FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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FOLK COLL 11 G-45
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G. B. Griffith
Open-Range Queen
She stared at the gate from the outside in. From her looks, she as one opinionated, tough old cow. With calloused knees and roughened-up skin. Her eyes spoke her mind; open that gate, right damned now.
cow, stubborn, gate
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Bandits
A bandit free, though on the run. Less from fear and more by will. Stopping only to voice a greeting to the dawning sun. His coyote song breaking the early morning still.
bandit, running, survival
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Mustangs of the Valley
They numbered few before those days of blame. A small mustang herd, the valley's own. No one knew from where they came. Or were already there when man made his presence known.
mustang, fences, freedom
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Gray Old Lady
She still carries herself with pride and grace. Her head held as high as her aging strength can pull. Gray now mars her blaze, cheeks and face. The once thick and lustered mane is thinning and dull.
mare, show horse, age
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
The Best of Friends
A roan with two white stockings, the other a barrel-chested bay. One a full hand taller but neither seems to care. They're always together, no matter the weather or time a day. Of calmer dispositions, both being a mare.
mare, friends, grooming
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Back to Arizona
He came from Arizona's Valley of the Sun. His light red coat suited only for the year-round heat. Where he spent his time horsin' around and havin' fun. Then new people came one fateful day for him to meet.
driving, mustang, winter
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Eau de Horse
Havin' a horse as your best friend. Ridin' 'em, groomin' 'em and givin' 'em their name. Talkin' to 'em, feedin' 'em and pickin' up what comes out of their rear end.
smell, stench, horse
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Her Promise Made
Barely a sound was made. No words were said. None were needed when she reached to stroke the gelding's blaze. He stood without fear, then slowly lowered his noble head. Knowing her as friend, even on her worst of days.
peace, taming, death
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
The Gelding and the Farrier
He was still locked in the paddock; it was late, half past eight. Something was up, his halter was on, he knew it couldn't be good.
gelding, hooves, farrier
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
A Rooster's Requiem
In his days, he was the king of pen and coop. His bright red comb, up proud and straight.
rooster, song, reign
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Rooster Boots
It was cold, somewhere between five and ten. The hens were all out with their feathers all a-fluff.
cold, boots, eating
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Chicken Sneeze
A mighty cheep put my mind ill at ease. What I expected was a loud boisterous cluck.
sneeze, hen, feed
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Off the Clock
A gunslinger's swagger, those pointed spurs. His eyes blazing the color of fire.
rooster, gunslinger, mating dance
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Corral Cuisine: The Country Dog and the Master
They are the envy of the city kind. With the healthy air, room to run and the country scene.
country, dog, treats
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Desert Duel
A legend was made on that blazing-hot day. A brave leopard lizard that refused to back away.
lizard, hound, fight
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Ferruginous
Heed the legend of that rust-colored raptor from the western skies.
hawk, future, eyes
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Nature's Judgement
Red Tailed hawk in a cottonwood tree. Waiting patiently on a cloudless day.
hawk, rabbit, hunt
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Fence Dispute
The fence line was where we met. Close to where the fence needed mending the most.
snake, shovel, kill
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G. B. Griffith
Old Boots
Consider your relationship with your old worn-out boots. With all of their scruffs, scratches, and dents in both their toes.
boots, experience, worn
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Praisin' Closed Reins
Here's praisin' those closed reins to which I'm beholden. Being easy on my fingers that were of needin' to be a healin'.
reigns, tame, riding
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Secondhand Saddle
All dark brown leather, hand tooled with pride. A fist-wide gullet, framed by full quarter-horse bars.
saddle, experience, tool
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Cowboy Hat Troubles
It's the same old question all over again. Concerning my troubles when wearing a cowboy hat.
hat, size, thinning
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
Handlebar Moustache
Handlebar moustache tickling my cheeks. Bleached near white from cooking in the sun.
moustache, style, memory
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G. B. Griffith
Trail's End Stew
A mix of chopped potatoes and marinated meat. A whole cutup onion.
stew, recipe, tradition
Stubby Pencil Poems of Great Basin Musin's
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G. B. Griffith
The Photo
Who is that kid in the tiny cowboy shirt? His legs covered in dirty dungarees That come up short to the saddle's skirt.
photo, memory, child