FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Short Round
Knights so bold in days of old oh, what troubles they had. They had to abhor the armor they wore when they had to go real bad.
bathroom, knight
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Aides
When a senator or a congressman sits upon the throne,
toilet, aide, help
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
By Any Name
Call it a toilet or maybe the throne, by many names is it known.
toilet, crapper, names
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Notice Notice Notice
The thief and robber Eustice Payne age twenty-six years from Pantucky, Maine, for murder and robbery and horse theft too will be hung by the neck as is his due.
ad, wanted, announcement
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Eustice Payne
June 15, 1886 Township of Roe Arizona Territory The Reverend and Mrs. Solomon Payne, the Holyrod Church, Pantucky, Maine
obituatry, parents, letter
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
The Calvary Charge
Poets loved to write about in the days of old, the Calvary charge, man and horse, oh, they were so bold.
calvary, poet, horse
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
My Doctor
When I go to see my doctor, I know exactly what to say. For my doctor will ask me, "How do you feel today?" So I tell him Right off the the bat, "Not doing all that good." And he'll begin to check me out like a dedicated doctor should.
trick, weight, distraction
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Bad Casting
When Doris Day played Calamity Jane, I went to see the show and it called to mind a picture of Jane I'd seen long ago.
actress, calamity jane
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Old Yeller Cat
As I sat outside one sunny day an old tom cat came my way.
alley cat, scars, sex
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
FOLK COLL 11 L-45
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Paul Thomas Lillard
The Alamo Saloon
In the good old summertime on the hottest days of the year, there ain't nothin' quite so good as a can of Alamo beer. Now, the Alamo is a fine saloon as anyone can see.
bar, beer, credit
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Water
I like to drink cool spring water; it always pleases me, clear and sparkling, soothing my thirst refreshing as can be;
water, beer, refreshing
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Gout
My big toe swelled up again, another attack of gout, And I couldn't think of what I'd done to bring on such a bout.
toe, beer, sick, amputate
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
FOLK COLL 11 L-45
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Mind over Matter
Mind over matter, everyone says. That's how it's done, lots of mind over matter. The object will be won
fat, mind, matter
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Halloween
Ghouls and goblins, zombies galore, I hear them comin' to my front door. I tremble and shudder and shake with fear as I hear them drawing near.
children, candy, costumes
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
The Scout
The Apache No-See was an Army scout. He was the best, there was no doubt.
run over, listen, see, scout
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Short Round
Good-lookin' hooker came to town a day or so ago, but the marshall, Phineas Hoot, said she had to go.
hooker, sheriff, election
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
FOLK COLL 11 L-45
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Pain
My hands they clutch at the wall, I stand here all alone; the pain I suffer is very great, the worst I've ever known
pain, kidney stone, alone
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Mary
Mary had a little lamb and though she didn't know it one fine day her story would be written by a poet.
mary, lamb, poet, drunk
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde went for a ride one day in Arkansas. Down the road they sped not knowing ahead in ambush lay the law.
trap, suprise, bonnie, clyde, arkansas
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Jekyll and Hyde
After reading the book I think I know why Jekyll took the drink.
jekyll, hyde, fun
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Mrs. Hubbard
Old Mrs. Hubbard went to the cupboard to get her dog a bone, but when Mrs. Hubbard opened the cupboard, she let out a moan.
dog, eat, cupboard, empty
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Old Millard
Millard Filmore, a forgotten man, not many remember his name. He didn't do much at all to enrich his fame.
president, nothing, lazy
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Be of Good Cheer
Don't be discouraged if the day hasn't brought all the good things you thought it ought.
optimism, injury
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Advice
When I'm faced with danger or adversity, when I'm really up the creek, no solution can I see,
adversity, faint, danger
Poems from the Alamo Saloon
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Paul Thomas Lillard
Smart Move
Old Gilette said one day, "Boys, we'll give our razors away.
business, razor blade, replacement