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A Cowpoke and His Horse Old Dan

The day began with a shouting match between a cowpoke and his horse. It became so heated and continued all day until they both became hoarse. Old Dan maintained that the cowpoke was so obese it caused his back to sag! The cowpoke dug in his spurs and called Old Dan a "Naggy Nag"! NEIGH! THIS IS NOT WHAT FRIENDS SHOULD SAY... NAY! "You cinch the saddle so tight I can hardly breathe", Old Dan declared. "Then you ride me in the dust of the Drag with my nostrils flared"! "Yer as lazy and stubborn as an old army mule"!, the cowpoke replied. "At calf ropin' time you let me down...even old milk cows out-run you"! he cried. NEIGH! THIS IS NOT WHAT FRIENDS SHOULD SAY... NAY! "Neigh! Neigh! Stop jabbin' me with them spurs! I'm gonna' buck you off even though I am yers! You ride me hard and nary a word of praise do I get"! "If'n you keep on that whinny-whinin' I'll trade you fer a mule yet! NEIGH! THIS IS NOT WHAT FRIENDS SHOULD SAY... NAY! "You can't even throw a loop on a cow you so-and-so, And you need a lot more practice usin' that old lasso! When you do git one I stand and hold the rope still... Even though your chance of throwin' him are oh so nil"! NEIGH! THIS IS NOT WHAT FRIENDS SHOULD SAY... NAY! "I can rope 'em and throw 'em and brand 'em too, If I only got a little more help from you! Oh, you know I'm just spoutin' about that army mule..." "Well, I know you aint that much of a fool". NEIGH! THIS IS NOT WHAT FRIENDS SHOULD SAY... NAY! As the cowpoke pulled the saddle off Old Dan that night, He took an apple from his pocket and gave him a bite. "I'll be gettin' you some better food and some new shoes too, Just to show you I wanna' make it up to you". NYEIGH! THIS IS MORE OF WHAT FRIENDS SHOULD SAY... YEA! Old Dan got a little teary eyed when this he heard, Bowed his head...then nuzzled up the cowpoke without a word. There never was another day between them with this kind of discourse, Peace again, between the cowpoke and Old Dan, his horse. Co-written by: Robert L. Hinshaw and Dan Cwiak for Duet Contest written 12/20 - 12/25/15

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/31/2015 12:03:00 AM

Y'all did it and y'all did it right! I was very entertained - great job guys! CayCay

Dan Cwiak
Date: 12/31/2015 7:03:00 PM

Thank ya', maam. Both of us appreciate yer comments very much indeed. lol As for me, CayCay, you know I always appreciate your comments and encouragement. Looking forward to reading your entry. Dan

John Fleming

Date: 12/26/2015 11:36:00 AM

Great entertainment, lads...Truly...Lol! My best wishes to you both! :) john

Dan Cwiak
Date: 12/26/2015 9:12:00 PM

Thanks, John. We appreciate the read and your comment and wishes.

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/26/2015 10:23:00 AM

Great discourse on man & horse, from you two Dan and Bob..'

Dan Cwiak
Date: 12/26/2015 9:09:00 PM

Thanks, Joe. We're giving this one a trial, but I'm hoping we'll have good luck in the rodeo. We appreciate your read and comments.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/25/2015 4:57:00 PM

Dan, I want to Wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May all your days shine and dreams come true. :) Every day should be a day with family and friends. I appreciate everyone. Sorry to all those I have taken for granted. SHAME ON ME. I promise, 2016 will be a new me. Merry Christmas!!! May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Dan Cwiak
Date: 12/26/2015 9:07:00 PM

Thanks, Linda. Most blessed wishes to you and yours this holiday season. I won't say the New Year will be a new me...my resolutions are a thing of lore only! lol I have never believed that you took anyone for granted, least of all me. I did remember you from years ago, but couldn't recall how much we communicated then. Looking forward to seeing more of your wk.