The Car
The Car By Janice N. Chapman (C) 3/28/2001 All Rights Reserved I have to tell you about it, This car I bought one time. I drove it off the lot, of course, When the dealer said it was mine. I stopped at the first gas station Cause the gas tank was dry. Opened up the [...]
I MISS THE DAYS
I MISS THE DAYS By Janice N. Chapman (C) 1985 All Rights Reserved I missed the days when wagon wheels Rolled over barren soil. The wheels I drive on now wear rubber tires From B.F. Goodrich or Uniroyal. I missed the days when covered wagons Rumbled airishly along. If my air conditioner in my car [...]
THE CLOUDS
THE CLOUDS By Janice N. Chapman (C) 1988 All Rights Reserved I watch the clouds up in the sky As each of them go floating by. Some are white and their linings bright, While others are dark as shades of night. Some seem to have a picture, and as I stare, There seem to be [...]
When The Sun Rises In The Morning
When The Sun Rises In The Morning By Janice N. Chapman (C) 10/07/2001 All Rights Reserved. When the sun rises in the morning, And my horse and I are one, I think about you in my free moments While the work is being done. While the cattle are being fed, And the young stock tended [...]
My Grandson and The Stallion
My Grandson and The Stallion By Janice N. Chapman (c) 10/25/01 All Rights Reserved I woke up this morning, And stretched amid a yawn; And almost had a heart attack At what my eyes lit upon. In the corral with the stallion I’d bought just yesterday, My grandson found his legs A delightful place to [...]
The Outlaw Trail
The Outlaw Trail By Janice N. Chapman (C) 8/2001 All Rights Reserved Funny how you keep lookin’ back And checkin’ out that backward trail, Especially when you’ve cause to think Maybe there’s a posse on your tail. You might know the land That you’re bent on ridin’ through, But you don’t under estimate ‘em, ‘Cause [...]
In Memory of Bob Lewis
In Memory of Bob Lewis By Janice N. Chapman (C) 4/25/2001 All Rights Reserved Many are the memories Of the man we all once knew; Kind and gentle and a little shy, A good cowboy, too. Rode the trails with other guys, Who’s friendship he valued true; And knew within his heart His friends and [...]
TO THE BRIDE TO BE
TO THE BRIDE TO BE By Janice N. Chapman (C)1987 All Rights Reserved He was just an old man whom I chanced to meet While strolling alone one day on the street. We paused to chat and pass the time of day, And I proudly told him I’d be married in another day. He turned [...]
Your Daddy Has Just Retired
Your Daddy Has Just Retired By Janice N. Chapman (C) 2/9/2001 All Rights Reserved Has your daddy given up The life he loved the best? Has he actually retired from His dream — his childhood quest? Is that his bridle he’s hanging there – That leather he’s carried with him everywhere? And is that your [...]
CHRISTMAS PRAYER
CHRISTMAS PRAYER By Janice N. Chapman (C)11/24/2000 All Rights Reserved I wanted to say oh thank you, Lord, For all the friends I have. . . And those I’ve met out on the internet. Those on the internet I haven’t met Up close and face to face. . . Still, they’re among the best friends [...]
