These poetic verses are inspired by the 1990 American film, “Quigley Down Under.” Tom Selleck plays an American cowboy and sharpshooter from Wyoming who brings frontier justice to the western Australian Outback. American composer, Basil Poledouris, displays his talents in writing the musical score for the film. One of the soundtrack’s selections is found at the end of this post, and you are invited to listen to it while you read the poem.
Hero waiting for cue
Overture now begins
Valor charging forward
Righteousness always wins
Passion fights for what’s right
Bold actions taking charge
Lasting spirit conquers
Fearless heart growing large
Sense of urgency stirs
Facing climatic test
Battle’s dramatic end
Bravery never rests
Crescendo’s big finish
Courage outlasts death’s fate
Justice defeats evil
Fate’s decisive mandate
Final mission complete
Story’s exciting end
Exhausted, yet alive
Honor always defends
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