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Theres a certain attitude, or code, if you will
Of the rancher, westerner, or American cowboy, better still
Its not the hat, the boots, or spurs so much,
That gives these Americans, the cowboy touch.
First and foremost, always keep your word,
Your word is your bond, Ive always heard,
There are people that depend on you, to do what you say,
Sometimes its inconvenient, but its the American cowboy way.
Words like honesty, integrity, courage, and grit,
Are as natural as breathing, much like taking to a bit,
Helping out a neighbor, youve found has a need,
Expecting nothing in return, fine qualities indeed.
This truly is the American cowboy, for many Ive known,
Seem cast from the same mold, American hewn,
No, its not so much the clothes they wear,
Simply put, its a way of life, a breed so rare. e
Copyright ©2003 Rick Church. All rights reserved.
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