Out in the West on a Saturday night
The lights can be seen far and wide
Horses,cattle, laughter and cheering
Come on along, let me be your guide.
Bronc busting, steer wrestling,
bull riding and girls barrel racing.
Buckles to be won and money, too.
All in a good nights ride.
Rodeo clowns with painted faces
Tall slim men in tight jeans, Stetsons pulled down low
Belt buckles the size of saucers
Girls in fancy boots trying to catch a beau
Smells of popcorn, spicy cologne and horse manure
All mingle in the clear night air
Tickle my nose and senses
By golly this is better than mending fences!
Part II
Pickup trucks, horse trailers
and Blue Heeler pups
After the rodeo they'll be found
Down at the Dead Horse Lounge
Strands of George Strait and Willie Nelson
can be heard above the din
Boots heel and toe to the Cotton-Eyed Joe
Girls at the table waiting for a spin
Long necks and prize belt buckles
flashing in the dim light
All part of the fun
Texas Saturday night.
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Author Notes
I wrote this for my grand daughter Emily who barrel races. Her picture is the one above.
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