FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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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
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
8
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
A Cowgirl
A cowboy has a hard reputation to live up to; He works hard night or day as a cowboy he is.
beauty
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
9
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
The Gallatin Valley
To a valley in Montana; I must boast; For the people here are nice; The view from the range by far is the most.
landscape
A Montana Cowboy's Book
FC 11 A-05
10
Don "Cheese" Akerlow
Men of the Past
The lay in the ground; On a hill, just outside of town; Hung for a theft of the thrill; Now they are buried, at Boot Hill.
cemetery, dead