Bull Riding

Something from my rodeo days.

I look into his malice eyes and feel the panic start to rise.

He lets out an angry snort; I have to keep my eyes on the prize.

The fear builds, my legs shake, and I breathe faster, count to ten.

I’m as strong as they are; this sport is not just for men.

My name rings strong and clear, the crowd grows louder.

I step up, swing my leg over this angry beast and feel his power.

The signal is given and they let him loose, the dance begins.

I rock back and forth staying in rhythm, I feel adrenaline within.  

The buzzer goes off and I push away avoiding his anger.

My arms rise and I let out the loudest of victory cries, there’s no danger.

The bull goes back for now, but he will not be defeated.

I start shaking once more, that’s it for this season.

Author's Note

I tried bull riding a few years ago and it was so much fun but scary. This was written at 3am I hope you enjoy it.

Reviews

[Rock]

that was a fun read and that's no bull

[Roger Turgeon]

Great stuff. Only suggestion is that in the line "My arms rise and let out the loudest of victory cries, there’s no danger " you may wish to add the word "I" so it reads "My arms rise and I let out the loudest of victory cries, there’s no danger". I'm only saying this because arms don't cry......or do they?

[Krystall]

I just noticed that mistake. Thank you.

[Roger Turgeon]

your welcome...but I know my arms would be crying after bull riding ( : O )

[Krystall]

Haha yeah they were a bit sore. I didn't stretch before so my body was screaming in pain. It was still fun though.

[Roger Turgeon]

That reminds me...I need to post a poem about pain

[Krystall]

I'm glad I could remind you, once you're done I'll take a look at it.

[Roger Turgeon]

I'm new here...just posting a few "starters". Happy to share.....and yes I do write about things other than pain and depression ( : O )

[Giggling Star]

Very cool!! I love to watch bull riding. Would have liked to watched you. I admire your courage ... I don't think I could make myself do it.

[Krystall]

I was very scary but adrenaline over rides the fear.

[Giggling Star]

Maybe for you!! LOL :)

[Kristina Kerstein]

I enjoyed going along for the ride! Lol...great write!

[Krystall]

Thank you, it was very fun but terrifying at the same time.

[A. Amos]

That sound really like interesting exprience, now that is cool story

[Krystall]

Thank you, it was fun but very terrifying.

[A. Amos]

Well many guy's will freak out, so respext to your brave soul:)