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- The
task ahead is mighty,
- each
cowboy knows his lot,
- it’s
win or lose the bounty,
- an’
go up or down a slot
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- He
straddles the great Brahma
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inside the narrow chute,
- pulls
his hat down good ‘n tight
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before he gives the boot
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- Ties
his hand to the bell_rope,
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secures it once or twice,
- then
scoots himself above it
- while
the bull ain’t actin’ nice
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- The
critter snorts ‘n paws the dirt
- just
waitin’ to dismount
- the
cowboy sittin’ on his back
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before eight_seconds count
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- Then
rider gives a signal,
- it’s
usually just a nod,
- an’
the keeper of the gate pulls wide,
- an’
runs thru’ muck ‘n sod
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- Out
comes the bull like lightnin’,
- he’s
movin’ awful fast,
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twistin’ an’ a turnin’
- in
hopes the guy won’t last
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- Dirt
‘n dust is flyin’ as
- that
bull spins round an’ round,
- up
an’ down he’s leapin’
- to
toss rider to the ground
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- The
cowboy keeps his free arm
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swingin’ in the air,
- it’s
man ‘n beast contestin’,
- an’
it’s do, or die, or dare
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- The
buzzer fin’lly screeches,
- an’
the rider just wants down,
- he
jumps clear of the killer bull,
- an’
hides behind a clown
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- He’s
hopin’ for a buckle,
- an’
that championship pay,
- but
if he just breaks even,
- he’ll
try another day
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‘Cause rodeoin’s in his blood,
- he
knows no other life,
- an’
very few are lucky
- with
an understandin’ wife
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- Folks
scratch their heads in wonder
- at
what makes a person ride,
- but
only he can answer
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‘cause it’s somethin’ deep inside
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- Is
the cowboy brave or crazy,
- they
just can’t say for sure,
- but
they’ll stare in sheer amazement
- when
he gives that bull the spur
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- The
crowds ‘ll keep on comin’
- as
long as cowboys choose
- to
ride the frightful Brahmas,
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competin’, win or lose…
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Poetry by Tamara
Hillman
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Copyright 2005
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