Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 REACH On a warm late spring day I rode up to a pond That was fed by a clear mountain stream And I noticed a drover stretched out on the ground In the light of a golden sun beam Well, I say ‘twas a drover, at least at first look Just catching a snooze as they do He was resting in peace there by the brook I dismounted and said, “Howdy do?” A big Paint was near, standing still as a cloud Looked to be a good sixteen hands tall He was beautiful, muscled and seemed to be proud As he waited his rider’s call The cowboy then suddenly lifted his brim Which was covering most of his face The look that he gave me seemed just a bit grim I thought I should give him some space But he sat up and smiled and his smile was quite warm And he yawned and then stretched, and then rose “You’re looking unsure boy, but I mean you no harm” And he winked and then touched his rough nose His voice was both gravel and fresh mountain clover As he walked to his horse with such grace Could be I was wrong ‘bout him bein a drover Why had he come to this place? He stirred his small fire and filled up a pot Put a handful of coffee inside Then he poured us two cups and my very next thought was “He drinks down that dark brew with pride” He reached out and patted the neck of his Paint A preacher, or a teacher?, thought I Or a sheriff or outlaw or maybe a saint? These questions I had in my eye “I see that you’re wonderin just who I might be Out here alone on this trail Drink your coffee he said”, smiling at me “And I’ll tell you a bit of a tale” “I was once young like you as all old men were And I’ve done a lot in my life I spent time as a soldier and a trapper of fur I even once had me a wife” “I’ve punched a few steers and played a good fiddle Worked as a clerk once or twice Went to sea as a lad and got caught in the middle Of some brawls in some ports that weren’t nice” “Never stayed very long in one place it seems Something always called out to me I’m happy to bed down by clear mountain streams And just let things be as they might be” “Life is a cup full of dreams you will find So reach out. Reach out if you will And when they say, “Don’t”, you just pay em no mind And drink deep till you’ve had your fill” “Stretch out your arms. let your heart be your guide It will serve you well through the years Whatever you do, do it with pride Even through all your doubts and tears” He finished his coffee and packed up his roll And he mounted and took up the reins Gave the big Paint his head and started to stroll Toward the peaks that reached up from the plains I asked, “Where are you bound sir? Where will you travel?” As he gazed at the far distant snow He smiled, reached out, and that voice that was gravel said “Only my heart will know” © 2/7/22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: No whiskey in it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Bravo, my friend! It struck a chord in me that will continue to ring true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Wyatt Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 You have definitely got a talent UB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 It has worked well for me! I have learned that life will take you where you need to go and show you where you need to be, IF YOU JUST LOOK AND LISTEN! On a lesser level, I have often told those who ask where I’m headed when I travel for pleasure, “I’m just following my front wheel.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Wonderful and inspirational. Thanks, UB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 That was wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 1:40 PM, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Bravo, my friend! It struck a chord in me that will continue to ring true. Yeah. I reckon it describes a lot of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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