Cowgirl Up

Rise at first light.
This cowgirl enters up to ride this day.
She dawns her hat, for this is not any day.

Ready to pay her dues.
The sun will beat down,
hot and hard is how she'll ride.

Cowgirl up!
Into the shoot we go.
The blood pumping, muscles quivering.
Ready to go!

The gate slams open.
Off we go!
 My mustang and me,
to round that first barrel.

Away we go!
Rounding our second barrel.
Sweat trickling.

Thundering down to that third barrel.
We round that barrel,
the dust will follow.

With a war cry, 
We head down the long path home.
Followed by cheers and jeers,
she crosses the line!
Cowgirl is up and paid her dues.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Eastman Avatar
March 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Congrats on the win. Reminds me of my younger days and my horses... Good memories.
Jones Avatar
March 20, 2013 at 5:47 PM
Quite a ride...congratulations on your win....Donna
A   Avatar
March 19, 2013 at 10:16 PM
Gypsy, your poem is just beautiful, what a lovely way and day! Congratulations with your amazing poem, always~ LINDA
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March 19, 2013 at 9:57 PM
Dear Gypsy of Essence, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Congratulations on YOUR Winning POEM "Cowgirl Up" I could feel the adrenalin,hear the cheers and savor the moment of Victory. Superb Pen.With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOR Eternal Liege...Harry
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