FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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Coyote Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 B-26
186
Baxter Black
Looney Lucy's Spa and Health Food Co-Op
Come to Looney Lucy's spa and health food co-op.
fern kabob, cure, Bermuda grass surprise, dishes, health food, cooking class, natural food, pills, herbs, taste
Coyote Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 B-26
192
Baxter Black
Five Flat
Now everyone I ever knew that did much work with stock.
rope, roping, cowboys, pretenders, dream, nightmare, Leo Camarillo, steer, rodeo, corriente ox, cheering crowd, loop, contest, timing, dis-appointment, pain, hurting
Coyote Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 B-26
194
Baxter Black
Ode to the Announcer
Announcers are a special breed who constantly are looking.
crowd, action, fashion, clothes, Porter Wagoner, Larry M, cordless mic ,interwieving, characters, contest, bareback double, gang announcing, com-petition, prison rodeo announcers, nudist camps, Dolly Parton jokes, Maalox, rodeo announcer, competition, clothing
Coyote Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 B-26
196
Baxter Black
Cowboy Logic
One morning bright and early we wuz goin' down the road.
Hard Luck, rodeo stuff, bus, brakes, accident, bowling ball, dead, stiff corpse, Ft. Worth
Coyote Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 B-26
198
Baxter Black
Legacy of the Rodeo Man
There's a hundred years of history and a hundred before that.
generation, cowboy chorus, bluebloods, hot bloods, Buffalo Bill Cody, General Custer, Pancho Villa, Sitting Bull, Jesse James, Royal Mountie, Freckles Brown, Casey Tibbs, Bill Pickett, catch pen, chute, wild animal, challenge, danger, sacrifice, pain, doubt, guts, love, glory,comittment L.E.
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
1
Tina Burke
Shearing
Six car loads of shearers.
rain, busy times, wool, tromper, pop cans, fast work
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
2
Tina Burke
The Love Of My Life
I know I've promised to stand by your side.
mean cow, hit by a cow, escape, being chased, argue, disagreement, fear,
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
3
Tina Burke
The Wink
The dogs barked, and the sheep started milling.
activity, excitement, work the sheep, devotion, love, achievement, pride, hit the ground, ewe, Sears, husband
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
5
Tina Burke
Keeping Fit at Cow Creek
If your high-tech career is getting you down.
stress, work, job, relax, exercise, rest, aerobics, solitude, peace, contentment, nature, environment, open space, escape, fast life, entertainment, docking, contentedness
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
6
Tina Burke
Why Couldn't They All Be Diamonds?
Early each spring, Mother Nature schemes against.
busy life, homemaker, mother, wife, duty, responsibility, sheep, care, lambing, maternity ward, nurse, janitor, wool, sheep shit, nanny berries, little black balls
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
12
Tina Burke
My Brother
We've just been thinking of you.
friendship, closeness, affection, helpful, good heart, Mother Nature, patience, generosity, character, birthday
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
12
Tina Burke
The Wagon
An age ago now.
summer pastures, memories, past, summer, nature, open sage, sheep wagon sagebrush
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
13
Tina Burke
Mrs. Good
As you celebrate this birthday.
celebration, family gathering, 100. birthday, strength, faith, hope, kindness, believe, love, good wishes
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
14
Tina Burke
Together
With your family close around you.
closeness, ties, bond, past, children, shared life, joined forces,
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
15
Tina Burke
And a Lady
Some folks might kind of wonder.
anniversary, memories, doubt, wedding, honeymoon, newlyweds, children, grandchild, family, commitment
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
16
Tina Burke
Thank You -- My Friend
I don't know how to get to heaven.
Lord, good example, mother, daughter, friend, burden, love, unselfish, caring, dignity, courage, friendship
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
10
Tina Burke
Untitled
I found some old worn letters.
memories, past, Buffalo Creek, weather, nature, friendship, family, love, Dry Creek, Mother's Day, winter, old photographs, phpne, contact, be in touch
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
11
Tina Burke
Christmas with Pete, the Cow horse
Well, Pete, it must be Christmas.
credit card, presents, family, K-Mart, commercialization, celebration, nature, peace, blessings, season, God, joy, cow pony, present
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
8
Tina Burke
To Be or Not to Be -- A Cowboy
There's an elite, select group of people.
idols, illustrious breed, Wyoming ranch girl, everyday life, woman, female, housework, thundering herd, Nevada chinks, care, comparison, knowledge, loan, help
Collection of Wyoming Poetry: Seven Hundred Miles from The Pecos River
FC 11 B-27
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Tina Burke
Side by Side
We welcomed the storm, as a sure sign of spring.
seasons, blizzard, weather, cold, ice, suffering animals, death, struggle, prayers, survival, spring, faith, fall, nature, Mother Nature
Riding the Dim Trails
FC 11 C-01
5
Austin Campbell
Introduction
When I sat alone in winter.
cold, memories, horses, outfit, gear, age, pass on memories, past, tales, younger generation
Riding the Dim Trails
FC 11 C-01
6
Austin Campbell
Jerry's Place
Some times when I am dreaming.
past, memories, bachelor, friendship, hospitality, simple, shelter, warmth
Riding the Dim Trails
FC 11 C-01
8
Austin Campbell
Austin's Story
For years I'd been a drifter.
bumming, town, city life, crowd, change, returning home, old days, old timers, future generation, memories, past
Riding the Dim Trails
FC 11 C-01
9
Austin Campbell
A Voice from the Past - not a poem
Riding the Dim Trails
FC 11 C-01
9
Austin Campbell
Death of Wm. Lillard - not a poem