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Some Good Advice (by Enchantress' request)
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Some Good Advice (by Enchantress' request) |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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I threw my riggin' in the truck, Kicked the tire, and cussed my luck. I hadn't made a dime in several days. An old cowboy laughed at me, And said, "Hey, kid! It's plain to see... You haven't got the grit to make it pay." I clenched my fists, and turned on him- He grinned, and said, "Hey listen, slim- Why don't you take the fight out on the broncs? Just suck it in, and cowboy up- And you might have a change of luck... And stay away from bars, and honky tonks". "You have to make a choice, you see"? He took a long hard look at me- "You stack up right, to be a ridin' fool. So dust your jeans, then get back on- Enjoy youth before it's gone... To play the game you have to know the rules". He said, "You ride the ones you draw- And don't turn out the worst outlaw. Just take 'em as they come, and do your best. Mark 'em out, and spur 'em hard- No matter how you're stomped, or jarred... 'Cause that's the code we live by in the West". That was thirty years ago, Age and spills have made me slow... I never even learned the old man's name. But I learned the lesson well, Rode my broncs, and truth to tell- I'd advise these young cowpokes to do the same. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 "That was thirty years ago, Age and spills have made me slow... I never even learned the old man's name. But I learned the lesson well, Rode my broncs, and truth to tell- I'd advise these young cowpokes to do the same." YAHOOOO!! Ridem' Cowboy!! Thank you so much for telling us another story John! You have so many great tales to tell... May I be so bold as to ask for more..please, soon? ~Big smiles and hugs to match, Nancy~ |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
So dust your jeans, then get back on- Enjoy youth before it's gone... To play the game you have to know the rules". Yes, a story within a story. Lovin' the way you write John. I am glad my sister asked you for another post. Now, keep them comin'. hugs, Chris I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Rules and advice that go beyond the coralls of the rodeo. Homespun wisdom. I'm glad Enchantress asked for more. Well done. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
you write a good story here - Paul |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"You ride the ones you draw" ...I have an old rodeo friend who told me the very same thing...lots of sage advice there on many levels...much like your very well-written verse... |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Slinger I do love "cowboy" poetry, and this is an excelent example of that specific kind. Authentic phrasesing and has that special flow that captures part of that tough life. enjoyed ________ice ><> |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!!So good to read your wonderful stories again...Magnificent... |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
Just stopped in to have a read today.... glad I did.... Your story was just the kick in the hind quarters that I needed. Thanks Climbing back into the saddle now.... Sherry  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
YEEHAW! LOL, couldn't resist hollering that one into the winds. Dust off those chaps, get back in the saddle, ride 'till you see the OK corral. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
He said, "You ride the ones you draw- And don't turn out the worst outlaw. Just take 'em as they come, and do your best. Mark 'em out, and spur 'em hard- No matter how you're stomped, or jarred... 'Cause that's the code we live by in the West". ~*~  That Nancy Lee sure knows how to get the storytellers to sit around the campfire. Thank you, Sir...I've been missing the sounds of you. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
smiling big glad you reposted John |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I enjoyed this repost, Gunslinger...good advice in all walks of life. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Oh, Gunslinger, it's a joy to see you. I'm never here, and I miss so much. I'm so glad I got to read this one. Your poems are songs about life, about the people I've known and the places I've been. You speak with the accent I grew up with. Keep it up, cowpoke! Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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