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The heart and soul of the West is seen through the eyes of its women-cowgirl poets writing about jinglin' the horses home, haymaking time, cowboy courtin', livin' free, July thunderstorms, and real wealth, among other things close to a cowgirl's heart. And, of course, there are plenty of poignant observations on life and men.

Editor Virginia Bennett has rounded up classic poems that reflect the spirit of those who have gone before, while contemporary poems show that cowgirls are still ridin' high in the saddle.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #290687 in Books
• Published on: 2001-01-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

From the Inside Flap
Contents Introduction Acknowledgments Those Who've Gone Before Growing Up Western A Cowgirl & Her Horse A Cowgirl & Her Work Living with Nature & Animals The Heart of a Cowgirl Love of the Land & the Lifestyle Observations on Life & Men

From the Back Cover
The heart and soul of the West is seen through the eyes of its women--cowgirl poets writing about jinglin' the horses home, haymakin' time, cowboy courtin', livin' free, and July thunderstorms, among other things close to a cowgirl's heart. And, of course, there are plenty of poignant observations on life and men.
Editor Virginia Bennett has rounded up classic poems that reflect the spirit of those who have gone before, while contemporary poems show that cowgirls are still ridin' tall in the saddle.

About the Author
Virginia Bennett, nominee to the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, is a long-respected cowboy poet, having been featured regularly at the national Cowboy Poetry Gathering, at the Smithsonian Institute, and numerous times on PBS and NPR. She is the author of two books, Legacy of the Land and Canyon of the Forgotten, and her poems appear in a number of anthologies and recordings. Bennett is also a working cowgirl, and she and her husband have worked on and managed ranches for nearly three decades. She lives in Winthrop, Washington.

Customer Reviews

Love of the West in Cowgirl's Poetry...
Cowgirl Poetry edited by Virginia Bennett is without a doubt one of the best selections of poetry by real Cowgirls available anywhere. With a diverse collection of many writing styles and subjects dear to the hearts of the writers. I found "The Edge" by Debra Coppinger Hill a particularly compelling piece and her "Yellow Slicker" is destined to become a classic. The lighthearted fun of finding the right man is handled so well by Dee Strickland Johnson in "Tomboy", that all women will identify with it. Editor Virginia Bennet's "All That is Left" has such a wonderful haunting quality that carves an indelable image that will follow you for days. A good book for those who are new to Cowboy/Cowgirl Poetry, because it contains some of the best authors available today. It will inspire you to search for more works by the individual authors. Perfect size for carrying in a purse or brief case. A real bargain for the price.

From funny quips to serious observations
Fans of poetry and cowgirls will find Cowgirl Poetry a lively collection of cowgirl poets who write about life on the range and the work of the ranch. From funny quips and long humorous poems to serious observations of the struggles of ranch life, Cowgirl Poetry is a fine collection.

Cowgirl Poetry: One Hundred Years of Ridin' and Rhymin'
A whole lot of talent in one little book. Awesome poetry that speaks to the cowgirl heart.