(More) Women of the West: Belle Starr (Bandit Queen)

Women of the West: Belle Star

This is another in my series of small poems honoring some of the forgotten women of the Wild West. You can see poems about Stagecoach Annie, Etta Place and Cathay Williams, too. The poems are my attempt to capture the voice and story of these women. This one is about Belle Starr, known as the Bandit Queen. She was associated with Jesse James and his gang.

Peace (in remembering the past),
Kevin

 

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  1. Upon reading this, I had to share a related story.
    A dear friend of mine and local physician is recreating and chronicling Belle’s life. Dr. Ron (and wife Donna) Hood are bringing Belle and her rich history alive at Younger’s Bend. Lots of truly fascinating (and updated stuff.) Visit their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YoungersBend/

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