Waddie Mitchell
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Bruce Douglas "Waddie" Mitchell (born 1950 in Elko County, Nevada
) is an American cowboy poet
. He often performs his poems with a guitar playing in the background. Mitchell has made seven CDs and three books. He was chosen to write a poem describing the West for the 2002 Winter Olympics
' Olympic Arts Festival. He is a co-founder of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
.
Elko County, Nevada
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 45,291 people, 15,638 households, and 11,493 families residing in the county. The population density was 3/sq mi . There were 18,456 housing units at an average density of 1/sq mi...
) is an American cowboy poet
Cowboy poetry
Cowboy poetry cp is a form of poetry which grew out of a tradition of extemporaneous composition carried on by workers on cattle drives and ranches. After a day of work, cowboys would gather around a campfire and entertain one another with tall tales and folk songs...
. He often performs his poems with a guitar playing in the background. Mitchell has made seven CDs and three books. He was chosen to write a poem describing the West for the 2002 Winter Olympics
2002 Winter Olympics
The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...
' Olympic Arts Festival. He is a co-founder of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering takes place in Elko, Nevada, US. Founded by folklorists in 1985, and now an annual event, it showcases poets, musicians, musical groups, and plays of cowboy poetry at various venues around the town. The inaugural year featured 40 poets, and an audience of less...
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Poems
- No Quit Attitude.
- Harsh Words.
- Dad.
- The Sum.
- Sage and Cedar.
- Piddlin' Pete.
- The Walkin' Man.
- Blood, Sweat and Steers.
- Hard Times Blues.
- Through the Pain.
- Say Goodbye to Montana.
- Desert Pete.
- Old Nighthawk.
- Saddle Tramp Philosopher.
- Experience of Life.
- Coyotes.
- Master's Call.
- Bad Half Hour/ Annie Laurie.
- Zebra Dun.
- Home on the Range.
- Owl Critic.
- Teepee.
- For Woody/ The Meadow.
- Belle of the Ball/ Last dance.
- Old Prospector/ The Journey.
- Cattle Call.
- Story With a Moral.