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