A Cowboy Is

A cowboy is what we are not 
and never will again be 
what I loved most about his ways 
he kept in tune with nature for he
knew this was his destiny
the nature we have now is not the same
it is corroded and tossed aside 
the same can be said with the rules 
given that we cannot follow nor abide
how I wish I could go back in time
to live among the gifted
lots of hard work no crying in mind
the cowboy has been forgotten and shifted

contest: A Cowboy Is
by: Virginia Frayer

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 3/21/2011 12:05:00 PM
Many congratulations Virginia on your win in Tirzah's contest with this wonderful poetry ....:)
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Date: 3/21/2011 8:02:00 AM
A heartfelt congratulations to you Virginia for your win in Tirzah's contest "A Cowboy Is". Love, Carol
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Date: 3/18/2011 10:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your 10th Place win in Tirzah's, "A Cowboy Is" Contest, Virginia! Yes, they were men who knew how to deal with nature. Enjoyed this. Always, Annalise
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Date: 3/17/2011 2:54:00 PM
Congrats Virginia on your super win in the Cowboy contest .. awesome words...awesome win..enjoy with luv..
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Date: 3/17/2011 12:21:00 PM
Not quite forgotten - at least by us country folks! Enjoy your win!~Tirzah~
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Date: 2/25/2011 2:37:00 PM
I think many of us would like to go back in time to the days of relative innocence. Hey! Us old folks - I'm 81 - just don't understand what the hell is going on these days. Values seem upside down. Love, Dave
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Date: 2/25/2011 2:17:00 PM
Totally enjoyed, Virginia! He's long been forgotten, is true. Thanks for reading mine and the comments too. Always, Annalise
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Date: 2/25/2011 2:07:00 PM
interesting did you see Lonesome Dove? Light and Love
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Date: 2/25/2011 1:43:00 PM
This was a well written read and really enjoyed it.Thanks for the comment.~Teresa~
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Date: 2/25/2011 12:36:00 PM
You are right impossible to go back and enjoy the life as lived a cowboy, Virginia
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Date: 2/25/2011 12:35:00 PM
beautiful write with lucid language and nice rhyming.Goodluck in the contest.
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Date: 2/25/2011 12:16:00 PM
As usual, well written and very descriptive with fine rhyming. As for going back in time and becoming a cowboy, I personally would rather stay where I am. Good write, Virginia.
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