A Badlands preacher, Rick Watson was.
The land of red rock and a rattle snake buzz.
With the sunset red on hill top dome.
where friends always had
food and a spare bed in their homes.
Friends came from far and near just to hear
a Badlands preacher pray, sing and speak
the word for all to hear.
To fill sad hearts with Gods words of cheer.
On top of the hills at sunrise
where you can feel that God is near.
Rick reached out and God took his hand.
"you help the rest. I'll give the command."
So with word and song Rick did his best.
God was
pleased. He sent Rick here
to the land of trees and lakes.
Rick done his best and served God well.
Helped to take a sinner from the bounds of Hell.
Now God has spoken to the Badlands preacher.
Now to the valley he must go
to serve the people, friend or foe.
He has served his time in woods and lakes.
So upon the horse of life, he will ride
to help other sinners gain their pride.
I am glad I had the chance
to be a friend of such a man.
So on the back of the horse of life.
I too, can sit and ride
knowing God and Rick will be on my side.
From a badlands friend who wishes you well.
At one time we all
raised hell:
Thank God for Rick, our ways we mend
as we part the best of friends.
Gary Gene Wyckoff
