Jo Bien Poet Verse

Cowboy

a cowboy dreams of mountains
and sleeping under stars
after riding open country
trails that have no bars

inner fences that need mending
from what life handed down
seeking answers from saguaro
in the desert that surrounds

the sun that bakes your spirit
cold nights that chill your soul
seeking never finding
what you need to make you whole

maybe higher in the mountains
the anointing stream
to ease the pain you’re feeling
turning nightmares into dreams

how many nights left lonely
how many campfires burn
how many days left thirsty
how many lessons must you learn

travel onward cowboy
continue on your quest
keep searching for the answers
so your soul can find some rest

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Sara Kendrick October 14, 2009 at 8:08 AM Drew me in and I could see the scene experience the feeling. Keep writing. Sara

Marty Owens October 13, 2009 at 5:41 PM This is nice...I enjoyed reading it tonight..Marty

Carolyn Devonshire October 13, 2009 at 4:51 PM There's nothing easy about a cowboy's life, but the soul keeps us moving forward in our quest for answers. Very vivid imagery of the desert and mountains, JB. How I love these cowboy writes! Love, Carolyn

Cesar Cantu October 13, 2009 at 4:05 PM Displaying high-landed images in my mind with this. Desert stars are always an awsome sight; thanks a lot for sharing. PS: Loved the last stanza @.@