A Cowboys Prayer of Thanks

As I ride this open range I’d like to thank the Honcho in the sky, For bushwhack beans and jerky with a wedge of Huckleberry pie. For the lonesome sound of the whistle from a far off distant train, And the sweet smell of the sagebrush right after a springtime rain. And thank you for the saloon girl, she loves me I’ve been told, I know that she surely must because she’s got a heart of gold. I’d like to say thanks for my spurs that jingle when I walk, And for my chewin’ tobacco that splatters when I talk. Thank you Lord for sending me these cowboys that I can trust, To help me watch over the cattle cause out here that’s a must. And thank you for the prairies and a land that is so wide, I can find my solitude knowing that from you I’ll never hide. I thank you Lord for all your blessings that you’ve granted me, And thank you for my life because a cowboy is what I chose to be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 8:24 PM
I love them cowboys Tony :) Fantastic write my friend :)
Johnson Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Seems like its in ya blood, the words do flow not like mud, put ya quartpot there on the fire, an hunker down an stay awhile...
Dietrich Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM
well, i"ve heard of cowboy poems and this sure fits the bill, Tony. Did you know Joyce is a cowboy poet too?? But I have not seen too many of her cowboy poems lately!
Breidenthal Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Excellent poem here! :D Always, Laura
Freeman Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Great and light poem Tony, as it should be, and with plenty appreciation shown toward our Lord. Thanks a bunch for your input on my poem, totally appreciated. Agape, Moses
Devonshire Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 12:37 PM
There's some wonderful humor here, Tony, but the message is serious. We do need to be thankful for all of our blessings -- even if there are "bushwhack beans and jerky." So cute! I'd like to try co-writing with you when you have time. Really enjoy your style. Love, Carolyn
Lane Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Not Texas, I live in the wild and whooly plains of northern Ohio. Tony
Anish Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 12:13 PM
I like this poem. Perhaps I will go now and watch an old re-run of Bonanza. I have family in Texas - is that where you are from? Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Wesley Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Oh dear dude, how I love this and identify, you capture the wide open spaces and character of the lad so well. Great verse! :)
Lane Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Thank ya ma'am. Tony
Onclaud Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM
tony! is this you??.. how profound ; like tis part of you.. :) huggs
Lane Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Well, I was a cowboy until I was six. That's when I became an astronaut.
Treetop Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Tony your descriptions in words as always so takes one there, I can picture it all. I also thank you for the generosity of you, you have entered my heart already. Keep checking your phone, we need you there. Community builders and voices listened too, it means everything.
Lane Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Thank you Lizzie. You are in my heart also. Tony
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 6:20 AM
I love this...like I loved living in the desert for 7 years of my life...I understand the beauty and the emotion. Very nice. (And thank you for being a community builder and for unselfishly sharing your time to read and encourage poetry on this site. My life took a swift new direction about 8 months ago, and I have not been able to reciprocate. My thanks go to every community builder who enjoys poetry and encourages other poets, like I once tried to do. I love you…all! Lovingly, Dane Ann)
Lane Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM
You are alowed to take care of you first. You are in my prayers today. Tony
Kendrick Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 5:05 AM
Great idea to write about the cowboy..Great flow and rhythm...Enjoyed reading this morn..Sara
Lane Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Thank you Sara. Tony
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