Sounds of Night

As I lay my head on this old saddle
My horse tithered to the rope from tree to tree
He stands asleep on four legs dreaming of
That mustang mare

And as my eyes start to close
Under these stars
I think of blue eyes and blond hair

The wind is warm on these plains
As I sleep I know I'm safe
My boots lie filled with rocks
Just so a rattle snake
Won't find a new home

As I drift off to sleep 
I'll listen to the music of a coyote
Howling for a new mate
And the wolf is so close
I can hear his chewing on a bone

This life of a cowboy I've chosen
Just for me isn't as lonely
As one might think
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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July 3, 2016 at 12:11 AM
Leo, enjoyed reading your poem, thank you for sharing your thoughts through words. *SKAT*
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February 19, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Not if she sees you've compared her to a horse she won't. I was enjoying it until you decided to compare a woman to a horse. Debbie
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