Ode to Jake
A very good friend33 total reviews
Comment from Teri7
I wish I had six stars to give you for this very good poem you have penned about your good friend, Jake. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. Blessings, Teri
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I wish I had six stars to give you for this very good poem you have penned about your good friend, Jake. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from dellsworthpoet
A nice homage. The poem has the proper feel of country. The simple language and somewhat unpolished, down to earth narrative add to the overall ambience. The final lines resonate with the realization of mortality which comes to us all.
Thanks for a good read.
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A nice homage. The poem has the proper feel of country. The simple language and somewhat unpolished, down to earth narrative add to the overall ambience. The final lines resonate with the realization of mortality which comes to us all.
Thanks for a good read.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from Marienkiefer
A nice tributary poem to a friend.
-A nice poetic commentary to homestead and the vocation and dedication to cowboying, to the brush, and ranching that is loved.
-Nice picture of horse and bridle.
Very nice.
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A nice tributary poem to a friend.
-A nice poetic commentary to homestead and the vocation and dedication to cowboying, to the brush, and ranching that is loved.
-Nice picture of horse and bridle.
Very nice.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
This was bittersweet. Whether true or false. It is sad to lose anyone. And especially a great friend. Yes, those cowboys work hard to take great care of families on farms. Death comes knocking at our door when God decides. Thank you for sharing.
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This was bittersweet. Whether true or false. It is sad to lose anyone. And especially a great friend. Yes, those cowboys work hard to take great care of families on farms. Death comes knocking at our door when God decides. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from royowen
Yes indeed, I have lost many friends over the years, some older, some younger, but now I'm one of the older ones. This is superbly written dear Willie, your expertise in writing is second to none, beautifully rhymed, good flowing narrative, great story, well done, blessings Roy
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Yes indeed, I have lost many friends over the years, some older, some younger, but now I'm one of the older ones. This is superbly written dear Willie, your expertise in writing is second to none, beautifully rhymed, good flowing narrative, great story, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from newilk
I think you may have accidentally switched font colors starting at the second line in the second stanza but what a poem! finding oneself, work, friendship and loss,, what a lovely poem
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I think you may have accidentally switched font colors starting at the second line in the second stanza but what a poem! finding oneself, work, friendship and loss,, what a lovely poem
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from ElPoetry001
A real tribute to an authentic cowboy.
Many people travel within a facade. The cover is alluring and appears authentic. Wrong.
Friendship is based upon truth and fidelity.
A wise man once said:
"You can always recognize a real cowboy. The 'bullshit' is on the outside of the boots."
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A real tribute to an authentic cowboy.
Many people travel within a facade. The cover is alluring and appears authentic. Wrong.
Friendship is based upon truth and fidelity.
A wise man once said:
"You can always recognize a real cowboy. The 'bullshit' is on the outside of the boots."
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from Terry Broxson
This is a very nicely done poem. You have certainly captured the aurora of the cowboy and their lifestyle and the relationships they forged. And the old Reaper is mostly definitely hitting close to home. Terry.
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This is a very nicely done poem. You have certainly captured the aurora of the cowboy and their lifestyle and the relationships they forged. And the old Reaper is mostly definitely hitting close to home. Terry.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from Write Right Writer
Willie...
I very much enjoyed your tribute Jake. It made me feel like I knew him--a Kentucky cowpoke friend with a smile who loved his family and could sing and play the harmonica. And I could feel the impact his death had on you.
Thanks for writing and sharing this with us.
Blessings...
Curt (WRW)
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Willie...
I very much enjoyed your tribute Jake. It made me feel like I knew him--a Kentucky cowpoke friend with a smile who loved his family and could sing and play the harmonica. And I could feel the impact his death had on you.
Thanks for writing and sharing this with us.
Blessings...
Curt (WRW)
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a nice ode and could have been part of a good eulogy for his funeral. He sounds like a guy who was comfortable with his life and who he was. Sorry for your loss.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
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This is a nice ode and could have been part of a good eulogy for his funeral. He sounds like a guy who was comfortable with his life and who he was. Sorry for your loss.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022