Rusty Phillips Cowboy Poetry

Cowboy Poetry is a way for me to relive the days in the 1990's when I was moving around the west, working for large cow outfits.  Those days have long since past me now, but I have always carried them close in my heart.  

Poetry is a key that unlocks doors to new friendships with kindred spirits for me.  I love that about it.  I've had opportunities to share at the Fort Worth Stock Show, the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko (open mic), the Montana State Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and other smaller venues.  

I began reciting the poetry written by classis like Bruce Kiskaddon and Badger Clark back then, and have added some contemporary stuff like from Waddie Mitchell and Randy Rieman to my recitation list over time.  Unless otherwise noted, the poetry you'll find on this channel is my own original stuff. 

I've been super fortunate to become friends with some great talent as well as some good punchers and buckaroos.  Here's to authenticity!