Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Happy Trails

At the end of their shows
Both Roy Rogers and Dale,
On horseback, would sing the same song.
It was meant, I suppose,
And it never did fail,
As a sweet way of saying “So long!”

For the message conveyed
As they crooned their farewell
Was, “We’ll see you again very soon;”
And the smiles they displayed,
More than words, would compel
Us to know that would be opportune.

So my husband and I,
When we’re taking our leave
Of our grandson, will sing “Happy Trails;”
And he knows it’s goodbye
But I truly believe
That more sweetness than sadness prevails.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Jan Allison February 24, 2015 at 5:44 PM Ilene the issue with comments appearing in the wrong box is when someone else posts a comment when you are replying to the one underneath - if you copy it from the page and go to your out box then you can delete it and then post it on the correct comment - tried to soup mail you this but i couldn't:-( hugs Jan xx

Gail Debole February 24, 2015 at 5:09 PM Haven't that of that in years...thanks for sharing a creative way of expressing that memory as a reminder to others. Gail Debole February 24, 2015 at 5:24 PM Hi Ilene - I wonder how that could have happened. You would have to be on the page of the poem to leave a comment. Regardless, you are still one of my favorite poets, and glad about the happy accident because it has been awhile since I've read your poetry. - Gail {:> Ilene Bauer February 24, 2015 at 5:11 PM hey gail! i'm sorry you got the comment i wrote to john sent to you. i seem to mess up when i send replies sometimes. ~ anyway, thank you very much for reading and commenting. i'm glad i was able to conjure up a memory for you - hope it was a good one! Ilene Bauer February 24, 2015 at 5:09 PM hey john! good to hear from you. i guess you've been reading some negative comments, which is a shame. i'll never understand why someone feels the need to do that. i thank you for your always supportive comments.

Leo Larry Amadore February 24, 2015 at 1:52 AM And "happy trails to you," too, Ilene...until we meet again, here on poetrysoup.com Ilene Bauer February 24, 2015 at 5:07 PM i guess you know the song, leo (or leo larry!). i'll look forward to our next meeting. thanks for the comment...

Jan Allison February 23, 2015 at 8:11 PM what a charming write Ilene:-)Hugs Jan xx Ilene Bauer February 24, 2015 at 5:05 PM thanks, jan! i appreciate it...