Does anyone have suggestions for cowboy poetry books?

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Carole · Accepted Answer

Not poetry, but most of Ivan Doig's novels are set in Montana and include cowboys.

Margaret · Answer

Baxter Black writes humorous poetry, much of which is western/cowboy culture oriented. He is a former large animal veterinarian and that shows up sometimes, too.

Jodi · Answer

I just found a book of Johnny Cash's lyrics and poetry called Forever Words.

I haven't read it yet, but if that's not cowboy, I don't know what is!! :)

Lark · Answer

If you google cowboy poetry you will find a lot of info. I was trying to recall the name of a guy I have seen several times on tv but it is not coming to me.

Susan · Answer

Cowboy Poetry. A gathering, edited by Hal Cannon, copyright 1985. I can't remember where I got it but it must have been a used book store because the price is still in it. It's a small book, about 4x6.

Sheree · Answer

Here is a link to look over:http://www.cowboypoetry.com/bestbks.htm

Colleen · Answer

Waddie Mitchell is fabulous but don't know if any of his poetry is in book form. Lots of albums though. Elko, Nevada has a wonderful Cowboy Poetry Festival every year

Penelope · Answer

Slightly off, but love Banjo Patterson (Australia)

Sylvia · Answer

Didn't know this was a thing

Sheree · Answer

Cowboy poetry is about life on the range, country life (not Southwestern dysfunctional type love songs), animals like cows and horses, real folks without pretense - or as  mentioned - with self-deprecating aspects, and usually lots of humor.

Does anyone have suggestions for cowboy poetry books?

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