Twenty years a cowboy before he met his wife
never had much learnin' been a rancher most his life.
Hide as tough as leather from years of burning sun
the horse he rides a spotted mare a good'n that can run.
It's daybreak on the prairie and fall is in the air
coffees hot and ready when his bootheels hit the floor.
Another welcome day with a calm across the land
cattle softly lowin' in the early morning wind.
A steaming cup o' coffee and a bucket on his arm
he gives his wife a squeeze on his way out to the barn.
He tends his morning chores when day is first in bloom
feeding stock and milking cows before the sun is warm.
Until the call for breakfast he strolls along the creek
beside the rippling waters his favorite spot to think.
He'll ponder on the weather pray for early rains
fret about the price of beef and calving in the spring.
He saddles up his pony a slicker tied behind
she's standing right beside him a package in her hand.
"Just a little somethin' when yer hungry on the trail
see yer back by suppertime safe at home and well."
He loves her crooked smile the furrows in her brow
silver threads among the strands of chestnut in her hair.
He thinks about their life how the years have drifted by
good times and the bad mixed with laughter in her eyes.
She steps into his open arms eager for a kiss
he whispers gotta go then mounts his waiting horse.
Though confident and strong on days when she's alone
still after all this time she'll watch for his return.
A contest entry
- Invited Only Rhyme Contest by piccola.
600 points, ended September 5, 2008, 4 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Turn that silver into GOLD pt 7 by whispernthedark.
400 points, ended September 20, 2008, 33 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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love it!
Love it; it's works like this that make me wish I had a cowboy of my own
Congrats on the trophy... your style is just too good to be true!
you've got a major new fan here lol, in me!
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Very sweet write, your words are so strong, I can just picture her in that doorway, wind blowing her hair away from her cheek as she leans in and sighs. Thank you for entering the contest, good luck.
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whisper
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I love these rhyming western tales you write. The stories are exceptional and the rhyme and meter are always spot on. Every thought just flows from one to another ... great job and thank you so much for accepting my invitation.
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Great story painted throughout this piece!
Strong emotion conveyed through powerful images and word use. Very effective and memorable!
I loved this-
"He thinks about their life how the years have drifted by
good times and the bad mixed with laughter in her eyes.
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Doing it just the way only you can do it, this is a great story of the sweet simple life, close to nature and willing to work hard at giving something back, treasuring good along with the bad, with your life partner by your side, things sure are different nowadays in most parts of the world, I hope to think that life is like your poem somewhere out there.
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Waht an incredible story teller. This is a great read and write from an obviously talented writer.
Nicely done.
Nevadapoet
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A great little story beautifully told. The rhythm and flow lead me onwards to the end. Congratulations on a teriffic piece.
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Way to go cowboy.
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enjoyable to say the least!!!!
I throughly enjoyed the way you put the words together, everything seemed so life like, i loved it!
Rend The Veil
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