Tale of Thomas Legit

Tale of Thomas Legit

Some strange things happen in the Rockies Mountains cold,
Around a timberline where men that are men dig for gold.
In this tale of Thomas Legit—grab a log for a campfire sit,
This may be the strangest tale of a man you might admit.
Thomas Legit was an odd-looking fellow from way back east,
Over time, he never shaved and his beard grew into a beast.
His beard was dark and tangled and longer than he was tall,
Got in the way when he spoke and gave him a mountain drawl.
His beard so long that he used a leather sack to carry it around,
Feet so big his tracks looked as if a deer had bedded down.
Thomas Legit was a huge, angry, and turbulent type of gent,
He was sullen like a sore-headed dog—always sort of bent.
One night above timberline as the wolves howled all around,
The mighty roar of a grizzly as he sprinted tearing up the ground.
Thomas Legit was not strong on brains, but he was not short on guts,
He stood and dashed to meet the grizzly like he was crazy nuts.
Bear claw, teeth, fists, roar after roar it was a battle for the ages,
Back and forth they fought both madder than hell with rampages.
It would seem Thomas Legit had more than just sand in his gizzard,
He punched and kicked that bear as if he was some kung fu wizard.
He fought the brute like there would never be another day,
Bloody and beaten that conquered grizzly bear finally ran away.
Thomas Legit had not realized it during the grizzly bear attack,
When Legit raised his arms in victory – his beard fell out of the sack.
Thomas began to strut and dance a merry victory toe to toe jig,
His beard and feet had gotten tangled then he tripped on a twig.
Thomas being the big man that he was he had a long way to fall,
Cracked his noggin on a rock, his beard was longer than he was tall.
So ends the tale of Thomas Legit as he is sure enough now dead,
Because his beard was longer than he was tall and he fell on his head.
Kurt James
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The rugged beauty of the Colorado Rockies foothills shaped Kurt James’ life from birth, with the ever-present sight of snow-capped peaks and the constant whisper of the wind. Having spent twenty years amidst the wide-open spaces of South Dakota, Kurt’s connection to his family’s western Kansas heritage remains strong; he recalls the tallgrass prairie and the endless blue skies. Over time, Mr. James developed a deep appreciation for the landscapes and history of the American West,spending countless hours exploring its rugged beauty and studying its unique culture.

The Denver Post, PM Magazine, and 9NEWS, all well-known Denver, Colorado media sources, have highlighted the powerful and evocative work of poet and novelist Kurt James. Focusing on Old West history, Kurt contributes feature articles to HubPages and Creative Exiles, exploring the eerie silence of ghost towns, the thrilling tales of outlaws and gunfighters, and the evocative imagery found in the Rocky Mountains.

Kurt’s early admiration for writers such as Jack London, Louis L’Amour, and Max Brand played a significant role in honing his skills as a storyteller. Twenty-one books (and counting!) transport readers to the Colorado Rockies and the Old West through Kurt’s vivid descriptions; the feel of rough-hewn cabins, the sounds of coyotes howling under starry skies, and the smells of campfire smoke and sagebrush are all palpable.

Find Kurt James novels, short stories, reference books, and poetry—published by Midnight Wind Publishing—in print copies or digital downloads at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and other excellent bookstores; explore the diverse range of formats available.

Currently in production - The 10th book in his Rocky Mountain Series - Lee Moomaw Former Lawman.

Kurt is a proud member of the Western Writers of America, a group that values storytelling.

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