Poetry of a Florida Cowboy
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Back when our ancestors were building this country, the average cowboy didn’t have a lot to do for recreation or pleasure. Even in rural Florida, cow town’s provided what entertainment they could. Other than a shave and a haircut, a bottle of booze and a town dance, there wasn’t a lot else for a lonely cowboy to do. Female companionship was sometime available, until the town mothers decided it was time to run that sort of painted lady, far away from the men in her life. It wasn’t often that payday rolled around, and when it did, many a lonesome cowboy headed for the nearest watering hole, looking for any type of fun he could find. Arcadia was one of the cow towns in Central Florida that earned a rough reputation. Even Frederick Remington, during his only visit to Florida, noted for Harpers Weekly what a wild place Arcadia was.
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About the Book
This book is a collection of poetry and experiences related by a Florida Cowboy. The Author explains the inspiration that led to most of these poems, and includes a brief personal history of himself and the cattle industry in the state of Florida in his Introduction to the book. He will continue writing poetry, as this has become a part of his life. You can keep updated on some of David’s latest cowboy poetry, as well as other Cowboy Poets by going online to http://www.cowboypoetry.com/davidcarlton.htm .
About the Author
The Author is a 7th generation Florida Cowboy who left home in 1967 to join the United States Air Force. He remained in the military until he retired in 1987. In 1993, he relocated his family to College Station, Texas, as an employee of Texas A&M University. David has been writing since high school, and since 1977 his writing efforts have been directed mostly towards poetry. In 2000, after a five way heart bypass, be began writing short stories about his life. This was done as a biography to leave for his grandchildren. Some of these short stories will soon follow this book of poetry into print. After retiring from Texas A&M University, David plans to continue his writing. He will also be releasing a cookbook titled “Dinner on the Grounds”. He will continue writing poetry, as this has become a part of his life. You can keep updated on some of David’s latest cowboy poetry by going online to http://www.cowboypoetry.com/davidcarlton.htm .