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XOx Uriah xOX
Senior Member

since 2006-02-11

Posts 1403
Virginia

0 posted 2006-03-12 01:51 AM

As a kid, I'd sit for hours
staring at the T.V. screen;
Riding with the Cartwrights,
tag along with Roy and Gene.
With gunslingers, thieves and rustlers;
The Duke and I would duke it out.
With a hardy "Heigh-Ho Silver!"
I would ride Mom's broom about.

I'd hear his boot heels hit the porch
about the time the sun went down;
His hands were hard and callused
and his skin was leather brown.
All my range riding heroes
couldn't measure up to size.
Daddy was the "King of the Cowboys"
in my eyes.

He showed me how to shoot a gun
and how to hold the reins.
He taught me how to make a stand
and how a man stands up to pain.
He told me tales about his trails
and sang me Texas Lullabies.
Daddy was the "King of the Cowboys"
in my eyes.

He taught me how to yodel
and how to travel by the stars.
He taught me how to court the gals
and how to play my ol' guitar.
He said, "If you can't walk alone
you'll never travel far."
"It dont matter where you're headed
if you cant make it where you are."

Daddy threw his saddle
on a horse he couldn't ride.
By the time that he was dusted off,
he was busted up inside.
The horse was black and ugly
and left good cowboys sick and pale.
The "King of the Cowboys"
reached the end of his trail.

Whoop-ty Ti Yi Yay
Gather 'round boys
My daddy was the "King of the Cowboys"
One hell of a man and I'm riding for the brand.
My daddy was the "King of the Cowboys".

Skyfire

Member Elite

since 2000-12-27

Posts 3381
Riding

1 posted 2006-03-12 02:24 AM

Enjoyed

and then He created the horse...

Deep_Inside
Member

since 2002-02-14

Posts 377
i can't stop hiding

2 posted 2006-03-12 02:58 AM

hay this was grate i really enjoyed the decripton and movement.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 2006-03-13 02:39 PM

You tell a wonderful tale... and bring back a lot of memories, too. *S* Enjoyed this very much!!

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

4 posted 2006-03-14 12:23 PM

You weave a wonderful tale Uriah!

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2006-03-14 12:23 PM

Larry~
A WONDERFUL read~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

6 posted 2006-03-14 12:56 PM

I really like your style of writing, and you do weave a wonderful tale here!!!!

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

7 posted 2006-03-14 01:45 PM

Uriah...He sounds like a very wise man...me thinks that some of it rubbed off on you!!

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

8 posted 2006-03-14 03:42 PM

I am very envious.

- Owl

dingusjr
Member

since 2003-09-24

Posts 415
Missouri

9 posted 2006-03-14 07:38 PM

Count me as a fan.

Happy trails to you
Until we meet again...
Happy trails to you
Keep smilin' until then..........

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

10 posted 2006-03-14 10:22 PM

If this was your Dad, then you were one lucky young man! Uriah, you are a wonderful poet! There is alway wisdom in what you write.

....jo

jody5
Senior Member

since 2005-12-21

Posts 876
California, U.S.A.

11 posted 2006-03-14 10:33 PM

I don't always have time to say it but I love your work. You poems are like music to my ears and I love the stories in poetry form. You are a real cowboy I can tell

Huggs Kimberly

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

12 posted 2006-03-14 11:40 PM

"It dont matter where you're headed
if you cant make it where you are."

Yes, that alone is a worthwhile bit of wisdom to take with you through life! Thoroughly enjoyed your words! Thanks!

Helen

fmlbarebackrider2001
Member

since 2005-11-16

Posts 138
West Texas, United States

13 posted 2006-03-17 06:48 PM

You paint a picture that's very close to my own life. It's good to find that there are others who know the western way of life.

Know yourself before you try to know someone else.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

14 posted 2006-03-17 07:00 PM

All your tales make for very compelling reads!!!

May your pen never bite the dust!

EA

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