This month, the cowboy poets give tips and tricks for wrangling rhymes as they answer this question, “How do you find your rhyme? Are there any tools or tricks that you turn to when the rhymes aren't coming?”
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Memorable Gathering Moments"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Seasonal Change"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Distilling Vast Vistas"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Transition Planning"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Favorite Place on Earth"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "When Inspiration Strikes"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Ornery Cow"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Sound vs Imagery"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Artistic License"
This month, the cowboy poets discuss artistic license in poems as they answer a question posed by The Man Who Didn’t Shoot Liberty Valance: “Could you comment on how you approach decisions about taking artistic license in your writing? Also, could you comment on any historical poems you’ve researched where you’ve found the legend has outpaced the truth or the truth is in fact stranger than fiction?”
A Little Cowboy Poetry for a Leap Year
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Best Canines"
Whether they’re herding, heading, guarding…or sharing a beer at the end of a long day…some dogs just make an impression. This month, the poets reflect on the cattle dogs (and companion dogs) that have come their way, answering Crazy About Canines’ question, “Who was the best canine companion you ever had the pleasure of working with?”
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Favorite Destinations"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Endearing Lines"
This month, the cowboy poets share “endearing lines” that have stood out to them, garnering affection in their memories and their hearts. Wishing I Had Written That writes, “‘Endearing lines seem to surface in all great poems. Their importance is immediately recognizable and often compels one to commit them to memory. Could you comment on a few specific lines from a poet whose work endeared themselves to you?”
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Old-fashioned skills?"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Work-life balance?"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "What question would you like to be asked?"
Ask a Cowboy Poet: "Does your horse's gait affect your writing, and do you read out loud to your horse?"
It’s a riddle of rhythms. How much does a horse’s rhythm share with a cowboy’s poetry? And how much does a cowboy share with their horse? Read on for the pros’ answers to this month’s question from Instagram follower @carteagraphy, who asks, “Does your horse's gait affect your writing, and do you read out loud to your horse?”