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A Cowboy Till I Die
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A Cowboy Till I Die |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I didn’t while my time away, With spurs upon my boots… Propped up in some small Café. Or comin’ out of chutes. I’ve done my share of driftin’ On those hot South-western roads… Rode my broncs, and punched some cattle And too often I got throwed. I spent a lot of time alone- Upon the weather deck… Of some green-broke, crazy pony, And I’ve had my share of wrecks. I’ve seen “twenty below” winters, And some “hundred plus” Julys… I’ve been tromped, and hooked, and busted Under lots of open skies… I never made a lot of money, They can’t say I didn’t try… I’ll be proud to claim the title- A Cowboy till I die! A cowboy’s more than denim- And hand made Mercer boots. And drivin’ Chevy pickup trucks, Or comin’ out of chutes… And wearin’ big, Resistol hats- Or sayin’, “Yessirree”! It’s being true to your own dreams- It’s mostly being free. A cowboy takes his lickin’s And doesn’t once complain… About how bad he’s feeling- He learns to live with pain. He makes a lousy husband- He just can’t double team- He’s always chasin’ rainbows… Or tryin' to rope a dream. A cowboy’s what I’ve always been- I hold my head with pride… Some people call it arrogance, But they can’t see inside. I’ve paid my dues, I can’t explain- No need to even try… It wouldn’t make sense anyway- A cowboy till I die! |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Yee Haw! Gunslinger, you tell 'em. This is wonderfully rhymetic and a great story. I really enjoyed this read. Thanks ~netswan |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another great one!  Denise |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I've had the priviledge of knowing a Bronco rider out of Texas Gunslinger, and he fit your description and sentiments to a "T" ... there's just somethin' 'bout a cowboy! Great verse! I really enjoyed it. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
"I’ve paid my dues, I can’t explain- No need to even try… It wouldn’t make sense anyway- A cowboy till I die!" Hey, no need to try and explain to this "Cowgirl". I know just where you're comin' from.  It's not just bustin' out of chutes Or ridin 'till the bell sounds- Spinnin 'round the barrel Or Bulldogin' steer to the ground It's the dreams held deep within And carrying them with pride So tighten up that girth ya'll And let your freedom ride Ok enough of my nonsense  This is a great poem GunSlinger...... I think I'll forward it to some friends! [This message has been edited by Irie (edited 05-25-2000).] |
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