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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2008-11-03 08:39 PM

Would you stop for just a minute
So we can talk this over?
Before you take the bags out to the car—
Your plane don't leave from Dallas
For nearly three more hours
And you know the airport isn't very far.

I know I said I'd quit the road
For the last two seasons
But honey I just know I'll win the gold
I just have a feeling
I can't give you any reasons
And yeah I realize I'm gettin' old.

You're right, the rodeo's a game
For kids, and crazy outfits
You may be right, I fit the latter bill
My body feels the rides and spills
For weeks instead of days now
And yeah, I'm getting rusty at my skills

What's that you say? the nest egg?
You had hid in the cabinet?
Well, babe, I'm kinda short of entry fees
It's just a loan, I'll put it back
When I score big in Denver
It'll be back there next week, you wait and see.

Why, hon, I've never lied to you—
At least I haven't lately
I'm gonna win at Mesquite, Friday night—
And, yes, I know I got bucked off
At Gatesville just last Sunday
And yeah, I know I was an awful sight.

That horse could buck!-What's that you say?
I rode him twice last summer?
Last week I lost him coming out the gate?
Embarassed you? How about me? I know it was a bummer—
But don't you b'lieve in what we all call fate?

Why sure i love you, baby—
And have you seen my rigging?
Now why's your face agettin so durn red—
Look! Here you are a gripin'
Instead of bein' pos'tive
You oughta try to cheer me up instead.

Why, honey, what's the matter?
I just can't believe you're leaving—
Who's gonna wash and patch my old blue jeans
And pick me up when I break down
And be here waiting for me—
And fix a bait of beef and turnip greens?

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1 posted 2008-11-03 09:02 PM

Yo Gunslinger,

Listen to your wife. That beef and turnip greens sounds real good. You're making me hungry.

Bobby

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

2 posted 2008-11-03 09:03 PM

Gunslinger - that road life sure do strange things. Been doing it for a long time. Nice write...

BC

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

3 posted 2008-11-04 04:53 AM

always nice to read your tales~~

M

SEA

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

4 posted 2008-11-04 04:25 PM

yep, I try to catch all of your posts.

I always enjoy reading

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

5 posted 2008-11-04 04:53 PM

I always like your poetry. This one reminds me of several old cowboys I've known. I personally wouldn't have put up with either of them for five minutes.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

6 posted 2008-11-04 05:20 PM

Poor woman. She's been waiting a long time. Joyce

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2008-11-04 06:31 PM

She seems to be running out of patience...James

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