Cowboy Poems about the Old West and New
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THE GUNSLINGER The young cowboy sauntered carefully into the Tombstone Saloon. He spotted Ike Clanton sitting by himself over in the corner of the room. He had come to talk Clanton into teaching him how to quick draw. He was already a crack shot and had not yet broken the law. “Mr. Clanton, can you give me some advice?” he asked with a quivering lip. Clanton looked at him and said, “That holster is too high on your hip”. He dropped his holster down and made a pretty quick draw And he shot the cigar right out of the piano player’s mouth, just missing his jaw. Emboldened, he asked, “Any other ideas? That worked good don’t you agree?” “Pretty good kid; now tie the end of the holster down by your knee.” So, he tied his holster down good and tight and let go with another piece of lead. The draw was quick as he shot the hat right off the piano player’s head. “Not bad” said Clanton, “Now put some grease on your gun from that pot.” “OK”, said the kid, “Will that make me draw quicker and a better shot?” “Not really, but I am looking out for your future as a gun fighter.” “Why do you say that?” “I think my future is looking much brighter.” “When Doc Holiday over there gets finished playing Clementine, He’s going to put that pistol of yours where the sun don’t shine.”
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In his first poetry book, A Sweet Place to Play, Author Bob Frost compiled his collection of work from over thirty years. Cowboy Poems about the Old West and New is a collection of original poems the author wrote as he explored the west and rode with the Verde Vaqueros of Scottsdale, AZ. Bob tries to imagine what it must have been like in the old west. He wondered what they thought about and what humorous events might have taken place. Some of the poems are simple stories with a surprise humorous ending, while others take on a more serious pondering. In Chapter three he shares a different style in some of the poetry; some are more descriptive, others, metaphorical and even mystic.
Living in Scottsdale, Arizona for almost forty years has given the author close ties and interest in the old west as well as experience in the new. In addition to being a poet, he is an auctioneer, enjoys golf, fishing and music.
About the Author
In his first poetry book, A Sweet Place to Play, Author Bob Frost compiled his collection of work from over thirty years. Cowboy Poems about the Old West and New is a collection of original poems the author wrote as he explored the west and rode with the Verde Vaqueros of Scottsdale, AZ. Bob tries to imagine what it must have been like in the old west. He wondered what they thought about and what humorous events might have taken place. Some of the poems are simple stories with a surprise humorous ending, while others take on a more serious pondering. In Chapter three he shares a different style in some of the poetry; some are more descriptive, others, metaphorical and even mystic. Living in Scottsdale, Arizona for almost forty years has given the author close ties and interest in the old west as well as experience in the new. In addition to being a poet, he is an auctioneer, enjoys golf, fishing and music.