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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2003-01-03 12:34 PM

The rain is softly tapping,
Against the window pane.
A cold, north wind is blowing,
Reviving aches and pains.

My riggin' in the corner-
My worn-out truck outside,
My next show is in Phoenix,
I surely hope I ride...

Cause the money ain't in rain-outs,
Or seven second rides-
And women just can't pay the bills,
On "Baby's, I sure trieds".

Each time I drop into a chute-
And take my wrap and nod...
I know that I am tempting fate,
And trying to play god.

But rodeo's addictive-
It gets down deep inside...
The only time I really live,
Is when I make my ride.

But here I am day-dreaming,
I'd better pack and go.
Tomorrow night I'll live again-
At my next rodeo.

[This message has been edited by Gunslinger (01-03-2003 12:28 PM).]

DawnG

Senior Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

1 posted 2003-01-03 12:48 PM

I liked this a lot. Very cute.

Dawn

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

2 posted 2003-01-03 03:19 AM

I enjoyed this, too. You captured the heart of the rider. Love watching bull riders on TV Rodeo broadcasts.
I actually cound down the seconds of the ride.

Warm regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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3 posted 2003-01-03 04:56 AM

true born and bred! Love this part of you!

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

4 posted 2003-01-03 12:45 PM

I saw my first real rodeo in Wyoming a couple of years ago - I can surely see its addictive lure... Nicely done, GS - As usual...

(BTW - You know your UserName was finally combined as you asked, yes?)

[This message has been edited by Nan (01-03-2003 12:46 PM).]

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

5 posted 2003-01-03 01:00 PM

Gunslinger - always enjoy your stories in poetry form. Happy New Year to you. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

[This message has been edited by Nightshade (01-03-2003 01:01 PM).]

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2003-01-03 01:31 PM

John, you have a fantastic way of writing about rodeos..love it!
Enjoyed the read.
~Hugs~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

7 posted 2003-01-03 10:27 PM

Thank all of you very much, and, yes, Nan, thanks!

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