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Open Poetry #21

That's How I Want To Go

John Yaws
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 860
Texas

0 posted 2002-07-19 01:30 AM

People often tell me-
There's an awful lot at stake.
For me to keep on taking,
All the chances that I take.

The say I'm getting older-
And slower when I ride-
I do not think they understand-
The way I feel inside.

If I can't give it all I have-
I will not ride at all...
They've all been telling me for years,
You're riding for a fall!

That may be true, I guess it is-
But there's one thing I know...
It's appointed for all men to die,
That's how I want to go.

I do not want to die in bed-
My body old and frail...
To be a burden on my kids-
Nor bore them with my tales.

I want to die as I have lived-
Footloose and fancy free...
Just roll me in a ditch somewhere-
And pile some dirt on me.

I think I'll keep on doing-
The one thing that I know...
If rodeo does kill me-
That's how I want to go.

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

1 posted 2002-07-19 03:32 PM

This one would make even Chris Ledoux proud. I say ... keep riding, don't slow down, and do what comes natural. Cowboys don't live long when their spurs stop jingling. Excellent write and one that I can relate to in many ways.

[This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (07-19-2002 04:09 PM).]

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

2 posted 2002-07-19 03:32 PM

Awesome

Cold hands means a warm heart

Goodknight
Member Elite

since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

3 posted 2002-07-19 04:07 PM

John Wayne would be proud of this

. Really a good write - thanks Paul

Music Maker
Member

since 2002-07-07

Posts 152
THE ORIGINAL !!!!

4 posted 2002-07-19 06:45 PM

Hey there ya young critter!
You are in the same dilemma as me! Too old to boogie, and too young to die! Just make sure you've got your boots on when that time comes....!!
Nicely written, thank you for the enjoyable read.
Kind thoughts,
John

Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world.

paladin

Senior Member

since 2001-08-05

Posts 930
Pensacola,Fl.

5 posted 2002-07-19 06:53 PM

Old cowboys never die.They just ride off into the sun set.

paladin

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