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John Yaws
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0 posted 2002-04-24 11:31 PM



Thirty miles from Phoenix-
By an over-heated truck…
On my way to Needles-
And way down on my luck.

Rodeo’s my calling,
And my only claim to fame-
I wired ahead my entrees…
Not a nickel to my name…

But rodeo’s my mistress-
And a harsh one she has proved…
Paying off in heartache,
I’m always on the move.

No time for home or family-
Eating out of cans…
Drawing dinks in small town shows…
A bunch of  “also rans ”.

But win or lose, no matter what-
I guess I have to go-
To ride in one more go around.
I have to rodeo.



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1 posted 2002-04-25 12:16 PM


ahhhhhhhha yeah! Gotta love them Cowboys
Love your poetry.

JamesMichael
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2 posted 2002-04-25 04:41 AM


Cowboy blood...ride em...James
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3 posted 2002-04-25 08:46 AM




(smiles) Oh John, this is wonderful, your fabulous words always gallop across these pages and shine with the true spirit of a cowboy in you! (big hugggssssss) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet John, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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4 posted 2002-04-25 10:48 AM


I envy you in the aspect that you have recognized the compelling voice of your calling.  Always inspirational your pieces are.  
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