Hounds gotta run Anyway (poem) by Jon Michael Willey on AuthorsDen

Hounds gotta run Anyway
by Jon Michael Willey → (All Poetry by Jon Michael Willey)
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Ont the run.
Four hounds baying on an August night Flashlights bobbin like a lure with a bite Tinder dry brush cracking 'neath runnin feet Hell man, this ain't no late night track meet Three broke out of prison cells Gonna run 'till the hounds catch 'em A bullet downs 'em, or they're free That's the way it has gotta be Two death row waiters, one lifer Where else would they rather be Bars, clubs and Winchesters are for real This runnin away from prison's day to day Makes you feel alive, it's the real deal In the cell I'm gonna rot or fry Out here on the run, I'm givin it a try If I'm gonna say goodbye Rather do it here on the run Can't stand no more sittin 'round waitin to fry Four walls and bars, kissed 'em bye Hounds gotta run anyway

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on October 27, 2010

Reminds me of the movie, "O Brother Where Art Thou." Nicely done my friend. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on April 6, 2008

Like a wild animal in a cage---"failluurre ta communicaaite.." Reminded me of my poem, "Cotton Eyed Joe.

Ron

Reviewed by John Leko

Reviewed on April 4, 2008

...perhaps behind bars...the hounds are already chasing one in dreams...until the dreams finds the reality of one being chased.
well found pen...with light coming from both sides.
John

Reviewed by Janice Beaty Hamilton

This is great! One of those poems where you are drawn in by the visual, the excitement, and then understanding the rationale: ...can't stand no more sittin 'round waitin to fry... love it. Janice

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

I think this was very well written...the imagery very vivid!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Excellent visuals within this write Jon, reminds me of an old black and white escape movie, where choices have been made and the outcome
will be the same, but just on another day...
Carole~

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Wonderful writing sweet man,stay safe and well...Hugsss

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Makes me think of "You can run, but you can't hide",,,a lesson in life indeed!!! We are responsible for our own actions.
Have a great weekend Jon.
:)Christine

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on April 3, 2008

What choices! Life/death in a cell, or Life/death on the run...and a bit of freedom. Can't imagine myself in that situation, but you sure do have me thinking! Challenging poem, Jon!

Micke

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Jon , I see the rationale and can only agree,I'd not be able to live behind bars, even if I did deserve it!...Excellnet write!...ET

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Oh My Goodness! Jon....
The Green Mile Is On My TV
No Kidding-lol
Your Pen Has Broken Out Of It's Prison!!!
YAY!! :)
Embrass�
Vickie