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Rod's poem "Autumn Cowboy"
in October issue of Western Horseman
Many thanks to Margo Metagrano at CowboyPoetry.com for letting us know that Rod's poem, "Autumn Cowboy" is in the October, 2008 issue of Western Horseman. It is printed with an autumn scene on the first page of the Cowboy Culture section (page 111).
... Rod continues to do us proud!
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Autumn Cowboy
When summer is over, and fall heads our way,
and brown, red and gold paint the leaves,
I guess that's the time that I'm feelin' my best,
just an ol' autumn cowboy, that's me.
The Lord has His reasons for each time of year,
for each thing a time, if you please,
but I'm kinda partial to a nip in the air,
just an ol' autumn cowboy, that's me.
In spring there's the new calf and brandin' to do,
and a warm up from winter's deep freeze,
but fall ain't got summer to follow with heat,
just an ol' autumn cowboy, that's me.
The seasons that follow are like a man's life,
he's born, grows and spreads like a tree.
Then watches the branches grow withered and bare,
just an ol' autumn cowboy, that's me.
My summer is over. It's the fall of my life
and you know, it's a good age to be.
Life is now mellow and more to my taste,
just an ol' autumn cowboy, that's me.
(c)2005, Rod Nichols
This poem may not be reprinted or reposted without written permission.