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Gunslinger
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since 1999-10-09
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TX, USA

0 posted 2007-10-19 01:17 AM



I always knew cowboys were crazy,
Bull riders worst of them all.
A half pint of butt, an oversized hat-
And an over abundance of gall.

There has to be something that’s haywired-
In a guy who’s addicted to fear.
Who dances with death, every week of his life,
For money, and a fickle crowd’s cheer.

To know that his time, too, is coming-
To ride, he must surely be mad-
With bulls there is no ‘if’ about it-
It’s ‘when’ you get hurt, and how bad!

That coppery taste as you’re waiting,
Dread… mixed with a curious hope…
But you give your best grin, set to dig your spurs in,
And nod at the pull of your rope.

You hurt every night of the journey,
If you can, you like rooming alone.
You hide all your fear, and never show tears-
From the pain, as you sleeplessly groan.

By chance, if you actually survive it-
And ‘cowboy up’ and be brave –
The rest of your life, is spent boring your wife-
With tales of your rodeo days.

© Copyright 2007 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Seeker72
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since 2007-02-24
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Oregon USA
1 posted 2007-10-19 02:10 AM


Very nice.

Loved it.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
2 posted 2007-10-19 05:26 AM


Another good one, Gunslinger
                       Ida

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
3 posted 2007-10-20 01:54 AM


Love what you write.Keep'em coming."late"
Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
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Realms of Light
4 posted 2007-10-20 04:48 AM


Rodeo bull riders are cut from a different cloth! ~ Iron cloth! lol

They must love the adrenaline rush!

Enjoyed your tale and the inside peek into that world!


EA

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