GRADY

Grady lived by a special rule

Not often seen today

Cowboy through and through

Followed the cowboy way

With deep, abiding faith in God

Strong sense of duty

Respectful of nature

With reverence for its beauty

Loyal and generous

Heart that was giving

Extremely hardworking

With zest for living

Could cook on a campfire

Brew coffee in a pan

Tell stories about cowboy life

Above all, a gentleman


Author's Notes/Comments: 

dedicated to a true cowboy: Grady Lee Tyler
(November 2, 1020 - March 13, 1996) written December 8, 2002

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