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A Cowboy I'll Remain
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A Cowboy I'll Remain |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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Faintest smell of cedar- Wafted by the breeze... Bitter edge on that North wind Spells impending freeze. My face is numb and windburnt I’m used to it of course, Too long I’ve made my livin’ From the storm deck of a horse. Dark falls in half an hour... My horse and me are tired... He ‘s thinking of alfalfa... Me of a good hot fire. With beans still good from yesterday Some bacon and some bread Strong coffee drives the chill away Before I crawl in bed. Wake up in the mornin’ Before the sun will rise.. I’ll have my pony saddled- Before daybreak paints the skies. I have no dough to speak of- And not a speck of fame... But if you want a title- “Cowboy’s” what I claim. Broken bones and bruises- Are all a part of life... Hours in the saddle, That wind cuts like a knife. Plant me on the prairie- I’ll sing this last refrain... A cowboy’s life is what I lived A cowboy I’ll remain. 01/29/00 Austin, Texas Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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Justina Junior Member
since 1999-10-31
Posts 24Kansas City. MO |
I like this! I am from Texas, a small town south of Amarillo. So I know what it's all about!!! = ) Take Care!! Justina |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
I'm from the West--the coast, that is--but I wouldn't know much about this...thanks for educating me! Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another wonderful cowboy tale! I never tire of them!  Denise |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Gunslinger, my grandfather broke horses on the 101 ranch. I love cowboys. Great poem!-SEA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Just makes me want to build you a campfire, Slinger. Here's a warm blanketing hug to shelter you from the cold. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
"A cowboy’s life is what I lived A cowboy I’ll remain." True to the spirit. Thanks for that glimpse into a cowboy's life. Hi Gunslinger, I'm the "Man from Colorado." --remember that movie, with Glen Ford? Nice to meet ya, ~Gene (My parents named me after Gene Autry) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
And nobody tells a cowboy's tale like you do. Liz |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Gunslinger, you know how much I enjoy your work. Your word wizardry is delightful in this piece... "From the storm deck of a horse." ~~~ "Before daybreak paints the skies." ~~~ "Plant me on the prairie-" ...masterful use of language. Claire |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ever sice you started posting here, everytime I think cowboy, he has your face. You ARE the everyman's cowboy in my mind. Another excellent rendition. |
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