High Ho Silver

A tribute to a boy's Saturday afternoon matinee idol-The Lone Ranger.

High Ho Silver

The screen flickers on a black and white horizon, captured upon it a masked man rides his

faithful steed as an overture of heart pumping music extenuates its galloping mystical form in a plume of desert dust, As he reaches centre he grinds his stallion to a stone crunching stop and the camera pans to close up-my heart beats in exalting rhythmic accolade as I watch his eyes glint in the sun’s fading ray’s. The pause is unbearable, then slowly his pure white teeth are born to a smile, his face fills the theatre he is undoubtedly the hero, the Saturday afternoon matinee idol. My eyes are in awe, to be him, to be there at that moment is my only wish.

A tribute to the Saturday afternoon matinee idol The Lone Ranger.

Will Neill 2013.

Author's Note

I think he actually said 'Hey Ho Silver Away' but there it is. Its not really a poem more of a short, I'm not sure what/////what ever!
Will

Reviews

[Jack...]

And all he left was this silver bullet...very cool Will. I could hear the music playing in the background as I read this.

Nice job Kemosabe

[Will Neill]

Thanks Jack, good to see ya.
Will

[Samuel Dickens]

This is great, Will. I went to many Saturday afternoon matinees when young and watched these western heroes. To this day, I love a good western, but they just aren't as popular today as they once were. I guess they're out of style, sorta like me.

[Will Neill]

What would it be like,us two old farts on a horse, some sight,ha
Take care.
Will

[Frieda P]

A splendid tribute to this Saturday afternoon matinee. I must admit I'm a Tonto fan of what I've seen of the show....you pen'd your hero delightfully Will.

[Will Neill]

Thank you for reading and enjoying.
Will

[Relic]

I've watched him and Tonto many times on video tape. He certainly had charisma about him while wearing that blue outfit. The good guys always did have something about them that made them special. To one that is young and impressionable, guys like The Lone Ranger were someone to look up to and emulate. It's a shame today's kids see someone with a gun in such a different way. Good one Will.

[Will Neill]

RElic, thank you for taking the time to read my poem.
Will

[Relic]

No problem Will.

[Sami Khalil]

I just watched that movie recently and I loved it . A great poem and hey ho or hi ho to you my friend...:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, the Lone Ranger. I remember the scene you decribed so vividly. He could have done commercials for toothpaste with that smile! He was every girl's idol and every boy wanted to be him. Those were the days, my friend! :) Good write. Lydi**

[Will Neill]

Lydia, this was just a bit of fun-glad you enjoyed it.
Will

[Kelly Scheppers]

"...as an overture of heart pumping music extenuates its galloping mystical form in a plume of desert dust."

Now that's quite a description of a man on a horse! Brilliantly written, Will!

[Will Neill]

Kelly, you humble me with your kind words.
Will

[Marie]

No, he said "Heigh Ho, SIlver, away...!" I have the Creed of the Lone Ranger posted above my computer.

[Will Neill]

There you go, I knew I was wrong-thanks Marie.
Will

[Tegon Maus]

I remember very well. The way he stood, his posture, shaped how I identify a good guy... a hero even today

[Will Neill]

Thank you Tonto////sorry I mean Tegon (lol) --High ho Silver awaaaaaaay!
Will