FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
347
Zoe A. Tilghman
Wind Song
Wind of the Prairie, sweeping adown from the hills.
wilderness, grazing land, Indians, war-parties, pastures, soldiers, People of Eighty-Nine
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
349
Cy Warman
Creede
Here's a land where all are equal.
money, striving for wealth, gold, greed
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
351
Owen Wister
Sheep Ranching
It's none too sociable herding sheep.
coyotes, Injuns, Indians, collie, sheep dog
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
351
Charles Erskin Scott Wood
The Water-hole
I'd rather lie on a rye-grass bed.
silk, wealth, open land, nature, smell, birds, sounds, desert
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
352
author unknown
The Buffalo Skinners
Come all you jolly skinners and listen to my song.
Jacksboro, Crego, job, wages, outfit, Pease River, Indians, bad food, sorry chuck, fleas, gray backs, hardship
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
354
author unknown
Bury Me Out on the Prairie
No, I've got no use for the women.
complaints, mistrust, Lou, gambler, death
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
356
author unknown
Dakota Land
We've reached the land of desert sweet.
plains, wind, drought, starvation, poverty
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
357
author unknown
The Dreary Black Hills
Now friends if you'll listen to a horrible tale.
Ayers' Patent Pills, Cheyenne, Comanche Bill, scalp, gold, loafers, beggars, orphan
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
358
author unknown
For Sale
One hay-wire sawmill, nice new location.
timber, road conditions, machinery, engines, mortgage
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
358
author unknown
Home on the Range
Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam.
deer, antelope, happiness, zephyrs, West, Red River
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
360
author unknown
An Idaho Cowboy Dance
Git yo' little sage hens ready, trot 'em out upon the floor.
Casimero, Shorty, swing, dance floor, fun, promenade
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
361
author unknown
The Little Old Sod Shanty on the Claim
I am looking rather seedy now.
West, mice, Uncle Sam, wealth, fame
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
362
author unknown
My Little Buckaroo
Close your sleepy eyes.
acorn, oak, child, boy, grown-ups, dream
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
363
author unknown
Pete Orman
I'll tell you skinners.
John Day, Bend, Shaniko, alkali, McBee, grub, Old Tommy, porcupine quill, Oregon Trunk
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
364
author unknown
Pike's Peak
I'm looking at your lofty head.
mountain, prickly-pear, thunderstorms, lightings
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
365
author unknown
Prairie Lullaby
Shadows slowly creeping.
nightingale, night, moonshine, stars, sandman, dreams
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
365
author unknown
Ranch at Twilight
The soothing sigh of the night wind, a whine of a coyote's call.
maverick, prairie, silence, contentment
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
366
author unknown
Red River Valley
From this valley they say you are going.
longing, love, hope, adieu, sorrow, pain, past, broken heart
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
367
author unknown
Starving to Death on a Government Claim
Frank Baker's my name, and a bachelor I am.
county of Lane, Hoyle, sod house, leas, bedbugs, grasshoppers, rattlesnakes, centipede, sorghum, blizzards, rough life, homestead, Missouri, corn dodgers
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
369
author unknown
Way Out in Idaho
Come all you jolly railroad men, and I'll sing you if I can.
Denver, Oregon Short Line, Idaho, Kilpatrick's man-catcher, Cheyenne, Pocatello, American Falls, New Mexico
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
373
Mary Austin
Caller of the Buffalo
Whenever the summer-singed plains.
ceremonial smoke, Republican River, Pawnee, Great White Buffalo
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
374
Mary Austin
The Heart's Friend (Shoshone Love Song)
Fair is the white star of twilight.
love, twilight
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
374
Mary Austin
Lament of a Man for His Son
Son, my son!
mountain, chief's robe, warrior
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
375
Mary Austin
Neither Spirit nor Bird (Shoshone Love Song)
Neither spirit nor bird.
flute, willows, music, courting, love
Best Loved Poems of the American West
John J. and Barbara T. Gregg
FC 11 G-09
376
Mary Austin
Prayer to the Mountain Spirit (From the Navajo)
Lord of the Mountain.
cleanness, wholeness, newness, courage