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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 860
Texas

0 posted 1999-11-07 04:35 PM


A battered old bronc saddle, and chaps which once were red-
But now from all the miles and years, they’re faded pink instead.
My spurs are getting rusty, my boots are worn and thin-
It’s been a long, long time now, since I had my last big win.

Living from a suitcase, a fourteen year old truck-
I tell myself I’m riding, a streak of rotten luck.
The riders look like children, from my age of 44-
I can’t admit I’m too old, for the rough stock anymore.

In eighty six and seven, then again in eighty nine-
I made it to the Final’s, in the standings I did shine.
I never won the big one, but, Lord, I sure come close,
The cheering from the Grandstands is the thing I miss the most.

I thought I might start drinking, but I know how that all ends-
You lose your edge, your family, and finally all your friends.
I know I’ve one more season, left in this arm of mine-
Another shot at glory ‘fore they talley up my time.

I guess I’d better load the truck, it’s time for me to go-
Last week I mailed my entries, to the Ft. Worth Livestock Show.
I hope I draw some good ones, who will score high when they buck,
Thanks for lending me your ear, and now Please wish me luck.

© Copyright 1999 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

1 posted 1999-11-07 05:28 PM


Good Luck!!! Again, great poem!

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Denise


Aurora's Fire
Junior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 28
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
2 posted 1999-11-07 05:34 PM


great poem, very realistic. BTW do you post at Wild Poetry as well?


Watcher666
Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606

3 posted 1999-11-08 10:23 AM


Liked this much! Well done.....good luck!

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Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
4 posted 2004-04-25 08:32 PM


never too old
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