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Friday, September 21, 2012
MPDisplay Poem: Rodeo/Bronco drawing
"RODEO"
Her cowboy was outside pacin'
While her mind was cold and racin'
The subject she was facin'
Was one she could NEVER win......
It was the rodeo that owned him
And it made her chances less than slim
If you've ever loved a cowboy
BEWARE! His love you will destroy
For a competitor's heart can't be beat
It spurs him on beyond love or sleep
The crowds are those who own him
The bulls, the broncs, the beating heart
All feed his needs as he plays his part
Cu' z once that chute has opened
Be it bull-ridin', broncs, or ropin'
His heart is blown wide open
From silver-tipped boots, to chaps and stetson brim,
The sun it is a-beat in,' his rope's pulled tight and he's dug in
The only music to his ears is the roar of the mighty crowd!
Just do yourself a favor, step back and try to savor
The madness that drives him on...
This could drive anybody crazy, but
A cowboy he ain't lazy
All else to him is hazy
To live the life of a warrior
No matter what's in store!
Drawing & Poem: by Gloria Ford
Published Mountain Poets Display 09-21-12
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Gloria Ford is a retired and writes and draws in her spar- time from home.
She is married and cares for her 3 loving Aussies She made the vote for the "K 9" Hero Dog
of the Year Award 20-12 in New York. This is something she takes great pride in achieving.
She is also, an activist for animal rights. and member of the
Mountain Poets Display family on Facebook
Music chosen by: MPDisplay
Monday, February 6, 2012
MPDisplay Poem: Coal Miners Plight
Coal miners Plight
When I was young, I knew this man
Quiet as he was, in most of his ways
He dreamed!
Though trapped in a land of coal fields
And hard times
He refused to give into the pain
Of his reality!
He just dreamed anyway, often seeing
Himself far away from deep mines
And stripped hills
In places more beautiful; under circumstances
Fairer!
Sometimes, it seemed to me
Wishing on a star aged the man early in life
Beyond years granted, as did working
In the lowest seams of coal
Unmasked!
Though the lines upon his face and hands
And the sparkle within his eyes, and smile
His story could be told
If study was taken
One of misfortune mingled with hope of future
For if he could not overcome his plight in life
Then his dream, was someday in time
His children would!
And in that time, his loss in life would be his gain
In Heaven!
written:08-06-09
© by: Floyd Jett
In honor of my Dad
© by: Floyd Jett
In honor of my Dad
The Breathitt Advocate
Published :08-27-09
Published :08-27-09
Trials and Tribulations Column
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Rest in peace Dad
Links to other sites about mining
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| Battle of Blair Mt, |
Links to other sites about mining
http://www.coal-miners-in-kentucky.com/CoalMinersPlight.html
http://comesitbythehearth.blogspot.com/2010/04/our-hearts-are-with-miners-in-west.html#comments
Some songs for entertainment and inspiration
http://comesitbythehearth.blogspot.com/2010/04/our-hearts-are-with-miners-in-west.html#comments
Some songs for entertainment and inspiration
Monday, January 30, 2012
MPDisplay Poem: King On Main
King On Main
Though the glass I saw myself today
Standing on the corner of Hazard's main
In the mist of slight lightening and rain
Though cloudy and grey as the day truly was
I still looked as a king smoking a Marlboro
Could it be for a moment in time I was ?
"A King !"
No it was only visions though mind
Just wishful thoughts, same place, different time
When I was free and life seemed easy
Like words from an old Seger tune
Which say
Sometimes even now when I feel alone and beat
I drift back in time and I find my feet
Down on main street
written by Floyd Jett 02-03-08
rewritten &and published 05-20-2010
Breathitt Advocate
Trials and Tribulation Column
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