FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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Cow Tracks on the Land
Lona Tankersley Burkhart
FC 11 B-66
41
Ramona Turmon
BLM Horses and Other Dumb Stuff
I'm sure you know about the horses belonging to the BLM But if you don't let me tell you the situation is plenty grim The BLM
Cow Tracks on the Land
Lona Tankersley Burkhart
FC 11 B-66
42
Ramona Turmon
Environmentalists and Cow Manure
The American West is the place of my birth And I really love it But others know better how to manage the Earth Or so they think
Cow Tracks on the Land
Lona Tankersley Burkhart
FC 11 B-66
43
John Dofflemyer
Representation
I think futures a tolerable topic for those that figger they understand But for cowboys, it's a cryptic, and beyond the average cowman.
Cow Tracks on the Land
FC 11 B-66
44
Lona Tankersley Burkhart
Those Government Men
When I was young, in the land of sun, I loved the open stretches, and the brush. But I dreamed of a land, where the cool water ran, and the grass was high and green and lush.
Cow Tracks on the Land
Lona Tankersley Burkhart
FC 11 B-66
49
Eric Spardo
B.L.M.
I've been told them B.L.M.'ers Is just like me and you. But I've wondered for years Why they couldn't just leave And find something better to do.
Cow Tracks on the Land
FC 11 B-66
58
Lona Tankersley Burkhart
The Difference
There's something that I've noticed, down thru the years. There comes a short time, when a friendship disappears. It points out the difference, thats between you and me. And it happened again, just the other day, you see. . . .
Cow Tracks on the Land
FC 11 B-66
59
Lona Tankersley Burkhart
Fencing
I've been fixing fence, upon my East property line. All thru hunting season, I sure been having quite a time. Four young fillies, to my stud horse had came'a'lopin. When hunters cut the wire, and left the gate wide open.
Cow Tracks on the Land
Lona Tankersley Burkhart
FC 11 B-66
63
Jon Bowerman
The Hunter
I've come here to the county court To ask you Judge for your support I was going hunting yesterday And found a gate, locked, in my way!
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
111
George Rhoades
Section 23
The pioneer received the land In the lottery of August 1901, Brought his young wife down In a wagon under the summer sun.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
113
George Rhoades
Sunrise
Sunrise comes on, No matter our worries; Every day a new dawn, And bright hope carries.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
114
George Rhoades
Superhero
With a towel my mother gave me Tied around my neck, I was a superhero running free Out where the chickens peck.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
115
George Rhoades
"Take Bob"
They buried my brother today In the cold Georgia clay. Thoughts crowded my mind, Reflections all intertwined.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
117
George Rhoades
That's Entertainment
When did Entertainment Become a big part of everything? It's always been around, But today it's overwhelming.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
119
George Rhoades
The Plumber Came Today
The plumber came today, Repaired the clogged-up line, Didn't charge too awful much If you own a big gold mine.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
120
George Rhoades
The Storm
Clouds dark and swirlin' Came across the prairie sky Ominous, threatenin' and roililln', Puttin' anxiety levels on high.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
121
George Rhoades
The Universe
This old cowboy finds it hard To grasp what scientists now say Are the latest amazin' avant-garde Findings about the universe today.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
123
George Rhoades
The Wichitas
The ancient Wichitas, 500 million years old, Worn by eternal laws Volcano-hot, ice-age cold.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
126
George Rhoades
The Wind
The Oklahoma wind is always there; We're raised from babies quite aware Of whisperin' when it kissed a tree, Or screamin' as it swept the prairie.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
127
George Rhoades
Time
I met Time on the highway, "You're goin' faster and faster The older I get," I say. "What can I do to make Time slow down or stay?"
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
128
George Rhoades
Tornado
Way out here on the plains When you think you're significant, That you're a big shot of great import, That your status is predominant.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
129
George Rhoades
True Love
Love, the kind that lasts and abides, The kind that is deep and true, Certain, faithful, patient, strong, That's the kind I have for you.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
130
George Rhoades
Veterans
At a theater up in Branson During a break in song and fun, Those who served the nation In peacetime or at a battle station Were asked to stand to be recognized For keeping the country free and civilized.
Along the Chisholm Trail and Other Poems
FC 11 R-44
131
George Rhoades
"We Will Endure"
The twister hit the trailer park, Wreckage and debris everywhere, Houses blown apart, three killed, Devastation, tragedy hung in the air.
Mustang Spring Stories & Poems
FC 11 M-59
11
Deanna Dickinson McCall
The Old Ones
Before most life began to stir The tinkling of bit and spur Would make music and carry on In the early light before the dawn.
Mustang Spring Stories & Poems
FC 11 M-59
15
Deanna Dickinson McCall
Mustang Spring
The sky was Nevada blue on an August day in 1986 when the haying machines shut down in the mid-afternoon on the high desert ranch.