FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection

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Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

E.J. Kirchoff

It's Later Than You Think

I guess, by gee, I'm gettin'n old. And gettin slower, too. I just can't seem t' hit the ball The way I used t' do. I've gotta stop and take a blow More often than before.

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

E.J. Kirchoff

Wilbur and the Roses

One day in town, Old Wilbur now, Was sure a-lookin' grim. I tho't now somethin' mighty bad Must sure be eatin' him. I said, "Now come along, old boy, I'm settin' up the beer.

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

E.J. Kirchoff

An Honest Ad

Now honesty is something that indeed is real commendable. Reputation as a liar isn't very easy mendable. Horse traders have been known to stretch the truth. No doubt about it. They claim that's part of business and they couldn't trade with out it.

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

E.J. Kirchoff

The Power of Gossip

Old Bill said, "Gossip often spreads Like mornin' glory vines Until from just a tiny sprout whole acres it intwines. Our country town ain't very big.

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

E.J. Kirchoff

A Change of Plans

Wilbur is a cattle buyer. Has a livery stable, too. And he'll buy or sell or trade so He can make a buck or two. You couldn't say that Wilbur Is exactly fond of work.

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

E.J. Kirchoff

Never Did That Before

this feller come to Wilbur's all Dressed up in fancy clothes. His shirt bedecked with spangles. Boots with silver ont he toes. His clothes sure must have set him back A huskey piece of change.

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

E.J. Kirchoff

Don't Know Everything

this here feller come to Wilbur's Lookin' for a horsee to buy. wilbur's got anumber ponies That this dud sure gives the eye. Looks 'em over, every angle, Pointin' out the faults they got.

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

E.J. Kirchoff

When Wilbur Proposed

Wilbur said, "I been a-thinkin', Lookin' back along the years to the time I started tradin', Buyin' cows and calves and steers. Had my sights then aimed for somethin'

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

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E.J. Kirchoff

If I Hadn't Fallen Down

Old Bill and me are ridin' in the umatilla breaks. Sure footed, lots of stamina's the kind of horse it takes. The hills are plenty rocky. Plenty steep and plenty tall.

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

104

E.J. Kirchoff

Did Anyone Get My Hat

This morning the day dawned bright and clear. Not a cloud to marr the blue. I watched them saddle and ride away. Just a happy roundup crew. Idaho Jack ona salty bronc Was fanning and scratching high.

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

107

E.J. Kirchoff

Peaceful Evening

There's a big yellow moon in a warm summer sky. Smell of sage after rain in the breeze. While the frogs 'long the creek sing a happy refrain, An old owl

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

109

E.J. Kirchoff

Sounds of Beauty

Have you ever tho't, my dear, of sound? What pleasure it can bring? The call of honkers flying south? A meadowlark in spring? The tinkle of a little brook That ripples over stones?

Horse Tracks

FC 11 K-30

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E.J. Kirchoff

Keep the Fires Bright

This morning, skies were bright and clear. We kissed goodby. He said, "My dear, Just keep the fires burning bright 'til I get home again tonight. this snow has covered up the grass. There's cows marooned at Sumac pass.

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

The Seasons

It was spring: The air was sweet With fragrant smellof earth. Across the range the cows To calves were giving birth. On rolling hills the wild flowers Nodded bright and gay. Happily the creek was singing

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Incident on the Trail

Got a herd of steers we're triallin' Headed for the Darby Peaks Where the summer range is watered By a score of icy creeks. All our campin gear and bed rolls On some mules we had to pack.

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

The Wild Stud

I saw this pony standin' on a high and rocky ridge With his mane and tial a-blowin' in the breeze. Heard the whistle of his challenge, and I answered with a vow

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Busted Rope

This old cow had her head swelled up. She's lookin' mighty bad. We tho't we'd better catch her. Take A look at what she had. It may be from a snakebite. Or Infection from a thorn.

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Didn't Mind Walkin'

We're settin' 'round the fire Drinkin' coffee, smokin', too. Got to tellin' of the many Different jobs that fellers do. Old Smokey Jones says, " minin' Underground and diggin' coal

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Too Many Mistakes

Old Smokey Jones said, "Bill and me, Now this was years ago, Decided that we'd had enough Of buckin' winter snow, A-playin' nursemaid to a bunch Of cows on winter range.

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Hard Work

We're there in Wilbur's stable Gabbin' some like fellers will. Old Smokey Jones, some others, Me and Wilbur and Old Bill. One feller is complainin'. Said he's sure beein workin' hard

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

He Couldn't Help It

this feller drifted into camp One roundup in the spring. And since the crew was short a man The boss cut him a string. And right away he started in A-blowin' of his horn.

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Wilbur's Diet

Old Wilbur likes his whiskey, said Old Bill, ,and takes it neat. But better than his vitters tho', Old Wilbur likes to eat. I'm tellin' you, that feller sure Can stow the grub away. And he can eat a full course meal A dozen times a day.

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Dust

The wind a-blowin' steady had The dust sure on the fly Until you couldn't see the sun A-shinin' in the sky. It got osme in a feller's eyes. And even clogged his nose. And drifted in his bed at night.

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Distant Places

Old horse, I've often read about The wonders of the world That's found ni far off places Under foreign flags infurled. I guess they're worth the seein' if You've time and money, too.

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

First Love

We're there in Wilbur's stable Gabbin' some like fellers do. And got to reminecen' Turnin' back a page or two. And in the course of talkin' Romance raised its' pretty head.