THAT`S A BULL

THAT`S A BULL

 

We knew him as the desert mangler

He tore riders to hell

Snort`n terror  on wheels

The devil christened him evil

The name fit him so well

 

The chute workers tagged him monster

The boss said get him a bell

The riders got up out of sawdust

Shook their fist and called him ole nell

The next one just rode to bust him

But the whistle screamed sell

 

The terror of the bull pen

The heifers just lowed he was fine

Mangler throwed the cowboys

But nuzzled the next cow in line

 

A lover after the whistle

Mangler loved his job

 

Toss`n cowboys for a loss

And kiss`n cows

Ole Mangler`s boss

 

----  Eagle Cruagh

 

 

Reviews

[Judy Ponceby]

Loved it. Sounds like he leads the greatest of Bull lives there is! :)

[KimLove "The Beautiful ..]

I really like this. I think there is a story behind a story here. I love the way I can invision all you have to say. To think once upon a time you said I would not like your stuff.

[Priscilla Sayers]

I liked it, very clever.
Can't wait to read more of your work!

[EMMIE]

This is old school country writing to me and I love it!!! Love the flow that you create throughout the poem, very creative. Enjoyed this to the fullest!

[Crow]

I almost feel as though this is more than a mere epic cowboy piece about bull riding. Seems to have an uplifting nature to it, something beyond the obvious.

Well written!

[Michael X]

old west written as only you can capture, you have talent John!

[Katseye]

Nothing really to add. Enjoied this one.

[Lily Mae]

This is so clear and descriptive I felt I was there watching and could hear the snorting of the bull.. Very creative write..x

[YouoweYoupay]

I can picture the people scattering away from the monster. A summer taste of the countryside and the invincible two-horned fighter there.

"The devil christened him evil" Love the unique use of words.

The last bits made me smile. Yes, you can luuv and also throw/toss people around. Enjoyed. Thanks for posting.

-Wala

[emmajoy]

An Eagle special, as often with a smile at the finish and a sing-song meter that keeps the interest flowing start to finish..

Thank you for inviting me to share!