Old Cowboy Ron Poem by Cowboy Ron Williams
Old Cowboy Ron
Old Cowboy Ron, well, that is me.
I never went to school.
I grew up working on a ranch,
and yet I ain't no fool.
I had to teach myself to read,
and writing was quite hard,
and though I've practiced quite a bit
I'll never be no bard.
I never tried to write a poem
‘til I had eighty turned.
I don't know naught ‘bout metaphors;
that's stuff I never learned.
Don't talk to me ‘bout similes
or that iambic stuff,
I don't know jack about that crap;
confusing, sure enough.
My words ain't polished, that's for sure.;
my grammar might be rough.
I just write what sounds good to me;
if you don't like it - - tough!
Don't let no bastards beat you down, Ron! It's only castles burning! Ha! In your face poetry but an authentic voice I'm thinking so far!
A masterful creation elegantly crafted in a verse with rhythmic splendour. Your diction is a complete delight. Thanks for sharing and do remain enriched.
You don't need a doctarate to be smart, I find learning from life is just as wonderful, teaching ones self to read and write and indeed to share with the world through poems is a massive achievement. I really enjoyed this self worth piece. Kudos.
Revisiting one of my favorite poems. It's always a delight to read this.
This is a beautiful delightful poem Ron, the kind that tells a story and brings a smile to the face. Therefore unlike some poetic styles enjoyed by many. I loved your verse.
5 stars, ....even though this is not true: 'I'll never be no bard. Ron, you are and shall always remain 'no bard', pard. As for types of poems and symbolism, I don't understand that stuff either. So there! ! bri ;)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/5/2025 12:10:41 AM # 1.0.0
Nicely done! If people aren't happy with what you write, they can stop reading.