Pancho Villa's Gold

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  • Death

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    A tough gringo bites the dust...

    Pancho Villa's Gold

    -  Pancho Villa's Gold  - 

    Far off in the distance
    came a figure riding.
    Tall in the saddle was he,
    as he cleared the ravine.

    Browned by the burning sun,
    and hardened by the wind;
    Eyes squinting, and hollow;
    his teeth shown as he grinned.

    He was here to find the gold
    that Pancho Villa had hid.
    Stepping down from mount
    he slowly glanced the ridge.

    But before he got a chance
    to brace his sturdy frame;
    A bullet tore through vest,
    and ended this cowboys game.

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    SavVySam commented on Pancho Villa's Gold

    01-04-2010

    Hi there, I had seen your icon on more than a few pages I visit and thought I would have a look...I like what I see, except I wanted more of that story...You've a real gift for story telling! Nice imagery!

    mangeoart

    01/10/2010

    Well, thank you miss savvy. I guess I just don't have enough get up and go...so I read a lot.

    HarverTomsson commented on Pancho Villa's Gold

    12-22-2009

    The power of the surprise ending never ceases to impress. Classic, alculated, and just a hint cynical. Even a bandit has to work for his ill-gotton wealth.

    mangeoart

    12/31/2009

    I like your point of view, Mr. Tomsson. Thank you

    Bettysrainbow48 commented on Pancho Villa's Gold

    12-22-2009

    Excuse me I just meant (I just ment you would be good at country western stories.) Great job! Please erase the other typo .Thank you My father read them as fast as he could finish them.

    mangeoart

    12/22/2009

    I thought I was reading a tongue twister at first...but it's gone. Thank you for your kind words.

    dahlusion commented on Pancho Villa's Gold

    12-10-2009

    Cinematic in essence and a story told at bedtime……………

    mangeoart

    12/12/2009

    Or something like that, Dah. Thanks for reading.

    dahlusion

    12/23/2009

    Hey Mgo, there is something familiar about your writing and your comments, reminding me of…of…let me think…huh…someone…

    mangeoart

    01/08/2010

    Well Dah, I'm still waiting to see who I remind you of. I hope it is poet or a storyteller.

    laurilang5 commented on Pancho Villa's Gold

    11-24-2009

    Short , sweet sad. Unrequited desires that end with tragedy. This one had it all. Very nice1

    mangeoart

    11/24/2009

    I appreciate your words, Lauri...

    Poetry is what gets lost in translation.

    Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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