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Working Cowhand |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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“Working Cowhand” The jingle of spurs, and the smell of old leather- His saddle a creakin’, the sun beating down.. Eyes set in crow’s feet, face lined and weathered, Hands rough and calloused, his face saddle brown. Legs which are bowed now, from years in the saddle- Tattered old talley book, stuffed in his jeans. He measures his wealth in his friends and his mem’ries- Who still ride beside him, at night in his dreams. Born in West Texas, sometimes in the forties- He’s handled wild cattle, and wild, rougher men- He never drew wages, or worked for an outfit- That wouldn’t be tickled to hire him again. He’s had several friends, and he’s loved a few women- Back in the sixties he took him a wife... Then lasted four years, then she left for the city, She wasn’t cut out for that Cowboy life. Don’t pity him, stranger. He’s livin’ the good life- Hard work and loneliness, part of God’s plan- Don’t call him a loser, he’s holding all aces, He’s proud to be known, as a “Working Cowhand”. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another captivating tale from beginning to end! Just Great!  ------------------ Denise |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Another well told tale from a gentle cowhand. Well done my friend. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Another great poem. Sure would like to send it to an old cow poke I know. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Another fine tale told Gunslinger |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
GS, You broght back memories. I think I saw a bunch just like this fellow at a lot of ranch rodeos. Which I think are a lot more fun than the big city kind! ------------------ Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more? |
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FreeByrd Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 267 |
Great portrayal of the good life he chose -RS |
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