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A little background to set the stage for what follows.True story.
In Georgia in 1986 my friend Fat Larry had an uncle named Al Johnson,now deceased,who got positively obsessed with killing a large,big racked, dark coated deer which he saw in his woods.We would all be standing around the fire at deer camp and Al would drop by and recount his latest adventures in the quest for this deer.Al,God bless him,got really wrapped up in killing this deer.The ending which he related to us one evening in early December,1987 almost had the old man in tears.A week or so later I wrote this,framed it and gave it to Al.He proudly hung it in his den.I hope you like it.
THE TALE OF THE BIG BLACK BUCK
Around the fire on a cold black night
The old man told of an awesome sight
A large buck deer with a wide spread rack
and a shiny coat of glistening black.
The other hunters listened in awe
to the tale of the big one the old man saw.
And each in his own mind would be the one
to grab the glory and shine in the sun
and push to the limit his hunter's luck
and slay with his gun the big black buck.
But none were such hunters with eyes and ears keen
for this was a smart one and seldom was seen
except for the old man wise to his ways
and he hunted and sought for days upon days
and dreamed in his bed of having the luck
of raising his gun on the big black buck.
Several years went by and the others gave up
and scoffed at the old man still in his quest
of finally proving who was the best.
One day on a clearing it almost went down
the old man hearing a familiar sound
of tall proud antlers scraping a tree
ran to the cut and raised his gun
but when it was over the black buck had won.
The old man was left holding his aim
and the big black buck wise to his game
circled the cut and escaped in the pines
that bordered the edge of the power lines.
As life would have it fate was the one
and not the old man intent with his gun
to step in and end with the front of a truck
the long proud life of the big black buck.
In a waning moon on a roadway bed
blinded by lights the black buck was dead.
But the game as of yet is still to be won
for deep in the woods in the morning sun
the product of the black buck and a ready doe
learning to be equally proud and smart
endowed of equal size and heart
to test another man's skill and luck
Lives the son of the big black buck.
Written by hand by Stan
December 15,1987.
Last edited by Stan_in_SC; 03/05/12.
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Awesome piece of writing there Stan! Gave me goosebumps
The deer hunter does not notice the mountains
"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto
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You are too kind,Rooster.Thank you.
Stan in SC
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Great stuff Ranger Stan! Great stuff!
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Great writing Stan! I couldnt have written that if I had been working on it SINCE 1987!
What you do today is important, you are trading a day in the rest of your life for it.
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Very cool Stan! very well written and it flowed and painted a picture that was a pleasure to read. thats what it takes
I used to dabble in poetry once, haven't in a while, although I did write one book and started on another before I gave it up. I have a poem or two online, all cowboy stuff though from life on the ranch. thanks for taking me back to a memory.
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Calm seas don't make sailors.
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Great writing Stan. I passed it along to my hunting buddies.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Except for bears. Bears kill you.
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Thank you all.My inspirations come all to infrequently.When they do I just have to sit down and write.
Stan in SC
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It is good Stan, it reminds me of a writing my grandpa did for my dad and his moose hunting party in the early 80's. 
Something clever here.
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It is good Stan, it reminds me of a writing my grandpa did for my dad and his moose hunting party in the early 80's. Post 'em if ya got 'em!
The deer hunter does not notice the mountains
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I will someday when I can copy it all down. It's framed like Stan did with his. Nice big frame with a photo from the elk hunt and then the story my ole gramps wrote.
Something clever here.
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All the poems I know start with a man from Nantucket.
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Nice read Stan.That was a good year, the year I graduated from high school. And how the heck is that little puppy?
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I will someday when I can copy it all down. It's framed like Stan did with his. Nice big frame with a photo from the elk hunt and then the story my ole gramps wrote.
So that's where you get your skill with the pen! I would be interested in seeing that for sure.
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All the poems I know start with a man from Nantucket.  I'm a bedder edumacated T. I no's one that starts with "Down by the Old Mill Tree"
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Chores that need the tractor get done first!
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bigbrie,
Thanks for the inquiry about the puppy."Charlie" is doing excellent.Each day we see him maturing from puppy to dog.The scenario of this is quite interesting because it is quite accelerated from a child's development.He has made quite a lot of progress as well as being an absolute joy to the amazing Mz. Linda and myself.
Naturally he has won our hearts as good dogs do to their chosen humans.He has us trained pretty well to date.He goes for a good walk in the local park every day which is beneficial to us all.
Our life has been quite altered by his being here and we enjoy every minute of it.
Stan in SC
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Great pictures misterb. Is it time to tap the maples already?
Guess what happened 40 years ago today everybody?
My lady friend was born 40 yearsago today !
It's Pam's birthday !
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Hey everybody!!! Great pictures misterb!! Love to hear about your puppy Charlie, Stan!! Funny how those dogs become a part of the family so quickly. In case everyone was wondering what day it is...IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm the big 4 - 0 today....whhooooppp!!! I have the most wonderful family ever. Last night after going out for supper with some really good friends I was able to open one of my presents. It is an amazing camera bag that fits all my stuff! So now I can have all my stuff in one spot and still have the other bag in case I want to go lighter for certain occasions. Then this morning PWM talked Dad into letting me open my "other" presents...Dad was pretty "hard core" according to PWM and wanted me to wait. PWM has a way because this morning I got a new fishing rod and reel and another camera memory card. WHAT A GREAT DAY!!! This is one day that I truly enjoy and will always at any age I happen to make it too. Well everyone have a great day! I'm heading to the big city tomorrow for the night because I was picked for a "future manager" training the State is doing. I was one of 30 picked out of 100+ applicants. So quick trip for the kick off. Anyways, happy day everyone! And thanks again for the presents husband, you did good when you found me! (HAHHAHAHA, Just kidding you did good on the presents)
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Happy Birthdays Pam!! I would have never guessed it. 29 all the way. have a great day! Dave make sure you do's something special for her! Breakfast in bed should have been.
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