[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_text]Did you know that there are cowboys who are also poets? Real ride the range type cowboys, not New York wanna bes. One of our favorites is Baxter Black — he’s both a hoot & an inspiration. Here’s a little sample to wet your whistle.
Cowboy Is His Name
There’s a hundred years of history
and a hundred before that
All gathered in the thinkin’
Goin’ on beneath this hat.The cold flame burns within him
‘Til his skin’s as cold as ice
And the dues he paid to get here
Are worth every sacrifice.All the miles spend sleepy drivin’
All the money down the drain,
All the ‘if I’s’ and ‘nearly’s,’
All the bandages and pain,All the female tears left dryin’,
All the fever and the fight
Are just a small down payment
On the ride he makes tonight.It’s guts and love and glory,
One mortal’s chance at fame.
His legacy is rodeo
And cowboy is his name.©Baxter Black
You can find out more at his web site, or buy one of his many books. A few of our favorites are below:
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