FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection

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Ropin', Ridin' and Ranchin'

FC 11 F-22

Dennis Flake

I Have Always Known You

I remember when I met you half a century ago, You had something sweet and lovely What it was I did not know. I guess I knew and loved you

Ropin', Ridin' and Ranchin'

FC 11 F-22

Dennis Flake

Lonely Without You

I don't like it around here That's all that I can say. I took her to the hospital And left her there today. I hope that they can help her;

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Dad Young

Now my old Grandpa used to sit, In the house in his rocking chair. Chewing tobacco and spitting in a can,

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

One More Light

This is about a man I once worked for, Across the Great Divide. Just above where there North fork, And the South Fork run side by side.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Lou

Fifteen Two, Fifteen Four, Is what the old man said. He just kept counting up those points, As I slowly shook my head. He counted all his cards, Counted Twenty points and more!

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Rodeo Time

Went up to the Rodeo. To watch the rough stock buck. Them bronc riders were a spurring hard, Hoping it would bring them luck.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Just a Little Poem

Was sitting in the Star Motel in Elko, About 6:30 one fine night. Got up to go to the restroom, 'Fore we set down to take a bite.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Mother's

Saw this find young lady, In the hall the other day. She was packing her son upon her hip, Trying hard to find their way. But when she turned sideways I saw, She was packing one and carrying another.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Board Meeting

Was sitting in the coffee shop the other day, Drinkin' coffee with the boys. The sun was low, the bull was deep, As theydiscussed thier latest ploys.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

The Test

This coffee here is so damned good, Will grow hair upon your chest. As the youngest and the newest hand, Was up to me to make the test. Shaking cup in hand, he filled it up

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

New Shorts

Friends, I'm here to tell you, Of a terrible sight I've seen. About this fellow in a pair of shorts, They were red, white and green.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Culture Club

The boy's and me play some poker, Almost every thursday night. Hope sometime to make our fortune, if the cards will fall just right. At the Culture CLub you'll find me,

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

From a Horses View

When I looked out this morning, Between the poles of this here fence, Down the path there came a man, And I knowed what was his intent. He grabs the tgrain and gives a shout,

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Buckaroo

Down ther in Nevada, Got a fellow called a Buckaroo. Now me down from Wyoming, This is really something new! You see we've got some fellows, Who can rope as well as ride

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

The Ranger

It was almost that time of year, To the forest them cows must go. For it isn't no fun let me tell you, It was uphill and mighty slow.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Death

Ed came to the house, and woke me up, Was near 3 o'clock in the morn. Said he was having trouble, With this calf tryin' to be born. Got up and walked down to the barn.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Babies Having Babies

You always hear these stories, About cowboys chasing cows. Well, partner I'm here to tell you, They don't start out that way - no how! Now I'm talking about these four legged kind. Got hair, and hide and feet.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Hired Hand

One place I worked at, Calving cows out one spring, Had this hired hand there, And man could he sing. Some songs were so sad, They brought tears to your eyes.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Another Cow's Tail

Now, I've had my share of problems, Some of them's been mighty bad. If you've got a minute to read about, The latest that I've had. You see, I was calving a bunch of cows, Up in Wyoming, where the snow gets deep

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Wyoming Cow??

Up here in Wyoming we've got some special cows, That are a very different kind of breed. But every fall they wean a big ol' calf, Which is all a cow outfit needs. You see she's got one horn hanging, That's plumb different than the other.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Cowboy Santa

Now Ol' Santa is a cowboy, I know this to be true, Instead of those bells jingling, His spurs sing a different tune. Once I thought I saw him,

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Cowboy's Christmas Eve

It was the eve before Christmas, Though a beautiful night, Gave a kiss to my wife, As I turned out the light. Heard this gentle rapping, Upon my window pane.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

The Real Rudolph Story

Been stories going 'round for years, About how Rudolph saved the day. When Santa hooked him to the lead spot, To guide him on his way. Now, that part of the story's true. How his nose shined like a beacon.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

George's Christmas Ride

George called me up on Christmas Eve, Said he had one ride he'd make. He rented a Santa Claus outfit in town, Would bring some presents before the kids were awake.

Cow Trails and Cowboy Tales

FC 11 A-18

Gary Anderson

Reflections

One time I made a big mistake, When I'd ran plumb out of hope. Seems I roped this big old bull, 'Round the neck with my ol' rope. If I hadn't been tied down hard and fast, Would have been no problem at all.