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Mama Thought I'D Be a Rodeo Star

Mama took me to the rodeo when I was just three And those long tall saddles made a fool of me She had dreams in her pocket of what I could be Now I'm ropin' steers in front of my t.v. Oh but you know my mama had dreams Sadly they never came true it seems But she always thought to her dying day That I'd be a rodeo star some way She had a way with those cowboys,Mama did Tried to talk them into lettin' me ride ,while I hid 'Neath a bale of hay by the Coca Cola stand Till Mama would drag me back by the hand Daddy left before I was born,Mama said And that's when she got it into her head That her boy would grow up strong and proud Buckin' broncs for a cheering crowd Yes Mama sure had dreams That never came true it seems But she always thought to her dying day That I'd be a rodeo star some way

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 9/10/2010 11:23:00 AM
How funny that your mother had this dream for you, Deb. I would have eagerly jumped on any horse's back. Enjoyed this fun poem!
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Date: 9/10/2010 9:38:00 AM
What a beautiful day to sit and read poetry here at PoetrySoup. Please keep writing and sharing your poems with us. What a diverse group of poets we have here I am so happy you are one of us Deb. Have a wonderful weekend filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/9/2010 2:38:00 PM
I had a chuckle on this one. That is a very hard life on the rodeo circuit so would being that rodeo star. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 9/9/2010 10:35:00 AM
Great Fun! Liz
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