Rodeo – KensView

On a dust-filled ground where cowpokes abide,
A pageant unfolds for a thrilling ride.
As patrons wait for a sight yet unseen
Within the stands, their interest grows keen.

With bated breath, attendees gather near,
Stirring up excitement, raising a cheer.
The arena transcends, emotions run high,
Anticipation boils, reaching the sky.

The majestic dance between man and beast,
Struggle for dominance, tension increased,
It’s a show of will and courage to share,
Where the fearless on mighty bulls do dare.

The gate bursts open, the beast is unleashed,
Raw power, fury, bulk, muscular feast.
Its hooves pound the earth with thunderous sound,
As a brave soul holds on, no fear to be found.

In a medley of chaos, strength, and grace,
Man and brute lock in dangerous embrace.
Surfing a tempest, adrenaline floods,
Rider contra bull, the battle bluebloods.

They twist and turn, defy gravity’s pull,
Their spirits aflame, their resolve so full.
Within eight seconds, the contest complete,
Overcoming odds, a feat so very sweet.

Battered and bruised, yet he never faltered,
Chasing the thrill, he leaves our hearts altered.
In this rhumba of brawn, his skill displayed,
He who lasts longest, wins top accolade.

Epilogue

Now unhappily all did not end there,
Which is something I believe you should hear.
The angry bull sought to apply some heat
On the fallen not yet back on his feet.

A rodeo clown jumped to intervene
A brave act ending up breaking his spleen.
He sadly absorbed all the toro’s force
And was sent to the hospital, of course.

While for a budding fan of eleven
The rodeo tricks seemed close to heaven,
That he’d seen a man there nearly fall dead
Made him seek saner diversions instead.