Cotton - Eyed - Joe

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     This is a true story of an old cowboy, I knew back many years ago.
     This is just one og many stories i have to tell about his life.
     Hope you enjoy.... Mary

    Cotton - Eyed - Joe

     Back many years ago
    there lived a man

    Named Cotton Eyed Joe- - -

    A horse trader was he
    good sound steed guaranteed

    So I was told- - -

    Decided to pay this man a visit
    Tall lean man was he

    More than crooked teeth
    I did see

    To my surprise
    he had but one eye

    The other stuffed with cotton- - -

    I tried not to stare
    Oh Lord, do I dare

    Ask old Joe to share - - -

    Seeing concern in my eyes
    He kindly obliged

    Hey little gal
    don't you be scared

    You see I met my match one day - - -

    This onery old mare
    didn't really care

    If she lived or died - - -

    She bucked and reared
    Kicked me right here

    Putting out old Joe's eye.....


    { This is a true story about the day I went to buy my first horse. I have more stories to about old Joe, i will share later.} to be continued... ... ...

    ~ Mary A. Eaton~
    2009

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    StandingBear commented on Cotton - Eyed - Joe

    11-28-2009

    In a time of modern gadgetry it's nice to read of something past that takes me back to the country. Looking forward to your continuation.
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    Mareann

    11/28/2009

    Yes, there will be more, thanks for reading, Mary

    RHPeat commented on Cotton - Eyed - Joe

    11-25-2009

    An interesting story-line for a poem, a bit cliche . But the archaic use of line-reversals between subject and verb in the verses creates glitches. They impede the natural flow of modern English. Flow is rhythm. and rhythm is the the language itself. So to put a reversals into any verses for whatever reason weakens the poem. Especially if it is to make a rhyme. It makes rhymes look forced within the flow of the poem. Reversals are contrary to the contextual flow of the poem and its language. a poet friend// RH Peat
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    countrypoet commented on Cotton - Eyed - Joe

    11-22-2009

    A very interesting story.It seems like old Joe was a very gentle man. I had a friend who knew a lot about horses too.His name was Joe Hannes,but he died of a heart attack about 13 years ago.
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    Mareann

    11/23/2009

    I know I knew old Joe, quite well after many years, I will write more stories about him, he really was a good ole cowboy. mary

    mamasan commented on Cotton - Eyed - Joe

    11-22-2009

    What a beautiful man was old Joe and so gentle and intuitive knowing you were perhaps not comfortable. So old Joe explained and set you at ease. What a story and since you say you have more perhaps a novel would be a great tribute to his memory. Looking forward to listening to the next chapter.
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    Mareann

    11/22/2009

    You are sweet, yes indeed, I will do that, I'm working on another story, i'll surprise you, Mary

    Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion.

    T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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