Home Grown Poetry

R.P. Shares some thoughts on the War of Words in the Cattle World, and a poem co written with his pal Don Schauda "Son Of The West".

Just another miracle before revisiting a favorite "Song Of The Cistern".

A few thoughts during a busy week and a new poem, "Thoughts From Both
Ends OF The Ladder".

This week R.P.'s traveling pal Jake Riley helped out with a recent piece
"Aging Ranch Truck Blues", I think you will enjoy it.

R.P. Shares a little about gigs past and future, and the fact that even
of grasslands, it can be a jungle out there, with his poem "Compounding
Cascading Effects".

A look at the past or a glimpse into the future, I guess it is in the
eye of the beholder as R.P. shares "The Wedding Poem" and "Bugs".

R.P. shares Philippians 4;4-9 and his poem "One Nation" written twenty
four years ago.

A happy Birthday Double Play for my better half, two of the many poems
she has inspired in her unplanned carrier as a cowboy poets spouse,
A happy Birthday Double Play for my better half, two of the many poems
she has inspired in her unplanned carrier as a cowboy poets spouse,
Morning Person and Bottle of Memories..

R.P. Shares about an upcoming presentation he is excited about, and
limps through his poem "Crimson Contemplation"

An unexpected way to celebrate an anniversary and an out of season poem
that R.P. calls "Spring Blessing".

R.P. Shares some reflections on a recent event and a poem for the
upcoming season "Lightning".

A farewell note to a couple of wonderful Ladies and a favorite poem
"It's Almost Fall".

Without the use of Chat-box R.P. gets a few thoughts corralled for a new
poem that he has titled "Ode to AI".

R.P. passes along some newly shared history on part of the ranch, and
shares his poem "The Trail Before Me".

R.P. shares some thought's about stitches in time, and a classic that he
call's "It's Only Fair".

A rhyming  in the rain ranch update, this week R.P. rinses the dust off
of one that he calls "Parade".

A little reflection along with hope for a bright future, as we celebrate
our nations birthday, R.P. shares a poem that he calls "Coyote's Praise"

This week the world of Cowboy Poetry lost one of It's best, Here is the
Late Wallace McRae with his poem "Things of Intrinsic Worth"

R.P. deals with the stress of the upcoming branding day by looking back
at his travels this past week and sharing his Nebraska Tourism tribute,
"Onward and Upward".

This week R.P. shares a ranch update and a new poem that he has titled
"One More Tomorrow"

This week R.P. Shares a Badger Clark Poem, A Cowboys Prayer.

After several rounds of slow rain, R.P. shares his favorite rain
appreciation poem "Where The New Nails Grow".

A different sort of Memorial Day Poem "The Swamper From Trails End Bar"
by Elizabeth Ebert from her book, Crazy Quilt.

A most recent Ranch Wreck story and another opportunity to share a poem
that R.P. calls "The Ranchers Wife".

A home grown double play, as R.P. Shares a couple of spring time poems,
Paramount and The Graduate.

A tale of words coming back to haunt you, a calving season story, along with the third in the trilogy of the set "If The Bones Could Talk" titled "Pelvic Bone In The Canyon".

"The Ballad of Bilirubin" an autobiographical poem shared in honor of
Caleb Smith's twenty fifth birthday.

Happy Easter, this week R.P. Shares in poem "Finale"

Blame a short day on the road and a long night in the calving pasture for R.P.'s choice of material this morning... He calls this one "Sore Spot In My Saddle Seat"

A welcome to spring with a little thing that R.P. calls "Showdown At
Snowdrift Corral"

R.P. was woken up by an idea at 3 in the morning earlier in week, this
morning we see what a brand new piece that he calls "Son Rise" sounds
like by the light of day.

R.P. Shares some memories of a good friend Clarence Lanka, and an early poem "Dinosaur Egg"

This week River-dale Jake Riley joins R.P. on Homegrown sharing an
autobiographical poem, which means he was working on it in the pickup
while being given a ride home from a cowboy job and memorable
experience.  Jake calls this one "Bomb Cyclone".

This morning R.P. is working his way back from the Cache Valley Music
and Poetry Festival in Logan Utah, and thought he would share one that
he practiced out west "The Ranchers Wife".

In the past month and a half R.P. has attended 4 cowboy poetry
gatherings, and was reminded of the wealth of cowboy poetry passed on by
our predecessors, this morning he shares a Classic poem from Bruce
Kiskaddon "The Broncho Twister's Prayer"

This week R.P. gets a little help with chores before heading to the Lone
Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Alpine Texas, his son Caleb joins him on
Homegrown to share a new song that he has titled "Between the Ivory and
the Iron'.

A few rancher thoughts on a cold morning and a hopefully prophetic poem,
"Bottle Of Memories"

R.P. shares a little about his trip to the Fortieth National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nevada and blows the dust off of one from quite a few years back that he calls "The Security Slide".

R.P. makes a deep withdrawal from the memory bank with "School Boy's
Lament".

R.P. readies for the road and shares a little verbal visual before
heading to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nevada, with one
he calls "The Gathering".

R.P. lights up your day with one he calls "Yicko"

"Smoke and Ashes" - some recent thoughts gathered by R.P.

A poem co written by Don Schauda and R.P. Smith "Son Of The West".

R.P. carries on a homegrown holiday tradition with on the he calls
"Trail to Bethlehem"

The Moment; Dedicated to Chase Christen

R.P. shares Psalm 131 and his poem "Song That Has No Tune"

A long lead on a brand new poem that R.P. has titled "Proverbly True"

R.P. gives an update on Thanksgiving Week activities and shares a poem
he calls "Adrenalin"

An unmatched pair this morning to celebrate Thanksgiving , "The
Inventors" and " An Every Day Poem"

R.P. brushes up on "The Fighter" a poem he will be sharing in Burwell
Nebraska and Las Vegas Nevada in the coming weeks.

This week  R.P. Shares a new poem "Temporary Fix" and an old one
"Veterans Day".

This week R.P. try's to keep the election in perspective with his poem
"The Trail Before Me".

"The Place  Where The Steadfast and Faithful Shall Meet" a poem inspired
by Psalms 85:10-13.

A combination corn farmer appreciation and harvest safety message
wrapped up in R.P.'s poem"Thumper the Smoke Jumper".

This week R.P. does a Homegrown double play with a couple of seasonal
poems," Lazarus" and "Evolution Of An Arm Man".

In preparation for an upcoming event R.P. revisits "The Ballad of Buds
Bunny"

This week R.P. shares a Fresh Cut from his frequent traveling pal Jake
Riley, Jake calls this one "Truth or Consequences"

This week R.P. Shares his poem "Crimson Contemplation" and a Poem by
Edgar Guest "Things Work Out".

R.P. shares some thought on birds and a brand new poem "Tight For Flight"

This week R.P.  shares his poem "One Nation", a poem written Sept 11, 2001.

R.P. looks at the schedule for the upcoming week and shares a poem that he calls "It's Almost Fall".

On a ride through the North Pasture this week R.P. was reminded of the poem he shares this week, "A Good Day To Remember"

This week R.P. Share some family events, as well as some upcoming
events, and a piece that you have not heard, "Cowboy Kindness".

R.P. Shares a poem by Bruce Kiskaddon from Kiskaddon's  Book Rhymes of the
Ranges, The Long Eared Bull.

R.P was honored to be a part of a Law Enforcement Appreciation banquet
in Kearney Nebraska and put together an new poem "Salute For Your
Service" for the occasion.

R.P. kicks of the Custer County Fair with a poem "It's Only Fair"

R.P finds some common ground with King Solomon pondering  the plans of
man, this week R.P shares his poem "Last Ditch Effort".

This week R.P. herds a few thoughts into a new piece that he titled "My Blessing" and revisits the poem that started his journey, "The Ballad of 148"

Contemplation of the stages and cycles of life on the ranch, and every where else, brings R.P. back around to a poem he calls "Compounding Cascading Effects".

This week R.P. reports on the 2024 Mason City Rodeo Bible Camp and shares his poem "The Sortin Gate".

This week R.P gives a branding update, says goodby to the old ranch dog, and see you later to his Daughter in Law.

This week R.P. shares some branding prep protocols  and his favorite
rain appreciation poem "Where the New Nails Grow".

This week R.P. backtracks down a Sandhills trail with a poem inspired
by a story told to a friend by someone who either was or knew someone
that was directly involved, the poem is titled "Asparagus".

This week R.P. gives a ranch update and shares one of his poems "Coyotes Praise"

This week R.P. shares the backstory, along with a Memorial Day Poem, "Seven Horses: Bay"

A pair of grass time turn out poems. "Parimout" and "Dinosaur Egg"

For Mothers Day 2024 R.P. shares a trio of children inspired poems "The Nap", "A Ride Through Rhyme", and "Rubber Ducks and Goldfish" along with an invitation to an upcoming concert he is excited to be a part of.

This week is a homegrown double play with R.P.'s poems, "The Graduate", and "The Ranchers Wife" along with and invitation to a concert taking place in Kearney Nebraska on May 19th, 2024.

On the One Year Anniversary of R.P.'s most damaging horse wreck, which proceeded his most incredible recovery, R.P. shares an update, a poem about the experience, "Convictions and Consequences"  and his sincere appreciation to all who have encouraged him this past year.

In This Episode...

R.P revisits an autobiographical poem, which means it
was written in a moving vehicle, not a big deal if it had not been the
driver of the vehicle doing the writing, you might want to buckle up as
we take a trip down memory lane with a crowd favorite "The Ballad of
Billyrubin"

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

As RP sat in church the last few weeks, his pastor was teaching on the names of God. Here is a new poem inspired by the sermon series called "I AM".

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers...

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks...

In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the world of western entertainment, he has been as a featured entertainer at some of the largest cowboy poetry gatherings in the country. R.P. has been amazed by the talented folks who are out there and that is why he is so excited about Home Grown. "Home Grown gives me a chance to run by some of my newest efforts and an opportunity to share the poetic and musical talents of some of the folks...

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity...

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity...

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity...

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity...

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity...

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity...

R.P. Smith is a Home Grown Cowboy Poet with a knack for telling stories from his ranch in Nebraska. Listen in for some funny, inspirational cowboy poetry.

The show is hosted by fourth generation cattleman R.P. Smith, and comes to you weekly from the Pine Crest Ranch, his home place, near Broken Bow Nebraska.

Over the past few years R.P. has been supporting his ranching habit by entertaining folks throughout the country. During his performances he shares his brand of cowboy poetry and country commentary, something that he considers a by-product of the beef industry, which has been processed by reciting for ruminates, relatives, and ranchers.

In his travels to fourteen states and Canada R.P. has had the opportunity...