FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection

Both Sides of the River: Western Poetry

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Howard E. Wright

The Trusty Lariat (Brought Up to Date)

One evenin' at the Horseshoe Bar.

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Howard E. Wright

The Cook

We were workin' a dude outfit.

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Howard E. Wright

Cowboys and Coleman Stoves

Back in the old days, punchers thought.

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Howard E. Wright

The Old Fiddle

The old fiddle hung on the wall.

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Howard E. Wright

Bultaco Blues

Why cowboys should stay off dirt bikes.

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Howard E. Wright

The Indian Valley Dance

When I was just a teenager.

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Howard E. Wright

Room Number Nine

Glen and Eva run this small motel.

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Howard E. Wright

The Auction Sale

Went to an auction last Saturday.

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Howard E. Wright

Circus Buckaroo

I'll tell you all a story.

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Howard E. Wright

Packsaddle Paul

Of all the old timers.

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Howard E. Wright

Hot Elko Nights, Cold Mornings

Way out in Elko, Nevada.

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Howard E. Wright

Joggin' Shoes

Bought myself some joggin' shoes.

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Howard E. Wright

The Cowboy Caseworker

They call me the cowboy caseworker.

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Howard E. Wright

The Silent Dog

I guess I've seen, both rank and strange.

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Howard E. Wright

Rudy's Burnt Barn

It there is a prairie rancher's fear.

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Howard E. Wright

Ode to the Handyman Jack

If there's one piece of equipment.

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Howard E. Wright

Special Plates

There's a saying out in Idaho.

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Howard E. Wright

Empty Saddle on the Gatherin' Stage

The spotlight shines, the lights are low.

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Howard E. Wright

A Cowboy in Seattle

Poetry sees to take you places.

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Howard E. Wright

A Feedin' and a Thawin'

While city folks are in their beds.

Rambler's Notebook: 50 Years of Scribblin': Songs & Poems from the Road

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Singin' Sam Agins

Frustrations

Stare back! Blank paper. Dare me!

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Howard E. Wright

Environmentalist Free by '93

Cattle Free by '93.

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Howard E. Wright

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to you old pard.

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Howard E. Wright

Christmas Memories

I start to remember Christmas' past.

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Howard E. Wright

Let the Coyotes Sing

The rancher from Montana.