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A Tribute to Glen Keeley
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A Tribute to Glen Keeley |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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On March 25, 2000, in Albuquerque, NM, Profeesional Bull Rider Glen Keeley was injured by the bull "Promise Land", and died that night of abdominal injuries. This is my tribute to one of the "big, little men" of the PBR. A champion in keeping with such immortals as Freckles Brown, and Lane Frost. There’s a whole lot more than height and weight- Which measure up a man. Some big ones are the little guys- Their bull-ropes in their hands. They pull their ropes, and take their wraps- And tell the man, “Outside”… Their goal in life is one more show, And a good eight-second ride. The East coast to the West coast, From farms and cities, too… They draw their bulls, and make their rides, And move on when they’re through. Glen Keeley was just such a man- A champion from his birth- And whether he drew good or bad- He’d ride for all he’s worth. Canadian, he won the gold- Back there in eighty-nine, Tonight in that Great Hall of Fame- His name is sure to shine. Promise Land’s the bull he drew- Out in New Mexico- That’s where the big bull sent him- At the Albuquerque show. He left a family and friends… Here at the great divide, And joined Lane Frost, and Freckles Brown, O’er on the other side. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/Hompage.html |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
He will be greatly missed. Many times I have cried for those ' guys' out there. Thanks for a great tribute and a wonderful poem. Gossamerwings ;) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing gunslinger...I don't know these bull rider champions by name but I know that they are brave and tough men that can take a lickin and keep on tickin. Wonderful tribute...James |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a wonderful tribute, John. Very well done! Denise |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Wonderful post Gunslinger! I don't get on here as much as I'd like to, but I wanted to let you know that I love everything you write. You have that western flavor that I love so much. Keep up the great work!!  --You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.-- |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You do tell a tale, Gunslinger...I always feel as though I'm sitting by a campfire as I read...thanks...another superb poem. |
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