FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
42
Teresa Jordan
Before the Phone
I was nine years old before I knew a number by heart.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
46
Vess Quinlan
A Truly Durable Joke
When our hired man, Leo, had worked for us a week or so, he brought a relative to visit.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
48
Vess Quinlan
Mates
You feel good; Most of the time.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
49
Vess Quinlan
Working Man's Bars
There are thousands in Colorado, With names like THE SILVER SPUR.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
52
Henry Real Bird
My Grandfather's Story
My grandfather wore three braids, one on each side of his head.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
58
Henry Real Bird
Red Scarf
Boots and jinks, Silver bit and silver spurs.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
60
Henry Real Bird
Tail That's Light
Goin' on fresh snow; Snows been fallin'.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
63
Colorado Trail
Eyes like the morning star, Cheeks like a rose.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
63
Larry Schutte
That Little Blue Roan
Most all of you boys have rode hosses like that.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
64
Larry Schutte
Cowpen Moo-Sic
They asked me: "What's a beller?"
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
67
Linda M. Hasselstrom
Handbook to Ranching
Don't spend any money.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
67
Linda M. Hasselstrom
Staying in One Place
Riding fence last summer; I saw a meadowlark caught by one wing.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
69
Linda M. Hasselstrom
Ranch Roulette
It's no trick to get killed ranching.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
73
Rod McQueary
For Sorrely
It was just business between us, He and I.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
74
Rod McQueary
Life and Times
When they ask of Life, What will I say?
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
75
Rod McQueary
In Like a Lion
She showed her true colors; In the Middle Field Gate.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
77
J.B. Allen
Mementoes
The hurtin in your shoulders; Takes the glint out of your eye.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
78
J.B. Allen
Sowers and Reapers
A young man's strength, to his surprise, Is one day just not there.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
81
J.B. Allen
New Trails
Hard old shells protectin feelins; Lay in shambles at our feet.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
85
R.W. Hampton
My Maria
At the foot of the Sangre de Cristo's; There's a place where my heart longs to be.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
86
R.W. Hampton
The Streets of Laredo
As I walked out in the streets of Laredo, As I walked out in Laredo one day.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
91
Paul Zarzyski
Ain't No Life After Rodeo
There ain't no life after rodeo.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
93
Paul Zarzyski
The Bucking Horse Moon
A kiss for luck, then we'd let 'er buck -- I'd spur electric on adrenaline and lust.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
97
Wallace McRae
Things of Intrinsic Worth
Remember that sandrock on Emmells Crick; Where Dad carved his name in 'thirteen?
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
97
Wallace McRae
Maggie
I taught my good dog, Maggie, "Lay down," when I commanded.