FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
51
Dale Page
Brush Poppers
The weaning's done again another year But now we find, like every other fall, That crooked-horned old brindle cow ain't here.
Tom Browning, outlaw, war, escape, caboose
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
54
Dale Page
At the End of My Rope
I packed two hundred pounds of salt on Turk, And started up the trail to Aspen Park. I had a half a day to do this work
knock, loop, drag, deer, armed, outlaw
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
57
Dale Page
The Choice
The pen where his two weanling heifers stood, All covered ankle deep in last night's snow, Contained the dreams which,
calves, circumstance, pride, heifer, cattle
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
58
Dale Page
My Old Saddle
In the room where I've put ev'ry trophy and keepsake And the photos which prove I am all that I claim, Sits a saddle I bought with my word
stitch, shine, rancher, concotion, sold
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
60
Dale Page
Lodgepole Lullaby
Like a song without music or lyrics, Or a verse without meter or rhymes, Comes the wind through the tops of the lodgepoles
Linnet Maxey, Box Elder, frontier, dream, promise
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
63
Dale Page
His Master's Voice
Near a twisted old pine 'neath the high timberline Where the eagles still soar and the cougars still roam,
Dennis Nazelrod, Jana Sinclair, teapot, dog, wife
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
65
Dale Page
The Endless Chase
There are white-faced cattle calling to their weanling heifers bawling In the pen down by the river where the apple orchards stand.
Gretchen Sammis, promise, sleep, rain, resignation
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
69
Dale Page
Copper Queen Hotel
A cowman sat in the restaurant Of the Copper Queen Hotel, Ate steak as fine as a man could want And some fresh peach pie as well.
Bisbee, AZ, mop, wealth, ghost, scarf
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
73
Dale Page
Just One More Day
On a wooden bench on the courthouse lawn, Where the old men spit and whittle, Sits a youthful pair like two bookends there For their elder in the middle.
Chisholm Trail, train, steer, kiss
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
77
Dale Page
In the Middle of Nowhere
I woke in the middle of nowhere And there's nowhere that I'd rather be. I don't give two bits for a city; I would rather be here and be free.
sing, hide, tune, journey
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
79
Dale Page
Women and Horses
The river's relentless in falling and turning To make its escape from the mountain terrain. Then, seemingly tired of its tumbling and churning,
Uncompahgre River, flood, chores, soft, obstacle
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
81
Dale Page
Grandpa's Last Ride
My grandfather's photo sits there on the shelf, His old eyes shining honest and clear. He wears a slight grin, like he's proud of himself,
Carolyn Rambo, The Nairn Place, cow, rainfall, tales, knowledge
Brush Poppers: Original Cowboy Poetry
FC 11 P-38
84
Dale Page
My Best Friend
There's no sound but saddles creaking; neither one of us is speaking. We communicate in ways known but to friends. Like the finest team of horses,
Paula, gaols, remember, fear
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
3
George Rhoades
After the Chisholm
Come along, boys, Listen to my tale, I'll tell you what happened To the old Chisholm Trail. It came to an end A century ago or more, Now it's paved and fenced And concreted o'er,
vehicles, clover, farm, legends
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
5
George Rhoades
Boots
They've closed the boot factory, Shut 'er down for good; Town tried to keep it going, Worked hard, did all it could. It started way bakc long ago When herds pushed up the trail,
sale, color, leather, toes, China
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
7
George Rhoades
Branded And Bridle-Broke
I worked the cattle ranges From Waco to San Angelo, Tryin' to make a cowhand Where cactus and mesquite grow. Wild and free as can be, Ridin' and ropin' my middle name,
rich, paycheck, rodeo
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
9
George Rhoades
Break A Leg
I don't want a play On old Broadway, But I'll gladly go Behold the rodeo. The Great White Way Ain't what I'd say, If asked what's best To hold my interest. Catchy tunes,
chorus, stage, gate
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
10
George Rhoades
Bullets
I am the bullets, The shells, the ammo, the cartridges; I do the job, I do the work. I go where I am sent, Where I am aimed. I do not hesitate, I do not discriminate, I do not waver;
effective, gun, quiet, blame
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
11
George Rhoades
Casino Paradise
The Apaches and the Comanches, The Cherokees and the Shawnees, The Kiowas and the Choctaws, The Chickasaws and the Tonkawas; Indian casinos by the score,
thrill, poker, slots, profit, defeat
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
13
George Rhoades
Comin' Home
Sold the calves at the Comanche sale; Down off the ridge, Pullin' the rusty empty trailer Across Beaver bridge. Past the cattle guard, wired-up gate,
diamond, shelter, weather, far
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
15
George Rhoades
Cowboy Boot Christmas
Cotton crop thin and weak That year along Beaver Creek; Christmas time hard and grim, Outlook ahead bleak and dim. Wind howled sharp outside;
tree, floor, innocent, happiness, hope
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
17
George Rhoades
Cowboy Heart
The old man gripped a cane With gnarled and wrinkled hands, Sat down beside me there In the rodeo arena stands. He said "I was marked With the cowboy brand
spirit, worst, jobs, rifle
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
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George Rhoades
Cowboys Around The World
In Argentina, They got gauchos, And down in Mexico Are the vaqueros, And in Colombia Ride the llaneros, and in Hungary You find the csikos. There are drovers Out in Spain,
Swiss, Australian, American
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
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George Rhoades
Coyote Calls
Coyotes thrive-From Panama down south To Alaska up north, In the country, In the city, Deserts and timber and mountains and lake shores, They coyotes are there.
cry, mate, trickster, hillside
After the Chisholm
FC 11 R-45
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George Rhoades
Cringe
The old cowboy pushed back his hat, Took another sip of beer, And in his Texas drawl softly said, "Lookin' back, to me it's clear" I've done some things that I regret
mistake, memories, regrets