Some Went West

Harsh times, brutal work, laughter born of times shared, bonds forged of anything given in friendship attended by soft, caring eyes--perhaps a shovel and a tear--greeted our people moving west as they became . . . Westerners of lore.

Some Went West

Hot and dusty tales
Along trails littered with bones
Tend to be harsh ones

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Edward Nudelman Jul 24, 2006, 10:26pm EDT

Yes they do, Jim. Nice haiku.

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John Doyle Jul 24, 2006, 11:42pm EDT

You should try you hand at the poetry fot the american west. Thats my group and you woyld be more than welcome

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Carol Roach Jul 25, 2006, 12:14am EDT

nice haiku, but I do like longer peoms, myself,

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Jim Ross Jul 25, 2006, 12:49am EDT

Thank you, John. I'll do that. Would this haiku be welcome there?

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Jim Ross Jul 25, 2006, 12:53am EDT

Thanks, Ed. "Some Went West" is slated as a frontispiece for a western novel of mine, "Barlow's Gold". . . . If I ever get around to finishing it!

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Jim Ross Jul 25, 2006, 12:55am EDT

I like the longer forms, too, Carol. Perhaps I'm in a rut? Lazy?

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Anne B. Grote Jul 25, 2006, 8:26am EDT

brave pioneers......Anne B. Grote

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Jim Ross Jul 27, 2006, 11:08am EDT

They always are, Anne. Nothing like survival to bring people together, eh. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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Paula C. May 2, 2009, 3:07am EDT

I wanted to let you know that I had stopped by to check out what you’ve recently shared with all of us here at gather.
Since I’m in the middle of Finals week, I hate to admit, but I must give in to the temptation of leaving a generic comment
But to give it a little personal touch, I added some artwork for you to enjoy!

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Some Went West

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