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A Part of the Land
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A Part of the Land |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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The feel of hot leather between my two thighs, The glare of the sun that beats at my eyes, The smell of the sage, and the taste of the sand- Tell me I’m home, I’m a part of the land. Long days in the saddle, in heat and in cold… The years of hard labor will make a man old. From sunup to sundown, but just so one knows- I am not complaining, it’s the lifestyle I chose. Some say I’m a cowboy, some say ‘buckaroo’- I’m proud of the handle, for that’s what I do. I can throw a “John Blocker”, or good “hoolihan”- And I know the diff’rence, I’m a part of the land. I’ll work without gripin’, as a matter of course- But a job ain’t worth doin, you can’t do from a horse. If I take your money, I’ll ride for your brand- It’s the code of the West, and I’m a part of the land. I’ve ridden the caprock, and ridden the plains- Endured me some dust storms, and rode in the rain. I love the long hours, I’ve ridden alone, I’m close to my Maker when I’m on my own. When my life is over, and my course is run- Don’t grieve at my passing, my life has been fun. Just carve on my marker, when at my grave you stand- “In death, as in life-He’s a part of the land”. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You're not only a great cowboy, Gunslinger, You're a mighty fine poet too. Ida |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
really enjoy your writings. Live your passion. "late" |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
You certainly are a great Poet Gunslinger And I love your style, great poem. Lindsay |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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