FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
194
Drummond Hadley
Alma de Mi Alma
Alma born about 1953 to Don Cruzita Alonzo.
Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
192
Drummond Hadley
Juan's Last Trail
There's old Juan walking along the ridgeline.
Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
180
Joel Nelson
Awakening
We cannot say what drew us here.
Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
178
Joel Nelson
Sundown in the Cow Camp
The hoodie's washed the dishes.
Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
176
Joel Nelson
Kings, Queens, and Mountain Kingdoms
A billion points of starlight dot the iridescent sky.
Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
164
Henry Real Bird
Among Shootin' Stars
Sold bronc saddle foreclosed cows.
Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
162
Henry Real Bird
Red Scarf
Boots and chinks silver bit and silver spurs.
Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
160
Henry Real Bird
Cowboy Drifter
The most beautiful woman I ever did see.
Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
147
Vess Quinlan
The Cutting Post
A great cedar post stands alone and waits.
Between Earth and Sky - Poets of the Cowboy West
Anne Heath Widmark
FC 11 B-40
145
Vess Quinlan
The Trouble with Dreams
She followed me to ranches.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
1
Dan Bradshaw
Loafer Mountain
When yer ridin' Loafer Mountain; The last thing on yer mind is time.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
3
Dan Bradshaw
Buckin' Horses
You're breathin' just a little fast.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
6
Dan Bradshaw
Specks
The young cowhand set on his horse; Just like he used ta do.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
8
Dan Bradshaw
Love Ner Money
There are some things ya just can't buy.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
9
Dan Bradshaw
'Scuse Me
'Scuse me if I seem kinda strange; Actin' like I do; And 'scuse me if I'm outta place; With you and folks like you.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
10
Dan Bradshaw
My Old West
"What was the Old West really like?"
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
12
Dan Bradshaw
Daughters
Sprawled out in a corner stall; On a floor with straw fresh and clean, The newborn colt tries ta rise ta its feet; And wobbles and staggers and leans.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
13
Dan Bradshaw
Buyin', Sellin', and Shootin' the Bull
On Saturday mornin' at the auction yard, You can see 'em pullin' in.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
14
Dan Bradshaw
The Death of Me
I saw it comin' years ago, I guess it had ta be.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
15
Dan Bradshaw
Easton Highway 40
Sometimes things remind ya; Of how things used ta be.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
16
Dan Bradshaw
Buryin' Memories
A cowboy never has much stuff; That he can call his own.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
17
Dan Bradshaw
Santa in Pink
This cowboy weren't the sentimental kind; That's what his wife and kids would say.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
20
Dan Bradshaw
Early Mornin'
My bedroom was the old back porch; Closed in with glass and screen.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
21
Dan Bradshaw
Yesterday
Visions of tomorrow, A lifetime ta dream about, A pathway of expectations; With flickerin' shadows of doubt.
Cowboyology: The Science Of
FC 11 B-03
22
Dan Bradshaw
Green Arm
Now there's some aspects of a cowboy's life; The general public ain't never seen.