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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2008-11-14 02:12 PM

"I'm getting too old for this", I says to Rusty-
As I drop in my saddle, and measure my rein.
"I spent my last fifty apayin' our entries-
If I don't ride this un, we're walking again".

I pull my old hat low, and nod my head sharply-
The chute gate swings open, my pony explodes-
My spurs nail his shoulders, and I find his rythmn-

This ain't the first outlaw this cowboy has rode.

He's pawin' and kickin' and raisin' a ruckus-
He's twistin' so hard, that my boots fill with dirt-
He hits on all fours, then he goes to sunfishin'-
He just ripped the back right out of my shirt.

My legs commence achin', my head's nearly bustin'
My nose starts to bleed from the jars that I take-
But I know that I've rode him, I just heard the buzzer-
An eighty point ride, makes us sure of a stake.

I load up my riggin' then head for the "office"
To pick up my check before we hit the road-
And Rusty's still talkin' bout last week in Denver-
And the "Calico" hoss, and the way I got throwed.

I'm packin' it in boys, if I make the Finals.
This is my last chance, and I'm ridin' it bold-
December in Vegas is what I am plannin'
And ten head of stock, for a shot at the Gold.

But win, lose, or draw, friend; this is my last season-
To the last rodeo my old pickup has rolled.
My body's just taken it's last season's beatin'
I'm still a good cowboy, but gettin' too old.

[This message has been edited by Gunslinger (11-14-2008 03:48 PM).]

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

1 posted 2008-11-14 02:17 PM

Happens to the best of us.
Ida

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

2 posted 2008-11-14 03:49 PM

The competition may be going it's way but I would imagine the home turf may still see quite a few rides. From a rodeo fan from way back, I really enjoyed this and may the dust never settle around your spurs.

Falling rain

Member Elite

since 2008-01-31

Posts 2178
Small town, Illinois

3 posted 2008-11-14 04:30 PM

We all have our moments of feeling old. But like you said "still a good cowboy just getting too old." It gets the best of us.. haha

-Zach

I'D RATHER BE ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY!!!! XP

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2008-11-14 04:53 PM

Yo Gunslinger,

Never say you're too old, and never admit weakness of any kind. Just keep on trucking.

Bobby

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

5 posted 2008-11-15 11:18 PM

One of our local boys is going to Vegas for the first time this year. I wish him luck, he's a team roper. But I hope he knows when the time comes to leave it, before it breaks him as it's broken so many. Enjoyed this one, excellent images, impeccable meter and rhyme.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

6 posted 2008-11-16 02:39 AM

John.. a most wonderful write! I'm always happy to read your poetry...love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

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