The Old Cowboy

Just an old cowboy 
Riding all day 
Working the cattle 
Bailing the hay 
As the end of the trail 
Comes into view 
He ponders retirement 
And what he will do 

Will he take to the rocker 
Sit around all day long 
Whittlin on wood 
Sing an old song 
He pulls on the reigns 
As he gazes upon 
A beautiful sight 
As he keeps riding on 

A sunset so splendid 
You'll think it's a dream 
As you become 
A part of the scene 
As the cattle all graze 
The day comes to an end 
As he sits by the fire 
And takes it all in 

He makes out his bed 
And looks up to the sky 
And thanks God above 
He is one very blessed guy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kinch  Avatar
March 9, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Really enjoyed this Ricky.
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March 11, 2017 at 1:20 PM
Thank you so much.
Turner Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 10:16 AM
"Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys" Lol Love the write. I think that was a very romantic time.
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February 22, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Thanks. Love that song.
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