Ode to Jake
A very good friend33 total reviews
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Wonderful artwork and nice presentation.
-That is your artwork?
-A very good poem to go with it.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-The poem flows well from verse to verse
as you tell the story of your friend Jake.
-You paint a good word picture of your friend.
-I am sorry about the passing of your friend.
-A good concluding verse and tribute to Jake.
-I am sure he has appreciated it and is sharing
it with other cowpokes up where he is.
-Well done.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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-Wonderful artwork and nice presentation.
-That is your artwork?
-A very good poem to go with it.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-The poem flows well from verse to verse
as you tell the story of your friend Jake.
-You paint a good word picture of your friend.
-I am sorry about the passing of your friend.
-A good concluding verse and tribute to Jake.
-I am sure he has appreciated it and is sharing
it with other cowpokes up where he is.
-Well done.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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It's one of my western drawings. That too is a pastime of mine.
I have been using some of my other drawings. Check out my portfolio. As always, Pam, thank you for your very nice review, comments and stars. Willie
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You are very welcome, Willie, and thanks for sharing about your drawings.
Comment from Carolann Renaud
Willie Thank you for the cowboy story and cowboy style. I also love poetry that rhymes, It's a skill that involves more than rhyme. Like art on canvas, it has movement and music. Your poem sings about your cowboy friend and also about things we all face one day. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing,
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Willie Thank you for the cowboy story and cowboy style. I also love poetry that rhymes, It's a skill that involves more than rhyme. Like art on canvas, it has movement and music. Your poem sings about your cowboy friend and also about things we all face one day. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing,
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
Comment from rspoet
Hello Willie.
This is an excellent ode to Jake. There aren't many real cowboys left.
Sounds like Jake was one of the few.
Excellent rhyming and meter, as well as story of loss.
Best wishes to you.
Robert
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Hello Willie.
This is an excellent ode to Jake. There aren't many real cowboys left.
Sounds like Jake was one of the few.
Excellent rhyming and meter, as well as story of loss.
Best wishes to you.
Robert
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Ok Willie, I am back with my six stars for you. This poem truly deserves it. I was so delighted to read it, but so said that you lost such a good friend. I love that he was a cowboy and that he loved that he was able to love what he was doing and keep doing it until he died. How awesome for him. Thank you for this wonderful post Willie. :It was awesome and you never disappoint.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Ok Willie, I am back with my six stars for you. This poem truly deserves it. I was so delighted to read it, but so said that you lost such a good friend. I love that he was a cowboy and that he loved that he was able to love what he was doing and keep doing it until he died. How awesome for him. Thank you for this wonderful post Willie. :It was awesome and you never disappoint.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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He's in a much better place. Thank you, my good friend, for your kind review and stars. Good to hear from you, as always. Willie
Comment from LJbutterfly
This poem is a real tribute to an old friend. I enjoyed reading his story as he seemed like an inspirational guy who was always pleased with his lot in life, as evidenced by this line, "He was always smiling at every day's start."
I enjoyed your storytelling.
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This poem is a real tribute to an old friend. I enjoyed reading his story as he seemed like an inspirational guy who was always pleased with his lot in life, as evidenced by this line, "He was always smiling at every day's start."
I enjoyed your storytelling.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
Comment from evilynne
Sounds like a really touching tribute to your cowpoke friend. I am assuming from the author's note that he was a real person. Your poem is quite well written. Evi
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Sounds like a really touching tribute to your cowpoke friend. I am assuming from the author's note that he was a real person. Your poem is quite well written. Evi
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
He was a true cowboy from the sounds of it, and a true friend. You've written a lovely tribute to your friend, I hope you send it to his family. We are all getting closer to that final day, I'm the oldest now in my family. I very much enjoyed reading your lovely tribute. Well done! :)) Sandra xx
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He was a true cowboy from the sounds of it, and a true friend. You've written a lovely tribute to your friend, I hope you send it to his family. We are all getting closer to that final day, I'm the oldest now in my family. I very much enjoyed reading your lovely tribute. Well done! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
A friendly poem about a cowboy and his friend who rode horses, roped cattle and played the harp together (at least one buddy did). They were buddies who remained friends until the very end of his friend's life. Like your Western poem.
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A friendly poem about a cowboy and his friend who rode horses, roped cattle and played the harp together (at least one buddy did). They were buddies who remained friends until the very end of his friend's life. Like your Western poem.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from Paul McFarland
AS fine tribute to your cowboy friend. They are a rare breed. It appears that this man was a hard worker - unlike all the young men today who are waiting for someone to give them a handout.
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AS fine tribute to your cowboy friend. They are a rare breed. It appears that this man was a hard worker - unlike all the young men today who are waiting for someone to give them a handout.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
Comment from Janice Canerdy
I'm seventy now; the thought of the "Reaper" comes to mind more and more . . . ! Your excellent poem is very descriptive and moving, an effective blend of narrative and lyric elements. ("Done" is ungrammatically
used.)
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2022
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I'm seventy now; the thought of the "Reaper" comes to mind more and more . . . ! Your excellent poem is very descriptive and moving, an effective blend of narrative and lyric elements. ("Done" is ungrammatically
used.)
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2022
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Than you for your review and stars. The word "done" was on purpose. Real cowboys would rarely use the word did in this case.