Na Vaqueros (The Cowboys)

Something different: A VERY NICE TREAT to share, I hope everyone will enjoy. 🌺 Watch videos one at a time and expand to full screen … you'll be happy you did.

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Here's a copy of an email received from my best old high school buddy,

Randy, who has now lived in Honolulu, Hawaii for many years:

Hey, Richard!

Couldn't help but think you would appreciate this one

in mixed Spanish/Hawaiian harmony.

Randy!

Father & Son sing "Na Vaqueros"

Beautiful hula dance in homage to Na Vaqueros.

Spectacular, Randy … thank you so very much!

.... Yesteryears ....

(a poem inspired by the song, "Na Vaqueros," and youthful memories)

What might I say of such grandeur,

of treasured words rarely spoken?

Grateful for history so pure …

rhythmic music's perfect token.

Welling from deep in my heart's core,

it will always be for certain

these tears in my eyes I'll adore,

through friendship's shimmering curtain.

Might be because you've thought of me,

of callow days we'd cruise and sing …

spirited voices soaring free,

young hearts rising on choral wing.

"Na Vaqueros" … a diff'rent song

wrought in blended language so new.

No doubt we’d be singing along,

those joy-filled ways we used to do.

Thank you my old friend.

Richard W. Jenkins

©2024

(English translation of the Hawaiian/Spanish Free Verse lyrics

to the beautiful song, Na Vaqueros, by Kuana Torres Kahele)

The Cowboys

A song for the cowboys
the Spanish blossom
of these beloved lands

They brought guitars
from the land of Spain
for the multitudes

Chorus:
The beautiful woman dances
in her beautiful dress of the moon
A true beauty indeed
causing a stir within, bound to the heart
is this beloved maiden

The horses were saddled
placed on the Florence
the ship with three masts

Commissioned
by our great king
Kamehameha

Ah my love
dance to the music
to the music of my heart

Your love is the loveliest thing in the world
Let us make love into the evening
under the stars

Oh my love
dance to the music
To the songs of the Cowboys

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Author's Note

Please, just enjoy. And, review if you'd like;
I always appreciate others' thoughts and feelings.
🌈🌺

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

Cowboys Ride where Owls keep watch

where Stars fall along Trails of

Wonder Lust and Gold Dust becomes

the Romance of the Guns...

Where Ladies in Black Lace spread Red Rose Petals

on Beds that Legends Leave in Gambling Games of

Poker played for a Bar Room Brawl...

Throw the Dice ... Winner Woo's the

Queen of Spades...

[Richard🖌]

No one 🌺

Except You, Dear Pat, coud grace my pages with such poetically-enthralling, romantic splendour.
To Thee, Lovely Senora, I bow low with a wide⁓sweep of my gratefully smitten sombrero.

Happy hugs 'n kisses from across the way! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

Creative lines and gifted people. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

[Richard🖌]

Hi there, Sara K 🌾

You're most welcome … I appreciate your positive review and taking time to partake of this rather unique offering.

M'best to ya! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Tumi]

It was such a fine writing
Your poem projects a master piece
With such strong words and description of how good, important and memorable the song was

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Tumi 🙏

The joy in receiving your gracious praise, understanding, and expressed appreciation for this poetic sharing, is as a golden beam laid inspiringly across my page.

Most gratefully yours! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Sami Khalil]

A double treat for all to enjoy. Cultural mixes enrich our lives with many things. I see you have some leanings towards dances and music. Proof is in this uniquely tailored poem.
Thank you kindly for sharing sir Richard.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Sami 😌

For gifting this unique presentation with a voice of such aplomb and beauty.
While listening to the two videos sent by old friend, Randy, there came a stirring within my heart through the lovely music and rhythmic hula dancing moving in time with Na Vaqueros melody I knew I'd have to share it and the poem it inspired with my friends here at the Café … unfortunately, it has not drawn the attention I'd hoped, but I'm ever-so happy and humbled for the few kind words it has.

Thank you, My Fine Friend, for sharing this with me, and for adding a bright smile to the music.

Waves of happiness sent your way! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! All wonderful and worthy dear poet and friend. Keep up your inspirations coming.
You are welcome

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful poem s. Loved it reading

[Richard🖌]

Hey, Poet 🍷
Thanks for dropping by and loving anything! ⁓ Richard🖌