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Open Poetry #33

A Penny a Mile

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2004-08-26 12:46 PM

I took second money in Dallas last week,
The best that I've done in awhile.
The best I can figure on my scribble sheet,
I average a penny a mile.

Sleeping in truck beds, eating from cans-
The poor boy's rodeo style...
But I love to hear all the cheers from the stands,
It pays me a penny a mile.

I guess I've been riding for seventeen years.
My age really shows when I smile.
They tell me that lately I've been smiling less,
No joy in a penny a mile.

I'd hang up my rigging and get me a job,
But, heck, I'm just Destiny's child...
I'll ride till I die, if you're wondering why?
The answer's a penny a mile!

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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1 posted 2004-08-26 04:18 AM

a way of life...thanks for sharing John

msflame
Member

since 2002-05-21

Posts 188

2 posted 2004-08-26 09:14 AM

I've read you elsewhere and you are one of my favorites. Of course, I love this being my name is Penny. Thanks for a smile this morning.

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

3 posted 2004-08-26 09:27 AM

I enjoyed this one especially. So many guys around here rodeo, mostly on the weekends because they have to keep the day job. This is realistic and well-written.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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