MONTE FRANKS
Georgia
About Monte Franks

 

 

 

Cowboy For Hire

It's gonna be a cold winter, but not too cold to fear,
Cause I went through a colder, and meaner one last year.
In no time, frostbite got a finger, and two of my toes,
 I don't miss them near as much as I do my poor ol' nose.
Then there was that summer, down around Santa Fe.
It was so hot that year, the lizards wouldn't come out to play.
I got sunburned so bad, after wadin' in the creek,
My skin was like a saddle you hoped wouldn't squeak.
I've been through two mounts already, now riding on my third
I keep wearin hosses out, chasin' after them big ol' herds.
I have my rifle oiled down, an' my saddle cinched tight,
Hopin' nothin' is amiss, as I ride guard tonight.
Loneliness and misery are the company I keep.
Prayin' all day long for a good sound night of sleep.
My way of life is not the one most good folks desire,
But I'll be the first to show where there's cowboys to hire.

© 2005, Monte Franks 
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Forever In the Saddle

I dreamed of joining the Cavalry, and riding into battle,
But instead of fighting Indians, I wound up chasing cattle.
Punching cows weren't no easy job, what with the riding and the weather.
I'd ponder about rescuing damsels while I got blisters from my leather.
Smooth with the ladies, and fast with a gun, I figured I would one day be.
Then one of the boys would kick me awake, and run me from under my tree.
When it came to me of a sudden one day, I had everything, so it would seem.
Although I grumbled an awful lot, I knew I was living my dream.
To do over again, I surely would. No damsels, no made up battle.
Just days and nights of riding the range, forever in the saddle.

© 1993, Monte Franks 
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About Monte Franks:

In May, 2005, Monte told us: 

I have been training to go to Iraq. We leave out mid-May

I am originally from Alabama, currently from Georgia. I have always loved the cowboy lifestyle, though my own life has led more towards military. I have a beautiful wife, and two wonderful kids. 

 

 

 

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