Hawaiian "Paniolo" Cowboy's

Inspired by the Hawaiian cowboy called "Paniolo" a little history about Hawaii's Parker Ranch heritage.

'I¯kua Purdy is Hawai'i's most famous "Paniolo" in a long tradition of Hawaiian cowboys who were riding across the 'āina long before cowboys were roaming western plains. - Photo: Courtesy of Paniolo Preservation Society   Hawaiian "Paniolo" Cowboy's  On the Big Island of Hawaii   "cowboy culture" seemed a bit strange In the rich uplands of Kohala Heritage born on the grassy range   In 1798 only a few cattle arrived    Released to freely roam Put them under Kapu (Taboo) Later horses called Hawaii home   In 1816 John Palmer Parker To Kamehameha, was the advisor Married his granddaughter With only two acres he was wiser   He was allowed to wrangle Cows multiplied and thrived Overrunning by thousands On grasslands they survived   With the help from Hawaiians Wood sold to visiting whalers Bought tallow and hides And beef for hungry sailors   First came Mexican vaqueros, Expert horsemen could ride and rope They had boots and saddles A new lifestyle with lots of hope   The Hawaiians called them "Paniolo's" They trained local men to rope and ride A generation before the American cowboys Of the "Wild West" worked cows with pride                             Mexicans brought guitar and ukulele Hard work, with close family ties  music that still thrives today Under windy Waimea's skies Privately owned Parker Ranch was born The next century it rapidly grew One of world's largest cattle ranch Eating prime steaks and lots of stew    Cowboys worked hard with so much cattle  Entered rodeo in Wyoming felt like outsiders Shocked all the judges, took top honors Known as The "Hawaii Roughriders"   Today "Paniolo" tradition continues But all-terrain vehicles are used In open country of Waimea Horses not overworked or abused You see the Hawaiian "Paniolo" At Big Island parades and events Notice the beautiful Pau riders Women in flowing garments   Both riders and horse Draped with flower leis A tradition that is still live Remember "Paniolo" ways by Ginger Sizemore

Reviews

[WordShifter]

Thank you ladies for your nice compliments, I do appreciate it. Don there is no way I could ever come close to writing as well as you. I've only started writing and all my inspiration has come from reading everyones heart felt, beautiful poems. The Lord of course has inspired me with His word. Mahalo, Ginger

[DONALD EISSLER]

YOU DID IT AGAIN GOLD STAR FOR YOU MY DEAR YOU ARE GETTING TOOO GOOD MY WORK IS LOOKING MORE LIKE CHILD WRITING NOW COMAPRED TO YOURS
TK

[Barbara Lynne]

Ginger that was amazing...felt like I was in history class!!! thank you so much for sharing...you did a beautiful job!

[Donna Lorenz]

What a great history of Hawaiian culture andtheir heritage. Thank you for the delightful glimps. Well done!