Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Two Days out of Big Spring Two days out of Big Spring he stopped to take a rest The trail was all behind him now, as he headed south by west He knew the one he’d left behind no longer called his name No doubt she’d moved and settled down. No doubt he was to blame. His problem wasn’t all that odd, the same as many men His restless soul just wasn’t made for home cooked meals and kin A good strong horse with speed and fire was what he’d settle for He longed to smell the Lodgepole pines and hear the rapids roar A drover’s job to get a stake for just a month or two and then one morning he’d ride off, just like he said he’d do. Some time spent with the cavalry when things were pretty thin, convinced him that a soldier’s life just wasn’t meant for him He panned for gold a ways up North and liked to froze his hide. Lost two good mules and one good friend, it pained him when he died. And after all these years he knew it probably wasn’t long. That old Comanche wound sure ached whenever rain came on. So he headed back to Big Spring to see it one last time. To feel some good old Texas dust and bask in sweet sunshine. His roaming days were through at last. Time to settle down. So he headed back to Big Spring, that small West Texas town. When he woke beside that little stream he felt just like a boy. That little rest was just the thing. His heart was filled with joy. Then he saw the stranger. He was standing much too near. “Now how’d that feller sneak up here?” he thought, but without fear. The feller had a righteous smile and reached out with his hand. “You headed for Big Spring?”, he asked, and helped the cowboy stand. “Yup. Two days out. Just one more look was what I had in mind” The Stranger smiled again and said, “Well now, that sounds just fine”. “But if you’d care to walk with me I know a nicer place”. And the cowboy saw that in the dust his boots had left no trace. He smiled at that. Now wasn’t that a wondrous thing to see? As the stranger stopped and beckoned him up by an ironwood tree. So he followed him without a care as if they both had wings. Somehow he plumb forgot about his aim to see Big Spring. And the stranger spoke as they walked up toward blue sky and sweet sunshine, “I’ll take you to the Trailboss. I think you’ll like him fine.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 You have a special talent UB....one that is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Beautiful. Thank you, UB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tascosa, SASS# 24838 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Good job UB. Sorry I meant GREAT job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Struck a fine note with that one, Bobby me boyo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Utah Bob: With your permission, I'd like to print that out, frame it and hang it in our Cowboy Club House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Utah Bob: With your permission, I'd like to print that out, frame it and hang it in our Cowboy Club House. Sure. Feel free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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