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Tempting Fate
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Tempting Fate |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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Tempting Fate They say, "There goes a cowboy." Each time I pass their way. "I heard he was a good one- Back in his younger days. But now he's gotten older, He's putting on some weight. And every head of stock he draws… He knows he's tempting fate." "You're tempting fate," they tell me- "Each time you try to ride. A lot of younger, better men, Than you have tried and died. Each time you drop your riggin' On the back of some rank bull… And take your seat, you're tempting fate- Each time your rope is pulled." I cannot quit, I guess that I'm… Too full of Texas pride. And so I'll go on tempting fate, Each time I nod, "Outside!" Each time I stand astride the chute- To ride a ton of hate- I guess it's true, I know it, too- I guess I'm tempting fate. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
much enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Wonderful. I love this one. A |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Always a pleasure, Gunslinger. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Wonderful. You are very good at giving us a taste of another way of life. Thank you, "late" |
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chickoo007 Member
since 2007-11-06
Posts 70India |
Simply fantastic!!!!!Enjoyed every word of it!!!!!  |
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