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"Big Tex is a 55-foot tall figure and marketing icon of the annual State Fair of Texas held in Dallas, Texas.  Since 1952, Big Tex has served as a cultural ambassador to visitors, and the figure's prime location in the fairgrounds serves as a traditional meeting point." (Source: D Magazine) -- this year the Texas State Fair began August 23rd

BIG TEX

BIG TEX* 
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There once was a cowboy named Big Tex.
was huge like Tyrannosaurus Rex!
     His hat large like Texas barn,
     he strutted ‘round town with charm
But his love life was a complete wreck.

Big Tex hung out at Texas’ State Fair,
Wore humongous boots and jeans with flair.
     with deep voice, wink, and a grin,
     He says, “Y’all come on in!”
Look! 'Tex' has buckshot in his derrière!

With lasso in hand, he aims to impress,
missed every steer, what a terrible mess!
     He'd shout, "Yippee-ki-yay!"
     in a most clumsy way,
And the longhorn would just laugh, no less!

With a chuckle, he dusts off his hat,
“Guess I’ll stick to the dance and the chat!”
     So he twirls 'round the barn,
     With a laugh and Texas yarn,
The best cowboy—now how 'bout that?

Go Tex! Go!
*Note: This poem was the first place winner in the 2025 Texas Limerick contest. This is my original poem

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Line Gauthier Date: 9/1/2025 7:20:00 PM LOL ~ fun poem Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/2/2025 5:00:00 PM many thanks :-)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/31/2025 8:25:00 PM Very cute! Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/31/2025 8:03:00 PM And, gee, just reading the title, I thought this might actually be about Bill... Hey, wait a minute: Big Tex is clumsy; he likes to laugh; IT IS ABOUT BILL! LOL. Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/1/2025 5:11:00 PM you crack me up, Gershon! Tis true...there's a bit of Big Tex in hubby Bill...and I love that part of him. :-) wishing you a splendid evening

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/31/2025 12:06:00 PM What a fun read and creative Limerick writes. Thanks for the added note. Congratulations on your win in the 2025 Texas Limerick contest. Fun picture... Have a blessed day writing away............... Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/31/2025 5:47:00 PM thanks for your comments, Paula, and for your congratulatory words. This was a fun write so I'm glad you enjoyed it...have a blessed week, sara

Joe Dimino Date: 8/31/2025 5:26:00 AM Rhinestone or not, what the heck, have fun no matter what the image. In the end, all images put to rest all the same. Fun read! Thank you. Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/31/2025 5:47:00 PM thanks for your uplifting and humorous comments, Joe. Appreciate your consistent visits...have a blessed evening, Sara

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/31/2025 3:54:00 AM Awesome. Glad you give the explanations. I enjoyed learning about Big Tex. I have always enjoyed state fairs. Our county no longer has one to come here. We would go to another town which was a long ride then a long ride back, so last year we did not go. We mostly go in the daytime because less crowds and we want to see the exhibits. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/31/2025 5:46:00 PM thanks for your visit and kind words, Sara K. Sorry you don't have a county fair to attend. The State Fair is in Dallas, a good 2 hour drive from where we now live making for a too long a day for this old couple. :-) enjoy your week ahead, hugs, Sara B