by Paula Sisk

Mom and Pop had gone out for a bite of food
When they were approached by a city dude
Said dude, “Sir, I don’t intend to be rude
But I couldn’t help noticing your cowboy boots
They have such a beautiful patina”
Said Pop, “Well, thank ya
Put that patina there
With years of wear
In the Oklahoma sun and the country air
They are my favorite pair”

Mom and Pop have been gone for nearly ten years
My eyes no longer swell with tears
I keep Pop’s boots in the corner there
To remind me of my favorite pair
The rancher and his faithful wife
The two who gave me life
They had a beautiful patina
From years of wear
In the Oklahoma sun and the country air

I’d like to thank Paula Sisk for allowing me to include this heartfelt poem in the “Book of Bootnik Poetry” (…and the folks at cowboypoetry.com for pointing her in my direction).

Links

• You can see more of Paula Sisk’s poetry (and some photos!) on her web page at cowboypoetry.com.

© Paula Sisk, 2001. All poems are copyright the artist and should not be reproduced without permission.