FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
47
Carlos Ashley
The Big Convention
There are many wholesome pleasures; That delight the human soul -- For simple beauties in this world abound.
singing bee, dinner, song, food, mixed quartette, mixed quartet, chorus, When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder I'll Be There, convention
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
49
Carlos Ashley
Service
If the road is rough and rocky as this life we journey through, Then we ought to take a little time to move a rock or two.
friendship
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
49
Carlos Ashley
I Built My House Upon a Hill
I built my house upon a hill; That I might search horizons far; To find my vagrant spirit lost; Upon some dim, unchristened star.
god, closeness to god
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
50
Carlos Ashley
Ambition
I'm a plain one-mule share-cropper; From way down on Gander Slough, Where I've been a-dry-land farmin with my Paw.
farm, pa, father, education, lawyer, law, legal, college, school, city attorney
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
51
Carlos Ashley
The Sheriff's Widow
I can see her by the window; When the evening sun is low -- Just a shadow in the twilight; Rocking slowly to and fro.
aging, service, law enforcement, faithfulness
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
53
Carlos Ashley
Sauer Kraut
With heavy heart he kneeled him down; And humbly breathed this prayer: "O Lord, Thou knowest why it is; I've lost most all my hair."
sauerkraut, food, vegetarian, humor, hunger
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
55
Carlos Ashley
Pete Wood'ard
Pete Wood'ard was the scavenger; In our town, years ago -- Before we built the sewer; And the place began to grow.
privy, privy wagon, outhouse, town, odor, Patrolman of the Privy, service
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
56
Carlos Ashley
Your Eyes Are Brown
Your eyes are brown; My eyes are blue.
sight, senses, prejudice, race, racial
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
57
Carlos Ashley
Nylon Avenue
There is a town not far from here; I often travel through, Quite famous for a boulevard, Called Nylon Avenue.
Rabbit Run, status, wealth, snob, friendship
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
58
Carlos Ashley
What Is a Flower?
What is a flower? Just colored clay.
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
59
Carlos Ashley
The Old Town Clock
The old town clock in the Courthouse tower, He writes the years and he strikes the hour.
life
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
60
Carlos Ashley
The Ticket
If to frailties of mortals as a critic I'm unkind.
heaven, afterlife, kindness, neighbors, service
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
60
Carlos Ashley
Human Nature
You can study human nature from Creation up to now.
winning, losing, support, friendship
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
61
Carlos Ashley
Bonnie Bird
I've handled lots of hosses; That could run a little bit, And forty years I've watched 'em--fast and slow.
horse, quarter horse, quarter horse, race, racing, race horse, Angelo, derby, track, horse race
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads
FC 11 A-03
63
Carlos Ashley
The Gossip
Oh, that charming girl, the gossip -- How her soul grows more sublime; As she spreads that palate-poison; On her neighbors all the time.
talk
Sonovagun Stew
FC 11 A-04
Francis Edward Abernethy
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
1
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
My Grandfather
I've always respected my Grandfather; And always respected his word; This comes from the Father; Of stories that I've heard.
fencing the range, hard work, independence, Indians, past
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
2
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
An Old Wrangler
A Winchester for a saddle gun, A colt on my side, I reckon this old wrangler, Has nothing to hide
independence, honorable, honesty
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
3
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
A Saddle
There are all kinds; Western; English; And side.
material culture, gear
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
4
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
Blacksmith
A worker in black metal; A hammer in one hand; The bellow in the other; Beatin' the anvil for a new brand.
occupation, occupational lore, branding iron
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
5
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
A Ghost Town
There's nothing left; Old buildings and a tumble week; Broken down houses that were once a home; Old machines that don't work and no one needs.
past
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
6
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
A Cowboy
A cowboy is proud to be what he is; And wouldn't change if he had to.
pride, occupation
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
6
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
This Cowboy is a Steak and Potatoes Man
I am a steak and potatoes man; So I want you to understand; No matter where I travel in this land.
food
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
7
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
Pioneers of the West
The open plains; There for the takin'; Travel to the unknown; A new life in the makin'.
history, past, settler, heritage
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
8
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
A More Ruthless Hand
Heartaches were a many; For plenty; In the lawless west.
past