FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection

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Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

I Wish I'd Listened Closer

When I was just a kid I heard The stories, often told, By folks who lived those early times Back in the days of old. Hardships were theirs aplenty of The pioneering kind. And in their daily living danger wasn't far behind

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

A Horse for a Kid

That old horse weren't much to look at. He was ornery through and through. Mighty useless as a cow horse. Wasn't much that he could do. was too slow to catch a calf on. wouldn't hold one if you did.

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Roundup, Autumn Morning

The autumn morn was frosty. Ground was mighty hard and froze. And the breeze down off the snow caps PLenty sharp on ears and nose. We're gatherin' the cattle UP around the Darby Peaks. Nearly finished with the roundup

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Vamoos, Ya Polecats

The bar room was crowded. The likker flowed free. The place was a-buzz Like the hive of a bee. The cowboys were in For a night from the range. And the miners were rapidly Spending their change. The piano player

Corral Dust

FC 11 K-33

E.J. Kirchoff

Change

Old Bill said, I recall 'way back, Some years or so, The only way that I had fun Was if I'm on the go. I'd ride for miles to a dance, And then I'd sure step high All night until the roosters crowed And daylight filled the sky.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Gold Rush

At Sunday dinner he bowed his head, in a short while the prayers were said. Pass the steak and the potatoes too, Roastin' ears from the garden brand new. With a swaller he knew something went bad, t'waz the only gold fillin' he ever had

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

The Great American Cattleman

For cattlemen to stay with one breed it seems they no longer care, it's got the purebred breeders a pullin' out their hair. Our speaker at the Annual said in words spelled out so clear, the Hereford breed will survive, I'll tell you without fear.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Cattle Records

Now-a-days fer keepin' records it seems they think they need, ta identify each cow with a year brand or ear tag to read. Number on the left indicates the year they were born, the others are fer keepin' individual records sworn.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Recyclin'

When ma an' I started out livin' down along the creek. Her garden never produced soil didn't have much kick. That two-hole privy then sat against the hill out back. Busy raisin' boys and cattle in that old rundown shack.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Improper Attire

Names I can't mention cause it happened to a friend. He makes damn sure it don't happen again. At this time he was a newly wed, courtin' his bride just ready fer bed. Then he heard a sound outside the front door, quickly made his way 'cross the livin' room floor.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Cowboy's Dream

She hired on in April to laundry and help the cooks, with her soft blonde hair a flowin' she was truly long on looks. A sweet quiet young gal an innocent sort of lass.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Progress

When it comes to the workin' chute, oh what a modern mess. Iron scapin' and bangin' all in the name of progress. It's the only way to go don't be such an old fool. Be careful, son, duck your head or your temple that handles will cool.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Ma's Christmas Tree

It's all a part of Christmas fetchin' Ma's tree in the cold. I could have took ol' Wrangler, but he's getting kinda old. So I caught up little Badger Grat and pulled down my old scotch hat. When things ain't right around him.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Namin' the Cows

That thirty head we bought last fall, after calvin' we'll have names for 'em all. Old Roany we found last year all alone. Stuck back in her throat was a vertebrate bone.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

The Great Wanagan Creek Flood

It was June fifteenth in Nineteen eighty-four. Alfalfa on the bottoms was comin' in kinda poor. It clouded up fast then turned plumb black. We dropped off them cows and hustled on back.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Ranch Wife

He bought her a bouquet and card with a sayin' sorta clever. On their fourteenth anniversary this was the first time ever. Calvin' time he shake her out, couple hours after midnight. Honey, hold the rope and latch with a free hand grab the light.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

The Cowboy and the Tourist

Fightin' the elements, we never tire and breakin' our horses, to our heart's desire. Years before us our parents were ranchers too were raised at this business, all we know how to do.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Leafy Spurge

In the spring it'll emerge and jumps with a surge, Euphorbia esula, we call Leafy Spurge. It's a native to Europe and the eastern hemisphere, In eighteen twenty-seven it arrived over here. When matured the pods burst and scatter their seeds.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Buffalo Run

I took a few calves to the sale. Posted: A buffalo selling today. Gosh! If he don't go too high, the kids would think it's okay. Just in the nick of time. I got my hand in the air. The owner said it wasn't enough, but close, so he didn't care.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Rookie Buyer

Went broke at ranchin' got this chance to be a buyer. Be striaght and honest don't get the reputation as a liar. A dollar under Omaha, I've got orders today to set. If they drop lower than that take all you can get.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

New Pair of Boots

Was workin' on this ranch down on the Little Mo. Back in the day of teams the pace was rather slow. At daybreak, after breakfast I stepped off the porch to go.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Old Timers

The things we're clingin' to today and callin' them old timer's ways. Remember they were once young too and usin' ideas that were new. Next came in the cottenseed cake now from all different kinds they make.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Deer Huntin' in the Badlands

North Dakota, in November, ya'll have to remember might look like a real battlefield. But they're out havin' fun, all packin' a gun after the biggest buck it'll yield. They set back the season, one week with the reason for snow to snuf out their fires.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

Motorcycle Cowboy

I'd just swung in the saddle from shuttin' the corral gate latch. I hear a roar like cuttin' wood or noise from the oil patch. I rode up on a ridge and couldn't believe what I see. A neighbor kid under a motorcycle his ankle as a big as a tree.

Riders of the Leafy Spurge

FC 11 L-16

Bill Lowman

The Cowboy's Stork

For newly wed couples this may be an intrusion. But the stork bringing babies is just an illusion. What mothers go through to gibe birth here-with, will testify the stork is nothing but a myth. To America this tradition was romantically hurled