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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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That broken left leg was to prove my undoing- But how was a cowboy to know... That riding while hurt was to bring on my ruin? Besides I just loved rodeo. It never healed right, but I kept on a ridin' Till I started "missing them out". I finally decided to see me a doctor... Cause I started having my doubts. There's only so much you can blame on bad luck. A man finally has to face facts. That age gets us all, and injuries matter... No matter how young a man acts. "Calcification?" Now, what does that mean? The Doc said, It's sad but it's true... Too many breaks, and the riding while injured, Just means, Stud, that you are all through. I couldn't believe it; you know what I mean? Convinced I could still make my ride. Six months of losing, made me a believer- For all I had left was my pride. I carried my riggin' for nearly three years- Till I met a kid in Mesquite... Who needed new gear, so I gave him mine, Said, Take it now, boy, and compete! Sometimes in my dreams I still hear the buzzer- And thrill to the cheers of the crowd. I long for the lights, like the smile of a lover... I guess I'm still "Cowboy proud". |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Tho' not a cowgirl, I know what you mean, Gunslinger. I used to run....about 6 miles a day; now have degenerative arthritis....but I do have dreams several times a year of running. We miss what we love. Enjoyed the read. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
John Ya just gotta love cowboy poems- (poetry)....the good ones always show a cowboys special grip on life...there is an inordinary ring to the good ones...a freedom ring..perhaps it is the thought of being on the open plains, with no fences, where a rugged individual has time to really think about life that makes what flows from them very special.....this poem is no exception...I would like to see more from you posted here.... ------------ice ><> |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
The wonderful memories our dreams bring back to life put us in a place where we smile and trigger many more wonderful memories...I felt this poem....as always it is perfect...*big hugs* my friend... |
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