Friday, June 14, 2013

Poor Cows

Way out in America's West
there's one thing the cowpokes do best;
they sport battered hats,
spurred boots and fringed chaps
which make them stand out from the rest.

Where I live, in this ancient old isle,
such a get up might raise a few smiles,
for though denims are 'in'
spurs are 'out'! And I grin,
for I rather admire the style...

So I can but imagine the charm
of a lasso controlled by my arm,
as I chase a wild steer
without showing fear,
though the act makes me quake with alarm...

But, just think of the branding that's done.
Who'd want a hot iron on their bum?
Or a life in a herd?
That's really absurd -
the poor cows sure don't get much fun!

At IGWRT's, Margaret has us  chasing cowboy dreams today, inspired by the photography of Merri Meide.
And I'notice d'Verse asked for a rondolet on Thursday- so I'm adding a late one on the same subject, just for fun!

The cowboy's life
might not suit you or I; it's true
the cowboy's life
consists of toil, hard knocks and strife.
But once he shows what he can do
he could tempt many dreamers to
the cowboy's life.

11 comments:

  1. Excellent fun. You know about the cowpoke who wore a brownpaper stetson, a brownpaper shirt and brownpaper chaps. His hobby? Rustling?

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  2. Great fun to see these - I love a touch of the Country n Western.

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  3. ...the hats and chaps ARE way cool. Fun piece, Jinksy.

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  4. I enjoyed the rhythm of this piece, trotting along, so to speak--and it's appropriate move from what might please a human to what might please a cow.

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  5. Brilliant limericks Jinsky! Your cowboy lingo provides perfect balance to the pics!

    Hank

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  6. I think you need to jump the pond and come for a visit! We'll show you a humdinger of a good cowboy time!!

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  7. Now you caught the cowboy style with this one! I smiled all the way through it!

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  8. Oh, Jinksy, this is great. I loved it.
    Yes, I agree with Helen, you must come over here and meet a cowpoke or two. They still exist, believe me. I've met many, and seen many more.
    K

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  9. Poking cows has gotta hurt the cows. I would never have made it in those days. Lovely stroll through your view of being a cowboy...cowperson. lol.

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  10. This is why the English make crappy cowboys and we had to throw them out. ;-)

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    1. Hehehe! We’re all too busy being farmers, and milking our cows for all they're worth, in between dancing round maypoles and making Cheddar cheeses :o)

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