He was the best friend and boss my husband ever had. A true
mentor and a faithful Christian who never asked his men to do anything he
wouldn’t do himself. When I had cancer he made sure my husband had jobs he
could do here at home. He also made sure my husband was home for events for our
kids and other family members. Jerry Lewis, you leave a big hole in our lives
that will be hard to fill; but we know we will see you down the trail.
TOP HAND
In his heart he is a
Cowboy,
riding for the brand,
Doing what comes
naturally,
being a Top Hand.
In his mind’s eye
lies the prairie,
racing with the wind,
Where a great big
world lays waiting,
just around the band.
With waters pure as
crystal,
and air just as clear,
He often stops to
wonder,
just what he’s doing
here.
Green pastures is
what he longs for,
and a good horse by
his side,
Saddled up and ready,
for the long, hard
ride.
So, he gives up everything
to go,
where no one’s gone
before;
He smiles as if to
say good-bye,
and silently slips
out the door.
There will be no
fancy speeches,
as he rides into the
sun;
It’s just some things
are never quite finished,
and his work has just
begun.
He’s headed for the
High Lonesome,
where he’ll once more
take a stand…
This Cowboy’s heart
is headed Home,
to ride for Heaven’s
brand.
*For
more information on Debra Coppinger Hill go to the poetry section at
AlwaysCowboy.com
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