“When The Cowboys Come To Town”

When the cowboys come to town,

and the stores board up real tight,

And the local tough guys decide it’s time

to stay in for the night.

Spurs is hangin’ from saddle horns

on the nags tied to the rail.

And the boys is feelin’ mighty good

hopin’ not to land in jail.

Ever’one singin’ loud as he can,

though none of them’s on tune.

A few is dancin’ in the streets

and howlin’ at the moon.

Finally when the bellies are full

and the money’s almost spent,

With cowboys sittin’ on the porch

wonderin’ where it all has went.

Some puncher will clear his throat

and then a poem he’ll recite.

About a good horse he used to have,

or a girl that don’t treat him right.

It’s a rhymin’ poem from the heart,

polished for quite some spell.

Totally original, reflectin’ his thoughts

as far as anyone can tell.

Some write it when they’re happy,

sometimes it’s way too sad.

Once in a while a gem jumps out,

most times it’s jist plain bad.

It’s all written in the head, you know.

Ain’t no tablet in the saddle.

Don’t got time to pontificate much,

when you’re punchin’ ornery cattle.

The critics say it ain’t no good,

with educated noses they look down.

Dismissin’ it with a flip of the wrist,

that is, until the cowboys come to town!

Oh, when the cowboys come to town,

why it’s such a fine sight to see.

Make sure you stay clear ’til the end

and hear that cowboy poetry.

Stephen Bly

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You don’t have to live on a ranch to enjoy these cowboy poems.

Or straddle a horse or loop a balky calf to laugh out loud. All you need to do is relax, turn your spirit free, and enjoy the ride through these poems. More Stephen Bly poetry samples can be found in the collection “When The Cowboys Come To Town” available in thick card copy, cartoon illustrations by Canadian artist Wendy Liddle, a hanging calendar type style. Audio CD or cassette tape narrated by author also available. Ready to hang on your office, barn, bunkhouse or privy wall. Check it out here: COWBOY POETRY

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Another cowboy poetry sample, “The West Will Truly Be Won” also taken from Stephen Bly’s book above. “There’s a promised land waitin’ way up above, For those who follow the Son. Where our restless spirit will find home at last, and the West will truly be won.” WINNING THE WEST