Friday, June 14, 2013

Barn Dance ~ June 2013


 Cowgirl and Horse




tonight is the barn dance
showin' up in my boots
dressed all in denim ~
embracin' my roots

easin' on down
some yodelin' too
cowgirl emerging ~
I ask ~ wouldn't you

 dancin' and singin'
'bout how life has been ~
'Mule Train' & 'Rawhide'
'Don't Fence Me In'

 this cowgirl can boogie
two-steps in line
glidin' on boot heels ~
lookin' so fine

there’s rustlers and wranglers
jeans low on their hips
taste of my future ~
Elvis Presley lips

 clock's strikin' midnight
round 'em up, head 'em home
i'm dreamin' all night ~
'bout those cowboys that roam






Posted by Helen at 1:15 PM
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37 comments:

  1. MargaretJune 14, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Honestly, Cowboys work so hard, I think they grab a good time with both hands when they can! Dance, laugh, tell stories like there's no tomorrow!

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  2. Kerry O'ConnorJune 14, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    This is a delight, Helen and I'm ready to believe it is all true too, you in them cowgirl boots...

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  3. Brian MillerJune 14, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    singing about fun & sin...oh my...smiles...
    haha...they are good ole boys though...
    so keep dreamin'

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  4. SusanJune 14, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    This seems a fun swinging two-step, Helen, something I never tried. Reading it I see why--It's much wilder than I am!

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  5. MaryJune 14, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Love this, Helen. I've got three pair of cowgirl boots. Love yours and the rhythm of your verse!!

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  6. FireblossomJune 14, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Love the boots, Helen!

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  7. kaykualaJune 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful take on what it really is. A real cowgirl with the lingo and passion of cowboy country. How nice, Helen!

    Hank

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  8. 21 WitsJune 14, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Woohoo, sounds like a fun time to me! Great poem that so gets me in the mood for cowboys and barn dances!

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  9. Maude LynnJune 14, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Love it!

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  10. Rosaria WilliamsJune 14, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Ah, the vibrancy is all here, and you're ready to step out!

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  11. Susie ClevengerJune 14, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Great boots! Love this poem...Nothing like some dancin' and sin singin' Great write!

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  12. Kay L. DaviesJune 14, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Oh, what fun, Helen. I love these lines:
    "Dancin' and singin'
    'bout funnin' and sin
    'Mule Train' and 'Rawhide'
    and 'Don't Fence Me In' — the music of my youth! Wonderful memories here.
    K

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  13. hedgewitchJune 15, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I'm glad you added the dusty socks with your boots, Helen. That means you cowgirled up. I love the two step--it's about the only dance I can do, and you paint those pouty-lipped cowboys to a tee. Really loved it, attitude and all.

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  14. JinksyJune 15, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Greta cowboy dreams, full of swing! :)

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  15. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    This makes a reader want to kick up their heels! :)

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  16. Khaya RonkainenAugust 8, 2021 at 10:19 AM

    I grinned widely as I read your poem. :D It's delightful and also reminds me on the days I tried my hand (or feet) at line dancing. It was fun. And I really adore those boots!

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  17. indybevAugust 8, 2021 at 12:29 PM

    Well hey there, Cowgirl, this was a delight from beginning to end as only you can do. It cries to be read aloud. (Bet you've still got those boots stowed away somewhere).

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  18. Magaly GuerreroAugust 8, 2021 at 1:33 PM

    This is so much fun to read! I felt like I was part of the dance (and the chase *cough*). Love the rhythm, the tone, the liveliness!

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  19. Rosemary Nissen-WadeAugust 8, 2021 at 2:32 PM

    Oh, what fun! Alas, I have never been much good at dancing, but I do love hearing 'Mule Train', 'Rawhide' and 'Dont Fence Me In'!

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  20. phillip woodruff (jalopy dreams)August 8, 2021 at 3:31 PM

    well you put me in the mood for some boot-scootin', this was a fun read helen, really enjoyed

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  21. Old EggAugust 8, 2021 at 6:03 PM

    How this reminded me of years ago going to the movies a watching a standard cowboy film. Sadly we do not really improve over the years especially when it come to basic entertainment which now costs a fortune!

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  22. colleenAugust 8, 2021 at 6:10 PM

    Makes me want to kick up my heels. Yeehaw!

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  23. dsnake1August 9, 2021 at 1:16 AM

    delightful poem, and totally love that rhythm.
    that's a mighty lovely pair of boots there. :)

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  24. rallentandaAugust 9, 2021 at 10:56 AM

    I can do the barn dance. We learnt it at school. Nice boots !

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  25. Carrie Van HornMay 20, 2023 at 12:28 PM

    I absolutely love this Helen, and it was cool seeing comments from bloggers in the past we have not seen in years! I always love how your poetry has such a vivacious movement and feeling that is contagious to the spirit! Your ending is perfection too! I look forward to seeing what the other picture is that you choose my friend!

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  26. ben AlexanderMay 20, 2023 at 4:13 PM

    This was so fun to read, Helen!

    much love,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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  27. AnonymousMay 20, 2023 at 6:29 PM

    Helen, that was entertaining. I can see them dancing in a barn ~ Truedessa

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  28. JimMay 20, 2023 at 9:57 PM

    Never been to a barn dance, several dance halls. You? It sounds like the dance halls except they ran to 1AM where I lived. Lots of cowboys.
    ..

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  29. AnonymousMay 20, 2023 at 11:28 PM

    Ha... knew you would like cowboys. You will always be a fun life of the party gal Helen!.....Rall

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  30. C. SandlinMay 21, 2023 at 6:48 AM

    Love this! A good time in a poem.

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  31. AngeMay 21, 2023 at 8:39 AM

    Such a great poem love it 🙌😃

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  32. Sherry Blue SkyMay 21, 2023 at 9:22 AM

    I love this - and bet you're a fantastic line dancer!

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  33. Keith's RamblingsMay 21, 2023 at 9:53 AM

    Yeeha! You brought the scene to life!

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  34. qbitMay 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM

    I bet nobody scooted their boots better than you!!! Great read from the archives.

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  35. FireblossomMay 21, 2023 at 2:54 PM

    I love Dolly's version of "Muleskinner Blues" but I grew up with Frankie Laine's (sp?) version that somebody in the house had on a record.

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  36. Jewish Young Professional "JYP"May 22, 2023 at 6:45 AM

    This is a mood, and I love it

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I appreciate each of you and the comments you leave ~~ thanks so much.

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