FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection

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75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Cowboy Country U.S.A.

It's interesting to travel, and see how things are done; In all parts of the country, I've tried them, everyone. I've "Punched" cows almost every where, from far east to the west; But I don't really know just where, it is that I like best. I've cowboyed in Colorado, in the highest mountain land;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Wild Ride

On a balmy spring night on the 5th June, we saddled our broncs by the light of the moon. We were headed for town, Ray Hunter and me, to the Saturday night dance and the girls to see! Ol' Hunger says, "Shoot! Let's leave these broncs set!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Payin' Through The Nose!

A group of neighboring ranchers, were ridin' in a bunch; They were goin' to move some cattle, (or at least I have a hunch.) This one ol' neighboring rancher, was braggin' on his horse; And after about so much "bull," he'd have to prove it of course!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

God Have Mercy

While this country, we reside in, is the best one in the land; Many things of the negative, are seen at every had. We know the U.S. still is great, and land of brave and free; But she also has deteriorated, in event you would ask me. Our politicians in D.C.,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Sure Way To Go Broke

In the 50's in Colorado, I'm ridin' a colt for the boss; He wasn't an ornery kind of colt, just a typical young spooky hoss. ON this pony, I'm puttin' on smile, it's what any bronc'y thing needs. It's jerkin' those wet saddle blankets that makes the honest ol' steeds. He was just comin' five, so he's old enough,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

No More!

I reached in my pockets, and what do you know; tehre was just enough there, for the next rodeo. So I plunked it down and looked at my draw, started shiverin' and shakin', at what I just saw! A-glarin' at me thru the plank of the fence;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Surprise!

I wintered in Yuma, Arizona one year, as a matter of ace it was two; It was in my latter teenage years, in '51 and '52! I went in a Western Store one day -- mainly to see the young clerk; Because they were of the opposite sex, full of giggles and glances and smirks!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Vegetarians?-

In most parts of the country, they raise barley, wheat and rye; Oats and corn and sorghum and now I'll tell you why! But then there's also other grains, of course we know are grown. That are used for feedin' cattle, that's why the stuff is sown.

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Temporary Brand

Have you ever had a nylon, break, and hit you in the back? It comes back at you ninety per, you can't outrun that whack! I had that happen twice to me and I'll tell you it ain't fun; It hurts so bad you just can't move until the hurtin's done I was goin' down an alley to turn back this yearling steer;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Death Of Jesus

Are you really conscious, of the meaning of Easter season? What transpired during this time, and do you know the reason? Jesus was the Son of God, and so they had Him tried, they verdict of the jury, was to have him crucified! They tied him to a pillar, and severely had him lashed.

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

An Obvious Interruption

My pardner and I was ridin' along and came to a gate that was closed; I opened the last one, so he went to step down, he'd open this one he s'posed! I'll get the gate, I need to get off for a good 'cause anyway; and drain a few cups of the coffee that I had earlier today! So I opened the gate, brought our horses on through,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Long Haul!

I was workin' in Colorado, when I met a Florida "Gent;" who was up there on vacation, on a buying spree, he went! He bought four real good Hereford bulls, as well as four bull calves, and thirty-six registered cows, this load was split in havles!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Too Busy

I'm speakin' from experience, when I say there is no time; We lose sight of our priorities, it really is a crime! When the day is just beginning, the first thing we should do; Is thank our Heavenly Father, for the night He's seen us through!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Feedlot Cowboy

The feedlot cowboy starts his day, before it's even light; So he can grain his horses, and have time for every bite. They saddle up beneath yard light, and then head for the pen; and bring up cattle that are sold, and they are weighed and then -

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Christmas

We celebrate this season on this very special day because many, many years ago, in Bethlehem He lay. A baby born to save the world, it was God's Divine Plan; This free gift of salvation, for every woman, child and man!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

An Exciting Experience!

I was punchin' cows down Florida way in the sand and muck and one fine day, I went to the city to play a while- to relax an unwind and spend my small "pile!" that night goin' home, I was feelin' pretty good; The way my day went, I knew that I would!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Keep Christ In Christmas!

There are groups of people lately and others for some time who want to take Christ out of Christmas which really is a crime! 'Cause according to God's Divine Plan, Jesus Christ was born to die for their sins and yours and mine, that's the only reason why!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

An Unforgettable Experience

One day in my life I will never forget, It seems likely yesterday, and yet.. It happened many, many years ago; It's the "gospel truth" and I'll tell you so. In the early 50's in Florida State, in my early twenties, or teenage late..

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Wintertime

When winter winds are blowing, and the sky most always grey; On clear nights it gets very cold, and light is short by day. I shiver when I see snow fall, and pile up high and deep; and whistling winds will gather it, and drift it in a heap! The ice is frozen solid, and slippery as can be;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Mother And Dad

How precious are the memories of childhood days gone by; When we stop to reminisce, with a smile and a sigh. I wouldn't trade those yesterdays, not in a million years; They're filled with fun and laughter, joy and happy tears. Those days when we were growing up, the Miller brother, five;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

My Dentures

I lost all my teeth in a car wreck, back in 1959. So I've been what you'd call a "Gummer," since I was twenty-nine! These dentures cost me $500.00 and at that time it was high! Now they want ten times that much and I just can't figure out why!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Springtime

Springtime is a happy time, for all that is alive; The cold north wind a 'blowin', and winter did survive. The green grass comes a'peekin' through, new buds appear on trees; Animals shed their heavy coats, I marvel at all of these. The sun gives off its warmth in rays;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Our Tenth Wedding Anniversary

As I look over the past ten years, and see what these ten years have brought; I see my rewards and all credit is due, to the partner which I sought. The qualities I saw in "Her," were far beyond compare; Honest and true and gentle, loving and kind and fair.

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

My Invisible Partner

I have a Partner I can't see, I talk to every day; I try to keep this meeting, regardless, come what may. I ask for His opinion, on every decision made. And wait for His approval..Until the plans are laid. Then when I get the "green light," of course I move ahead.

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Why I Got In The Dude String Biz!

Well, everyone's had some goals they have set, though some of these goals don't turn out! Some dreams mature and some dreams fall flat; and I guess that's what life's all about! I had cowboyed all over the country,