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Open Poetry #50

Desperado

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2017-10-28 02:53 PM

as far as the eye could see
Desperado could see further
          he lay a-dying
          of thirst
beside a sparkling lake
man-made and poisoned by same
          not drinkable
          unthinkable
Desperado, naked and gaunt
wore his Colt six-shooter
          on bony hips
          strength for one more draw
he fondled his weapon of choice
felt it rising to the occasion
          he grinned a blistered, cracked lip grin
          closed his eyes, remembering
hand moved from weapon of choice
and wrapped fingers around the Colt
          to free it from its holster
          where would Desperado aim it

©January 11, 2017 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

Bluesy Socrateaser
Member Elite

since 2002-11-07

Posts 2417
In The Mirror

1 posted 2017-10-28 05:03 PM

I've read this fine piece of yours before Jerry, and the metaphors tucked neatly inside it gave me a familiar grin...

It may be the "Desperado" in me. Great reading!

...just bein' Bluesy

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2017-10-28 06:59 PM

Ahhh . . . Many thanks, Bluesy. Yep, love a good metaphor myself. I so loved your comments.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

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