FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection

75 Years! My Time In Rhyme

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

Happy Birthday Charlie, My Love

To the "kids" in our family and those who have joined it. How do I say this? Where do I start? I cut his out of the paper in Maui when we were there 'cause it sure touched my heart! I'm assuming that Charlie was killed or had died

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Variation Of The Wind

Have you ever watched the wind blow, or a gentle little breeze; It's really fascinating, to watch the swayin' of the trees. Sometimes it's just a whisper, to cool the noon-day heat; and when you pull your boots off, it will sooth your burning feet; Sometimes the gusts will scurry up,

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Cowboy Prays

Dear God, up in Heaven, way up in the sky, I want to stop and visit you, from this hilltop high. As I admire your handwork, and by this spectacular view, I feel just as close to you, Lord, as those in churches do. It's quiet here and peaceful, I can really meditate;

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

Promise Keepers '95

In the year of 1990 while divin' down the road; God laid a burden on his heart and the seed indeed was sowed! Colorado University's football coach, Bill McCartey is his name; Listened to that still small voice and planned a different game! It was to fill CU's Folsom field with 50,000 men

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

Dear John

I'm sorry to have to inform you. this sad story which now I'll relate; I've fallen in love with your girlfriend, so just cancel your wedding date! It's not easy for me to tell you this, I don't mean to be breaking your heart when she gave me my first haircut, it was love from the very start. She's definitely not hard to look at and

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

So They Say

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, so the saying goes and there's a lot of truth in this as everybody knows. So I let my wife vacation, one or twice a year - So when she finally returns in her eyes she'll have tear. She appreciates me so much more ( I haven't been around)

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

Loosing A Friend

Have you ever had a buddy, or someone that you knew; Go along from day to day, exactly as you do. Healthy and strong and normal, and happy as can be they suddenly feel some pain, a doctor then go see. and so test after another, till they're absolutely sure;

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

I Believe In Miracles

Do you believe in miracles? - I sincerely hope you do if you just read the Bible, you will before you're through! 'Cause Jesus performed many,and I'll name just a few; In chapter 10 of the book of Mark, 46 through 52- He heals the blind Bartimeus, -and if you will further read;

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

Crime Prevention? - Stiffer Penalties!

Everyone is fed up with crime, there's violence everywhere! And we're barely slappin' their fingers, it's becomin' a real nightmare. Some people think we need gun control, that's not the answer at all and until these people all wake up, America's bound to fail! What we need is stiffer penalties!

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

Angels Henry And Mary Van Dyke - Thank You

There are certain people throughout my life that have been just wonderful to me! They all have helped me in different ways in my life that was meant to be. I was foreman of a ranch in Arizona and back in the year of '59 mutual friends arranged a blind date and for a wife, I wanted her mine!

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

To My Dear Wife, Mrs. Miller

What a journey, what a journey! It' fifty years since we've been wed! And I didn't tell you every day, the words I really should have said! The words are, You're my everything!" Because you really, truly are! You're everything I ever hoped for, and you've exceeded that by far!

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

My Friend

There's a fella down the road a ways that I always go to see whenever I can spare the time or need some company. I've grown very fond of him, I love him like a brother. I don't know where else I would go; to me there is no other. and in the conversations almost every time,

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

Blondina Zangger

She's been referred to as "the little old Lady," but to Joyce and me, she's much more! Because I've known Blondina and Clint for about sixty-five years or maybe more! As a cowboy, I was very interested in Clint, this is how Blondina came to be so dear!

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

Gold Discover Days Committee Members - 2010

What a wonderful experience to be the Grand Marshals! Being hauled around town and brought back again. In a horse-drawn wagon, it brought back old memories that we both had experienced way back then! But this time others were constantly busy

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

Evening Thoughts

As evening hours are nearing, and I watch the set of sun, I think of what's transpired, since the day had first begun. I ponder o'er decisions made, whether they were right or wrong, or if I was too busy, to pray or sing a song, Whether I gave credit, where credit was actually due, Or took the time to apologize, show consideration too.

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

The Passing Of Time

have you ever watched an hour glass, as the sand inside dropped down? And the lower part of this hour glass..soon had a heaping mound? The pile kept getting larger..while the one on top decreased; and finally, it all ran down, the flow completely ceased! This glass must then be turned around and the flow once more begins,

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

A Grateful Man

Lord, I'm just so grateful and I've told you many times, how I cherish all my blessings in my prayers and in my rhymes for all the years you gave me and the life I got to live, for my Christian parents teachings and so much they'd always give.

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

I Care About You

If you knew this day was your very last, and you have time to prepare 'fore you die, I'm sure you realize how lucky you are, if you don't, friend, I'll tell you why! Millions of people didn't have that chance to decide on their destiny, So I'm going to ask you a question, my Friend, where will you spend Eternity?

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E.W. "Roy" Miller

An Urgent Massage

Our future is his plan-Jogn 14:1-3 "Let not your heart be troubled, Ye believe in God, believe also in me, In my Father's house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you.

Lasca

Frank Desprez

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Mabel Major

The Man Who Wrote "Lasca"

prose

Lasca

Frank Desprez

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Mabel Major

The Correct Card: A Racing Lyric

"Correct card, sir? Correct card, sir? What! You've seen my face before? Well, I dare say as how you have, sir; and so have many more; But they passes me by without a word - but perhaps it's just as well:

Lasca

Frank Desprez

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Mabel Major

Lasca

It's all very well to write reviews, And carry umbrellas and keep dry shoes; And to say what everyone's saying here, And to wear what everyone else must wear; But tonight I'm sick of the whole affair,

Some Stuff I've Learnt And Other Stuff

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Greg Harwood

A New Horse

I was riding down the trail

Some Stuff I've Learnt And Other Stuff

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Greg Harwood

RJ

RJ jumped and shook his head

horse riding, cowboy

Some Stuff I've Learnt And Other Stuff

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Greg Harwood

The Bishop's Interview

I shined my boots and combed my hair