We’re right smack in the middle of National Cowboy Poetry Week, which celebrates the great work of those cowboy poets. Texas governor Rick Perry had this to say on the special week:
Through cowboy poetry, we have been allowed into the emotions and thoughts of those making history. We can feel the excitement, sympathize through hardships and hear their hopes and dreams. Cowboy poets have inspired and informed, bringing to their many fans education, art, and the best of our heritage and history.
Just as the cowboy way of life has been passed from generation to generation, cowboy poetry continues to transcend time as well. Through festivals held across the Lone Star State, this art work is sure to inspire future generations of cowboys and poets.