Home Grown with R.P. Smith: Recent Episodes
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Home Grown Cowboy Poet R.P. Smith has a knack for telling stories from his ranch in Nebraska. Listen in for some funny, inspirational cowboy poetry.
R.P. shares some thoughts about this weeks sheep shearing on the Pine Crest Ranch along with Psalms 95:6-7, and his poem "Coyotes Praise".
R.P. Shares his appreciation for those who have served our country with
a poem he titled "Veterans Day"
Not just another spooky Halloween poem, R.P share the updated millennial version of "Tribulation Gazin"
R.P. Shares some thoughts on the War of Words in the Cattle World, and a poem co written with his pal Don Schauda "Son Of The West".
A few thoughts during a busy week and a new poem, "Thoughts From Both
Ends OF The Ladder".
This week R.P.'s traveling pal Jake Riley helped out with a recent piece
"Aging Ranch Truck Blues", I think you will enjoy it.
R.P. Shares a little about gigs past and future, and the fact that even
of grasslands, it can be a jungle out there, with his poem "Compounding
Cascading Effects".
A look at the past or a glimpse into the future, I guess it is in the
eye of the beholder as R.P. shares "The Wedding Poem" and "Bugs".
A happy Birthday Double Play for my better half, two of the many poems
she has inspired in her unplanned carrier as a cowboy poets spouse,
A happy Birthday Double Play for my better half, two of the many poems
she has inspired in her unplanned carrier as a cowboy poets spouse,
Morning Person and Bottle of Memories..
R.P. Shares about an upcoming presentation he is excited about, and
limps through his poem "Crimson Contemplation"
An unexpected way to celebrate an anniversary and an out of season poem
that R.P. calls "Spring Blessing".
R.P. Shares some reflections on a recent event and a poem for the
upcoming season "Lightning".
A farewell note to a couple of wonderful Ladies and a favorite poem
"It's Almost Fall".
Without the use of Chat-box R.P. gets a few thoughts corralled for a new
poem that he has titled "Ode to AI".
R.P. passes along some newly shared history on part of the ranch, and
shares his poem "The Trail Before Me".
R.P. shares some thought's about stitches in time, and a classic that he
call's "It's Only Fair".
A rhyming in the rain ranch update, this week R.P. rinses the dust off
of one that he calls "Parade".
A little reflection along with hope for a bright future, as we celebrate
our nations birthday, R.P. shares a poem that he calls "Coyote's Praise"
This week the world of Cowboy Poetry lost one of It's best, Here is the
Late Wallace McRae with his poem "Things of Intrinsic Worth"
R.P. deals with the stress of the upcoming branding day by looking back
at his travels this past week and sharing his Nebraska Tourism tribute,
"Onward and Upward".
This week R.P. shares a ranch update and a new poem that he has titled
"One More Tomorrow"
After several rounds of slow rain, R.P. shares his favorite rain
appreciation poem "Where The New Nails Grow".
A different sort of Memorial Day Poem "The Swamper From Trails End Bar"
by Elizabeth Ebert from her book, Crazy Quilt.
A most recent Ranch Wreck story and another opportunity to share a poem
that R.P. calls "The Ranchers Wife".
A home grown double play, as R.P. Shares a couple of spring time poems,
Paramount and The Graduate.
A tale of words coming back to haunt you, a calving season story, along with the third in the trilogy of the set "If The Bones Could Talk" titled "Pelvic Bone In The Canyon".
"The Ballad of Bilirubin" an autobiographical poem shared in honor of
Caleb Smith's twenty fifth birthday.
Blame a short day on the road and a long night in the calving pasture for R.P.'s choice of material this morning... He calls this one "Sore Spot In My Saddle Seat"
R.P. was woken up by an idea at 3 in the morning earlier in week, this
morning we see what a brand new piece that he calls "Son Rise" sounds
like by the light of day.
R.P. Shares some memories of a good friend Clarence Lanka, and an early poem "Dinosaur Egg"
This week River-dale Jake Riley joins R.P. on Homegrown sharing an
autobiographical poem, which means he was working on it in the pickup
while being given a ride home from a cowboy job and memorable
experience. Jake calls this one "Bomb Cyclone".
This morning R.P. is working his way back from the Cache Valley Music
and Poetry Festival in Logan Utah, and thought he would share one that
he practiced out west "The Ranchers Wife".
In the past month and a half R.P. has attended 4 cowboy poetry
gatherings, and was reminded of the wealth of cowboy poetry passed on by
our predecessors, this morning he shares a Classic poem from Bruce
Kiskaddon "The Broncho Twister's Prayer"
This week R.P. gets a little help with chores before heading to the Lone
Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Alpine Texas, his son Caleb joins him on
Homegrown to share a new song that he has titled "Between the Ivory and
the Iron'.
A few rancher thoughts on a cold morning and a hopefully prophetic poem,
"Bottle Of Memories"
R.P. shares a little about his trip to the Fortieth National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nevada and blows the dust off of one from quite a few years back that he calls "The Security Slide".
R.P. readies for the road and shares a little verbal visual before
heading to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nevada, with one
he calls "The Gathering".
R.P. carries on a homegrown holiday tradition with on the he calls
"Trail to Bethlehem"
R.P. gives an update on Thanksgiving Week activities and shares a poem
he calls "Adrenalin"
An unmatched pair this morning to celebrate Thanksgiving , "The
Inventors" and " An Every Day Poem"
R.P. brushes up on "The Fighter" a poem he will be sharing in Burwell
Nebraska and Las Vegas Nevada in the coming weeks.
This week R.P. try's to keep the election in perspective with his poem
"The Trail Before Me".
"The Place Where The Steadfast and Faithful Shall Meet" a poem inspired
by Psalms 85:10-13.
A combination corn farmer appreciation and harvest safety message
wrapped up in R.P.'s poem"Thumper the Smoke Jumper".
This week R.P. does a Homegrown double play with a couple of seasonal
poems," Lazarus" and "Evolution Of An Arm Man".
This week R.P. shares a Fresh Cut from his frequent traveling pal Jake
Riley, Jake calls this one "Truth or Consequences"
This week R.P. Shares his poem "Crimson Contemplation" and a Poem by
Edgar Guest "Things Work Out".
R.P. looks at the schedule for the upcoming week and shares a poem that he calls "It's Almost Fall".
On a ride through the North Pasture this week R.P. was reminded of the poem he shares this week, "A Good Day To Remember"
This week R.P. Share some family events, as well as some upcoming
events, and a piece that you have not heard, "Cowboy Kindness".
R.P. Shares a poem by Bruce Kiskaddon from Kiskaddon's Book Rhymes of the
Ranges, The Long Eared Bull.
R.P was honored to be a part of a Law Enforcement Appreciation banquet
in Kearney Nebraska and put together an new poem "Salute For Your
Service" for the occasion.
R.P finds some common ground with King Solomon pondering the plans of
man, this week R.P shares his poem "Last Ditch Effort".
This week R.P. herds a few thoughts into a new piece that he titled "My Blessing" and revisits the poem that started his journey, "The Ballad of 148"
Contemplation of the stages and cycles of life on the ranch, and every where else, brings R.P. back around to a poem he calls "Compounding Cascading Effects".
This week R.P. reports on the 2024 Mason City Rodeo Bible Camp and shares his poem "The Sortin Gate".
This week R.P gives a branding update, says goodby to the old ranch dog, and see you later to his Daughter in Law.
This week R.P. shares some branding prep protocols and his favorite
rain appreciation poem "Where the New Nails Grow".
This week R.P. backtracks down a Sandhills trail with a poem inspired
by a story told to a friend by someone who either was or knew someone
that was directly involved, the poem is titled "Asparagus".
This week R.P. shares the backstory, along with a Memorial Day Poem, "Seven Horses: Bay"
For Mothers Day 2024 R.P. shares a trio of children inspired poems "The Nap", "A Ride Through Rhyme", and "Rubber Ducks and Goldfish" along with an invitation to an upcoming concert he is excited to be a part of.
This week is a homegrown double play with R.P.'s poems, "The Graduate", and "The Ranchers Wife" along with and invitation to a concert taking place in Kearney Nebraska on May 19th, 2024.
On the One Year Anniversary of R.P.'s most damaging horse wreck, which proceeded his most incredible recovery, R.P. shares an update, a poem about the experience, "Convictions and Consequences" and his sincere appreciation to all who have encouraged him this past year.
In This Episode...
R.P revisits an autobiographical poem, which means it
was written in a moving vehicle, not a big deal if it had not been the
driver of the vehicle doing the writing, you might want to buckle up as
we take a trip down memory lane with a crowd favorite "The Ballad of
Billyrubin"
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks I have worked with. It is great stuff, and not something you will hear anywhere else.
https://www.rpsmith.us
In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks I have worked with. It is great stuff, and not something you will hear anywhere else.
https://www.rpsmith.us
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks I have worked with. It is great stuff, and not something you will hear anywhere else.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks I have worked with. It is great stuff, and not something you will hear anywhere else.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks I have worked with. It is great stuff, and not something you will hear anywhere else.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks I have worked with. It is great stuff, and not something you will hear anywhere else.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks I have worked with. It is great stuff, and not something you will hear anywhere else.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks I have worked with. It is great stuff, and not something you will hear anywhere else.
R.P. Smith is a Home Grown Cowboy Poet with a knack for telling stories from his ranch in Nebraska. Listen in for some funny, inspirational cowboy poetry.
The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.
Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks I have worked with. It is great stuff, and not something you will hear anywhere else.
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
In this episode, RP recites his poem, It's Almost Fall.
**Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed. Happy Anniversary RP & Beth!
In this episode, RP recites his new poem, rewritten a bit, Cell Based and revisits another classic, Six More Brain Cells.
**Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
With the news of lab meat production, RP wrote this new poem, Cell Based Meats and recites another classic poem.
**Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
It's Fair Time at the ranch, with 30 years of family involvement.
In this episode, RP recites his poem, Pedicure Cure.
**Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
Life gets by in a hurry, enjoy it and have an exit plan.
In this episode, RP recites his poem, 18 years that went so fast.
**Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
Life gets by in a hurry, enjoy it and have an exit plan.
**In this episode, RP recites his poem, Sore Spot In My Saddle Seat
Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
**In this episode, RP reciets his poem, Tale of a Bale
Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
I have been using the walker more and have been cleared to drive, while the rest of the family was over helping at the final day of the Mason City Rodeo Bible Camp. Zane had gotten pulled over the side of the chute while pulling the flank on a Saddle bronc.
I do not need to delve into the irony of how many broncs Zane has climbed on over the Cowboy Christmas 4th of July rodeo run in his lifetime, and then have the worst accident of his life while helping at the chutes at a camp, but I do know that God is faithful, we do not know how this will be used to honor Him, but we know it will be, there are fifty eight campers that had a great week at camp, improved their rodeo skills, heard some great teaching, and have seen in action, the efforts people will make to tell them about Jesus, seeds have been planted, and lives will be changed.
Ready for the ride without fearing the fall,
Ride to the hunt for the joy of the call.
Count the trials as blessings for you cannot fail,
When you follow the sign the Lord’s left on the trail.
**Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
We received our biggest rain in years this week, just hours after one field of hay had been knocked down, thinking my head was a little clearer because of being off the pain medications, I tried to put a few lines of rhyme together and came up with a short piece I call “Soggy Hay”
I’m saddened not by soggy hay, the sun will shine and dry someday,
the rest of the ranch so much to gain, though the gift of needed rain,
the hope that comes with moisture sweet, a second cutting will complete,
and if the thought of loss does faze, perhaps the next time I should graze.
To use this tactic I must walk, to set the fence and move the stock,
not an option on this day, but the Lord will heal and make a way,
that to my task I should return, while in this void I must now learn,
like thirsty land responds to rain, I wait and trust beyond the pain.
**Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
We celebrated father’s day on Friday with the branding here on the home place, a crew of four had branded over half of the calves on Monday, the next day I asked Caleb why we were having a crew of twenty come on Friday to brand less calves, his response was that we needed to have a branding.
I would like to extend a big Thank You for the great crew of family and friends that were willing and able to make a new plan turn into a great day.
We will continue to carry on a Father’s Day tradition as we take a little “Ride through Rhyme”
**Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, Christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
I hate to deprive the next generation of the privilege making improvements.
The back of the pen tests the mettle of men on the cattle working crew,
young cows that know not how to sort, old cows that know how not to.
With but a slight adjustment, this rhyme is just as true,
when it is considered from the cattle’s point of view.
**Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us**
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
PT has been going well and I am amazed how much less painful riding in a vehicle has become in just a week . On Saturday, Beth and I are planning to make a trip to Valentine so we can be present at my induction into the Nebraska Sandhill’s Cowboy Hall of Fame.
My son in law Patrick has provided me with several books to read over the past few weeks, all of them about old time cowboys. After reading an overview of the greatest Bronc riders from Montana to the Mexican Border from 1880 to 2013, I am harboring no illusions that my Bronc Riding ability has any bearing on my being honored by the Nebraska Sandhill’s Cowboy Hall of Fame.
History is written by the winners, ans since I was the winner in one recorded Bronc ride, it seemed appropriate to share that tale from the trail this morning. Take a seat for a piece that I call ‘Pronghorn Promenade.’
Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
While my daughter, Elissa, to me into town for my first PT session, Beth and th erest of the family were tied up delivering part of this year’s lamb crop to market. This all goes to show that even though I am not turning many wheels, the wheels keep turning, and I am blessed to have the crew that I have.
I’d like to share a Memorial Day poem written quite a few years back. It’s called this one ‘He Laughed’.
Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
No matter how long I play the game, I'm still going to run into some surprises and I may get to play the game a little longer if I'm not working on heifers on the end of a long rope. Seems like a good morning to share a cowie kind of tale that I call 'The Heifer Poem'.
Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
As he learns to appreciate his new hearing aids, RP Smith shares his poem
'The Web'.
A spider web in dew comes clearly into view
between two strands of wire with the sunlight shining through.
I slow now from my duty to closer view the beauty
pasture art appreciation, impromptu.
The reason for its being is not for my scene.
Soon the dry and raise its purpose will restore.
The spider and I, our wider webs will ply
and everything that is beyond we will ignore.
Is it all about survival? Is there time for revival?
As we set about our daily tasks.
In a different light, will what we do seem right?
Do we have the courage to even ask?
Thank you, Lord for your kindness,
to relieve me from my blindness
for a little while, allowing me to view
the loveliness of lace suspended in its place,
and a moment to stop and ponder you.
Ears to hear and eyes to see. Both are gifts from the Lord. Proverbs 20:12
Be tuned into Him today. Thanks for riding along on homegrown this morning, hoping that the Lord blesses you real good today, that he is raining on your place and that our happy trails cross again soon.
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Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
Down to earth, funny, christian cowboy poet R.P. Smith from Broken Bow, Nebraska. Listen in and you'll be blessed.
R.P. has some openings if you need an entertaining speaker.
Home Grown in a production of R.P. Smith
https://www.rpsmith.us
The start of a new year is a good time to reminisce and also plan for the coming new year. . I'd like to start off a brand new year with a brand new poem that combines my interests called Tribulation Grazin'.
Over the past several years R.P. Smith has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
Over the past several years R.P. Smith has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
Over the past several years R.P. Smith has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
Over the past several years R.P. Smith has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
Over the past several years R.P. Smith has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
Over the past several years R.P. Smith has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
Over the past several years R.P. Smith has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.
Over the past several years R.P. Smith has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.