Poetry By Chuck

 

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Smoky embers in an orange sunset.
I haven't seen a living soul in days.
Spiny cactus looming all around me
Night slowly wraps me in violet haze.

How does a Cowboy choose a path
In times that are always changing?
Beyond rattlesnakes and horseshoes
The old world's resisting rearranging.
 
 


But the sunset's still just as pretty
The sky is still a timeless blue.
And I carry my heart on my shirt sleeve
Every time I think of you
 


There are those who would decry
all who choose to go to war
But, Honey I would defend you
like a pimp defends his whores

So the next time anyone bothers you
and you're feeling battered and abused
Remember just give me a call.
I'll give the bastard his dues.
 

 
 
Comments
  • Francis Vincent
    November 27, 2008
     
    "But the sunset's still just as pretty
    The sky is still a timeless blue."
    what wonderful lines
    they seem to go toghether
    i like the imagery, theme, content, etc
    great read
    what a surprise ending

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  • LunaSilverStars
    November 27, 2008
     
    not what i expected but i did enjoy reading it..was not expecting the last few lines at all, kind of a shock.

  • aurora13 silver member
    November 27, 2008
     
    A very different expression of timeless assurance and warmth, without any plastic frills ; Very unusual, unique, strong and enjoyable read
    Loved the lines "The old world's resisting rearranging"

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  • Uniquely-Scarred
    November 27, 2008
    Beyond rattlesnakes and horseshoes, nice last line too, i enjoyed the read a take care

  • Bella Cullen
    November 27, 2008
     
    But, Honey I would defend you
    like a pimp defends his whores

    that part is good and really true. it is sad that people in today's society are like that deffending those they just want to use.

    So the next time anyone bothers you
    and your feeling all battered and abused
    Remember just give me a call
    I'll give the bastard his dues

    it is hard to find guys that would kick another guy's arse if that guy hurts the woman. i had to kick a guy's arse at school because he wouldn't leave me alone. it is sad that i had to do that. (sorry if i miss spelled anything. i have a hard time spelling sometimes. lol) anyway great poem.

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    • Chuck Johnson silver member
      November 27, 2008

      Thank you

      If he will not defend you, he isn't a man.

  • Poet Muse
    November 27, 2008

    Beautifully Poignant...

    Good job, and kudos to you both!! Peace, Cyn


  • DesiresDream
    November 27, 2008
     
    Well, you two did a wonderful job here. Enjoyed this piece from beginning to end. Especially the final blow lol.

    Keep them coming. Wonderful.

    DD

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  • Chuck Johnson silver member
    November 26, 2008

    Arrrrrrrrrrgh!

    Ty for helping with this one Mark! Hey all, Mark Rickerby is the BEST!
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