Tempting Fate
By Gunslinger
Tempting Fate They say, “There goes a cowboy.” Each time I pass their way. “I heard he was a good one- Back in his younger days. But now he’s gotten older, He’s putting on some weight. And every head of stock he draws… He knows he’s tempting fate.” “You’re tempting fate,” they tell me- “Each time you try to ride. A lot of younger, better men, Than you have tried and died. Each time you drop your riggin’ On the back of some rank bull… And take your seat, you’re tempting fate- Each time your rope is pulled.” I cannot quit, I guess that I’m… Too full of Texas pride. And so I’ll go on tempting fate, Each time I nod, “Outside!” Each time I stand astride the chute- To ride a ton of hate- I guess it’s true, I know it, too- I guess I’m tempting fate. Written December 4th, 2001 © on Dec 04 2001 04:56 AM PST, John R. Yaws 0 • 10
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