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

Ashamed?

You've been acquainted with people, you know (you think you do) yet at times when you meet them, they'll pretend they don't see you. They'll ignore you, get real busy, maybe look the other way; They will not acknowledge you..Not until you say-; "Hello Bill, how are you?"

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Morning Prayer

With this new day in it's dawning, and I pause to start my day; Guard my thoughts, my words, my actions, Help me Jesus, this I pray. Give me guidance and direction keep me on the narrow trail; Keep my mind on you, Dear Jesus, then I know I will not fall.

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

An All-Around Nag

I was at their place of business with my friends came drvin' in; They were pullin' a goose neck trailer that was loaded to the brim. Jim Husted and his father, Don, then started to unload these horses at their stable just off this gravel road. Jim pulled out the first one, a mighty shiny horse

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Correct Length

There's been a lot of controversy on the length of stirrups that you ride, with so many ridin' horseback in the country far and wide. Some ride a real long stirrup, they're almost reachin' for things and others got'em jacked way up, to each, satisfaction brings. Ropers I think ride them short,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Family Reunion - Caribbean Style

Listen here, Mates, and I'll tell you a tale; of a Caribbean Cruise, and a ship we'd sail! The "Carla Costa" (Italian Style) the Holmer clan seized it for a'while! Yes, this wild and woolly and mangy bunch; Set sail on a ship and I've got a hunch

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Lay Up Your Treasures In Heaven

When we were young, starting in life, we all had goals to set; Achievements that we had in mind, (some we're accomplishing yet)! It's easy to place too much value, on tangible things, I feel; That moth and rust indeed will corrupt, that thieves break in and steal, so lay up treasures in Heaven,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Franklin Arena

I've been ropin' at Jay Franklin's Arena and wife Anita usually runs the chute: She keeps that darn thing filled right up, I mean brute after brute after brute! And when I ride into that box, I've got ten thousand things on my mind; "Catch that right horn," "keep elbow up," "Get up close" and things of that kind!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Christmas

Some people think that Christmas is a time of holidays; And celebrate this occasion in many various ways; We think of nut and candy, and a variety of toys; With different shapes and colors, that make a lot of noise. The children think of sleigh bells, and perhaps, old Santa, too;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Gay Caballero

We were havin' dinner at the Captains Table one beautiful summer right; Some had prime rib and others crab legs and we're savoring every bite. When all at once behind my back someone close my eyes; And gives me a kiss right on my cheek and it wasn't the kind of good-byes! I don't have eyes in the back of my head,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Zelda Speaks Out!

There's a guy that lives down Davis road and he knows just how I feel; He knows I have pent up emotions and my hurts will take time to heal. He knows I'm a four-legged creature and he knows my family tree; So why would my master who loves me? Tag a name like Zelda on me?

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Thank You, Dear Friends

Listen up and I'll ask you a question: Have you heard of the word called Friend? It's a person who's there when you need them It's their hands and their hearts that they lend! In the middle of the night on February 25th We woke up with out house all aflame;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

God's Good Timing

In God's good time events will take place, beyond what man comprehends; But He'll have a purpose we won't understand, in a tragic event that he sends. Now the fire that we lost our home in, in pondering on things o'er and o'er; I can se His goodness in many ways, we have much to be thankful for: He picked a time when all children were near,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

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. I don't marvel at Your wonders, like a visiting friend will do; But with him then I will agree; because I know it's true! We just take it all for granted, like we do with every day;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Second Annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

The second Cowboy Poetry Gatherin' is now but History; But in the back of my ol'brain, remains this mystery! How could the second gatherin' "hold a candle" to the first? This first one, which we know was great, turned out to be the "worst!" I've tried often in the past,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

My Hoss Corral

Some's standin' on three legs, with one hind leg cocked; Some have black points, and some are white socked. That sorrel horse there, with a streak in his face; Is a mite lazy, but cows, he can chase! That bay's sort'a timid, stand off the side;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Week With The Big Three

Santa really came early this year (For a bad boy) was sure good to me! He arranged a trip to the N.F.R., accompanied by the Big Three! Hanson and Merril contributing a bunch to this festive, gala event; And Merle, my big-little brother, me taggin' along's what it meant! But thanks to them I was their guest,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Beauty Of It All

When one views God's wondrous beauty, in this land that He has made, and a jillion tiny snowflakes, make a blanket He has laid- As I watch the fluffy snowflakes, glisten brightly as they fall; One gets a peaceful feeling.. that's the beauty of it all! Out on the flat or "level,"

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Fantastic Trip

Our kids live in Hawaii, so we went to visit them there; We flew to San Francisco, into California air. Then on the Island of Oahu, Honolulu here we come; Saw the Polynesian Center and then Pearl Harbor some, Then we flew to the Island of Maui, where ten days we had a blast;

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Logan's Talking Chickens

I've been taking care of chickens, well, just gathering their eggs; making sure they're fed and watered, so not a single chicken begs! Logan Burns is on vacation, so I'm tryin' to take his place; But I feel a need to tell you, they were wearing a sad face!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Bay With A Blaze And Four Stocking Feet

"Never get married to a horse" I've heard that saying for years! and I've always made it a policy so I wouldn't be sheddin' the tears! and tradein' horses for thirty-five years. You know that I've owned a host; I'd load up my semi with twenty head and hauled them to the west coast!

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Cowboy Clint Zangger

When I met Clint I was a boy of maybe twelve years old and after all that time and impressionable years unfold. I vividly remember and recall that day, of course, The reason they came over was to simply buy a horse! And after the transaction and the deal was made and through

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Price Had Been Paid

If you walked into some kind of store, and laid your money down; The clerk would gather up your change, and then give you a frown; Insult you and ignore you, and then tell you to leave; You'd know that you'd been taken - I would, I believe. Well, that's the way it is with God, Who sent His Only Son

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Month-Long Vacation

My wife retired from her job, she was ready to take a trip; Wanting to stay in motels with pools, so she'd have a nightly dip. Of course we stayed with different friends and some of our relatives too; We took in different attractions and found interesting tings to do. When we got to Minden, Nebraska,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Healthy Food

I've often wondered why vegetarians think they eat healthful food; I've wanted to tell them what I think I just didn't want to be rude! But I finally found our the other day, when I was privileged to be guests in a generous household and wonderful food they served me. This package had been in the freezer,

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

FC 11 M-65

E.W. "Roy" Miller

Born Fifty Years Too Soon

When I was young and footloose free, and I think of the girls that interested me; It was only by their visible face, not by their gowns of silk or lace! Not by their bodies now visibly seen, You had no idea is what I mean; Only by feeling you'd know what to expect and no way of knowing what you'd detect.