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Cowboy Lover

"I didn't want to break your heart. I had no thought of that at all, When I told you I'd be leaving Right after roundup time this fall. A cowboy's life is lonely, A saddle, bridle and a horse, Bedroll, just to keep from freezing, When he wanders off his course. If I had a stack of money, I'd settle down, make you my wife. Until I'm through meandering, I can't ask you to share my life. Dry your eyes my little lady And let me see that pretty smile. There will be other cowboys Who will outshine me by a mile. If you find one with a bankroll, Who can afford a little spread, Get your lariat and rope him. Forget about these tears you've shed. I'll be thinking of you, Honey As I travel 'cross the range. But this cowboy is a rambler, I expect he'll never change.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 9/21/2021 9:12:00 PM
sweet write dear poet...ty 4 the smile....much love, james
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Date: 9/21/2021 9:12:00 PM
sweet write dear poet...ty 4 the smile....much love, james
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Date: 2/8/2021 7:42:00 AM
I have been an eastern United States resident nearly all my life. I'm not at all familiar with the "home on the range" type of living. Your poem is very well written with great rhyming. Kudos to you!
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Date: 2/4/2021 7:31:00 AM
Hi Joyce, What a good cowboy story to read this fine morning. Congratulations on your win. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Date: 2/4/2021 6:12:00 AM
Terrific rhyming and story Joyce. : Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Date: 1/31/2021 1:17:00 PM
Ahh!! Good one. It has great rhythm, rhyme and flow. I enjoyed the story as told by the cowboy. At least he was truthful. Sara
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