:
--> As always, I know my (meter is) off and some
--> make sense??
Other than that tiny little non-thing, I really enjoyed this post. Thanks so much for the fun post and the smile you provide me. Have a marvelous weekend and GOOD LUCK!
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 12-May-2019
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Thank you Robyn for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written western poem with a mix of western movie characters, their horses and the important things they stood for in their roles as head characters in the movies.
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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A very well-written western poem with a mix of western movie characters, their horses and the important things they stood for in their roles as head characters in the movies.
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Thank you very much for your kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Janet Foor
A fun poem to read and remember the "good old days" when you could tell who were the good guys and who were the bad by the color of their hat and ..... the good guys always won.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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A fun poem to read and remember the "good old days" when you could tell who were the good guys and who were the bad by the color of their hat and ..... the good guys always won.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Thank you very much for your kind words Janet. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, regardless of somewhat uneven rhyme, your poem was fun to read, and charming in its short tributes to the named heroes, plus the fact you included a photograph of one of my very favorite actors, whom I had the pleasure to meet while shopping at then Hughes Market in Newport Beach - which is now a Ralphs location. After meeting him, he then became one of my favorite people as well - he really was a very special man...
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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In my opinion, regardless of somewhat uneven rhyme, your poem was fun to read, and charming in its short tributes to the named heroes, plus the fact you included a photograph of one of my very favorite actors, whom I had the pleasure to meet while shopping at then Hughes Market in Newport Beach - which is now a Ralphs location. After meeting him, he then became one of my favorite people as well - he really was a very special man...
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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That would have been cool to meet the Duke. He IS my favorite actor, they broke the mold when they made him. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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You are very welcome indeed, and yes, you would have enjoyed meeting him - he was an American treasure...Eve
Comment from humpwhistle
Nice job matching Western heroes to their mounts.
The only additions I can offer are: Festus Hagen's mule Ruth, and Woodrow Call's Hell Bitch. Also, the girl in True Grit named her pony Little Blackie. As for a more modern Western, Kirk Douglas rode Whiskey in None But The Brave. TMI,eh?
I enjoyed your poem.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Nice job matching Western heroes to their mounts.
The only additions I can offer are: Festus Hagen's mule Ruth, and Woodrow Call's Hell Bitch. Also, the girl in True Grit named her pony Little Blackie. As for a more modern Western, Kirk Douglas rode Whiskey in None But The Brave. TMI,eh?
I enjoyed your poem.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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The poem prompt was for six four line stanzas, I could have gone on forever. There's never too much information when it applies to westerns. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Thanks for the read and review.
Comment from Joanna S. Blue
Your poem took me right back to my childhood and Saturday morning tv shows. I knew all of them and a few of the horses' names. Your rhyme is very clever - figure/Trigger, doubt/Scout. I love the last line. It is a fun poem to read.
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Your poem took me right back to my childhood and Saturday morning tv shows. I knew all of them and a few of the horses' names. Your rhyme is very clever - figure/Trigger, doubt/Scout. I love the last line. It is a fun poem to read.
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Thank you very much Joanna. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Henry King
This is an excellent rhyming poem. Your stanzas and lines met the test. The rhyme was there. The rules didn't deny rhyme stretching, and you didn't have to reach too far to meet that rule. As to Mr. Ed and Francis, they were movie and TV stars. When Sinatra and most of the other Rat Packers can be actors in oaters, why not Mr. Ed and Francis the talking mule. Well done.
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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This is an excellent rhyming poem. Your stanzas and lines met the test. The rhyme was there. The rules didn't deny rhyme stretching, and you didn't have to reach too far to meet that rule. As to Mr. Ed and Francis, they were movie and TV stars. When Sinatra and most of the other Rat Packers can be actors in oaters, why not Mr. Ed and Francis the talking mule. Well done.
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Thank you Henry. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from pome lover
Of course, and I love the picture of John Wayne in True Grit - seen many times.
You do know your cowboys and their horses - neat poem. and as for Mr Ed, yes, indeed he was a horse, and it was a silly, enjoyable show.
Also, you're right to write for fun. That's what it should be! good poem.
pome lover
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Of course, and I love the picture of John Wayne in True Grit - seen many times.
You do know your cowboys and their horses - neat poem. and as for Mr Ed, yes, indeed he was a horse, and it was a silly, enjoyable show.
Also, you're right to write for fun. That's what it should be! good poem.
pome lover
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Thank you very much pome lover. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from OneKnouff
Such a wonderful Western poem, Mr. Ed, Francis and all. You must be a young man about my age cause I know and loved all your references.
You took me back to yesteryear and brought a smile to this old face. Thanks for sharing this with us and I rode with you all the way to the sunset.
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Such a wonderful Western poem, Mr. Ed, Francis and all. You must be a young man about my age cause I know and loved all your references.
You took me back to yesteryear and brought a smile to this old face. Thanks for sharing this with us and I rode with you all the way to the sunset.
Comment Written 10-May-2019
reply by the author on 10-May-2019
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Thank you very much for your kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
