An Honest To Goodness "Real Cowboy" Discussion Poem
69Imagine What Two Old Cowboys Might Discuss After Working Together For Many Years...
One Cowboy turned to another...paused...then reached for a new pinch of snuff...
Then said, "I tell you, my friend...of all the places I've been...there's places I ain't ever been enough."
The other Cowboy stopped what he was doing...to give his friend an ear...
He wondered at what his friend had to say...'Cause he only talks a few times each year.
"Go on...?" said the one Cowboy who was now waiting in suspense...
He waited for his friend's refrain...up on his horse...Miles from the ranch...or any fence.
"I haven't been on the Southside of that Mountain over yonder...enough...at dawn,
I haven't woken enough times beside the woman I love...to kiss her with her first morning stretch and yawn.
I haven't stood beside my kids long enough...to watch each smile on their face...
I haven't spent enough time in my favorite rocking chair...sitting by the fireplace.
I haven't been out in the back pasture enough...on a starlit night...
And I haven't stood standing in my own boots...enough times...when I should've stood-up more for what's right."
The Second Cowboy leaned back in the stirrups...after listening to his friend...
And noticed that the other Cowboy had stopped talking...once again.
He took a minute to think on these humble words...stated without any "bridled-up" pride...
He knew this honorable man...he had worked the trails with so many years...was (*) all wool and a yard wide.
"What makes you say all these things...?" He replied back, dumfounded and amazed...
Then said, "I ain't ever heard you talk that much in one sittin'...in all my born days."
The Other replied: "I was just thinkin' about all the time...I've spent working the trail...Along side of you,
And...All the countless time spent staring at the backside of cattle...Not the greatest view.
Been saddling up and riding out here...day after day,
Happy to be working for a living...Happy to earn my pay.
But Just Now...It occurred to me...I've spent more time out on the job...then at home with my wife...
Nothing personal...but after all these years...I want a refund back...for time spent missin' out on life!
You're a mighty fine Ranch Foreman...Now don't get me wrong...
But compared to my beautiful wife...You're 'bout as ugly...as a day is long.
And even though...I like it here...I can't imagine workin' for any one 'other,
I have spent more time workin' beside you...then I've spent gettin' to know my own brother !"
The Second Cowboy sat back in the saddle...after listening to his friend...
And noticed that the other Cowboy had stopped talking...yet again.
The Second Cowboy was taken back by all his friend had to say...
He had never thought this man had ever shown himself to be weak...in any way.
Then he said, "I can't believe the only things you have to say...After all this time...
You finally say something that makes a little sense...Then use it as a chance to whine !"
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Explanation of Poem:
In True American Cowboy Fashion: Two 'Ol Cowboys have been working together for so long that they are able to work side by side with out much talking. One Day, the quietest of the two decides to share some deep thoughts. What do ya' suppose the other's reaction would be ?
Thoughtful introspection...or interesting continuation of the topic in discussion ?
Naw...probably not...Listen on in...and find out...Ha !
(*) All wool and a yard wide-Comes from the link below under the blog titled: Old West Glossary
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Pearldiver: Thanks! Really glad you liked the one on the 2 'Ol Cowboys discussion! Really good of you to drop in and leave such a great comment...Appreciate that, Mate!
I enjoyed the part where you didn't have to unsaddle your bike or break a sweat...while reading this one...ha! Good of you...to get into the spirit of the Poem, my friend...Humble Regards to you, signed MPM
Geez, don't cowboys say the darnedest things? What a heartfelt yet funny poem, MPM. It epitomizes exactly the person and poet that you are. It's just nice to be back at HP enjoying the fruits of everyone's work...
BTW, are you going to enter the Hub Patron Contest? I think you should.
Best Wishes,
Dohn
So talented. Touching and telling his friend what he looks like compared to his wife, is funny! lololo! :D You are gifted, very gifted. :)
dohn121: Well Howdy...you 'Ol Hubber you! Good to see ya' back amongst us...once again. Thank you for stoppin' by this way...and readin' about the 2 'Ol Cowboys...Ain't they a hoot? Been workin' side by side each other all these years...and you juz' never know what the other is going to say next? Really do appreciate your leavin' your great comment above...and also appreciate the positive words you had for this 'ol poet. Want to wish ya' the best...and tell ya' that we're all glad to see ya' back around again in these stompin' grounds!
As for the contest thang...Shoot...I was hopin' this one was entered in that there contest. I'd better re-review the rules up on the toolbar contest tab...once again...?!
Humblest Regards, signed, MPM
AEvans: Glad you got a good laugh out of this one...ha! It is funny to try and figure out what a pair of Old Cowboys will say to one another. They'll leave you either perplexed or mystified...by the time you get around to what the point was supposed to be...ha! So nice of you to stop by here and leave your fun comment, J. Best to you...and with all your writings. Signed, your friend, MPM.
I enjoyed this work very much. It was gripping and done with such a lovely manly style. I can just picture these two cowboys rocking back and forth is the saddle as they stride along. What a great read! Thanks! Loved the ending.
Cheers~
K9
K9 Keystrokes: Why Thank you...and very nice of you to stop by here and read this one. Real glad you could enjoy these two characters...as they rocked along in the saddle...out in the open range...and tried to bring up something to discuss between themselves. Appreciate you commenting on this: Honest to Goodness "Real Cowboy" Poem tale...as well. Best Regards to you...Sincerely, MPM
I can just imagine this talk between the two old cowboy friends! Haha! Nice one!
Peggy W: I know...right...Ha! Thanks...Glad you liked it. It was alot of fun to write and also to illustrate the humor and wit of the American Cowboy. I appreciate your commenting on this one...and the reading of it! Humble Regards, signed, MPM
That was a good ending. And he was right about the backside of cattle. My days of cowboyin seen enough of that. Good poem. I enjoyed it very much, and it brought back memories of working on that great little ranch in Texas.
Paddyboy60: Why thank you...for this here comment, my friend! Sure is right neighborly of you to chime in on this one about the two Cowboys...and what they have to say...and all. As you stated from experience...staring at the backside of cattle is not the greatest view. I would have to add that it can get ripe smelly, too...if'n they been grazin' off too much green grass! Best Regards to you and to all your writin's upon this here Hub Pages, Paddyboy 60...Really appreciate you readin' this 'un. Signed, MPM
LOL I loved the surprise ending...I enjoyed this entire poem. Well written-held my attention throughout! Voted up.
Denise Handlon: You never know what 2 'Ol Cowboys are going to say...ha!? Glad you enjoyed this one...all the way through. Thanks for reading this one and for commenting on it. Appreciate the Vote Up...as well! Humble and Best Regards, signed, MPM
Pearldiver 6 months ago
Excellent excuse for turning up again tomorrow MP. Liked this very much and read it completely without breaking a sweat or feeling a need to unsaddle my bike. Wow.. great work mate! Thanks for sharing your talent. Marked UP & UP.