A Cowboy Hero for Me

by Y. M. Roger

Twas meant to tell of great cowboy heroes,
But we cowgirls have had more than enough –
Old lonely rangers and Rogers named Roy
Are as attractive as tobacco snuff*…

Last time I checked, not a one of them blokes
Sported tight-fittin’ & patched-up blue jeans –
Bold embroidered shirts with bright fancy fringe,
Such costumes were meant for Hollywood scenes…

This cowgirl prefers her hero unknown,
Fresh from the fields, even bruises will do –
No legends to weigh his broad shoulders down,
Just promises made that we’ll make it through…

Beneath his hat’s shadow, ‘top high cheekbones,
Those warm whiskey-tinged eyes beckon me in –
Big calloused hands from hard work and ridin’,
Arms of a fighter and true gentleman…

He would get sweaty and no doubt he’d cuss,
He’d smell six-ways-to-Sunday at day’s end –
But my home and my rock, he’d always be,
My cowboy hero, my lover, and friend!

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"Cowboy poem" writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Poem about cowboy heroes. Fact or fiction. Must rhyme. length and method of rhyme up to writer.

*snuff - a preparation of tobacco, either powdered and taken into the nostrils by inhalation or ground and placed between the cheek and gum.

--- I dedicate this poem to a very special FanStory writer who recently lost her other half. I won't call her out 'cuz that's just not me, but I wanted her to know that many of us out here were still thinking about her..... and miss her unique style. :)

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