Writings From the Heart
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "Riding to forget,"A book of Poetry & Writing
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Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is very touching. The poor cowboy has to struggle with sadness and the agony of being misunderstood and rejected, and his best bet is to keep riding and plunging himself into his work in order to forget. But does it do the trick? well done in good rhymes
reply by the author on 31-May-2010
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This is very touching. The poor cowboy has to struggle with sadness and the agony of being misunderstood and rejected, and his best bet is to keep riding and plunging himself into his work in order to forget. But does it do the trick? well done in good rhymes
Comment Written 31-May-2010
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thanks perp
Comment from writerwithdogs
Yes, I can see how a woman would not forgive you for bringing her to that desolate place. But the cowboy is a romantic figure for me and I think the poem shows how hard it is working a ranch. The wide open spaces on horse back would help one come to terms with what life offers and the friendship and warm coffee most certainly a sign of the closeness of such a hard life. That cowboy is lucky with all that is around him. His broken heart will mend and most likely another will grab him soon. Enjoyed this immensely.
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Yes, I can see how a woman would not forgive you for bringing her to that desolate place. But the cowboy is a romantic figure for me and I think the poem shows how hard it is working a ranch. The wide open spaces on horse back would help one come to terms with what life offers and the friendship and warm coffee most certainly a sign of the closeness of such a hard life. That cowboy is lucky with all that is around him. His broken heart will mend and most likely another will grab him soon. Enjoyed this immensely.
Comment Written 31-May-2010
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thanks for reading writer
Comment from spellbound
Beautiful tribute to the cowboy. I was almost the cowboy's wife and often wonder if I would have been as happy as I am now.
I was able to ride with him as he ended one day and began the next.
Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-May-2010
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Beautiful tribute to the cowboy. I was almost the cowboy's wife and often wonder if I would have been as happy as I am now.
I was able to ride with him as he ended one day and began the next.
Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 30-May-2010
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thank you spell
Comment from knowledge
Howdy there pardner. I sure hope that this well written sad story poem is not biographical. Pasting error: We are not supposed to put the title in the posted work, just use it as the title.
Thank You My Friend,
Knowledge
reply by the author on 30-May-2010
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Howdy there pardner. I sure hope that this well written sad story poem is not biographical. Pasting error: We are not supposed to put the title in the posted work, just use it as the title.
Thank You My Friend,
Knowledge
Comment Written 30-May-2010
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thanks Knowledge
Comment from Abba Lin
Hi deepwater, This is a great poem, with a great story and flow.. Being raised in Wyo. I understand the cowboys story of ranch lifestyle.. I guess some women are not cut out for it... great poem...Love Lin
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Hi deepwater, This is a great poem, with a great story and flow.. Being raised in Wyo. I understand the cowboys story of ranch lifestyle.. I guess some women are not cut out for it... great poem...Love Lin
Comment Written 30-May-2010
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thank you for reading Lin
Comment from dportwood
deepwater,
I like your poem because it expresses reality. The cowboy is always on the ragged edge of losing everything.
I noticed these and have made suggestions for editing:
Issues lay before him are roping and cutting steers,
(Issues laid before him are roping and cutting steers,)
Knowing, Coffee and friends are waiting to help him through this storm,
(Knowing coffee and friends are waiting to help him througn this storm,)
Duane
reply by the author on 30-May-2010
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deepwater,
I like your poem because it expresses reality. The cowboy is always on the ragged edge of losing everything.
I noticed these and have made suggestions for editing:
Issues lay before him are roping and cutting steers,
(Issues laid before him are roping and cutting steers,)
Knowing, Coffee and friends are waiting to help him through this storm,
(Knowing coffee and friends are waiting to help him througn this storm,)
Duane
Comment Written 30-May-2010
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thanks Duane
Comment from missy98writer
deepwater,
profound and moving poem you've penned. A fitting tribute to the cowboy. Wonderful imagery and great descriptive writing. I especially liked the lines:
The status of his marriage was so very much in doubt,
She's leaving for another, he heard her on the phone,
This cowboys heart was broken as he rides out in the storm,
He feed's the steers by daybreak and rides the fence line around,
Another amazing poem from your talented pen. Thanks for sharing your cowboy ode. . .Melissa!
reply by the author on 30-May-2010
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deepwater,
profound and moving poem you've penned. A fitting tribute to the cowboy. Wonderful imagery and great descriptive writing. I especially liked the lines:
The status of his marriage was so very much in doubt,
She's leaving for another, he heard her on the phone,
This cowboys heart was broken as he rides out in the storm,
He feed's the steers by daybreak and rides the fence line around,
Another amazing poem from your talented pen. Thanks for sharing your cowboy ode. . .Melissa!
Comment Written 30-May-2010
reply by the author on 30-May-2010
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thank you Melissa
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I can't figure out why your poem didn't show up on my PM's. I know I am a fan. HUMMMM!!!! Maybe the site is having difficulties.
This is a very well written poem. The descriptions are vivid and paint a picture in the mind of the reader.
reply by the author on 29-May-2010
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I can't figure out why your poem didn't show up on my PM's. I know I am a fan. HUMMMM!!!! Maybe the site is having difficulties.
This is a very well written poem. The descriptions are vivid and paint a picture in the mind of the reader.
Comment Written 29-May-2010
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thank you Barbara for reading
Comment from skye
Sadness fills the lines of this poem. You paint a photograph of the west, of the lonely life of a cowboy, and how hard it is for the ones who don't fit in, who don't love the life.
Excellent. Some lines are out of meter.
reply by the author on 29-May-2010
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Sadness fills the lines of this poem. You paint a photograph of the west, of the lonely life of a cowboy, and how hard it is for the ones who don't fit in, who don't love the life.
Excellent. Some lines are out of meter.
Comment Written 29-May-2010
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thanks for reading skye
Comment from Wendyanne
Hi deepwater. You have certainly made me feel sorry for this cowboy but also I feel sorry for his wife who appears to have had no choice but to live out there. well done
reply by the author on 29-May-2010
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Hi deepwater. You have certainly made me feel sorry for this cowboy but also I feel sorry for his wife who appears to have had no choice but to live out there. well done
Comment Written 29-May-2010
reply by the author on 29-May-2010
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thank you wendy