FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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More Hilarious Happenings and Other Cowboy Poetry
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
A Hippy, A Yuppy, And A Flower Child
We went on a trip for a week or two, and when we got home there was plenty to do; So we caught up on different jobs without fail; Of course, we opened up all of the mail.
razor, scrape, smile, Flower Child, trend
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
A New Approach!
Now, I'm just a country boy, but to tell you, I will start; What I saw the other night, that I don't think too smart! I've heard of different fellers,
kiss, secretly, beat, experiment, ticklish
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
"Told Off"
Now, you've heard of facial tissue, and heck yes, I have too! But I've always called it Kleenex, at least I usually do! But down there by the bunk house,
tissue, shack, kleenex, grease, complexioned
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Tag Soup!
I heard this guy complainin' it even was in church! 'Bout how the way these Black Hills Bucks left him in a lurch! How they were smart and cunning,
swallow, fellowship, invest, cake, lucky, beef
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Liberation Celebration
With One Hundred Years of progress, in this great State of ours; We celebrate The Centennial, with "Yahews! Cheers and Flowers". The Wagon Train and Teamsters,
past, town, journy, cushion, complain, impatient
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FC 11 M-63
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Massive Massage
One winter Charlie rode each day, a'lookin; after stock; He was grainin' way too heavy, "Snort" was harder than a rock! Then one day Charlie stepped astride,
suit, birthday, naked, fire, glow, snow
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FC 11 M-63
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Growing Pains!
I sat in a barber shop, cuttin' my hair; Listening to small talk, and a hunter was there. He'd just shot a buck, with a pretty nice rack;
truck, luck, whale, lesson, pool
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FC 11 M-63
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Hey, "Money Bags" Here I Am!!
I read where this chick won 20 Grand. That's a heck of a lot of dough! It's just been in the last few months, thought she'd take me to Mexico! I put my John Henry into the box,
border, trip, charm, kitten purr, shapely, love
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FC 11 M-63
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
A Talk With God
"What have you done with your life"? He asked me? "Have you used the talents I have given to thee"? I looked to the Heavens, and I thought for awhile; "Well, I think I have",
joy, fears, heart, shame, love, livestock, portray
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
A Good Feelin'!
I'd been ridin' for several hours; Through country that's mighty rough! It sure wasn't easy on "Cougar"; In fact it was down right tough! We happened to be in high country;
rocky ridge, lunch, beauty, heaven, bless, forgiveness
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FC 11 M-63
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Thank You, Thank You, Jesus
When I think of my Lord and Savior, who died up on the cross for me; He died there all alone, my sins did there atone, providing salvation full and free.
blood, eternity, forgive, belief, cry, music
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Now, This Is Love!
Sometimes I get to thinking of our lovely children, four; and seems with every passing day, we simply love them more, we wouldn't willfully give up any,
grateful, vain, hearts, stream, lord, Jesus, endure
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Thank You, Father!
Thank You, Dear Father, for your goodness today! For countless blessings, we enjoy on our way! For daily forgiveness,
burden, road, sin, love, promise, life, salvation
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Slow Me Down, Lord
Lord, You know that I get busy, we don't talk quite like we should; I don't come to you in earnest, like I'm sure you wish I would.
true, forever, mountains, flowers, smell, forgive
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FC 11 M-63
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
God's Plan For Man
Christmas is the time of year we celebrate Christ's birth; But somehow in this age and time, it's meaning's lost it's worth! Exchanging gifts has come to be
santa, parties, gift, crude, pillow, vain
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Remind Us, Lord
In the hustle and bustle of this busy world, we get caught up with the rest; To hurry and scurry here or there, we seem to "keep up with the best". So remind us Lord, to set aside time,
meal, attention, faithful, devotions, family
More Hilarious Happenings and Other Cowboy Poetry
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E.W. "Roy" Miller
Promise Keepers '95!
In the year of 1990 while drivin' down the road; God laid a burden on his heart and the seed indeed was sowed! Colorado University's football coach
Bill Mc Cartney, nation, revelation, stadium, experience
Frost On The Fork Handle and Other Selected Verse
FC 11 G-25, 2 copies
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Betty Lynne Grue
Bird Ropin' Buckaroo
Back when I was at a tender age, just past three, the best of ropers I longed to be. So all around the old home place, the cats and dogs I gave sportin' chase.
seldom, critter, hens, kitchen, chicken, feather, wisdom
Frost On The Fork Handle and Other Selected Verse
FC 11 G-25, 2 copies
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Betty Lynne Grue
Frost On The Fork Handle
It was a while ago I read, and I've begun to think it's true, It's not mountains thta wear you out but the grain of sand in your shoe.
curse, windmill, kink, patience, pet, critter, pat, soul
Frost On The Fork Handle and Other Selected Verse
FC 11 G-25, 2 copies
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Betty Lynne Grue
A Cowgirl's Dream
He was tall, he was handsome, a good lookin' son-of-a-gun. When I first caught sight of him I knew he was the one. Thru dark eyes he met my gaze,
dream, slack, partners, seasons, heart, mind
Frost On The Fork Handle and Other Selected Verse
FC 11 G-25, 2 copies
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Betty Lynne Grue
On Heeling Calves At Brandings
When it comes to snarin' dodgin' hooves I've roped along side of some real top hands, and I have studied their many moves, form their swing to dallyin' their strands.
ring, string, caught, roper, untangled
Frost On The Fork Handle and Other Selected Verse
FC 11 G-25, 2 copies
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Betty Lynne Grue
Rain On The Tent Fly
While out in the middle of the ranch's summer range, we caught some rainy weather with no promise of any change.
cook, slopes, wagon, crick, horse, wet, fly
Frost On The Fork Handle and Other Selected Verse
FC 11 G-25, 2 copies
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Betty Lynne Grue
Silver Bits
your driftin', your hidin' your buckaroo pride keeps a woman from ridin' close by your side you say you don't need her and you call it quits
rich, silver, shadow, hero, tender, twilight, friend
Frost On The Fork Handle and Other Selected Verse
FC 11 G-25, 2 copies
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Betty Lynne Grue
She's Not Gettin' On 'Em Anymore
After years facing all breeds of weather her face appears carved of leather, and her hair is bleached and gray, but she can recall a younger day.
king, strong, memory, free, life, thankful
Frost On The Fork Handle and Other Selected Verse
FC 11 G-25, 2 copies
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Betty Lynne Grue
A Bit Jinglin' Walk
As I rode out across the prairie in a good ol' head bobbin,' bit jinglin' walk, the miles slipped by beneath my cowpony. Almost as if that bit could talk, a lively little tune it played,
stock, shades, April, gold, critter, Spring