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I Wished I Were a Cowboy

I wished I were a cowboy riding a handsome palomino, But, I was just a little kid, my sis watching Valentino. I wished I were a cowboy rounding up the longhorns, But, I was just a little kid still believing in unicorns. I wished I were a cowboy drinking a sarsaparilla, But, I fell asleep at night clutching my Roy Rogers pillow. As time went by, I grew up and moved on to bigger things But, when I hear “Happy Trails to You” my heart still gladly sings!

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Alexis Y.

Date: 1/24/2021 12:07:00 PM

Hi , This a good entry for the contest. You captured the “spirit” of a little boy who wanted to be a cowboy very well. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/24/2021 1:13:00 PM

Thanks, Alexis. I can hope.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/21/2021 4:30:00 AM

The cowboy spirit lives on in your words. Love it...SuZ

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/21/2021 8:37:00 AM

Thanks, Suz. Actually, they were just some thoughts that came into my head from my childhood. I grew up playing cowboys and Indians. I guess kids don't do that now.

John Hardison

Date: 1/19/2021 5:32:00 PM

A fine put together a boy has even as an adult child. With excellent rhyme I like all the time. Peace, Love and Joy.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/21/2021 8:36:00 AM

Thanks, John. I really appreciated your comment.

Ryan J. Mccabe

Date: 1/19/2021 12:44:00 PM

Ha! This piece reminds me of Toy Story, Clint Eastwood's Spaghetti Westerns, and Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series of novels. Never bad things to think of, I say...anywho, well written piece my friend and fellow poet.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/19/2021 7:15:00 PM

Thanks, Ryan. I had some of those in mind, too.