| ID | Book Title | Composer | Index | Pages | Author | Poem Title | First Lines | Keywords |
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| 26 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
50 |
Carlos Ashley |
Ambition |
I'm a plain one-mule share-cropper; From way down on Gander Slough, Where I've been a-dry-land farmin with my Paw. |
farm, pa, father, education, lawyer, law, legal, college, school, city attorney |
| 27 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
51 |
Carlos Ashley |
The Sheriff's Widow |
I can see her by the window; When the evening sun is low -- Just a shadow in the twilight; Rocking slowly to and fro. |
aging, service, law enforcement, faithfulness |
| 28 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
53 |
Carlos Ashley |
Sauer Kraut |
With heavy heart he kneeled him down; And humbly breathed this prayer: "O Lord, Thou knowest why it is; I've lost most all my hair." |
sauerkraut, food, vegetarian, humor, hunger |
| 29 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
55 |
Carlos Ashley |
Pete Wood'ard |
Pete Wood'ard was the scavenger; In our town, years ago -- Before we built the sewer; And the place began to grow. |
privy, privy wagon, outhouse, town, odor, Patrolman of the Privy, service |
| 30 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
56 |
Carlos Ashley |
Your Eyes Are Brown |
Your eyes are brown; My eyes are blue. |
sight, senses, prejudice, race, racial |
| 31 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
57 |
Carlos Ashley |
Nylon Avenue |
There is a town not far from here; I often travel through, Quite famous for a boulevard, Called Nylon Avenue. |
Rabbit Run, status, wealth, snob, friendship |
| 32 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
58 |
Carlos Ashley |
What Is a Flower? |
What is a flower? Just colored clay. |
|
| 33 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
59 |
Carlos Ashley |
The Old Town Clock |
The old town clock in the Courthouse tower, He writes the years and he strikes the hour. |
life |
| 34 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
60 |
Carlos Ashley |
The Ticket |
If to frailties of mortals as a critic I'm unkind. |
heaven, afterlife, kindness, neighbors, service |
| 35 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
60 |
Carlos Ashley |
Human Nature |
You can study human nature from Creation up to now. |
winning, losing, support, friendship |
| 36 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
61 |
Carlos Ashley |
Bonnie Bird |
I've handled lots of hosses; That could run a little bit, And forty years I've watched 'em--fast and slow. |
horse, quarter horse, quarter horse, race, racing, race horse, Angelo, derby, track, horse race |
| 37 |
That Spotted Sow & Other Hill Country Ballads |
|
FC 11 A-03 |
63 |
Carlos Ashley |
The Gossip |
Oh, that charming girl, the gossip -- How her soul grows more sublime; As she spreads that palate-poison; On her neighbors all the time. |
talk |
| 38 |
Sonovagun Stew |
|
FC 11 A-04 |
|
Francis Edward Abernethy |
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| 39 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
1 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
My Grandfather |
I've always respected my Grandfather; And always respected his word; This comes from the Father; Of stories that I've heard. |
fencing the range, hard work, independence, Indians, past |
| 40 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
2 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
An Old Wrangler |
A Winchester for a saddle gun, A colt on my side, I reckon this old wrangler, Has nothing to hide |
independence, honorable, honesty |
| 41 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
3 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
A Saddle |
There are all kinds; Western; English; And side. |
material culture, gear |
| 42 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
4 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
Blacksmith |
A worker in black metal; A hammer in one hand; The bellow in the other; Beatin' the anvil for a new brand. |
occupation, occupational lore, branding iron |
| 43 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
5 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
A Ghost Town |
There's nothing left; Old buildings and a tumble week; Broken down houses that were once a home; Old machines that don't work and no one needs. |
past |
| 44 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
6 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
A Cowboy |
A cowboy is proud to be what he is; And wouldn't change if he had to. |
pride, occupation |
| 45 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
6 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
This Cowboy is a Steak and Potatoes Man |
I am a steak and potatoes man; So I want you to understand; No matter where I travel in this land. |
food |
| 46 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
7 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
Pioneers of the West |
The open plains; There for the takin'; Travel to the unknown; A new life in the makin'. |
history, past, settler, heritage |
| 47 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
8 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
A More Ruthless Hand |
Heartaches were a many; For plenty; In the lawless west. |
past |
| 48 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
8 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
A Cowgirl |
A cowboy has a hard reputation to live up to; He works hard night or day as a cowboy he is. |
beauty |
| 49 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
9 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
The Gallatin Valley |
To a valley in Montana; I must boast; For the people here are nice; The view from the range by far is the most. |
landscape |
| 50 |
A Montana Cowboy's Book |
|
FC 11 A-05 |
10 |
Don "Cheese" Akerlow |
Men of the Past |
The lay in the ground; On a hill, just outside of town; Hung for a theft of the thrill; Now they are buried, at Boot Hill. |
cemetery, dead |