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Rancher’s Wife
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Rancher’s Wife |
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fmlbarebackrider2001 Member
since 2005-11-16
Posts 138West Texas, United States 
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Rising in the dark morning Sun light still hours away The daily chores list already fills his head Fence to be mended Cattle to be moved Horses needed shoes Water tanks scrubbed Cowboys getting their pay All the things he has to see too before the end of the day. The rancher shakes his head Just another days work needing done Stepping into the kitchen He sees his wife standing at the stove Her hair clipped back cooking breakfast for him Humming softly to the radio The ranchers knows she has a day just as long as his He sits there pondering while he eats his eggs Over the quiet dignity she carries with her through out the day Accepting the work knowing what has to be done. Before he steps out the door He kisses and holds her tight Knowing that without her his life wouldn’t be right He’d just be a cowboy, a drifter at that Never settling down or having kids or a ranch For it’s her who brings him meaning A start to each new day. Know yourself before you try to know someone else. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
To appreciate and be appreciated by your mate...the only way to go! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I agree with Midnitesun! I was smiling throughout!  Love & Light, EA  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Well done! Excellent portrait of the rancher and his wife. |
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fmlbarebackrider2001 Member
since 2005-11-16
Posts 138West Texas, United States |
Thank you all of the kind words. Know yourself before you try to know someone else. |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
Been there and done that. Excellent write that captures the savor of a passing way of life. |
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