FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
64
E.J. Kirchoff
Someone Didn't Shut the Gate
them old cows now, weren't exactly what you'd call a barnyard pet. Where they seldom see a rider it's some wild they can get. Them old cows had been a-hidin' in the brush for several years.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
66
E.J. Kirchoff
In The Eye of the Beholder
She said, "I hate to tell you. But you'd ought to know, I guess. I saw Wilbur at the botique where be bought a slinky dress, "I was back mong the coats. He didn't know I was around. Heard him talking with the sales clerk. Carried plain just every sound.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
67
E.J. Kirchoff
Domestic Harmony
The talk in Wilbur's stable always covers cow and horse. The government and politcs. And weather now, of course. We also comment on the nes and weighty world affairs. And also blessings of the world as well as of its cares.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
64
E.J. Kirchoff
Babyface
She was some highsteppin' pony with her head up in the air. Took the lead down off the rimrocks when we went tp pen 'em there at the mouth of Red Hawk canyon in a high and stout corral. And thinks I, "The way she's steppin' this old horse will sure be swell."
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
74
E.J. Kirchoff
On a Peaceful Autumn Day
Sure am feelin' mighty lazy on this sunny autumn day. And enjoyin' every minute, knowin' winter's on the way. On the hill the spreading maples are aflame in orange and red. Fleecy clouds of gauze are floating' in a blue sky overhead.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
75
E.J. Kirchoff
The Stand Off
We got this bunch a cattle that we're fixin' to corral. They been movin' plenty peaceful. Every thing is goin' well. 'Till a deer takes off a-runnin' from the brush there just ahead. And a couple red cap hunters jump up, start to throwin' lead.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
78
E.J. Kirchoff
The Changing West
We're there in Wilbur's stable. Some a-chewin' of the fat like when fellers get together and discussin' this and that. "This old west that we live in sure has gone thru' lots a change, " said Old Bill, "since I'm a young un and first started ridin' range.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
79
E.J. Kirchoff
Doesn't Change
"I've been around a quite a spell and learned a thing or two," said Old Bill as he carefully cut off a climax chew. "I've seen a lot a changes since the horse and buggy day to where the supersonic jet now speeds us on our way.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
80
E.J. Kirchoff
Vacation
Old Bill won't own up to it. But this story's true, I swear. I know first hand what happened 'caus you see, now I was there. One time when roundup's over Old Bill said, "I'm gonna take myself a real vation. Gonna really blowm' stake,
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
82
E.J. Kirchoff
A Smile
Like the glory of the dawning when a day is given birth and the sun with all its splendor comes to brighten up the earth; like the flaming, chaning colors as they paint the western sky when the sun's fulfilled his mission and he bids the day good bye;
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
84
E.J. Kirchoff
Distant Places
Old horse, I've often read about the wonders of the world that's found in far off places under foreign flags unfurled. I guess they're worth the seein' if you've time and money, too. But since, old horse, we've neither what we read will have to do.
A-Movin' West
FC 11 B-70
43
D.J Badger
He Writ This Letter Home
Dear Ma and Pa, I made it. I'm on the cattle drive. The foreman said he needed help Long as they's alive! He meant it too, and days are long. the nights are short at best. i got the midnight watch
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
85
E.J. Kirchoff
Empty Bottle
The art of tradin' horses, or a calf, or cow, or mule is right down Wilbur's alley, and he plays it mighty cool. He's got a livery stable. Deals in livestock -- any kind. If what you want he hasn't, you can be he'll quickly find.
A-Movin' West
FC 11 B-70
44
D.J Badger
Cowboy Vacation
When a cowboy takes vacation, it's a rare and special time. He lines it up with greatest care and ease. He loads stuff in the pickup, including the dogs, And heads for fishin' places bound to please. When he's had enough of fishin,
A-Movin' West
FC 11 B-70
45
D.J Badger
Letter from Montana
Dear joyce and Rulen and all of you folks down there in ol' Yucca a-makin' them jokes 'bout us ignerant people here in the Montanas a-freezin' our buns off while you grow the bananas. A-freezin' our buns off is only half true
A-Movin' West
FC 11 B-70
48
D.J Badger
Ballad of Yacalla a Cowboy's Horse
A cowboy's sentimental 'Bout his dog and gal, of course, But where his heart is softest Is considerin' his horse,. A dog, however faithful, Or a woman's tender tears
A-Movin' West
FC 11 B-70
52
D.J Badger
The Foreman
He's up at four-thirty to feed his stock, Then he saddles a horse or two For the ride to check on the line shacks And to see what his cowboys do. He delivers some oil to the first one,
A-Movin' West
FC 11 B-70
53
D.J Badger
Old Hat
Hey, Dad, watcha doin' with that old hat? Your new one matches your suit. Are you sure it wasn't dragged in by the cat? Or did you use it to wipe your boot? We're gonna be late for the Grange, Dad. They're giving you that big award.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
88
E.J. Kirchoff
Can't Kick
Old horse, I guess I sure can't kick about the life I've had. Tho' times the trail was plenty rough it hasn't all been bad. For life is like the weather. It can't all be brigh and fair. But tallied up you'll find the good sure holds the winning share.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
89
E.J. Kirchoff
Luck of the Draw
This feller said, "I followed rodeo for quite a spell. I figgered with a little luck I'd sure do pretty well. "I'm young and optomistic then. And figggered I could ride. I'd growed up in the saddle settin' on a horse's hide.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
91
E.J. Kirchoff
Gettin' Old
When a feller's young, he figgers that he'll always stay that way. And tho' others may get ancient, he will never see the day. And while oldsters may get stove up, have rheumatic aches and pain, hearin' mention of their troubles sorta goes against the grain.
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
93
E.J. Kirchoff
Love Letterss
When I awakened this mornin' I'm feelin' so tired and old. On the gate of the ranch there's a little square sign. And a single word says "SOLD". I lay for a time there just thinkin'. And hatin' to get out of bed. And dreadin' the job I was facin'. But the little sign meant what it said.
The Song of the Hunter
FC 11 L-40
9
Robert L. Laumeyer
The Song of the Hunter
I was born for rocks and trees, Long views of the mountains green. Depression of the soul can't last, Washed away by a mountain stream. I was born to see great space, Hear the silence of the trees
Rimrock and Juniper
FC 11 K-31
95
E.J. Kirchoff
Old Dan
Old Dan just sorta puttered 'round. And hoed the weeds in garden ground. and picked the produce. Brought it in. And irrigated now and then. He gathered eggs. And milked the cow. And fed her hay down from the mow.
The Song of the Hunter
FC 11 L-40
9
Robert L. Laumeyer
Alone
I told my tale to a lonely pine. A tale of being and a tale of time. By and by the pine whispered back to me, "I stand alone but I am free."