Tag Archives: poetry
A Song Ain’t Nothin’ But a Story: Wes Weddell’s Nobody’s Flag
I’ve seen a quote attributed to the great Hank Williams: “A song ain’t nothin’ in the world but a story just wrote with music to it.” In Norse legend, the Three Norns sit at the foot of Yggdrasil, the tree … Continue reading
Sunday’s Lament
A Sunday Lament Dear Lord, Please give me a church Like my forefathers had, so long ago Where they learned right and wrong Love the sinner, hate the sin Dear Lord, I understand some folks Stand themselves up, shout out … Continue reading
Elko Cowboys Up
[v=MLUD6JGlV3s] Last week the nation’s greatest celebration of the American West took place in Elko, Nevada: the 28th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. This shindig, produced by the Western Folklife Center, has both kinds of music—country and western. It is more country … Continue reading
A Montana Song
I’m feeling like a Montana song Kanes River, Graham Lindsey A story wrapped in an enigma Presented as a warm, soulful poem. I’m feeling like a Big Sky storm Blizzard, tornado, thunder, rain Battleships of air Rolling across the prairie. … Continue reading
If I Needed You
[v=bl41lqUFKS4] If I needed you would you come to me, Would you come to me, and ease my pain? If you needed me I would come to you. I’d swim the seas for to ease your pain In the night … Continue reading
MPR Valentine
A Valentine’s poem for the Minnesota man by Peter Smith, Minnesota Public Radio A Minnesota Valentine How do I love thee? Let me count the ways In Minnesota this time of year, practicality pays. I love thee for thy calories … Continue reading
Vigilantes 1864
Cold cruel winds blow down intent upon the Bannack mining camp… Continue reading
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