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.

[Robert Luna]

Any time i watch that movie it makes me tear up. Tis was a very fitting tribute piece to a hero to so many. Thanks fr sending this m way now i am going to have to watch that movie again. You got it stuck in my head now. LOL


Great JOb!!!

[Amanda Crandall]

now I want to know more about him!

[Brianna Brie]

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!"

Wow, what a fitting end to this heartfelt tribute. Bravo!!

[Ismael Rodriguez Jr.]

great tribute.

[Nicole (Carpe Diem)]

nice tribute -- great job

[Serge]

this was a really good poem. one of the best free verse poems i've seen.

[Angelheaded Hipster]

Wasnt that movie 8 Seconds based on his life? I tell the truth here....Im not country, not even a little bit, but when I seen that movie, I cried like a baby.
It was tenth grade, and Michael Baumgartner was at my house..he was a hick...my god, was he country! But anyways...he told me Id like the movie, and I laughed at him. End of that movie, Im in his arms sobbing my heart out....

This was a good tribute to your hero. You did well with this one!

[Carrie Montgomery]

very nice tribute.