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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
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Texas

0 posted 1999-10-31 03:19 PM


Mahan, and Hawkeye, and Freckles, and Gay-
Each of them made the Pro Rodeo pay.
Consistent "eight seconds" though oft riding hurt-
My average was six, and a mouthful of dirt.

I bucked off in Denver, then in Santa Fe-
Then at the Cow Palace, one cold, foggy day.
If it wasn't buttoned, I'd sure lose my shirt,
From riding six seconds, then biting the dirt.

I almost rode "Satan", a big, rangy bay-
Known as a "good draw" back in those days.
I was lookin' real good until I lost a stir'p-
I stayed with him seven, then plowed up the dirt.

I gave it my best shot, but I couldn't win-
I'd draw a "sunfisher", or bull that would spin.
I hung my saddle, although it shore hurt-
I was fed up with "sixes", and plumb full of dirt.

© Copyright 1999 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Marilyn
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since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada
1 posted 1999-10-31 03:32 PM


If you ride anything like you write....I would love to see it! Great job.
Denise
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2 posted 1999-10-31 05:38 PM


Ditto! Most enjoyable!

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Denise


hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
3 posted 1999-10-31 09:30 PM


You have me wondering about the man behind the verse.
Systematic Decay
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since 1999-09-15
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That place with padded walls and funny people in white.........
4 posted 1999-10-31 09:48 PM


Wonderful, Gunslinger!

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Thinking is just what a great many people think they are doing when they are merely rearranging their predjudices.



WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
5 posted 1999-10-31 10:02 PM


This was some fantastic poetry! I loved this. Great read and bit humorous too!
Justina
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since 1999-10-31
Posts 24
Kansas City. MO
6 posted 1999-11-01 12:10 PM


I dated a guy who was a bull rider and went to every rodeo to watch him ride or fall. He bit the dust with the best of them. He started out not being good at all, but with lots of practice, rode his L O N G eight seconds! I felt his glory, and I feel your frustration! But always get back on again!
= ) Justina

Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
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Listening to every heart
7 posted 1999-11-01 01:55 PM


You take your eight seconds here, Sir, and then some. You're a winner all around.
Toerag
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since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622
Ala bam a
8 posted 1999-11-01 02:03 PM


Great job Gunslinger....yanno, I've never had anything to do with a rodeo....but I did help a friend of mine subdue his Brahman (spelling?), bull one time....this was a very long time ago.....(and I still have bruises), and me thinks this should be left up to idiots with big brass thinggies, or, to very well trained idiots!!!! LOL
Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA
9 posted 1999-11-01 05:08 PM


Once again, a most excellent read. I must say Slinger that I've been consistantly impressed by your writing. I enjoy the feel and style. As for Toe's comment on big brass thinggys... I agree to that
Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
10 posted 1999-11-01 05:16 PM


I agree with Sunshine!!! There is more to you than a poet's heart

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Cast your eyes on the ocean,
Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away...
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)



Iloveit
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since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121
NM
11 posted 1999-11-01 06:46 PM


yep, you do have a way with words, love your poems
Watcher666
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since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606

12 posted 1999-11-02 03:52 AM


Well done once again! Liked this much!

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Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you.

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