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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2004-12-27 10:59 PM

I thought I'd call to let you know,
I loaded my old truck.
It's only right to say "goodbye,
And will you wish me luck?"

I think you know I love you,
But, honey, don't you know-
You can't tie down a tumble weed-
I have to rodeo.

I know we spoke of marriage-
And, babe, you're probably right.
I'll shed a lot of bitter tears,
A lot of lonely nights.

The circuit's for the youngsters,
I guess I must admit...
For age, and miles, and injuries,
Have slowed me down a bit.

By now I guess I've realized,
It ain't about the dough...
I have a yearning deep inside,
I have to rodeo.

A lot of hard and lonely miles-
A lot of yellow lines.
A lot of ratty motel rooms,
I've left, and leave behind.

I guess I'd better hang up now...
Bye, babe, I have to go...
I'm up this week in Houston,
I've just got to rodeo.

BldWhtRose
Junior Member

since 2001-09-24

Posts 38
Alabama USA

1 posted 2004-12-27 11:05 PM

Wow , brings back a lot of memories... my Dad was with PRCA for a long time.... before he met my Mom, and dreamed of the big time.... and while he DID leave the rodeo and his dreams behind for her (his choice not hers) he sometimes needed to go back that calling was strong , he was never away from the circuit... just not traveling... and although he has passed on now... I was raised around the rodeo, so even being a woman , I still have that desire to be around the rodeos and cowboys to this day... of course my husband (not a cowboy) does not understand this... LOL it is not about wanting a cowboy, it is about trying to capture that feeling of Daddy.... again....... Great Write....

scorpio
Member Ascendant

since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

2 posted 2004-12-28 08:51 AM

You have to follow your heart and pursue your dreams. Well written John!!

believe in what your heart feels...

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2004-12-28 08:55 AM

Morning cowboy...loved this write!
I know you have to follow your heart.
Wish I could have seen you ride in the rodeo.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
An invincible summer.

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