The OK Corral
By Malcholm Dark
A long time gone in a town called
Tombstone
There were pitted two warring factions.
While death
set forth this disastrous tone
Violence would control their actions.
--The two stood apart in the Arizona sun
sworn enemies in a time
governed by the gun.
--Resentment turns to hostility with no sense
of morale
which would lead them to a day of infamy at the OK Corral!
The Earps stood for law and order, the tie that binds
Their exploits will always be told.
The Clantons stole cattle and
robbed stagecoach lines
Their ways were unbridled and bold.
--They stood side by side in the Arizona sun
Wyatt, Virgil,
Morgan, Doc--a day of the gun.
--They confronted the Clantons with
lawful morale
within their field of destiny, the OK Corral!
It was over in seconds as gunsmoke filled the air
And three
men lay bloodied and still.
The Earps and Holliday walked away without
despair
The Clantons were taken to boothill!
--They lay side
by side in the Arizona sun
Billy, Frank and Tom--sacrificed by the
gun.
--They confronted the lawmen with foolish morale
and died
making history, at the OK Corral!
Author's Note:
I love the time between 1800 and 1900... wild and free... so much to write aboutComments on "The OK Corral"
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On Thursday, April 22, 2010, lupus tenebrae
(860) wrote:
Another brilliant write Dark, you can do no wrong. This reminded why I love the Old West, a kind of fascination I can't get in the modern age. A legendary moment in history as well, and this poem has become part of that, well done.
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On Thursday, April 22, 2010, Malcholm Dark
(806) wrote:
Thanks P... when I was growing up all they had on tv was old westerns and monster movies... I guess you see where my head is at...lol
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On Thursday, April 22, 2010, A Life Without You
(146) wrote:
Excellent piece here MD, I'm pondering on what to say to someone who's heard it all, its like telling Michelangelo "hey nice painting"... just doesn't do him justice, You are a true poet indeed, always enjoy reading your work, bravo again my friend...
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On Thursday, April 22, 2010, Malcholm Dark
(806) wrote:
Thanks man, I love to write this stuff down.... I am glad you enjoy it....