What's Cowboy poetry?
You haven’t heard of it? Keep reading.
It has its own brand of charm, humor, and love.
If you like Country Music or Southern Rock, enjoy watching rodeo’s and have wondered, “What WAS he thinking,” as you watched that bull twist under the “fearless” cowboy, toss him off, and stomp him into the ground, or if you just enjoyed folk tales as a kid, you’ll enjoy cowboy poetry.
This is a tradition that has been transferred to the page as it’s grown from its oral roots. Cowboys did have time to think and reflect as they were “out ridin’ herd”. Most were illiterate, but they knew how to speak and they were inspired by the work they did and the sights they saw.
Inspiration requires no formal education. Rhythm and rhyme are great memorization tools and guess what? Cowboy poetry did for the cowboys what nursery rhymes have done for millions of children. After rollin’ their rhythmic thoughts around in their minds and perhaps sharing their words with the wind, they would try them out and share them with their buddies around the fire at night.
I cannot provide the campfire, but you are most welcome to get comfy and enjoy the inspiration of this cowboy’s poetry and tales.
Thanks and I hope y'all enjoy my writes..
You haven’t heard of it? Keep reading.
It has its own brand of charm, humor, and love.
If you like Country Music or Southern Rock, enjoy watching rodeo’s and have wondered, “What WAS he thinking,” as you watched that bull twist under the “fearless” cowboy, toss him off, and stomp him into the ground, or if you just enjoyed folk tales as a kid, you’ll enjoy cowboy poetry.
This is a tradition that has been transferred to the page as it’s grown from its oral roots. Cowboys did have time to think and reflect as they were “out ridin’ herd”. Most were illiterate, but they knew how to speak and they were inspired by the work they did and the sights they saw.
Inspiration requires no formal education. Rhythm and rhyme are great memorization tools and guess what? Cowboy poetry did for the cowboys what nursery rhymes have done for millions of children. After rollin’ their rhythmic thoughts around in their minds and perhaps sharing their words with the wind, they would try them out and share them with their buddies around the fire at night.
I cannot provide the campfire, but you are most welcome to get comfy and enjoy the inspiration of this cowboy’s poetry and tales.
Thanks and I hope y'all enjoy my writes..
- Last seen 36 minutes ago. Member since September 10.
- I'm a jade dragon poet for 266 comments.
- I am a 45 year old man from Arizona (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm Chief Engineer.
- I am in the groups Cowboy And Cowgirl
- I have 266 comments, 3 contests, 63 poems, 1 story
Poems I'm focused on
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A man of faith and wisdom;
A cowboy with a heart.
My Poetry
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I think I can hear the sound
of cowbells a ringin’.31 lines, 2 comments, November 23
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condor : Hey, there and welcome to AP, even if I am a little slow off the mark. I really hope you enjoy it here. Lots of nice people and great reading to do. Don't hesitate to stop by my page anytime if you have any question and if I can help, i certainly will. on October 21
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Night Hope on October 2
Welcome to AP, Word weaver. If you'd like to read some great poetry, please check out my favorites list. I've been here for 5 years +, so any and all are well-worth your time. Here's a link to help provide inspiration. Be well, Poet. 
www.allpoetry.com/list/32670-Links-for-Worthy-Websites
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Rheea on September 24I shall be back to read welcome cowboy
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An Old Codger on September 18Welcome to AP land. A place to kick your boots off, write or just sit a spell. A thick hide helps at times.
