© 2008, Chanda Snook 

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It's been said that a picture is worth a thousand words...we know many that are worthy of a poem.  In Art Spur, we invite poets to let selections of Western art and photography inspire their poetry.

Our fifteenth piece offered to "spur" the imagination—in celebration of the National Day of the Cowboy—is "Learnin' the Ropes," a photograph by Wyoming rancher and photographer Chanda Snook.
 

© 2008, Chanda Snook
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Learnin' the Ropes

Chanda Snook describes the photograph:

The older gentleman is Andy Ridley from St. Onge, South Dakota. He is one of the last original ranchers in Lawrence County who has not given in to development, one of the last old-time authentic cowboys.

The little boy is Jesse Thybo from Belle Fourche, South Dakota. He was six years old at the time of the picture. Little Jesse is a laugh-a-minute and the cutest little guy. He always wants to be a part of the action and loves to jump right in. He always wants to ride the calves before they let them up.

Poetry submissions from all are welcome, starting June 16, 2008 through July 7, 2008. We'll post a selection of the top poems for the National Day of the Cowboy, which tales place July 26, 2008.

Submissions

Even if you have a poem pending, you are welcome to send one poem inspired by "Learnin' the Ropes." 

Submissions are welcome, starting June 16, 2008 through July 7, 2008.

We'll post a selection of the top poems for the National Day of the Cowboy, which takes place
July 26, 2008.

Art Spur subjects are meant to inspire poetry; we look for poems inspired by the piece, not necessarily for a literal description of the image or its subject. 

• Do follow our regular guidelines for submissions here.  

• When you email your poem, please indicate that the poem is an Art Spur submission.

• Submissions are welcome starting June 16, 2008 through July 7, 2008.

 

View past Art Spur subjects below.