Rhymes Of A Roughneck

By Pat O'Cotter

Book Overview

Rhymes Of A Roughneck is a collection of poetry written by Pat O'Cotter, a self-proclaimed ""roughneck"" who worked in the oil and gas industry for many years. The poems in this book reflect O'Cotter's experiences in the industry, as well as his observations of life in general. Some of the poems are humorous, while others are more serious and contemplative. The language used in the poems is simple and straightforward, reflecting O'Cotter's working-class background. The book is a unique glimpse into the world of the roughneck, and will appeal to anyone interested in the oil and gas industry, as well as those who enjoy poetry that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.I got kind of discouraged and quit the she sex And figgered I'd just herd with males, But it don't make no difference, I guess that I'm wrong, 'Cause there's always the parting of trails. I've had lots of dogs, but a dog always dies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162682124
• ISBN13: 9781162682129
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"