FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
21
Derwin J. Jeffries
Can the Ushers!
The government.
finance, revenue, government, begging
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
21
Derwin J. Jeffries
Trespassin'
Old Uncle Sam's.
Government, control, compliance,
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
23
Derwin J. Jeffries
The Outlaw Gangs
The outlaw gangs that rode the west.
Corruption, crime, mafia, gangsters
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
24
Derwin J. Jeffries
Men of Prey
Ol' Skinner hunted every day.
Corruption, ethics, mankind, man
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
25
Derwin J. Jeffries
They Talk About "Deterrents" Now
You've read about horse thievery?
Punishment, crime
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
25
Derwin J. Jeffries
Strong Words
The damndest thing in all creation.
Crime, control, punishment, fear, criminals
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
51
Derwin J. Jeffries
Stampede in the Subway
Just look at all the mav'ricks here.
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
52
Derwin J. Jeffries
It Ain't What Has To Be!
Ol' Harvey he goes to the hall.
politics
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
53
Derwin J. Jeffries
Readin' Their Brands
I've been a stranger here and there.
face, smile
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
54
Derwin J. Jeffries
l Crooked Combat!
There is this guy, his name is Schmidt.
politics, socialism
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
55
Derwin J. Jeffries
The Knee-High Grass
The craziest thing I ever seen.
socialism, starvation
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
55
Derwin J. Jeffries
The Lonesomeful Corral
Ol' Josh allows that he ain't seen.
social unrest, politics,
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
56
Derwin J. Jeffries
Long Faces
I've ridden ranges far and wide.
commute, cow, socialism
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
56
Derwin J. Jeffries
Commuter Cattle Cars
I've seen the cattle herded in.
cattle, herding, politics
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
58
Derwin J. Jeffries
Laugh it Off Little Doggie
I reckon I ain't never seen.
victim, Laugh it off, injury
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
58
Derwin J. Jeffries
Our Ways
You and me, we're much the same.
blame, praise, pride
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
59
Derwin J. Jeffries
The Burdens They Bear
These ones whose eyes look at us.
eyes, sky, sadness, grief
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
59
Derwin J. Jeffries
The Feed Lots
There is a street they call "Skid row."
poverty, unemployment, starvation, soup lines
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
61
Derwin J. Jeffries
Bear Tracks
Ol' Skinner Smith he ran a line.
trapping, politics, mountain man
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
62
Derwin J. Jeffries
Circlin' Back
Now when yer trackin' game, beware.
politics, deceit
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
63
Derwin J. Jeffries
Gee and Haw, Git-up and Whoa
The bureaucrats have their own way.
justice, politics, bureaucracy
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
64
Derwin J. Jeffries
We`re Critters!
I read a book the other day.
animals, humans,
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
65
Derwin J. Jeffries
Throw the Rascals Out!
They tell us who we have to hire.
corrupt politics, bureaucracy
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
67
Derwin J. Jeffries
The Stock Show
We went down to a fancy store.
fashion show, pole cat, wealthy
City Cattle: Humorous Western Political Satire
FC 11 J-06
68
Derwin J. Jeffries
Commuter Stampede
They hear the sounds and lope head-long.
crowds, rush hour, hustle