FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection

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Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

S. Omar Barker

Bear Ropin' Buckaroo

"Now ropin' bears," says Uncle Sid, "is shore a heap of fun.

huge animal, monstrous paw, cow chip bugs, grubs, worms, pretzels, Dutch, strength, Mister Bruin, de-monster-ate, woolly scamp, dangerous animal, teeth, dragging a bear, claws, turn loose a bear, story, tale

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

100

S. Omar Barker

Pullin' Leather

I've done my share of braggin' when it come my turn to spiel.

bragging, story, talk, bucking, boots, ride, riding, pitch, cactus, saddle, saddlehorn, saddle horn, walk, walking

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

100

S. Omar Barker

A Texas Toast

May your horse never stumble.

drink, raise a glass, spurs, rust, guts, cinch, break, bust, saddle, ride, riding

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

101

S. Omar Barker

Quittin' Talk

When it gits to stormin' on the trail -- them spells of dismal rain.

weather, herd, herding, fire, coosie, cook, spooked, night, wet, retirement, quit, talk, bluff, hungry, night-herding

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

102

S. Omar Barker

Longhorn

They asked me "What's a longhorn?"...Well, I didn't tell it scary.

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

103

S. Omar Barker

Big-Foot Wallace

Many a toast in knighthood's praise.

Bigfoot, Bigfoot, warrior, Texas, Texan, frontier, frontiersman, fight, foe, enemy, Mexico, captive, Santa Ana, Santa Anna, Captain, bravery, brave, Texas Ranger

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

104

S. Omar Barker

Stray Cowpuncher

Ridin' ol' Bally and a-leadin' ol' Paint.

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

105

S. Omar Barker

Wearin' Daddy's Hat

Through corral dust she can glimpse him.

mother, father, child, boy, bronc busting, bronco busting, bronc riding, Dad, wearing daddy's hat, seven, pride, proud, parenthood, parent, parents, children

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

106

S. Omar Barker

Ghost Rider

High on the mesa and low on the flat.

dust, reddust, desert, hat, sleeplessness, sleep, sheriff, rope, hanging, hang, outlaw, border, hunted, refuge, girlfriend, posse, fianc?, kiss, daring, risk, kiss of farewell, dust devils

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

107

S. Omar Barker

Smart Rustler

Ridin' ol' Jigger and a-leadin' ol' Sam.

brand, cows, cattle, maverick, B 4, B-4, B4, B4U, B 4 U, building a herd, Before You, nigger, ethnic, rustling

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

108

S. Omar Barker

Cowboy Counsel

Some claims the way to ride a bronc is slap 'im with yer hat.

bronc riding, bronco riding, bronc busting, advice, Dee Bibb

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

109

S. Omar Barker

Boar's Nest Batcher

I'm holdin' down the Boar's Next, and a cookin' fer myself.

bunkhouse, bunk house, food, cook, cooking, bachelor, alone, loneliness, chuck

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

109

S. Omar Barker

Manana

Manana is a Spanish word we all would like to borrow.

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

110

S. Omar Barker

Cowhoss

I asked a gray old timer 'bout the horse he'd like to straddle.

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

111

S. Omar Barker

Cuttin' Horse

On a certain Bar U roundup long before the days of fence.

cutting horse, Jeff Maguire, Shucker, sorting, occupation, dude, reading, bet, read, Pecos cowboys, pony, fences

Songs of the Saddlemen

FC 11 B-06

112

S. Omar Barker

Adios

In a valley high up in the mountains.

winter, death, Ol'Mac, snow, end of the trail, funeral, burial, bury, Dough-Belly Price, Dough Belly Price, Mac McMullen, goodby, goodbye, empty saddle, God, belief, Taos

Saddle Talk

FC 11 B-08

Owen J. Barton

Albert

I've had a lot of friends.

friendship, respect, death, trust, Albert Taylor, pioneer, Shoshone squaw, Indian, half-breed, half breed, half breed, race, ethnic, ethnicity, beer, drink, shack, log house, knowledge, simple things, simplicity, happiness, Indians

Saddle Talk

FC 11 B-08

Owen J. Barton

Canellie

I once had a horse.

mean, buck, darn good horse, ride, riding

Saddle Talk

FC 11 B-08

Owen J. Barton

Cow Heaven

I am just a country boy.

Diamond A, content, grass, grasses, cattle, cows, ranch, belief, afterlife, range, bureaucrats, environmentalists, contentedness

Saddle Talk

FC 11 B-08

Owen J. Barton

Cowpoke's Dream

I had a dream the other night.

past, future, punching cattle, modern times, range, fence, fencing,, king, truck, rodeo cowboys

Saddle Talk

FC 11 B-08

Owen J. Barton

Dinger

Here's a salute to a good old dog.

pet, friend, sheepdog, Australian Queen, herding, work cattle, goodby, goodbye

Saddle Talk

FC 11 B-08

Owen J. Barton

Early Morning Round-up

Have you ever saddled your horse.

break of day, roundup, nature, wildlife, work, occupation, occupational lore, cows, calves, brand, branding, mother, babies, tired

Saddle Talk

FC 11 B-08

Owen J. Barton

Elko Lawman - Jess Harris

There's been some famous lawmen.

Jeff Harris, Nevada, law and order, sheriff, outlaw, respect, badge, Tuscarora gold, plane crash, prisoners, escape, honor, flying sheriff, fame, friendship, friend

Saddle Talk

FC 11 B-08

Owen J. Barton

Everybody's Friend

To some who look at this old hat.

Diamond A, gear, Eric, youth, death, belief, Heaven, college rodeo, eight-second ride, bucking bronc, bronc riding, bronco busting, bronc busting, die, killed, dead, God, just

Saddle Talk

FC 11 B-08

Owen J. Barton

Fishing Trip

I once went on a fishing trip.

lie, fish, the one that got away, brag, bragging, river, porta pot, portapotty, pack, packing, packing in, bulls, stampede, sound, Lady Luck, luck, camp, camping, prime cut, blister