Cowboy Poetry On-Line

Reviewed By Lishelle Foster

Saddle up partners, and get ready for an amazing ride on www.clantongang.com. This website, developed by Terry Ike Clanaton and family, was designed to keep the tradition of the Old West alive through storytelling. <br> The website is simple, organized, and refreshing. It features poems, tall tales, otherwise known as "windies", and traditional tales from the Old West. The stories come from storytellers who are elected "Cowboy Poet of the Month." Any interested person who has 3 original cowboy pieces to share is eligible to win the title of Cowboy Poet of the Month. They must simply e-mail their stories to the address found on the website in regular e-mail format. <br> Browsers of this website can hear exciting stories from the current poet, or from several past poets. The stories and poems are entertaining and true to the spirit of the Old West. All the stories are missing is a big warm campfire! <br> The website also provides links to the Clanton Gang homepage and to Terry Clanton's resume. At the family's home page, the reader can access information about upcoming cowboy storytelling festivals,as well as the Clanton family poetry album. Terry Clanton is available for cowboy poetry readings, parties, conventions, etc... An e-mail address is available on the website if you are interested in obtaining more information. <br> This is a very enjoyable site. It would be a great place for "Old West" fans to visit. It could also be a very powerful tool for teachers to use when teaching the art of storytelling or the story elements found in a tall tale.