Kurt James was born and raised in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. With family roots in western Kansas and having lived in South Dakota for 20 years Kurt naturally had become an old western and nature enthusiast. Over the years Kurt has become one of Colorado’s prominent nature photographer’s through his brand name of Midnight Wind Photography. His poetry has been featured in the Denver Post, PM Magazine and on 9NEWS in Denver, Colorado. Kurt is also a feature writer for HubPages and Creative Exiles with the article’s focused on Colorado history, ghost towns, outlaws, and poetry. Inspired at a young age by writers such as Jack London, Louis L’Amour and Max Brand have formed Kurt’s natural ability as a storyteller. Kurt has published 7 novels all based in and around the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Using the Midnight Wind Publishing brand Kurt has also released a poetry collection called the wandering man collection - Poetry and Thoughts of a Wandering Man - (Uniquely Colorado edition) and now this collection - Poetry and Reflections of a Wandering Man (Random Thoughts edition). Kurt has also published 3 historical reference books, and one humor book. All are available in print or download on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and other fine bookstores. And a few shady bookstores as well. Kurt is working on his 9th Colorado adventure tale novel “Rocky Mountain Moonshiner”.
Kurt James was born and raised in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. With family roots in western Kansas and having lived in South Dakota for 20 years Kurt naturally had become an old western and nature enthusiast. Over the years Kurt has become one of Colorado’s prominent nature photographer’s through his brand name of Midnight Wind Photography. His poetry has been featured in the Denver Post, PM Magazine and on 9NEWS in Denver, Colorado. Kurt is also a feature writer for HubPages and Creative Exiles with the article’s focused on Colorado history, ghost towns, outlaws, and poetry. Inspired at a young age by writers such as Jack London, Louis L’Amour and Max Brand have formed Kurt’s natural ability as a storyteller. Kurt has published 7 novels all based in and around the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Using the Midnight Wind Publishing brand Kurt has also released a poetry collection called the wandering man collection - Poetry and Thoughts of a Wandering Man - (Uniquely Colorado edition) and now this collection - Poetry and Reflections of a Wandering Man (Random Thoughts edition). Kurt has also published 3 historical reference books, and one humor book. All are available in print or download on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and other fine bookstores. And a few shady bookstores as well. Kurt is working on his 9th Colorado adventure tale novel “Rocky Mountain Moonshiner”.
Awe inspiring. I just got back from vacation to Colorado and passed by Elko Nevada on the way home. I pointed out the my teenager that the biggest cowboy poetry conference in America is in Elko once a year. I think I am going to go next chance I have and bring my son with me. Good job Kurt. Jamie
Whoa…Excellent Poem Tale. Man…I was getting worried while reading along about horse and rider through their escape through “Phantom Canyon”! Had a surprise ending in there as both met up with the “Phantom Rider”, but won’t give it away in the Comment Section. Only to say…all readers of this Tale will enjoy their Journey through the Canyon while “On-the-Run.” This would make a great tale to be put into a Western Movie.
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A good western verse with a touch of the supernatural thrown in. An enjoyable read, Kurt.
Thanks, John, for stopping by my campfire for this tale. Much appreciated.
Wow! Tense and maddening for a man on the run from his crimes. Excellent piece, Kurt. Well done.
Thank you, Phyllis, for stopping by my campfire for a haunting tale.
Awe inspiring. I just got back from vacation to Colorado and passed by Elko Nevada on the way home. I pointed out the my teenager that the biggest cowboy poetry conference in America is in Elko once a year. I think I am going to go next chance I have and bring my son with me. Good job Kurt. Jamie
I have been to Elko a couple of times for the cowboy poetry – it is a lot of fun. You will love it. Thanks for your wonderful comment on this piece.
Whoa…Excellent Poem Tale. Man…I was getting worried while reading along about horse and rider through their escape through “Phantom Canyon”! Had a surprise ending in there as both met up with the “Phantom Rider”, but won’t give it away in the Comment Section. Only to say…all readers of this Tale will enjoy their Journey through the Canyon while “On-the-Run.” This would make a great tale to be put into a Western Movie.
Thank you, Steve. it was a lot of fun doing this piece –