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Through With Rodeo
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Through With Rodeo |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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While sitting in that airport lounge- Just staring at my knee. I thought about that doctor's words, And what they meant to me... He said, "I hate to be the one, To say 'I told you so'. But you'd better find another trade- You're through with Rodeo." He said it like he'd tell me- "It's a real nice day outside." Little could he realize- That something in me died... The only thing I want to do, The only life I know... Crumbled when I heard the words- "You're through with Rodeo." I've haven't told my wife yet- For a while she might be glad. And think it is a good thing, My traveling made her mad. But soon she'll start to realize- This man she does not know. The one she loved died with the words, "You're through with Rodeo." I'll probably go on breathing- But I have to sell my gear, No use in keeping it around, To bring me bitter tears... No more dreams of the Finals- That I never made, you know? Just another broke-down cowboy, Who is through with Rodeo." |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I enjoyed the rhymn and content. Thanks, Melton ..... This man she does not know. The one she loved died with the words, "You're through with..... |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
John... this was a lovely read... sad as it is to hang up the saddle, you will hold some wonderful memories - I really enjoy your beautiful work... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Super post on a sad note. I felt much the same when I ended my real estate career, after 24/7 for so many years. Rae |
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William James Junior Member
since 2008-05-05
Posts 31Ohio |
Well done and direct. It certainly seems to come from your heart. Will |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
first, loved your write...when my good friend, Don, heard the same words, he began to make and sell tack at the auctions...soon you found him putting so much of his time and enthusiasm there...slower pace, but it kept him close to his lifetime's love |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Yeah...but if the ride was worth, then the memories will be too, my friend...good or bad... Kool write... jimmy |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Nice to see you back, Gunslinger. I've been watching for your poems. We all feel the same way when we can no longer spend our time with what we're used to doing. I think we just have to find new things to enjoy. Lack of choice tends to make me very flexible. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sad when a chapter closes...James |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Gunslinger, This is a little bit of all right. The end rhymes work well. I like it. Bobby |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
And, HEY, Gunslinger...my neighbor goes down to the Houston biggee and picks up the dukee now...there's always that and still get to be under the 'big top'.... j. I know...'don't get no respect!!!' |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Lovely write Indeed! ARCTIC WIND |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Gunslinger, I can begin to imagine how devastated you must feel. My beloved horse Flicka, went to Heaven 6 years ago on this past 28th April, but I am still shattered without him. He was 37½ and the happiest, healthiest most loved horse(by all who met him, not just me, and not just people, but other animals too, notably dogs and cats) I ever met. I haven't ridden rodeo, but when I had my first teaching post (43 years ago!) in a small town here in South Africa, I did ride (two oxen - not at the same time!) in an ox-riding competition, and stayed on longer (both times) than all the guys who were living in the same boarding house and who said I couldn't ride in the competition - let alone beat them - because I was a girl. Needless to say, that was like a red rag to a bull, so, of course, I had to beat them. It was great fun, and oh boy! do I realise and admire what skill you rodeo riders have, especially on horses who are more agile and buck and twist faster than oxen. Do you have your own horse/s and will you still be able to ride? - Owl |
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