Not Yet Poem by Cowboy Ron Williams

Not Yet

Rating: 4.9


Sunset approaching
riding my horse
past the old cemetery
he suddenly stopped short

Why did you stop,
you crazy nag?
Come, on, let's get
on home

but then I thought I heard
a voice calling my name

There's a place for you
here in this soft earth
said the voice

We've been waiting for you
a long, long time

You have cheated death
too many times and it
is time to give up
and just relax
here with us

You don't understand
this modern world anyway
and it has left you behind

Your memory is fading
and you have forgotten
most of the stories
that you were going to share
on that stupid poetry website

My horse started up then
and began turning in to
the graveyard, but I gave
a jerk on the reins and said

Not yet, Trigger. Let's
mosey on home and
think about this
a little bit more

Not Yet
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kim Barney 05 February 2021

A very fun poem. I have cheated death a few times myself. Keep riding and writing, Cowboy!

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Kostas Lagos 04 February 2021

Witty poem. Death can wait for a little bit longer

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M Asim Nehal 29 April 2021

I am adding it to my favourite list.

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Belle Wassermeister 19 February 2021

Cowboy, I love this! Five stars and onto my favorites list!

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Captain Cur 28 March 2021

Good choice! There is always one last poem to publish on this wacky website, that is as ornery as an unrhymed bucking bronco.

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Susan Williams 21 January 2023

nope, you still have miles to go and words to share, my friend... plus we'll just dig you up and spoil your rest cuz we want to hear more of your writings

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Dr Dillip K Swain 22 June 2021

A brilliant poem! Thanks for sharing...5 stars

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Varsha M 22 June 2021

Well penned poetic expression. Full of hope, wit and positivity. Even death van deceive for we want to live. Beautiful pictures snd beautiful poetry.

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Bharati Nayak 22 June 2021

Not yet, Trigger. Let's mosey on home and think about this a little bit more---A great poem added to my favorites.

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Kim Barney 22 June 2021

Re-reading this gem once more!

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