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"Would You wait for Just a Minute?
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"Would You wait for Just a Minute? |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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Would you stop for just a minute So we can talk this over? Before you take the bags out to the car— Your plane don't leave from Dallas For nearly three more hours And you know the airport isn't very far. I know I said I'd quit the road For the last two seasons But honey I just know I'll win the gold I just have a feeling I can't give you any reasons And yeah I realize I'm gettin' old. You're right, the rodeo's a game For kids, and crazy outfits You may be right, I fit the latter bill My body feels the rides and spills For weeks instead of days now And yeah, I'm getting rusty at my skills What's that you say? the nest egg? You had hid in the cabinet? Well, babe, I'm kinda short of entry fees It's just a loan, I'll put it back When I score big in Denver It'll be back there next week, you wait and see. Why, hon, I've never lied to you— At least I haven't lately I'm gonna win at Mesquite, Friday night— And, yes, I know I got bucked off At Gatesville just last Sunday And yeah, I know I was an awful sight. That horse could buck!-What's that you say? I rode him twice last summer? Last week I lost him coming out the gate? Embarassed you? How about me? I know it was a bummer— But don't you b'lieve in what we all call fate? Why sure i love you, baby— And have you seen my rigging? Now why's your face agettin so durn red— Look! Here you are a gripin' Instead of bein' pos'tive You oughta try to cheer me up instead. Why, honey, what's the matter? I just can't believe you're leaving— Who's gonna wash and patch my old blue jeans And pick me up when I break down And be here waiting for me— And fix a bait of beef and turnip greens? |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Gunslinger, Listen to your wife. That beef and turnip greens sounds real good. You're making me hungry. Bobby |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Gunslinger - that road life sure do strange things. Been doing it for a long time. Nice write... BC |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
always nice to read your tales~~ M |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yep, I try to catch all of your posts.  I always enjoy reading |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I always like your poetry. This one reminds me of several old cowboys I've known. I personally wouldn't have put up with either of them for five minutes. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Poor woman. She's been waiting a long time. Joyce |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
She seems to be running out of patience...James |
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