Cowboy Up!!

A tribute to one of my heroes Lane Frost and not because he was one of the greatest bull riders alive but a person who gave all to those he loved.

 “Dedicated to World Champion Bull Rider Lane Frost a hero to me, not for his accomplishments in the arena but for the heart he showed the world and his loved ones every day.”

 

 

From such a young age

he was never afraid

to ride that wild bull

knowing deep down

that people would

sooner hurt you

before the horns.

That never kept him

from wearing his heart

upon his sleeve,

whether it was to stop

behind the chutes

to show a young buck

the secret of the ride

or signing autographs

for those adoring fans

kissing babies, shaking hands

liking running for president,

it always kept Tuff and Cody

waiting on Lane.

Giving a hand out

to an old cowboy in need,

helping the parents

built the space they need

or driving miles out of the way

for the woman of his dreams

were just those things he did

with the greatest of ease.

Could make the hardest person

a sentimental fool

and even in defeat

a crowd there would always be,

you’d think he hung the moon.

Never backing down from

an impossible challenge,

just ask Red Rock.

Always facing his biggest fear

of earning the love and respect

of his hero, his father.

Fighting his biggest mistake

to reclaim the love of his life.

There was he couldn’t do

for those important to his life.

Though taking away to soon

in spirit you still ride on

in the hearts and minds

of friends, family and fans

when on those Wyoming winds

we hear you say “Cowboy up!”

 

 

Lane Frost: A champion in the arena, a champion in life.

 

 

 

 

              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Lucky Me]

This is probably one of my favorites from you in a long time. You do so well w/ free verse poems. I feel you can include more real feeling and meaning when you aren't worried about rhyme or rhythm. It's hard to do all three, but it is equally hard to do free verse. Let me tell ya, I have a lot of problems free versing! You pulled it off here. I can see you reading this aloud at a memorial or a wake. Nice Dale. I love all the personal references, it makes even readers who don't know him feel like we do.

[Steffi]

I thought this was really well done. An amazing tribute.
Your wording and the way that you styled this poem were inspired.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Dale i love this poem/tribute to Lane.. i cry every time i see the movie and on the video by Garth Brooks .. cant think of it .. something about missing the dance.. such a lovely tribute.. he did seem like one heck of a nice guy.. too bad he had to leave so soon..

Chloe
xoxo

[TamiViolet]

Dale, while reading this touching tribute, I thought of another Cowboy...you, my dear.
You have every single one of the attributes that you so passionately describe. Really
a warm piece...with an added touch of love so characteristic of the writer. If everyone
knew you as I do....they would smile...
XXX

[Adel Eyes]

nice tribute it was like you knew him personally
you do write with such passion and feeling

[Jessica]

This is just an awesome poem. He has always been one of my heros ever since I can remember. I agree with Sarah Beth it makes readers who don't know him feel like we do. Awesome job!

[Diana Owen Busy with Li..]

great imagery... a wonderful write.

[Sean M. Addams]

very good read lots and lots of great imagery .. very well done

[Kelly Scheppers]

Very impressive, Dale! You admired the man, and this gives great attestation to it. I wrote a piece about Nascar great, Dale Earnhardt ( shortly after his death ) that means the world to me...much like this does to you!

Great tribute!

[Blackbirdsong]

This is a wonderful tribute to this man and his life. You take us into his world and bring him and his world to life in a way that basically introduces him to any who might not have ever heard of him or were aware of his tragic loss.

[Marie]

Definately a nice tribute piece. Thanks for sharing.