FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection

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Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

Gastronomic Memories

I've dined in first class restaurants--I've lunched in swell cafes.

food, outdoors, camp, tent, camping, roundup

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

"Dutchy" on Rural Telephones

I been out here a year now, und I vants to talk a lot.

telephone, phone, bills, dialect

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

The Abandoned Stock Ranch

I came by there at the close of day and drew my horse's rein.

past, memories, history

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

Christmas Day Philosophy

Oh, Christmas Day's a joyous day of comfort, ease and rest.

holiday, Christmas tree, Santa Claus, children, gifts, happiness, celebration

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

Mistress Stone

Oh, Mistress Stone of Stone gate.

German, money, wealth, prestige, power, position, friendship

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

To an Old House Dog

Aged canine, stiff of limb.

pet, aging

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

Gasolitis

When you sit at the wheel of your automobile.

gasoline, cars, vehicle

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

New Year Resolutions

We hear the midnight hour strike, and as the echoes die.

celebration, holiday, resolute, resolution, New Year's

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

Tourists

Tourists, tourists everywhere, flocking to the Hills.

camping, autos, cars, automobile, strangers, campers, tourists, litter, John D. Rockefeller

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

A Trip to Yellowstone

Just returned from two week's roaming.

national parks, camping, trip, vacation

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

Camping in the Hills

We overhauled the jitney and we packed the running board.

camping, campers, Sylvan Lake, Black Hills, South Dakota, rain, trip, vacation

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

Edward Anders Lysaght Griffin

Roads

The road the tourist travels when he comes to view the Hills.

Black Hills, South Dakota, tourist, road, farmer, taxes

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

When Winter Goes

When winter goes we heave a sigh.

seasons, winter, snow, cold, location, summer, work

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

I'd Like

I'm getting tired o' ranchin', I'd like a change and rest.

occupation, work, banker, lawyer, doctor, editor, ranching

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

Jury Duty

I like to be a juryman when circuit court convenes.

law, humor

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

After the Sale

I've parted with my ranch today, the deed is signed and sealed.

sell, change, memories

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

County Poor Farm

Three old derelicts cast on the county.

taxes, poverty, fate, care, welfare

Rhymes of a Rancher

FC 11 G-13

E.A.L. Griffin

Tempora Mutantur

The cattle range has vanished and the cowboy's work is done.

past, aging, farmer, rancher, cowboy